Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) protects, advocates for and advances the human, legal and service rights of people with disabilities. PAI strives toward a society that values all people and supports their rights to dignity, freedom, choice and quality of life.
The World Institute on Disability is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.
Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund (DREDF) is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
Berkeley Center for Independent Living is a national leader in helping people with disabilities live independently and become productive, fully participating members of society. The staff and board, most of whom have disabilities, are strongly committed to supporting others in their efforts towards self sufficiency.
The Institute on Independent Living offers people with disabilities and their organizations online services and information, training materials, and technical assistance on personal assistance, advocacy, accessibility, legislation and peer support. VirtualCil.net offers a nation-wide directory of independent living centers.
European Disability Rights Organizations
Disability Rights Advocates - Hungary (DRA-H) is DRA's Hungary affiliate. DRA-H works to promote independent living and disability rights through training, networking, and legislative and legal advocacy.
European Disability Forum (EDF) is a European umbrella organization representing more than 37 million disabled people in Europe. Its mission is to promote equal opportunities for disabled people and to protect their human rights in dialogue with the European institutions and other European authorities.
