Our Mission is: To assist people with disabilities to live, work and socialize within a fully accessible community.Our Vision: We believe in and support equitable and inclusive communities for people living with disabilities.We do this by providing a variety of services including: Information and Referral, Advocacy, Community Living, Youth Services and Independent Living Skills Services, Peer Support, and more.
5605 Monroe St
Sylvania, Ohio 43560
Voice: (419) 885-5733
Toll free: (866) 885-5733
TTY: (419) 885-5733
Fax: (419) 882-4813Website:
http://www.abilitycenter.org/
http://www.abilitycenter.org/
The Ability Center advocates, educates, partners, and provides services supporting people with disabilities to thrive within their community. Service Area:
Lucas, Ottawa, Wood, Fulton, Henry, Defiance, and Williams
1425 East High Street
Suite 108
Bryan, OH 43506
Voice: (419) 633-1400
TTY: (419) 782-5441
Fax: (419) 633-1410Website:
http://www.abilitycenter.org/
http://www.abilitycenter.org/
The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is one of 12 Centers for Independent Living in Ohio. We work with individuals with significant disabilities in their goals of independence in the community. We currently provide the core independent living services of Information & Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, Advocacy (Individual, Self and Systemic), and Individual Transitioning. We also provide recycled medical equipment through our REDI Program. We work with Youth Transitions, and provide Disability Awareness training through our Think This is Easy? program.The mission of the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is to ensure that people with disabilities have full and complete access to the community in which they reside.ACIL now proudly serves the counties of: Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby.
165 E Helena St, Dayton, OH 45404 Voice: (937) 341-5202
Website:
http://www.acils.com/
http://www.acils.com/
Established in 1980, Access Living is a nonresidential Center for Independent Living for people with all types of disabilities – one of the first in the country. Access Living’s programs and services promote the empowerment, independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities in every aspect of community life.
115 W Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60610
Voice: (312) 640-2100
(800) 613-8549
TTY: (312) 640-2102
(888) 253-7003
Fax: (312) 640-2101Website:
http://www.accessliving.org
http://www.accessliving.org
The Center for Disability Empowerment (CDE) can help you find resources to live, learn, worship, work and play alongside people who do not have disabilities.Our community-based, non-residential center is under your direction and guided by your choices. We will help you create an Independent Living Plan (ILP) with the steps and resources you need to reach your goals, whether they're big or small.
4400 N. High St., Suite 102 Columbus Ohio 43214 Voice: (614) 575-8055
Website:
http://www.disabilityempowerment.net/
http://www.disabilityempowerment.net/
Access to Independence advocates and provides services for people with any type of disability, and of any age, to achieve or maintain their independence. Our service area covers Columbia, Dodge, Dane, and Green Counties in south central Wisconsin.
Access to Independence’s mission is to empower people with disabilities through advocacy, education, and support.
3810 Milwaukee Street
Madison, WI 53714-2404
Voice: (608) 242-8484
Toll free: (800) 362-9877
TTY: (608) 242-8485
Fax: (608) 242-0383
Email: info@accesstoind.orgWebsite:
http://www.accesstoind.org/
http://www.accesstoind.org/
Our Mission is to empower our peers with disabilities to lead and control independent lives fully included in community life. AccessABILITY is a Disability Rights organization serving Indianapolis and the seven surrounding counties. We provide individual consumers, governmental agencies, corporations and other non-profits with the tools necessary to ensure the acceptance, respect and inclusion of everyone. The result is that our communities are enriched through the full participation of ALL PEOPLE. We are consumer-driven: This means that we work at the direction of our consumers who are entitled to control over the decisions that affect their lives. We represent the community we serve-no less than 51% of our staff and governing board are persons with disabilities. Counties we serve are: Boone, Johnson, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, Morgan and Shelby.
8395 Keystone Crossing, Suite 110, Indianapolis IN 46240
Voice: (317)926-1660
(866)794-7245
Fax: (317) 926-1687
Email: info@abilityindiana.orgWebsite:
http://www.abilityindiana.org/
http://www.abilityindiana.org/
Our mission is to promote universal access to transportation for people with disabilities under federal law and beyond by partnering with transportation providers, the disability community and others through the provision of training, technical assistance, applied research, outreach and communication.
141 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 1400A, Chicago, IL 60604 Voice: (844) 227-3772 Email: projectaction@easterseals.com
Website:
http://www.projectaction.com/
http://www.projectaction.com/
This web page describes accessible parking space requirements in Illinois, including number of spaces, space dimensions, and signage.
