AAACPD’s mission is three-fold. First, they provide awareness within the African American community of disabilities and the resources necessary to overcome these challenges. Second, they will utilize their advocacy skills to provide a voice to African-Americans and others who have a need for our legal services. Last but not least, AAACPD will provide, or work with partners, to provide direct services to children and adults affected by any type of developmental disability. They believe that through awareness, advocacy, and access, persons with disabilities can improve their well-being and become productive members of the community.

The American Association of People with Disabilities works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for over 60 million Americans with disabilities. They do this by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.

The mission of AAHD is to advance health promotion and wellness initiatives for children and adults with disabilities. AAHD works to reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population, and supports full community inclusion and accessibility. AAHD accomplishes its mission through advocacy, education, public awareness, and research efforts at the federal, state, and community levels.

AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ABA is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by burn injury.

With the mission of improving lives through interdisciplinary rehabilitation research, ACRM curates and disseminates rehabilitation research in person, in print, and online.

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.

The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.

The AMHP mission is bringing together and strengthening the impact of Muslim health professionals to improve the health and wellness of all Americans.

ANCOR's mission is to advance the ability of its members in supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fully participate in their communities.

AOTA seeks to advance occupational therapy practice, education, and research through standard setting and advocacy on behalf of its members, the profession, and the public.

The mission of AER is to be the unifying voice of specialized education and rehabilitation professionals, yielding the highest quality services to people who are blind or have low vision.

APSE mission is to advance employment equity for people with disabilities. APSE is committed to providing success stories to increase expectations, shatter stereotypes, and create a better understanding about the employment potential of people with disabilities, sharing that supported employment is a well-researched and proven, evidence-based business practice Educating policymakers, by facilitating member outreach and conducting our own, on the need for equal opportunities and fair treatment in the workplace, promoting the role of employment in the transitional youth directly into post-secondary education or competitive employment options, and speaking as a unified voice representing human service professionals, people with disabilities, educators, employers, family members and other stakeholders.

APRIL provides leadership and resources on rural independent living. As a national membership organization, APRIL is dedicated to advancing the rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities in rural America by serving as a center of resources and by leading systems change.

AUCD's mission is to advance policies and practices that improve the health, education, social, and economic well-being of all people with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and their communities by supporting its members in research, education, health, and service activities that achieve its vision.

We create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully.

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. ASAN believes that the goal of autism advocacy should be a world in which autistic people enjoy equal access, rights, and opportunities. They work to empower autistic people across the world to take control of their own lives and the future of our common community, and seek to organize the autistic community to ensure our voices are heard in the national conversation about us. Nothing About Us, Without Us!

The mission of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network is to provide community support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all people of marginalized genders or of no gender.

The mission of BIAA is to improve the quality of life of people affected by brain injury across their lifespan through advancing prevention, awareness, research, treatment, education, and advocacy.

Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1986 whose mission is to translate neuroscience into effective solutions.

Center for Public Representation (CPR) is dedicated to enforcing and expanding the rights of people with disabilities and others who are in segregated settings. CPR uses legal strategies, advocacy, and policy to design and implement systemic reform initiatives to promote their integration and full community participation. Working on state, national and international levels, CPR is committed to equality, diversity and social justice in all its activities.

CommunicationFirst aims to protect and advance the rights, autonomy, opportunity, and dignity of people with speech-related disabilities through public engagement, policy and practice change, and systemic advocacy.

The mission of CSVAR is to maintain and enhance a strong, effective and efficient national program of public vocational rehabilitation which, in partnership with education, business, and the workforce system, empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, inclusion and integration into communities.

To advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy and legislative development.

For more than 100 years, Easterseals has served as an indispensable resource for individuals with disabilities, veterans, seniors and their families. Together, Easterseals affiliates in communities nationwide serve 1.5M people through high-quality programs including autism services, early intervention, workforce development, adult day care and more. In schools, workplaces and communities, we’re fostering environments where everyone is included and valued — with a real and positive impact on us all. Join us in ensuring that everyone – regardless of age or ability – is 100% included and 100% empowered.

The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to improve the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. For more than five decades, the Epilepsy Foundation and our network of nearly 50 partners have helped to connect people to treatment, support and resources, fund innovative research and the training of specialists, and educate the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid.

The mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy.

The mission of the Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is to protect and advance the civil rights of adults and children with mental illness or developmental disabilities. We envision a society where Americans with mental disabilities live with autonomy, dignity, and opportunity in welcoming communities, supported by law, policy, and practices that help them reach their full potential.

LPA is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with dwarfism throughout their lives while celebrating with great pride Little People’s contribution to social diversity. LPA strives to bring solutions and global awareness to the prominent issues affecting individuals of short stature and their families.

NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

The Mission of the National Aphasia Association is to promote public awareness and understanding of aphasia, to promote research that aims to improve the lives of people with aphasia, and to provide support to all persons with aphasia and their caregivers.

