Advocacy Links
- Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns -- As part of the Kansas Department of Human Resources, this site offers information on ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act ) resources, employment, assistive technology and other issues.
- American Association of People with Disabilities -- A non-profit, non-partisan, cross disability organization stressing unity, leadership, impact.
- United States Department of Labor -- Provides a variety of information on Employment related topics, including employment laws.
- ADAPT--American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today --Advocacy group whose focus is to offer choices for more independent living for persons with disabilities.
- DisabilityInfo.gov -- Federal website offering information on disability-related government issues
- AccessKansas -- The "Official Website of the State of Kansas", this site provides information on a variety of Kansas topics.
- SACK -- Self-Advocate Coalition of Kansas-- A statewide self-advocate group made up of over 20 member local self-advocate groups from across the state.
- Department of Justice ADA Home Page -- As part of the US Department of Justice this page provides up-to-date information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Center for An Accessible Society -- Presents ideas and stories designed to provide information on insuring
accessibility for persons with disabilities.
- National Council on Disability -- An independent federal agency made up of 15 members appointed by the
President and confirmed by the Senate. This agency makes recommendations to the President and Congress on disability-related issues.
- National Organization on Disability -- Located in
Washington, DC, this organization provides information and support designed to ensure the equal participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society.
- National Easter Seals Society -- Provides information and assistance to those with disabilities and their
families. Advocates for the passage of legislation to help those with disabilities live more independently.
- Justice for All -- An e-mail network designed to "defend and advance disability rights and programs"
- American Disability Association -- A membership organization which describes its mission as being "to meet the informational needs of Americans with diverse disabilities, to promote awareness and understanding of the disability culture, to enhance collective quality of life and access to freedom."
- Disability Rights Educational Defense Fund -- Founded in 1979, this organization describes itself as the "national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and
advancing the rights of people with disabilities..."
- Paralyzed Veterans of America -- Founded in 1946, this organization aids veterans with spinal cord injury.
