Disability Law
Disability law is complex and wide-ranging (great if you’re a disability lawyer, frustrating otherwise!). The following organizations, however, which may deal with disability employment law, disability discrimination law, disability rights, short term disability law, and state disability laws, among others, can help you get started.
Organizations
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Able to Choose is dedicated to promoting awareness about the disability community and pushing for equal opportunities and accessibility for all 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.
ADAWatch is a project of the National Coalition of Disability Rights (NCDR).
American Association of People with Disabilities
An organization open to all disabilities. Programs include internships, awareness, resources and more.
American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law
The Commission's mission is "to promote the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession."
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.
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.
Committee on Disability Power & Pride
The Committee on Disability Power & Pride was formed after the first Power and Pride Inaugural Ball in January 2009. The Committee is dedicated to planning and publicizing events and projects that display and increase the political power and pride of people with disabilities.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
DREDF is a national civil rights law and policy center for people with disabilities.
JFA advocates for improvements in the criminal justice system.
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