Disability Rights Bureau
100 West Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Voice: (312)814-5684
TTY: (800)964-3013Website:
https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/accesspkg_brochure_english.pdf
https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Page-Attachments/accesspkg_brochure_english.pdf
"To qualify for disability license plates or a parking placard, an applicant must submit a Secretary of State Persons with Disabilities Certification form. The form must be completed by a licensed physician certifying that the applicant has one of the following six specific medical conditions that severely impairs their ability to walk ("Cannot walk 200 feet without stopping to rest" is no longer a qualifying disability, unless it is related to one of these conditions.): Cannot walk without the assistance of another person, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistive device; be restricted by lung disease to such a degree that forced (respiratory) expiratory volume (FEV) in 1 second, when measure by spirometry, is less than 1 liter; must use portable oxygen; have Class III or Class IV cardiac condition according to standards set by the American Heart Association; be severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition; has permanently lost the use of or is missing a hand or arm."
Secretary of State Jesse White
Persons with Disabilities
License Plates/Placard Unit
501 S. Second Street, Room 541
Springfield, IL 62756
Voice: (217)782-2285
(800)252-2904
TTY: (800)261-5280Website:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/license_plate_guide/persons_disabilities.html
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/license_plate_guide/persons_disabilities.html
A disability parking placard is available to an Indiana resident of any age who meets one of the following requirements:has a temporary or permanent physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair, a walker, braces, or crutches; has temporarily or permanently lost the use of one or both legs; has restricted mobility, either temporarily or permanently, due to a pulmonary or cardiovascular disability, arthritic condition, or orthopedic or neurological impairment; or is permanently blind or visually impaired.
Disability parking placards are also available to companies or associations which transport or provide facilities for persons with physical disabilities.
A disability parking placard issued to an individual with a permanent disability will expire on the recipient's fourth birthday following the date of the placard's issuance. A placard issued to an individual with a temporary disability is valid for six months from the date that it is issued, or until a date indicated by the physician certifying the application.
When the placard expires, you must apply again for another placard.
Indiana Government Center North
Room 402
100 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Voice: (888)692-6841
Fax: (317) 233-2011
Email: nic-incustomerservice@tylertech.comWebsite:
https://www.in.gov/bmv/registration-plates/drivers-with-disabilities/#:~:text=A%20permanent%20physical%20disability% 0requiring,orthopedic%20or%20neurological%20impairment%3B%20or
https://www.in.gov/bmv/registration-plates/drivers-with-disabilities/#:~:text=A%20permanent%20physical%20disability% 0requiring,orthopedic%20or%20neurological%20impairment%3B%20or
This is a link to the Indiana Code (IC) describing requirements for accessible parking spaces, for example, number of spaces required and dimensions of spaces.
Indiana Government Center North 100 North Senate Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204 Voice: (888)692-6841
Website:
https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts/standards/dm-Archived/10English/Part5/ECh51/DECh51.pdf
https://www.in.gov/dot/div/contracts/standards/dm-Archived/10English/Part5/ECh51/DECh51.pdf
A disabled person may apply, on a form prescribed by the secretary of state, for a serially numbered nontransferable temporary or permanent windshield placard for the personal use of the disabled person. An individual who has a religious objection to having a medical examination may personally apply at a branch office of the secretary of state for a serially numbered nontransferable temporary or permanent windshield placard for the personal use of the disabled individual. If it appears obvious that the individual has a qualifying disability, the individual shall not be required to present a medical statement attesting to the disability. The application for and the issuance of the serially numbered nontransferable temporary or permanent windshield placard is subject to all of the following:
(a) The secretary of state may issue to a disabled person with a temporary disability a temporary windshield placard that is valid for a period of not more than 6 months.
(b) The secretary of state may issue to a disabled person with a permanent disability an original or renewal permanent windshield placard that is valid for at least 4 years.
(c) An original certificate of identification or permanent windshield placard shall expire on the disabled person's fifth birthday after the date of issuance.
(d) A renewal permanent windshield placard shall expire on the disabled person's fourth birthday after the date of renewal.Upon application in the manner prescribed by the secretary of state for replacement of a lost, stolen, or destroyed certificate or placard described in this section, a disabled person or organization that provides specialized services to disabled persons may be issued a placard that in substance duplicates the original certificate or placard for a fee of $10.00. This section also covers fines for the misuse of placards.
