Building a Bridge to a World That Works for Everyone
Three Voices. One Mission.
The founding members of the Alliance of Change (AoC) share a deep, unified vision: to center the voices and choices of people with disabilities, their families, service providers, and community membersâand to reimagine a future that works for all.
Together, we believe in values-driven action, collaborative leadership, and inner transformation as the foundation for systemic change.

The Story Behind AoC
Our journey began in 2015, when three passionate leaders met at a conference. We bonded over a shared commitment to inclusion, a drive to challenge the status quo, and a desire to build something better.
From coast to coastâfrom California to Kentuckyâand even through the height of the pandemic, we stayed connected. We hosted gatherings, led trainings, and asked hard questions:
- How do we cultivate a person-centered culture?
- How do we listen deeply and act with intention?
- How do we help people uncover their highest potential?
In answering those questions, we discovered something bigger than ourselves. Together, we formed the Alliance of Changeâa movement and platform for professionals, parents, advocates, and organizations who believe change is not only necessary, but possible.
Why We Do This Work
We do this because weâve seen what happens when people live lives designed by others:
- Boredom
- Disconnection
- Loneliness
- Being âotheredâÂ
We believe in a different way forwardâone where people have the right to choose their path and are supported by communities that see their value.
We act because:

Self-Advocates and their families are still fighting for basic rights.

Providers are exhausted, underfunded, and undervalued.

Outdated systems continue to restrict, rather than uplift.

New leaders are emergingâand AoC is here to partner and connect.
Weâre at a tipping point...
The time to act is now.
Our Mission
To build a values-driven, best practice learning platform and foster a community of change agents committed to personal and professional growth, innovation, and systemic impact.
The Alliance of Change exists to help disability professionals, families, self-advocates, service organizations, circles of support and allies:
- Build person-centered supports
- Cultivate long-term vision
- Align with higher purpose and possibility
We are rooted in dignity, inclusion, choice, awareness, and compassion.
Our Core Beliefs
- Every person has the right to choose their own life.Â
- Inclusion should be intentional, not incidental.Â
- Systems are brokenânot people.
- Real change is born of collaboration, not competition.Â
- Inner work is the first step to meaningful organizational
and systemic change.
