See All Major Disability Organizations
The following disability organizations address a broad range of issues. Some focus on advocacy, others on housing, while others either directly provide services for disabled populations or identify appropriate resources and services for people with disabilities. Some may include employment for people with disabilities as part of their missions, while still others may provide grants. All have in common one, however, one overriding mission: improving the lives of those who live with disability.
Organizations
Southeast Alaska Independent Living
Independent Living is a philosophy and a movement of people with disabilities who work for self-determination, equal opportunities and self-respect.
DisabilityGuide.org provides a one-stop shop of resources, from restaurant reviews to where to find adaptive clothing, for people with disabilities in the D.C. and NYC area.
The DPN is a resource for parents with disabilities, expectant parents with disabilities, and spouses of disabled parents. The site provides information on disabled parenthood, resources, stories and articles by people who have been through it, and forums for discussion. The association is located in the UK, but much of the information is universal.
Vitalise, based in the UK, is dedicated to providing information and services to those affected by disability.
Ability Beyond Disability, based in CT and NY, provides a variety of support services for people with disabilities.
ADAPT is a national grassroots organizations that works tirelessly to protect and push for the civil and human rights of all people with disabilities.
American Association of People with Disabilities
An organization open to all disabilities. Programs include internships, awareness, resources and more.
American Association on Health & Disability
Our mission is to support health promotion and wellness initiatives for people with disabilities. If you would like additional information about AAHD, please email contact@aahd.us.
Autism National Committee (AutCom)
AUTCOM is the only autism advocacy organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to positive approaches. Our organization was founded in 1990 to protect and advance the human rights and civil rights of all persons with autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, and related differences of communication and behavior.
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