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Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is an American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization made up of self-advocates from every US state. The organization works on issues that are important to people with developmental disabilities including closing institutions and voting, and provides support to local self-advocacy organizations.
NCIL's online news publication is The Advocacy Monitor. [4] NCIL advised on the design of a "low entry ramp" to promote wheelchair-accessible entry for Motor Coach Industries' new buses. [5] In 2019, NCIL launched the Elevate Campaign Training program to train people with disabilities to run for elected office. [6]
The Arc of the United States is an organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization was founded in the 1950s by parents of people with developmental disabilities. [1] Since then, the organization has established state chapters in 39 states, and 730 local chapters in states across the country. [2]
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) (1995) – a cross-disability organization that focuses on advocacy and services. American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) (1975) – coalition of local, state and national disability organizations. [1]
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), located in Berkeley, California, and Washington, DC, US, is a national cross-disability civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Founded in 1979, DREDF advances the civil and human rights of people with ...
Some states contract services out (privatize) and maintain a skeleton state government staff. Being a good advocate or self advocate is necessary to maximize services and supports but several advocacy groups have emerged that provide services, especially health advocacy, for disabled people such as Disability Health Support Australia. [7]
Lambs Farm is a non-profit organization near Libertyville, Illinois, that provides vocational and residential services for over 250 adults with developmental disabilities. Located on a 72-acre (290,000 m 2 ) campus, [ 1 ] Lambs Farm includes several family attractions, such as a petting zoo, a pet shop, a miniature golf course, several small ...
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) is an independent national American association of parents of children with disabilities, attorneys, advocates, and related professionals who protect the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. COPAA has a 22-member Board of Directors who run the organization.