Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

It is our goal to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons with disabilities through employment with supports (supported employment).

Mission: To serve as an advocate for Alabama's citizens with developmental disabilities and their families; to empower them with the knowledge and opportunity to make informed choices and exercise control over their own lives; and to create a climate for positive social change to enable them to be respected, independent and productive integrated members of society.

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services' (ADRS) mission is to enable Alabama's children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. We are the only state agency in the country that offers a comprehensive array of medical, educational, psychological, vocational, technological and independent living services for children and adults with disabilities from birth through old age. ADRS is comprised of seven major divisions: Computer Services, Accounting and Purchasing, Human Resources, Legal, Early Intervention System, Children's Rehabilitation Service and Vocational Rehabilitation Service. Please visit the website for a brief description of some of the programs and services, and to locate the field office nearest to you.

Alabama Disabilities Action Coalition is a non-partisan coalition of individuals with disabilities and organizations representing them. ADAC conducts Candidates Forums and Legislative Days to educate legislators and the public about disability issues. ADAC's committees are working on other ways to advance the causes of people with disabilities in Alabama.

ADAP's Mission is to provide quality, legally-based advocacy services to persons with disabilities through protecting, promoting, and expanding their rights.

ADAP is the federally mandated, statewide, "Protection and Advocacy" (P&A) program serving eligible individuals with disabilities in Alabama. The central purpose of P&A programs throughout the United States is to respond to allegations of abuse, neglect and violations of rights of persons with disabilities or discrimination based on their disability.

Special Education Services provides technical assistance to all education agencies serving Alabama's gifted children, as well as children with disabilities. SES is also responsible for ensuring that education agencies providing services are in compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations and for processing all complaints and requests for due process hearings and mediation regarding special education issues.

The Arc of Alabama is committed to securing for all people with mental retardation the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live work and pray. There are several Arc locations in the state of Alabama.

Provides services to qualifying children ages birth to 3 years.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Provide's children's advocacy services, affiliated with National Children's Alliance.

The purpose the Children's Rehabilitation Engineering Team is to serve people with disabilities in the Alabama counties of Mobile, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke,Escambia, Monroe, and Washington by assisting them with their adaptive technology needs.

The mission of the Civitan International Research Center is to improve the well-being and the quality of life of individuals and families affected by mental retardation and developmental disabilities.

CCARC, Inc. is committed to providing, through advocacy and/or service provision, -OPTIONS and opportunities that address individual needs and aspirations of all those we serve so that they may discover, set and work toward goals that will enable them to maximize their full participation in all aspects of life -OPPORTUNITIES to involve families so they may be a part of CCARC's efforts to enhance the quality of life for the people we serve -EDUCATION, that promotes awareness and acceptance, that will increase inclusion in the community for persons with disabilities.

Helping families in North Alabama obtain appropriate educational services for children with special needs. Reasonable Rates.

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) is a state and federally funded program housed within ADRS. VRS provides specialized employment services and training to help Alabamians with disabilities get and keep jobs. We also provide general vocational rehabilitation information for all Alabamians.

Mission Statement: To enhance the quality of life for persons with mental retardation/developmental disabilities.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!