Beyond The Box Advocacy works to improve disability policies and systems so people with disabilities have greater freedom to make decisions about their lives. We advance this mission through policy research, direct advocacy, public engagement, and systems strategy.
Our purpose is to connect the details of disability policy to the lives people want to lead. We identify patterns in how policies operate, develop practical solutions, and bring those ideas into research, advocacy, and public conversations.
We envision a future where disability supports make it possible for people to pursue education, employment, relationships, financial security, community participation, mobility, and other goals throughout their lives.
The Disabled Dream describes the future we are working toward. It is the freedom for people with disabilities to pursue the lives they want with policies and supports that make everyday choices possible.
We help people and families navigate disability services, understand their options, organize documentation, and address barriers that affect their goals.
We investigate gaps in disability services and develop policy ideas that strengthen continuity, portability, and access.
Writing, speaking, storytelling, education, and partnerships connect disability policy to the people and communities it affects.
We work with organizations on access, accountability, policy, and program design while paying close attention to how decisions operate in daily life.