National Resources
National Disability
Rights Network
NDRN is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and the Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities.
Phone: (202) 408-9514
American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today
ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
Phone: (202) 387-1968
American Society
of Deaf Children
ASD supports families with deaf* and hard-of-hearing children by promoting full language access, inclusive education, and connection through mentoring, advocacy, and resources.
Phone: (800) 942-2732
The Office of Disability Employment Policy
ODEP’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Phone: (866) 633-7365
National Council on Disability
The NCD advises the President, Congress, and federal agencies on policies that advance the goals of the ADA. It is an independent agency with members appointed by both Congress and the President.
Phone: (202) 272-2004
ADA
Information Line
The ADA Information Line offers free, confidential help in English and Spanish from specialists who explain rights and responsibilities under the ADA, including standards and regulations.
Phone: (800) 514-0301
New England
ADA Center
The New England ADA Center provides free, confidential guidance, training, and resources to help individuals, businesses, and public entities in New England understand and follow the ADA.
Phone: (800) 949-4232
American Association of People with Disabilities
AAPD is a national, disability-led group advancing civil rights for over 70 million Americans with disabilities through advocacy, economic empowerment, political participation, and equal opportunity.
Phone: (800) 840-8844