Obstacles to Attaining the Vision of Equal Opportunity for People with Intellectual Disability/Autism

Authors

  • Mark Davis PAR

Keywords:

intellectual disability, autism, obstacles

Abstract

This paper addresses the obstacles that impede efforts to enable people with intellectual disability and/or autism to experience equal life opportunities. Specifically addressed are chronic underfunding, workforce challenges, over-regulation, and a failure to focus on meaningful life outcomes.  

Author Biography

Mark Davis, PAR

Mark Davis is the President and CEO of PAR. Mr. Davis is actively involved with the American Network for Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), serving as co-chair of the Alternative Payment Model Workgroup and as a member of the Government Relations Advisory Committee. Previously, Mark was the President of the Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA). As president of OPRA, Mr. Davis helped design and implement innovative system reforms for Ohioans with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As part of his role at OPRA, he was co-chair of Advocates for Ohio’s Future, a broad-based health and human services coalition of almost 500 organizations.

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Published

2022-05-18

How to Cite

Davis, M. (2022). Obstacles to Attaining the Vision of Equal Opportunity for People with Intellectual Disability/Autism. Social Innovations Journal, 13(3). Retrieved from https://socialinnovationsjournal.com/index.php/sij/article/view/3312