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Working Toward a Fully Accessible Community
for All Disabled Individuals What is the MDC?
The Metro Disability Coalition, a non-profit organization of individuals and agencies in the Louisville metropolitan area, began in 1994 with three goals:
The Metro Disability Coalition is a joint effort of many different people who combine to create a greater whole. We invite ALL citizens of the Louisville and Kentuckiana area to join us in "establishing diplomatic relationships" with one another for the benefit of everyone in our community. Remember: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead Mission Statement Building Diplomatic Relationships Despite ADA legislation and a growing civil rights awareness - apathy, ignorance, fear and limited resources continue to keep many communities from "establishing diplomatic relationships" with citizens who have disabilities. The irony is any disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes the right of individuals to:
What Is Needed?
We now need your help to move forward. By joining us to identify and improve the situation of people with disabilities, the community will become a better place for all of us to live. What Can You Do? To do your part, please fill out the membership form, and mail it to MDC, P. O. Box 8086 Louisville, KY 40257. Annual membership is just $10 for individuals, $50 for non-profit organizations, and $100 for businesses and other for-profit groups. Please do your part to help! Come and contribute to the efforts of this organization.
MEMBERSHIP FORM Type of membership (please check one): Name _________________________________________________ Title _________________________________________________ Organization/Company ________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________ City __________________________ ST ________ ZIP ______________ Phone _______________________ Fax _______________________ E-mail _________________________________________________ Make check payable to: Metro Disability Coalition and mail to |