Disability and Advocacy
Disability rights and the disability advocates who champion them have had a huge impact on the opportunities available to the disability community. Check with these organizations for information about disability programs and laws, including those related to child disability.
Organizations
Able to Choose is dedicated to promoting awareness about the disability community and pushing for equal opportunities and accessibility for all people with disabilities.
Access and Ability advocates and provides support services for all people with disabilities. Their focus is on special needs children and those learning the English language.
ADAPT is a national grassroots organizations that works tirelessly to protect and push for the civil and human rights of all people with disabilities.
ADAWatch is a project of the National Coalition of Disability Rights (NCDR).
Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts
The Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts is dedicated to advocacy for diversity (culture, race, and disability) in American film, theatre, and television.
American Association of People with Disabilities
An organization open to all disabilities. Programs include internships, awareness, resources and more.
Arizona Center for Disability Law
Arizona Center for Disability Law (Center) is a non-profit legal services organization designated by the Governor as the Protection and Advocacy (P &A) System for the State of Arizona. The Center operates federally funded grant programs to protect and advocate for the legal rights of persons with disabilities. The terms of these grants only allow us to serve individuals who fit into specific federal eligibility categories. Located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
A network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.
Client Assistance Programs Resource Center
The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) comprise the nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. CAP agencies (many of which are housed within P&A offices) provide information and assistance to individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act, including assistance in pursuing administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies.
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition
CCDC is a statewide organization dedicated to promoting the rights of all people with disabilities.