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities works with State Councils on Developmental Disabilities to create inclusive and welcoming communities. We work with people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, their families, and allies to advocate for policy change. NACDD ensures that people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities can live the life they want in the community.

The NASDDDS mission is to assist member state agencies in building person-centered systems of services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

NASHIA assists state government in promoting partnerships and building systems to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury and their families.

The mission of the National Association of the Deaf is to preserve, protect and promote the civil, human and linguistic rights of Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened people in the United States of America.

The Mission of the National Black Deaf Advocates is to promote the leadership development, economic and educational opportunities, social equality, and to safeguard the general health and welfare of Black deaf and hard of hearing people.

The Mission of the National Black Deaf Advocates is to promote the leadership development, economic and educational opportunities, social equality, and to safeguard the general health and welfare of Black deaf and hard of hearing people.

Their purpose is to work toward a society in which the human rights of Latina/o/xs with Disabilities are upheld and all their intersecting identities are embraced. They work in solidarity to affirm, celebrate, and collectively uplift Latina/o/xs with Disabilities through community building, educational advocacy, and research. They also collaborate with other non-for-profits and other organizations to enhance and strengthen our charitable and educational purposes.

On behalf of people with disabilities, our national membership coalition will advocate for and work in partnership with the national public vocational rehabilitation system’s continual quest for excellence.

NCIL’s mission is to advance the disability-led Independent Living Movement to expand the capacity of Independent Living Programs to enhance the human and civil rights of all people with disabilities.

NDRN's mission is to promote the integrity and capacity of the protection and advocacy (P&A) and client assistance program (CAP) national network and to advocate for the enactment and vigorous enforcement of laws protecting civil and human rights of people with disabilities.

To achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind.

NOND is an open membership, cross-disability, professional organization that works to promote equity for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions in nursing through education and advocacy by: promoting best practices in education and employment; providing resources to individuals, nursing and disability organizations, and educational and healthcare institutions; influencing the provision of culturally responsive nursing practice; and creating systemic improvements.

The Law Center's mission is to advocate so that the rights of Native Americans with disabilities in the Four Corners area are enforced, strengthened and brought in harmony with their communities. Their advocates work to ensure that Native Americans with disabilities have access to justice and are empowered and equal members of their communities and nations. The issues they address include civil rights, special education, health care, and rights to public and private services. Their staff investigates abuse and neglect in care facilities, and provides rights-based training for people with disabilities, their families, educators and service providers.

The mission of Paralyzed Veterans of America is to ensure that every Veteran of every age, every branch, and every conflict regains what they fought for: their freedom and independence.

PRA advocates for ethical and effective resiliency, wellness and recovery oriented services and supports. It seeks to improve the qualifications of our workforce through the highest standards of certification and professional education to ensure that children and adults with behavioral health concerns thrive in their roles and communities as full citizens.

The purpose of RESNA shall be to contribute to the public welfare through scientific, literary, professional and educational activities by supporting the development, dissemination, and utilization of the knowledge and practice of rehabilitation engineering and rehabilitation and assistive technology in order to achieve the highest quality of life for all citizens.

RespectAbility understands and believes in the importance of inclusion in faith-based organizations, so much so that it is one of the pillars of our work. Given the significant role that faith and faith-based organizations play in American life, RespectAbility works for full inclusion in all faith groups. They believe that faith communities are stronger when they embrace and act upon values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. RespectAbility’s faith inclusion programs, listed on this page, provide practical strategies, real-life stories, and so much more for any faith community to use.

To ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends, and to learn from their mistakes.

Sins Invalid is a disability justice-based performance project that incubates and celebrates artists with disabilities, centralizing artists of color and LGBTQ / gender-variant artists as communities who have been historically marginalized. Led by disabled people of color, Sins Invalid’s performance work explores the themes of sexuality, embodiment and the disabled body, developing provocative work where paradigms of “normal” and “sexy” are challenged, offering instead a vision of beauty and sexuality inclusive of all bodies and communities.

TASH advances equity, opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities, with a focus on those with the most significant support needs, in the areas of education, employment and community living through advocacy, research and practice.

The mission of the Arc is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively support their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

The Harkin Institute located at Drake University serves as a venue and catalyst for dynamic non-partisan research, learning, and outreach to promote understanding of the policy issues to which Senator Tom Harkin devoted his career. These issues include policy issues that affect people with disabilities, with a special focus on policy issues around the competitive, integrated employment of people with disabilities. The Harkin Institute's disability work is at the intersection of self-advocates, the private sector, and public sector and operates across state, national, and international levels.

United Cerebral Palsy's mission is to be the indispensable resource for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities.

The mission of the United Spinal Association is to empower and advocate for people with spinal cord injuries and all wheelchair users to achieve their highest quality of life.