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National
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Civil rights advocacy, legal support, and policy work.
Advocacy & RightsLegalNational Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Grassroots network of centers for independent living — find your local CIL.
Independent LivingPeer SupportAdvocacy & RightsAmerican Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
Cross-disability advocacy, leadership programs, and community.
Advocacy & RightsEmploymentDisabled American Veterans (DAV)
Benefits, transportation, and support for disabled veterans.
VeteransHealth & WellnessAutistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
By-and-for autistic community advocacy and resources.
NeurodivergentAdvocacy & RightsNational Federation of the Blind
Programs, mentorship, and advocacy for blind and low-vision people.
Blind & Low VisionAdvocacy & RightsPeer SupportNational Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Civil rights, ASL resources, and community for the Deaf community.
Deaf & Hard of HearingAdvocacy & Rights988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support. Call or text 988.
Crisis & SafetyHealth & WellnessRAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline
24/7 support at 1-800-656-HOPE. Free, confidential.
Crisis & SafetyThe Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Crisis and community support for LGBTQ+ young people.
LGBTQ+Youth & FamilyCrisis & SafetyJob Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment.
EmploymentDisabled Sports USA / Move United
Adaptive sports and recreation programs nationwide.
Recreation & EventsHealth & WellnessHUD — Housing for People with Disabilities
Federal housing programs, vouchers, and accessibility rights.
HousingGovernmentPACER Center (families of kids with disabilities)
Support, training, and advocacy for families and youth.
Youth & FamilyAdvocacy & RightsFeeding America — Food Bank Finder
Enter your ZIP to find the nearest food bank or free food pantry, nationwide.
Food & Basic Needs211 (United Way) — Call or text 211
Free 24/7 help finding food, rent and utility assistance, shelter, and transportation near you.
Food & Basic NeedsHousingCrisis & SafetySNAP — Food Assistance (USDA)
Apply for monthly grocery benefits through your state SNAP office.
Food & Basic NeedsGovernmentMeals on Wheels America
Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for people who can't easily shop or cook.
Food & Basic NeedsHealth & WellnessFoodFinder — Free food near you
Map of free food pantries and meal programs, no sign-up required.
Food & Basic NeedsWIC — Nutrition for parents and young kids
Free groceries, formula, and nutrition support for pregnant people and children under 5.
Food & Basic NeedsYouth & FamilyLIHEAP — Utility & Energy Bill Help
Help paying heating, cooling, and electric bills, plus crisis assistance.
Food & Basic NeedsHousingGovernmentBenefits.gov — Find benefits you qualify for
Screening tool for food, housing, medical, disability, and income programs.
Food & Basic NeedsGovernmentThe Salvation Army — Local Assistance
Food boxes, hot meals, clothing, rent help, and emergency support by location.
Food & Basic NeedsCrisis & SafetyNDRN — Disability Rights & Access to Benefits
Your state's protection & advocacy agency — free help when benefits or services are denied.
Food & Basic NeedsLegalAdvocacy & RightsDiaper Bank Network
Free diapers, period supplies, and basic hygiene items near you.
Food & Basic NeedsYouth & Family
By city
Seattle, WA
Alliance of People with disAbilities
CIL serving King County — peer mentoring, advocacy, events.
Independent LivingPeer SupportRecreation & EventsDisability Rights Washington
Statewide legal advocacy and rights protection.
LegalAdvocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Seattle.
- 1-800-562-2702
Disability Rights Washington
Washington protection & advocacy agency with staff attorneys.
- 1-888-201-1014
Northwest Justice Project (CLEAR)
Free civil legal aid, including benefits, housing, and access cases.
WSBA Moderate Means Program
Reduced-fee attorney referrals for Washington residents.
Portland, OR
Independent Living Resources (ILR)
CIL serving the Portland metro — peer support, advocacy, and skills training.
Independent LivingPeer SupportAdvocacy & RightsDisability Rights Oregon
Statewide legal advocacy and protection & advocacy services.
LegalAdvocacy & RightsAdaptive Sports Northwest
Adaptive recreation and sports programs across the Pacific NW.
