A national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability.
To ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends; and to learn from their mistakes.
About a self advocate who is currently People First President in Ridgecrest, California, making a difference.
U.S. organization that advocates for personal choice, self-determination, and social and economic justice for people with disabilities.
Articles and links to help people with disabilities advocate for themselves.
Personal web site of public policy analyst Laura Remson Mitchell. Primary focus is on health-care reform and disability policy. Includes original articles and commentary as well as advocacy links.
General information, standards, publications and witness website dedicated to advocacy for the rights of children and adults with mental disabilities.
An Austin, Texas based non profit organization that represents the disabled community, including special education.
Materials to change the system to home and community based services -- our homes, not nursing homes.
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