Advocacy and Support


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ADAPT (American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today) Contact Linda Anthony, Telephone (717) 238-0172 

Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Pennsylvania 2149 North Second Street, Harrisburg PA 17110, Telephone (717) 238-1514, Toll Free (800) 223-0500 

American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) Provides leadership in the field of mental retardation. AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of individuals concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) 125 South 9th Street, Philadelphia PA 19106, Telephone (215) 592-1513

Arc of Philadelphia An advocacy organization that provides training, information and referral support to people with disabilities and their families. Telephone: 215-229-4550

Autism Support and Advocacy in PA 243 Lenoir Ave., Wayne, PA 19087, Telephone (610) 688-8894

Center for Disability Law & Policy 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite. 800, Philadelphia, PA. 19103, Telephone (215) 557-7112,
Toll Free (888) 745-CDLP, E-mail info@equalemployment.org

Concrete Change 503 Arch St, St. Mary's, PA 15857, Toll Free (800) 341-5438

Disabled In Action of Pa., Inc. (DIA) 125 South 9th Street, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19107, (215) 627-7255

Disabilities Rights Advocacy Group, Inc. (DRAG) - Philadelphia-based Disabilities Rights Advocacy Group has been a major lobbying force for curb cuts along City sidewalks, making Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) accessible. Phone/Fax:(215)477-4956 E-mail: bmcelr9421@aol.com

Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania (DRN) is a statewide, non�profit corporation designated as the federally mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of adults and children with disabilities. The Philadelphia Building, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Telephone (215) 238-8070, E-mail: drnpa-phila@drnpa.org 

Education Law Center 1313 Walnut St., Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Telephone (215) 238-6970, E-mail: mancuso@elclpa.org

Epilepsy Foundation of Southeastern Pennsylvania A nonprofit, voluntary health organization that provides education, support and advocacy for people with epilepsy and their families.

Institute on Disabilities/University Affiliated Program (UAP) Temple University, 423 Ritter Annex, 13th & Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19122, Telephone (215) 204-1356

Justice for All E-mail Network Largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 56 million Americans with disabilities.

Learning Disabilities Association of PA, Toomey Building Eagle, Box 208, Uwchland, PA 19480, Telephone (610) 458-8193

Liberty Resources A nonprofit, consumer driven organization that advocates and promotes independent living for persons with disabilities. Telephone: 215-634-2000

National Alliance on Mental Illness Philadelphia A nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders.

National Down Syndrome Society The National Down Syndrome Society Web site is a comprehensive, on-line information source about Down syndrome.

National Federation of the Blind The voice of the Nation's Blind

Networks for Training and Development, Inc 123 S Broad St, 23rd Fl, Philadelphia, PA 19109, Telephone (215) 546-4111, Contact
Rosa McAllister

Parents Exchange 102 E. Mermaid Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19118, Telephone (215)242-9501, An information, referral, and advocacy service for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and professionals who work with families.

Pennsylvania American Association of Retired Persons 225 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17019, Telephone (717) 238-2277

Pennsylvania Association of Retarded Citizens Building #2, Suite 221, 2001 N. Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, Telephone (717) 234-2621

Pennsylvania Association of Resource People with Mental Retardation 1007 North Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17102, Telephone(717) 236-2374

Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry 417 Walnut St, Harrisburg, PA 17100, Telephone (717) 255-3252

Pennsylvania Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities 101 S Second St, Ste 4, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Telephone (717) 238-0172, Toll Free
(800) 432-3060

Pennsylvania Legal Services 118 Locust Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1414, Telephone (717) 236-9486, Toll Free (800) 322-7572

Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association 4105 Derry Street, Harrisburg, PA 17111, Telephone (717) 564-4930, Toll Free (800) 887-6422, e-mail pmhca@pmhca.org

Pennsylvania Parents and Caregivers Resource Network (PPCRN) P.O.Box 4336, Harrisburg PA 17111, A statewide cross-disability, grassroots network that supports parents' and caregivers' efforts to help their children and adult family members with developmental disabilities. Toll Free 1-800-572-7368, Telephone 717-561-0098

Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy Agency 116 Pine Street, Harrisburg, PA 1710, Toll Free (800) 692-7443,Telephone (717) 236-8110

Pennsylvania State Independent Living Center (SILC) 108-110 North 2nd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101, Telephone (717) 236-2400

Speaking For Ourselves 714 Market St., Suite 326, Philadelphia, PA 19106, A self-advocacy group controlled by people with disabilities. Telephone 1-800-867-3330, email info@speaking.org

TASH 29 W. Susquehanna Avenue, Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21204, An international association leading the way to inclusive communities through research, education, and advocacy. Telephone (410) 828-8274   

Transportation Advocacy Project Information about transportation advocacy statewide in PA including: fixed route and paratransit services, accessible taxicabs, making shared ride affordable, legal and other actions.

United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) 925 Linda Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011, Telephone (717) 761-6129

Vision For Equality 718 Arch Street, Sixth Floor North, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Telephone (215) 923-3349, To assist and empower people with disabilities and their families to seek quality and satisfaction in their lives as well as equal access to supports and services.

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