National Resources

ADAPT has a long history of organizing in the disability community and using civil disobedience and similar non-violent actions to achieve its goals.

American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is the largest national non-profit cross-disability member organization in the United States.

DisabilityInfo.gov is a user-friendly web site with links to information of interest to people with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) The General Counsel is responsible for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) ensures non-discriminatory, equitable, accessible and safe public transportation, enhancing the social and economic quality of life for all Americans.

The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is the nation's foremost consumer organization representing people with hearing loss. HLAA impacts accessibility, public policy, research, public awareness, and service delivery related to hearing loss on a national and global level.

Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance on independent living.

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy.

United States Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.