Find Disabled Persons Rights Nonprofits and Charities

  Joanie wrote:

My involvement with Family to Family Network started as a volunteer with their Family Friends Volunteer Program. I was matched with a littel girl who has disabilities and her family. I go into the home to spend time with her doing fun things and in... more »

  Maria Y. wrote:

Reecee's Rainbow's mission is more than honorable, it is the very essence of what a true non-profit should be; helpful, caring and not about personal gain for the board. Bravo to Andrea and the rainbow for the incredible work they do. more »

  planner wrote:

ATOU has changed my life! I developed a neurological disorder in my 30s and had to give up my career. ATOU has given me a new purpose in my life. I love talking and working with the school children. It is very rewarding to share my experience living... more »

  texaswalker wrote:

I just recently started with Homefront Hugs and what a great organization. From the serive they provide to being prompt with helpful information, I really am getting into this opportunity! Our service men and women deserve the very best!! more »

  Veronica28 wrote:

Psychiatric Service Dog Partners is a peer directed group that supports and educates about psychiatric service dogs. The free online support group (listserv) is awesome, with lots of helpful people guiding others through the psychiatric service dog journey.... more »

  Claudia34 wrote:

22q Texas has saved me. The group of men and women behind this group will never know the depths of my love for them. We are about 6 months into the journey with 22q as my daughter was diagnosed at the beginning of the year. I have made many friendships,... more »

  mrsnyim wrote:

This group is wonderful! Great fun for all kids with special needs and their siblings (parents too). We have participated in bowling, basketball, softball, Splash-in-the-boro adventure, Christmas parties and more! Come join the fun and camaraderie, you'll... more »

  daviduhl wrote:

I have been very impressed the quality of care L'Arche provides to those with developmental disabilities. It goes beyond the care-giver/client relationship. It can be more aptly called a family. I just am inspired by their work and am glad a place... more »

  nomadsku wrote:

The staff at SVILC have always been supportive and have always been accommodating to me as a volunteer. Everyone is always so friendly. more »

  jeremiah wrote:

Independence First as President Lee says it's top three in the nation for Center of Independent Living (CIL's) Independence First has amazing services and they want people to get highly involved. They are an organization that always makes sure your... more »

  Sudhakar M. wrote:

Great organization with a vision to support people with mobility disability through right wheelchair right way approach. more »

  Kim wrote:

When I called Advocacy for Patients over 2 years ago, I was at the end of my rope and afraid of loosing everything we worked hard to achieve. Jennifer Jaff immediately sprung into action, guiding me on how to resolve a very complicated insurance nightmare.... more »

  dewl wrote:

Break Through Inc. is a non-profit organization providing educational workshops and media for and about people with disabilities. It was founded in 1980 in Minnesota by Ben D. Anderson who was born with cerebral palsy. I have traveled with Ben D. Anderson... more »

  momzrock wrote:

Compassion in action is an awesome organization that helps people who are disabled. My daughter needed help and my husband and I were at a loss on how to get it. Compassion in Action helped with all the paper work and documents that we needed to get help... more »

  kathypalomo wrote:

Without your support, Autism Society of Texas would not exist. And without AST, there would not be family friendly activities, social groups for our young people, First Responder's Training, Autism Friendly Business Program, swim programs, or a strong... more »

  thomasm22 wrote:

Eye to Eye is an amazing nonprofit. My first experience with their community was mere weeks into my freshman year of college. The bonds I made with my fellow mentors as well as my mentees helped to guide me throughout the rest of my time at the University... more »

  Colleen Prosser wrote:

I am attorney that works with families with loved ones with developmental disabilities. By Their Side is a great organization that works with families to see that their loved ones are well taken care of when they are not able to be there. more »

  Jennifer559 wrote:

The organization is always willing to help out in anyway they can. The parents views are always considered. They do great things for special needs children and adults. more »

  Edythe Schwartz wrote:

CHOICE is a wonderful organization that offers help to people on their road to recovery in a way that is accecssible and welcoming. Peers with a lived experience offer hope and the tools to conquer fears and help everyone attain their dreams. This organization... more »

  ldolle wrote:

Student Advocacy just recently held its 15th OTO (Overcoming the Odds) Awards dinner. Prior to the dinner, I wrote a personal card to each of the four students and included a 25 dollar gift certificate from Target in order for the student to buy a little... more »

  Ron H.5 wrote:

I feel Arc of Aurora is by far the best group out there helping people more »

  snicholson wrote:

I had a great experience donating to this non profit and received a hand written thank you. more »

  asobel wrote:

I feel that PEATC cuts across disciplines to support families in their efforts to secure the best possible educational experiences for their children. I was excited to learn that they secured the PIRC responsibilities for the state of VA and disappointed... more »

  jcravens wrote:

Knowbility has altered the thinking of thousands of people regarding access to technology for people with disabilities. Spend a few minutes at a Knowbility-related event and you will start seeing access for people with disabilities to the Internet, and... more »

  HG28 wrote:

As a parent of an individual with developmental disabilities we are always fearful of where he will live and what will happen when we are no longer able to support him. HOPE has recognized this need and is working to create an intentional community where... more »