National Disability Advocacy Organizations

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) – https://www.aapd.com
Promotes equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) – https://www.ndrn.org
The National Association for Protection & Advocacy (P&A) systems and Client Assistance Programs.

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) – https://dredf.org
Leaders in disability civil rights law and policy advocacy.

The Arc – https://www.thearc.org
Advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Center for Disability Rights (CDR) – https://cdrnys.org
Promotes independent living and community integration.

Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) – https://autisticadvocacy.org
Run by and for autistic people, focusing on policy and systems change.

ADAPT – https://adapt.org
Direct action organization working for disability rights.

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) – https://www.ncil.org
Represents centers for independent living and advocates for full community integration.

DisabilityIN – https://disabilityin.org
Works with corporations to enhance disability inclusion in the workplace.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – https://www.nfb.org
Empowers blind individuals through advocacy, education, and technology.

Partners in Policymaking – https://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com
A leadership training program for individuals with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, focusing on advocacy and systems change.

Florida-Based Disability Advocacy Organizations

Disability Rights Florida – https://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org
Florida’s official Protection & Advocacy agency provides free services for legal rights and advocacy.

Florida Independent Living Council (FILC) – https://www.floridasilc.org
Coordinates with Centers for Independent Living to advocate for community integration.

The Able Trust – https://www.abletrust.org
Supports employment opportunities for Floridians with disabilities.

Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida – https://www.cilncf.org
Provides services to help individuals live independently.

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) – https://www.faast.org
Delivers access to assistive technology throughout Florida.

Family Network on Disabilities (FND) – https://www.fndusa.org
Supports families of individuals with disabilities through training and resources.

The Advocacy Network on Disabilities (Miami-Dade) – https://www.advocacynetwork.org
Offers disability services, education, and community inclusion advocacy.

Partners in Policymaking – Florida Program – https://www.fddc.org/partners-in-policymaking/
Florida’s version of the national leadership training initiative for self-advocates and parents. It is coordinated by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council.