Vision For Equality

Disability Pride celebrations are springing up in major cities across the world and now Philadelphia is one of the cities recognizing the important contribution that people with disabilities make to the city.

On May 8, 2013 Vision for Equality is hosting a hearing in front of the House Committee on Human Services to discuss the obstacles the current system provides for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and their families.

On March 4th, 2013, Disability Pride Philadelphia will be hosting a wine and cheese fundraiser at Liberty Resources Inc. to kick off Disability Pride 2013.

On November 28, 2012, Governor Tom Corbett and Secretary of Public Welfare, Gary Alexander will be visiting Vision for Equality, a statewide non-profit organization supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism and their families.

Ana Pacheco is a parent of a 23 year old son with significant physical and intellectual disabilities and a devoted advocate for parents of children with special needs. She is also one of the nominees for the prestigious Hispanic Choice Awards.

On October 17, 2012, National ADAPT, in conjunction with Vision For Equality, Disabled In Action of PA, The Disability Rights Network of PA, and other like-minded organizations, will be holding a rally called My Medicaid Matters.

Vision for Equality, a non-profit for people with autism and intellectual disabilities have partnered with The Sporting Club at The Bellevue for a spinning fundraiser on the Art Museum Steps in Philadelphia.

Emilio Pacheco, senior manager of programs at Vision for Equality is one of the judges for the first Mobile Autism Assessment Unit. The winner of the project is announced on Wednesday August 1st, 2012.

Philadelphia is hosting the first Disability Pride Event in the city's history. Hundreds of people with disabilities and their friends, families and supporters are expected to make a mark in the city's history.

On a Friday in early May, Derek Wooten’s mother passed away after days in coma. Derek, an intellectually disabled man in his late 30’s is now left alone to care for himself.