Recreation & EventsHealth & WellnessMultnomah County Aging, Disability & Veterans Services
Local benefits, in-home services, and veteran supports in Multnomah County.
GovernmentVeteransHealth & Wellness
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Portland.
- 1-800-452-1694
Disability Rights Oregon
Oregon protection & advocacy agency — attorneys for disability rights.
- 503-224-4086
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Free civil legal aid including benefits and housing access.
- 1-800-452-7636
Oregon State Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Statewide attorney referrals, first consult at reduced cost.
San Francisco, CA
Independent Living Resource Center SF
Peer support, benefits counseling, and housing advocacy.
Independent LivingPeer SupportHousingCenter for Independent Living (Berkeley)
The original CIL — services across the East Bay.
Independent LivingAdvocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in San Francisco.
- 510-665-8644
Disability Rights Advocates
Nonprofit disability-rights law firm handling class-action access cases.
- 510-644-2555
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Legal advocacy and attorney referrals for disability civil rights.
- 415-864-8848
Legal Aid at Work — Disability Rights Program
Free help with workplace accommodations and disability discrimination.
Los Angeles, CA
Communities Actively Living Independent & Free (CALIF)
Independent living services and peer support in LA County.
Independent LivingPeer SupportDisability Community Resource Center
Advocacy, housing, and community programs on the Westside.
Advocacy & RightsHousingAbility First
Recreation, employment, and social programs across SoCal.
Recreation & EventsEmployment
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Los Angeles.
- 1-800-776-5746
Disability Rights California
State protection & advocacy agency — attorneys for rights, access, and abuse cases.
- 213-736-1031
Disability Rights Legal Center
LA-based nonprofit law center: ADA access, education, and cancer legal help.
- 213-243-1525
LA County Bar Lawyer Referral (SmartLaw)
Certified attorney referral service for LA County.
San Diego, CA
Access to Independence
CIL for San Diego County — peer mentoring, housing, and youth transition.
Independent LivingPeer SupportHousingYouth & FamilyDisability Rights California — San Diego
Statewide legal advocacy with a San Diego regional office.
LegalAdvocacy & RightsDeaf Community Services of San Diego
Interpreting, advocacy, and community programs for Deaf and hard-of-hearing San Diegans.
Deaf & Hard of HearingAdvocacy & RightsSan Diego Regional Center
Services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Health & WellnessYouth & FamilyChallenged Athletes Foundation
San Diego-based nonprofit funding adaptive sports equipment and programs.
Recreation & EventsHealth & Wellness
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in San Diego.
- 1-800-776-5746
Disability Rights California — San Diego
State protection & advocacy agency with a San Diego regional office.
- 1-877-534-2524
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Free civil legal help with benefits, housing, and health access.
- 619-231-8585
San Diego County Bar Lawyer Referral
Attorney referral and information service.
New York, NY
Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY (CIDNY)
Advocacy, benefits help, and peer support across NYC.
Independent LivingPeer SupportAdvocacy & RightsDisabled In Action of Metropolitan NY
Grassroots civil rights organizing and community events.
Advocacy & RightsRecreation & EventsNYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
City services, accessibility info, and event listings.
GovernmentRecreation & Events
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in New York.
- 1-800-993-8982
Disability Rights New York
State protection & advocacy agency — attorneys handling discrimination, access, education, and abuse cases.
- 212-244-4664
New York Lawyers for the Public Interest — Disability Justice
Disability-rights litigation and advocacy across NYC.
- 212-626-7373
NYC Bar Legal Referral Service
Screened attorney referrals, including ADA and benefits matters.
Chicago, IL
Access Living
Center for independent living: advocacy, housing, and peer support.
Independent LivingHousingAdvocacy & RightsEquip for Equality
Legal advocacy for people with disabilities in Illinois.
LegalAdvocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Chicago.
- 1-800-537-2632
Equip for Equality
Illinois protection & advocacy agency — free legal representation for people with disabilities.
- 312-640-2100
Access Living Civil Rights Team
Housing, access, and discrimination legal advocacy in Chicago.
- 312-554-2001
Chicago Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Attorney referrals across practice areas including disability law.
