This tool kit was developed at the request of volunteers, advocates, self-advocates, and professionals concerned that the progress made towards the inclusion of people with cognitive, intellectual and developmental disabilities into the mainstream of community life in America was at risk. Information included provides: (1) General information to strengthen community inclusion; (2) Background information for advocates involved in campaigns to close institutions; (3) General information on community services, and resources for finding out more; (4) Material to counter arguments; (5) Sample position papers, letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, and other materials that can be adapted for individual use; (6) Ideas for organizing and advocacy; and (7) Information about policy and governmental action, and strategies that states can use in closing institutions. Topical and author indexes are included. A bibliography is included. (Footnotes, figures, tables and references are included by individual article and/or section.) [Additional collaborators are The Council on Quality and Leadership and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities.]