A Call for Equity and Inclusion
On June 19, we observe Juneteenth, the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans learned of their freedom—two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a day of both remembrance and resolve.
We recognize that the promise of freedom must include equity for all—across race, disability, and every intersection of identity. As we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, we remain committed to person-centered care that honors the full humanity of every person and addresses the systems that have historically excluded them.
This Juneteenth, we reflect, and we recommit to building a future grounded in dignity, access, and justice.