Boston, MA
Boston Center for Independent Living
Advocacy, PCA services, and community organizing.
Independent LivingAdvocacy & RightsDisability Law Center
Free legal services for people with disabilities in Massachusetts.
Legal
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Boston.
- 1-800-872-9992
Disability Law Center (Massachusetts)
Massachusetts protection & advocacy agency with staff attorneys.
- 617-371-1234
Greater Boston Legal Services — Disability Benefits Unit
Free representation for SSI/SSDI and access matters.
- 1-866-627-7577
Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Statewide attorney referral service.
Washington, DC
DC Center for Independent Living
Peer support and independent living services in DC.
Independent LivingPeer SupportDisability Rights DC
Legal advocacy and protection & advocacy services.
LegalAdvocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Washington.
- 202-547-0198
Disability Rights DC at University Legal Services
DC protection & advocacy agency — attorneys for rights and abuse cases.
- 202-319-1000
Washington Lawyers' Committee — Disability Rights Project
Impact litigation on disability discrimination in the DC region.
DC Bar Lawyer Referral
Attorney referrals and free legal clinics in the District.
Atlanta, GA
disABILITY LINK
CIL serving metro Atlanta — advocacy, transitions, peer support.
Independent LivingPeer SupportAdvocacy & RightsGeorgia Advocacy Office
Legal protection and advocacy across Georgia.
LegalAdvocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Atlanta.
- 1-800-537-2329
Georgia Advocacy Office
Georgia protection & advocacy agency for people with disabilities.
- 404-524-5811
Atlanta Legal Aid — Disability Integration Project
Attorneys enforcing Olmstead, access, and community-living rights.
- 404-521-0777
Atlanta Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Screened attorney referrals in metro Atlanta.
Houston, TX
Houston Center for Independent Living
Independent living services and peer mentoring.
Independent LivingPeer SupportDisability Rights Texas
Statewide legal advocacy for Texans with disabilities.
LegalAdvocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Houston.
- 1-800-252-9108
Disability Rights Texas
Texas protection & advocacy agency with a Houston regional office.
- 1-800-733-8394
Lone Star Legal Aid
Free civil legal help including benefits, housing, and access.
- 713-237-9429
Houston Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Attorney referral service for Harris County and nearby.
Denver, CO
Atlantis Community
Historic disability rights CIL — advocacy and services.
Independent LivingAdvocacy & RightsColorado Cross-Disability Coalition
Grassroots cross-disability civil rights organizing.
Advocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Denver.
- 1-800-288-1376
Disability Law Colorado
Colorado protection & advocacy agency with staff attorneys.
- 303-839-1775
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Legal Program
Disability-rights litigation, especially ADA access cases.
- 303-837-1313
Colorado Legal Services
Free civil legal aid statewide for low-income residents.
Miami, FL
Center for Independent Living of South Florida
Independent living services across Miami-Dade and Monroe.
Independent LivingDisability Rights Florida
Statewide protection and advocacy.
LegalAdvocacy & Rights
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Miami.
- 1-800-342-0823
Disability Rights Florida
Florida protection & advocacy agency — legal advocacy and representation.
- 305-576-0080
Legal Services of Greater Miami
Free civil legal help with housing, benefits, and discrimination.
- 305-371-2220
Dade County Bar Lawyer Referral Service
Attorney referrals across Miami-Dade.
Philadelphia, PA
Liberty Resources
CIL for the Philadelphia region — advocacy and services.
Independent LivingAdvocacy & RightsDisability Rights Pennsylvania
Legal advocacy across the commonwealth.
Legal
Disability attorneys & legal help
Free or low-cost lawyers who handle disability rights, access, benefits, housing, and abuse cases in Philadelphia.
- 1-800-692-7443
Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania protection & advocacy agency with staff attorneys.
- 215-627-7100
Public Interest Law Center
Disability-rights litigation on education, access, and housing.
- 215-981-3700
Community Legal Services of Philadelphia
Free representation for SSI/SSDI, housing, and benefits appeals.
In a crisis right now?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US), or 1-800-656-HOPE for RAINN's sexual-assault hotline. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.