Content Results
Role: Professional
Category: Disability Rights
Sub-Category: Legal Protections and Support
Fact Sheet
ADA: Know Your Rights
Explain ADA protections and guide people with disabilities on asserting their civil rights.
Organizations
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Advocates for civil rights and empowerment of Americans with disabilities.
Crime Victims Services
Support crime victims with advocacy, crisis intervention, legal guidance, and emotional assistance.
Florida Elder Law
Protect seniors' rights, assets, healthcare and long-term care through specialized legal services.
Florida Public Guardian Programs
Protect incapacitated adults lacking support by managing their personal, legal, & financial affairs.
Florida Youth Council (FYC)
Promote self-advocacy and peer mentoring for youth with disabilities in Florida.
Fair Housing for People with Disabilties
Protect people with disabilities from housing discrimination and ensure equal access to housing.
National Disability Rights
Advocate for and protect the civil rights of people with disabilities across the United States.
Local Legal Aid Programs
The Florida Bar Foundation's new name: Funding Florida Legal Aid (FFLA).
The Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR)
Enforce civil rights laws & promote equal opportunity by investigating discrimination complaints.