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Disability Advocacy Organizations

Local Disability Advocacy Organizations

The following organizations provide assistance to individuals and families seeking assistance in living with disabilities, according to their particular situations and needs. Click the links below to be redirected to the relevant websites' homepages.

Accessibility and the ADA - Oakland County
The Americans with Disabilities Act, together with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, provide inspiration, guidance and standards related to making Internet Web sites accessible. Oakland County is committed to continuing its development philosophy whereby accessibility is one of the highest priorities.
The Arc of Oakland County (AOC)
The Arc of Oakland County works through education, research, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for children and adults with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities in every community; and works to prevent both the causes and effects of intellectual and other related developmental disabilities.
Community Living Services, Inc.
Community Living Services, Inc. strives to assist and advocate for each person to have supports they want and need; to exercise control and authority over their own lives; to live a life of freedom, opportunity and relationships as family, friends and neighbors; and to share in full community membership and citizenship.
Disability Network - Oakland and Macomb
The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (MiSILC) consists of people with disabilities advocating for inclusion, equity, and accessibility in all communities. Information about the Oakland and Macomb County offices is available at this link.
Guardianship of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Oakland County, MI
The Oakland County Probate Court handles cases involving Individuals with a Developmental Disability who require a guardian. The guardianship establishes a relationship between the guardian and the developmentally disabled individual similar to that of a parent and child, with duties and responsibilities to that individual as determined by the Probate Court.

State Disability Advocacy Organizations

The following organizations provide assistance to individuals and families seeking assistance in living with disabilities, according to their particular situations and needs. Click the links below to be redirected to the relevant websites' homepages.

For a curated listing of state resources for disability services, click here to be directed to the Disability Resources page on Michigan.gov. Additional resources are available in the links below.

Disability Network Eastern Michigan (DNEM)
Disability Network Eastern Michigan (DNEM) is committed to promoting inclusion for all by breaking down barriers and opening paths towards independence and personal choice through resources, advocacy, information, support, and education.
Disability Rights Michigan (DRM)
Disability Rights Michigan (DRM) is the independent, private, nonprofit, nonpartisan protection and advocacy organization authorized by Federal and State law to advocate and protect the legal rights of people with disabilities in Michigan.
Michigan Alliance for Families (MAF)
Michigan Alliance for Families provides information, support, and education for families who have children and young adults (birth to 26 years of age) who receive (or may be eligible to receive) special education services.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) oversees programs and resources available to promote and protect the health interests of all Michiganders.
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council
The Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council works to change service systems to be more responsive to the needs, wants, and desires of people with developmental disabilities. The organizations strives to help others create better lives for themselves by challenging the status quo.
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC)
The mission of the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC) is to cultivate disability pride and strengthen the disability movement by recognizing disability as a natural and beautiful part of human diversity while collaborating to dismantle all forms of oppression.
Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (MiSILC)
The Michigan Statewide Independent Living Council (MiSILC) consists of people with disabilities advocating for inclusion, equity, and accessibility in all communities.

National Disability Advocacy Organizations

Review the links below to visit the websites of national advocacy organizations committed to the rights and opportunities of all Americans living with disabilities.

ADA.gov
Official website of all information related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) promotes the equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation of all Americans living with disabilities.
Civil Rights Division, U.S. Department of Justice
The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all persons in the United States, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, religion, familial status, national origin, and citizenship status.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
The mission of the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families.
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Its mission is to advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
NCD is an independent federal agency charged with advising the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities.
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) works to provide legal advocacy services for Americans living with disabilities.
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
The National Organization of Disability (NOD) works to increase employment and career opportunities for Americans living with disabilities.

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Local Disability Advocacy Organizations

The following organizations provide assistance to individuals and families seeking assistance in living with disabilities, according to their particular situations and needs. Click the links below to be redirected to the relevant websites' homepages.

State Disability Advocacy Organizations

The following organizations provide assistance to individuals and families seeking assistance in living with disabilities, according to their particular situations and needs. Click the links below to be redirected to the relevant websites' homepages.

National Disability Advocacy Organizations

Review the links below to visit the websites of national advocacy organizations committed to the rights and opportunities of all Americans living with disabilities.