Advocacy and Action

Mainstream Living believes that our communities are better when we invest in the people that need us the most. Together with our state and national partners, we work to advocate for individuals with disabilities and mental illness and the people and agencies that support them.  We hope that you'll join us in our efforts to ask that policy makers prioritize the needs of our our most vulnerable.  

Our Advocacy Partners

Iowa Association of Care Providers (IACP) 

IACP represents over 130 community organizations and 30,000 employees. Those Iowa organizations support over 160,000 Iowans needing mental health and disability services. Members serve all 99 Iowa counties and annually contribute over $1.3 billion to Iowa’s economy. 

Click here to view IACP's Public Policy Priorities.

American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)

ANCOR promotes and supports a national network of private community providers of services to people with intellectual, developmental, and other significant disabilities. Together, with the support and engagement of community stakeholders they work to shape the public policy that impacts the disability community.  

Click here to find out more about ANCOR and how to "Amplify Your Voice."