Funding and Support provided by Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services.
Photos from the Speaking For Ourselves 40th anniversary celebration on October 15, 2022.
Who We Are
Speaking for Ourselves is an independent grassroots, self-help/self-advocacy organization run by people with developmental disabilities.
Our purpose is to help our members run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.
Where It All Began
Speaking for Ourselves began in February 1982 and has been assisting to empower others, pass legislation, and supporting all people to speak for themselves. We are 40 years strong and continue to uphold the beliefs of our founders.
Listen to a playlist of songs performed and recorded by Speaking For Ourselves.
Funding and Support provided by Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services.