We know…
- One in five of our neighbors live with a disability.
- Newcomers to the Space Coast seek information about and/or resources from the disability community and have no single point of entry.
- 73% of the disability community are under or unemployed representing an untapped economic resource which our community ignores at its own peril.
- Our returning disabled veterans deserve the opportunity to earn a living wage with whatever reasonable accommodations are needed.
- Families of children with disabilities often face exhausting financial, bureaucratic and legislative barriers which prevent their child from receiving critical educational, therapeutic, social and long term supports.
The SCDC…
- Provides a centralized resource with key linkages to nurture and bring to fruition inspired ideas and concepts that truly benefit our community.
- Is a forum for a thoughtful exchange of dialogue, technical information and key advocacy issues.
- Promotes a cohesive, disability-friendly community that is recognized nationwide for its innovation, inclusion and passion.
