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.

The mission of Answers4Families is: to provide information, opportunities for dialogue, education, and support to Nebraskans with special needs and their families; by developing and providing Internet resources; and by encouraging others to do the same.

Individual & Family Support

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.

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!

Helping children and adults with disabilities, while also providing respite opportunities for their families / caregivers.

Learning disabilities information and support.

Membership dues, $30 per year

For over 25 years, MAINSTREAM has been advocating for disability rights. Produced by, for, and about people with disabilities, MAINSTREAM covers news & current affairs, new products & technology, profiles of movers & shakers, education, employment, sexuality & relationships, housing, transportation, travel & recreation.

The Council focuses on persons who experience a severe disability that occurs before the individual attains the age of 22, which includes persons with physical disabilities, mental/behavioral health conditions and persons that are served by the current state developmental disabilities system. The Council awards grants to various agencies to address gaps and barriers in the system.

Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS) is designated by the Governor to protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of Nebraskans with significant physical or mental disabilities. Frequently, people with severe disabilities encounter barriers which compromise their dignity or violate their rights. The resources available through NAS are used to empower people to overcome those barriers.

The incidence of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is increasing nationally and Nebraska is no exception. In the late 1990s, educators and parents requested the Special Populations Office of the Nebraska Department of Education (NDE) to take a lead role in assisting school districts in providing appropriate services for students with ASD.

The mission of the Nebraska Chapter of the Autism Society of America is to support and advocate for individuals with autism and their families through increasing education and awareness, fundraising, and facilitating community involvement for persons with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their potential by becoming a productive, accepted, and integral part of society.

Nebraska ChildFind, Rights, Resources, & Referrals for Children with Disabilities: Birth through 21

The Mission of the PTA is three-fold: -To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; -To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect children; and -To encourage parents and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.

Our mission is....to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendships with their families, and other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

The mission of NSLHA is to promote speech, language, and hearing services in Nebraska, to encourage education and research activities, and to advocate the rights of persons with communication disorders.

The mission of Munroe-Meyer Institute, the Nebraska University Center on Disabilities, is to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families.