RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY
Our Vision
Always You is a driving force for opportunity, integration, and long-term impact for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Backed by more than 20 years of experience in government and policy, Always You leads bold initiatives that remove barriers, expand access, and deliver outcomes that matter.
From Policy to Progress
At Always You, advocacy is embedded in everything we do. From local partnerships to federal legislation, we work across systems to ensure individuals with disabilities are supported through dignified, robust services.
We engage with policymakers to influence disability rights legislation.
We lead public education and community conversations around access and equity.
We prepare individuals and families to advocate with confidence, clarity, and courage.
This is systems change, powered by people, guided by purpose.
Shaping Policy. Shaping the Future.
This is a critical moment for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the systems that serve them. As policies evolve and educational landscapes shift, advocacy is not only necessary, it is urgent.
At Always You, we are meeting this moment with strategy, clarity, and bold direction.
Our work in disability rights and advocacy prioritizes long-term solutions, especially in the area of special education, where the right support early on defines everything that follows. We are actively working to shape policies that lead to real outcomes: from integrated learning environments to workforce preparation and family empowerment.
We are laying the foundation for what comes next, purposeful pathways that begin sooner, prepare better, and reach farther.
Because shaping the future starts long before graduation.
And building legacies begins now.
from advocacy to achievement
A cap and gown moment captures what’s possible when advocacy leads the way, purpose aligned, potential activated, and futures in motion.
At Always You, we drive policy that prepares students earlier, strengthens families, and builds momentum toward lasting direction.
This is how systems shift and how legacies begin.
Empowerment Begins with Knowing Your Rights
your government. your rights.
your government. your rights.
your government. your rights.
Federal legislation shapes the systems that provide care, access, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
Laws like the Medicaid Act and Medicare Act determine how critical services are funded, particularly through waiver programs that allow states to offer in-home support, employment services, and pathways to community connect
Federal legislation shapes the systems that provide care, access, and opportunity for individuals with disabilities.
Laws like the Medicaid Act and Medicare Act determine how critical services are funded, particularly through waiver programs that allow states to offer in-home support, employment services, and pathways to community connection.
These federal decisions directly influence how states allocate resources, and whether individuals can access the programs they need to live with dignity, independence, and purpose.
Explore the resources below to better understand the systems that shape support:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Learn how federal healthcare programs are structured and how they fund services for individuals with disabilities.
Medicaid Waiver Programs by State
Understand how states use federal funds to offer specialized services through Medicaid waivers.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
Explore policy insights and recommendations that drive national disability legislation and funding priorities.
The Arc – Understanding Medicaid Waivers
Access state-by-state guidance and learn how Medicaid waivers benefit individuals and families.
Americans With Disability Act
your government. your rights.
your government. your rights.
Always You is honored to partner with former Congressman Tony Coelho, the visionary author of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), H.R. 2273, signed into law on July 26, 1990.
Together, we are steadfast in advancing the rights and opportunities championed by the ADA, ensuring its legacy continues to eliminate barriers, foste
Always You is honored to partner with former Congressman Tony Coelho, the visionary author of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), H.R. 2273, signed into law on July 26, 1990.
Together, we are steadfast in advancing the rights and opportunities championed by the ADA, ensuring its legacy continues to eliminate barriers, foster integration, and enhance the quality of life for all individuals with disabilities.
This partnership reflects Always You’s mission to build a future where dignity, independence, and impact are fully realized.
Through shared purpose and advocacy, we are driving systemic change and shaping legacies that endure.
Your Voice, Your Policy, Your Future.
your government. your rights.
Your Voice, Your Policy, Your Future.
Policy is a blueprint for what can be built. It holds the power to open doors, shape futures, and define the conditions in which individuals and communities flourish.
When individuals with a disability lead the conversations that shape their lives, policy reflects lived experience and focused direction. Their voices bring visibility t
Policy is a blueprint for what can be built. It holds the power to open doors, shape futures, and define the conditions in which individuals and communities flourish.
When individuals with a disability lead the conversations that shape their lives, policy reflects lived experience and focused direction. Their voices bring visibility to priorities that have been unrecognized, ensuring access and equity are embedded throughout every level of decision-making.
Advocacy is the engine of progress. It moves systems forward, holds institutions accountable, and creates the conditions for lasting impact. When individuals advocate, families are empowered, communities are strengthened, and a legacy of dignity and self-determination becomes possible.
Empower yourself as a disability rights advocate with these essential resources:
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD):
Tools, programs, and national initiatives to advance disability rights through leadership and civic engagement.
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL):
A hub for grassroots advocacy, leadership training, and systemic policy change.
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF):
Advocacy resources and legal guidance to support individuals advancing disability rights nationwide.
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Ondréa L. Burton, CEO and Founder of Always You DQC
