Rights & Resources
STATES ORGANIZATIONS
Georgia
Georgia Advocacy Office
The Independent, Federally-Mandated Protection Advocacy System for People with Disabilities in Georgia.
The GAO was founded in 1977. Through its seven programs the use "a combination of supporting self-advocacy, citizen involvement, staf advocacy, and legal advocacy to protect and advocate for the rights of Georgians with disabilities."
To speak to a Resource Advocate call 404-885-1234 or email them at [email protected]
Learn more at thegao.org
The GAO was founded in 1977. Through its seven programs the use "a combination of supporting self-advocacy, citizen involvement, staf advocacy, and legal advocacy to protect and advocate for the rights of Georgians with disabilities."
To speak to a Resource Advocate call 404-885-1234 or email them at [email protected]
Learn more at thegao.org
Louisiana
Disability Rights Louisiana
Disability Rights Louisiana (DRLA) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that protects and advocates for the human and legal rights of people with disabilities of all ages was founded in 1977.
If you or someone you know is a person with a disability in Louisiana who would like to request assistance, call us Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm at 504-522-2337 or on our toll-free number, 1-800-960-7705 or complete their online intake form at https://disabilityrightsla.org/get-help-now/
Learn more at https://disabilityrightsla.org/
If you or someone you know is a person with a disability in Louisiana who would like to request assistance, call us Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm at 504-522-2337 or on our toll-free number, 1-800-960-7705 or complete their online intake form at https://disabilityrightsla.org/get-help-now/
Learn more at https://disabilityrightsla.org/
Texas
Disability Rights Texas
Disability Rights Texas mission is to help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society.
To apply for services you can call 1-800-252-9108 Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time) or complete the online intake form at https://intake.drtx.org Provide as much information as possible to limit any delays in processing your application.
Learn more at https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
To apply for services you can call 1-800-252-9108 Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time) or complete the online intake form at https://intake.drtx.org Provide as much information as possible to limit any delays in processing your application.
Learn more at https://disabilityrightstx.org/en/home/
United States Virgin Islands
Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands
The Disability Rights Center of the Virgin Islands (DRCVI) is the only territory-wide advocacy organization established by Congress that provides legal services to eligible persons with disabilities in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was created on October 1, 1977
For assistance you may contact the main office located in St. Croix at 340-772-1200 or the St. Thomas office at 340-776-4303
Learn more at https://drcvi.org
For assistance you may contact the main office located in St. Croix at 340-772-1200 or the St. Thomas office at 340-776-4303
Learn more at https://drcvi.org
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Education |
Housing Discrimination |
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The Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Education enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education.
U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20202-1100 Telephone 1-800-421-3481/TTY: 1-800-877-8339 |
A person who believes he or she has experienced housing discrimination may contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at www.hud.gov for assistance.
They may also contact the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) agency at www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/partners/FHAP/agencies in the state or locality where the alleged discrimination occurred for help. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity 451 Seventh Street, SW, Room 5204 Washington, DC 20410 Telephone: 202-708-1112/TTY 202-708-1455 |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights DivisionThe U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division works to uphold the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans, particularly some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The Division enforces federal statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, religion, familial status and national origin. For more information, contact: U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20530 Telephone: 202-514-4609/TTY 202-514-0716 Department of Labor Civil Rights CenterThe Office of External Enforcement (OEE) supports CRC's responsibility to assess, investigate and/or adjudicate complaints alleging discrimination.
For employment discrimination with employers that do not receive Federal financial assistance, the EEOC is responsible for enforcing Federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 131 M Street, NE Washington, DC 20507 Telephone 1-800-669-4000/TTY 1-800-669-6820 |
Cerebal Palsy Guide
https://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.
Cerebral Palsy Guide provides free educational materials, financial resources, and support options for families affected by this condition and other birth injuries.