Employment & Workplace Supports
People looking for jobs, accommodations, or providers.
The Association for People Supporting Employment First (APSE) is the nation's leading organization dedicated to advancing Employment First and promoting the full inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and community.
Dusability:IN is a global non-profit organization that helps empower business to achieve disability inclusion and equality.
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is a national nonprofit organization that supports direct support professionals. It promotes professional development, advocacy, and high-quality services for people with disabilities.
JAN's Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR) helps users explore workplace and educational accommodations for people with disabilities. If you need additional assistance, JAN's experienced consultants are available to provide confidential guidance on accommodation needs.
SourceAbled is a disability and neurodiversity hiring solution that helps employers build inclusive workplaces and connect with qualified talent.
Self-Advocacy & Leadership
Resources that help individuals speak up, learn rights, and build leadership.
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is a national self-advocacy organization that empowers people with disabilities to speak up, make informed choices, and advocate for their rights.
Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) provides training, tools, and resources to strengthen self-advocacy organizations and support disability leadership.
Advocacy & Legal Rights
Organizations that protect rights and provide advocacy.
The National Disabilitiy Rights Network (NDRN) is the national nonprofit organization representing Protection and Advocacy (P&A) and Client Assistance Program (CAP) agencies. It provides legal advocacy and protects the rights of people with disabilities.
The Arc is the nation's largest nonprofit organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, and community support.
Health information, mental health, and disability-related supports.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the nation's leading public health agency, providing trusted information on health, safety, disease prevention, and disability-related topics
The National Autism Association is a nonprofit organization that provides education, resources, and support to individuals with autism and their families.
The National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health needs.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides education, support, and resources for suicide prevention.
Dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate help.
Project Lifesaver helps locate individuals with cognitive conditions who may wander, providing peace of mind for families and caregivers.
Caring.com provides information and resources to help older adults and families explore senior care options, financial assistance, and long-term care services.
Resources related to finances, aging, benefits, and living independently.
The ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) National Resource Center provides information and resources to help individuals with disabilities and their families understand and use ABLE savings accounts.
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) promotes independence, community living, and access to services for older adults and people with disabilities.
AARP is a nonprofit organization that provides information, resources, and advocacy to help people age with confidence, including caregiving and financial planning tools.
Organizations focused on research, universities, and professional development.
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a national membership organization that connects university-based programs working to improve the lives of people with disabilities through education, research, and community partnerships.
Groups that provide volunteer opportunities and community support.
Civitan International is a nonprofit service organization that supports communities through volunteer service, leadership, and programs benefiting people with disabilities.
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