People with disabilities give back to their community in many ways and have a variety of talents and gifts. This tip sheet gives you tools you can use to help make sure people with disabilities feel welcomed and are effectively included in your volunteer program.

When it comes to volunteering, some of the greatest challenges are to find volunteer opportunities that match the people you serve, that connect people with I/DD meaningfully to others, and that support the volunteer’s goals. This tip sheet will provide you recommendations to overcome these challenges.

Making a plan can help you find a volunteer position that matches your interests and goals for volunteering. “My Volunteer Vision” can help you and your family think about what type of volunteering role you would like.

Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agencies provide legal support to traditionally unserved or underserved populations to help them navigate service systems, including special education.

Stop Hurting Kids is a campaign to limit the use of restraint and seclusion in schools. Harmful practices are used disproportionately on students with disabilities and racial/ethnic minority students.