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National Resources


National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
The 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.
900 Second Street NE, Suite 211
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 408-9514

ADAPT
American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today 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)
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
8403 Colesville Road, Suite 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (202) 387-1968
Fax: (202) 387-2193

American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)
The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is committed to empowering all families with deaf* and hard-of-hearing children and youth by embracing full language and communication access in inclusive environments through mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.
PO Box 23
Woodbine, MD 21797
Phone: (800) 942-2732
Email: info@deafchildren.org

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
ODEP’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
200 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20210
Phone (866) 487-2365

National Council on Disability
The Council is an independent federal agency and is composed of nine members – four appointed by leadership in Congress and five appointed by the President. NCD provides advice to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies to advance policy that promotes the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act – equality of opportunity, economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and full participation in all aspects of society – regardless of type or severity of disability.

Guide to Disability Rights Laws (ADA.gov)
This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. To find out more about how these laws may apply to you, contact the agencies and organizations listed.

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