Members

What is Fifth Freedom?
Fifth Freedom is a statewide network of disability advocates who are linked together and working to improve the quality of life for all citizens with disabilities.

What do Fifth Freedom members do?
Some Network members are working to build Cross-disability Coalitions in their local communities while conducting specific disability systems change projects, such as improving accessible parking or improving public transportation. To learn more about building a grassroots coalition in your town write to: Lori@fifthfreedom.org

Some members are Advocacy Coordination Team leaders or members, (ACT Teams) which work together to network important, time sensitive information about statewide disability issues that need immediate advocacy action. ACT members receive advocacy training and orientation sessions on current issues and topics. To learn more about starting an ACT Team in your community write to: Carmen@fifthfreedom.org

Other advocates are sharing information about common issues and concerns, such as Special Education, affordable housing or needed improvements to home and community-based services. To be added to Fifth Freedom's ACTION Alert database contact Lisa at: Info@fifthfreedom.org

Fifth Freedom receives funding from contributions, fundraising activities and grant writing. The Network was founded with a grant from The Indiana Governor's Planning Council for People with Disabilities. The Network in cooperation with other groups such as Partners in Policymaking, The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, The Count Us In Project, the ARC of Indiana, and Centers for Independent Living.