430 W. Allegan St. Richard H. Austin Building - 4th Floor Lansing, MI 48918 Voice: Toll free: (888) 767-6424
Website:
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-257-675
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-257-675
Visit this web page for an accessible parking placard application. A person with a qualifying disability is eligible for a disability license plate or parking placard. A qualifying disability is defined under Michigan law as either blindness or any condition that significantly limits a person's ability to walk or requires a wheelchair, walker, crutch or other assistive device.
Michigan Department of State Lansing, MI 48918 Voice: Toll free: (888) 767-6424
Website:
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1585_49898---,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-1585_49898---,00.html
This is a link to the Minnesota Statute describing the scope of accessible parking placard eligibility, including required medical statements and fees.
Minnesota Department of Public Safety:
Driver and Vehicle Services Division - Central Office
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 190 Town Square Building
Saint Paul MN 55101-5190
Voice: (651)297-3298
TTY: (651)282-6555Website:
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=169.345
https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/statutes/?id=169.345
"The [accessible parking sign] locations shall be designated through the posting of an elevated sign, whether permanently affixed or movable, imprinted with the international symbol of access and shall be reasonably close to exits, entrances, elevators, and ramps. All elevated signs posted in accordance with this division and division (C) of section 3781.111 of the Revised Code shall be mounted on a fixed or movable post, and the distance from the ground to the bottom edge of the sign shall measure not less than five feet. If a new sign or a replacement sign designating a special parking location is posted on or after October 14, 1999, there also shall be affixed upon the surface of that sign or affixed next to the designating sign a notice that states the fine applicable for the offense of parking a motor vehicle in the special designated parking location if the motor vehicle is not legally entitled to be parked in that location."
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 16520 Columbus, Ohio 43216-6520 Voice: (614)752-7500
Website:
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.69
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4511.69
This section of the Ohio Revised Code describes placard eligibility.
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles P.O. Box 16520 Columbus, Ohio 43216-6520 Voice: (614)752-7500
Website:
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4503.44
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4503.44
"The owner or lessee of any public building or place of employment and the owner or lessee of any parking facility which offers parking to the public shall reserve at least the following number of spaces for use by a motor vehicle used by a physically disabled person:
1)At least one space for a facility offering 26 to 49 spaces.
2)At least 2% of all spaces for a facility offering 50 to 1,000 spaces.
3) At least one percent, in addition to that specified in subd. 2., of each 1,000 spaces over the first 1,000 for a facility offering more than 1,000 spaces...Parking spaces reserved under this subsection shall be at least 12 feet wide...Parking spaces reserved under this subsection shall be located as close as possible to an entrance of the parking facility and to an entrance of a public building or place of employment which allows a physically disabled person to enter and leave without assistance. Parking spaces reserved under this subsection in a parking ramp shall be located as close as possible to the main entrance of the parking ramp, to an adjacent public walk, or to an elevator which allows a physically disabled person to enter and leave without assistance."
WisDOT Special Plates Unit – DIS ID P.O. Box 7306 Madison, WI 53707-7306 Voice: (608) 264-7169
Website:
http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346/VIII/503
http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/346/VIII/503
"Any person certified by an authorized health care specialist as having a permanent disability is eligible for the Disabled Parking Identification (DIS ID) Permit. By legal definition, this includes any person who: Cannot walk 200 feet or more without stopping to rest; cannot walk without the use of, or assistance from, another person or brace, cane, crutch, prosthetic device, wheelchair or other assistance device; is restricted by lung disease to the extent that forced expiratory volume for one second, when measured by spirometry, is less than one liter or the arterial oxygen tension is less than 60 mm/hg on room air at rest; uses portable oxygen; has a cardiac condition to the extent that functional limitations are classified in severity as class III or IV, according to standards accepted by the American Heart Association; is severely limited in the ability to walk due to an arthritic, neurological or orthopedic condition."
WisDOT Special Plates Unit – DIS ID P.O. Box 7306 Madison, WI 53707-7306 Voice: (608)264-7169
Website:
http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/external/bvs-landing.aspx
http://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/external/bvs-landing.aspx
ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom. There's no place like home; and we mean real homes, not nursing homes. We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions.
Atlantis Community, Inc.
201 S. Cherokee Street, Unit 100
Denver CO 80223
Voice: 303-733-9324
Toll-Free: 877-262-6525
TTY: 720-386-1633
Fax: 303-733-6211
Email: info@atlantiscommunity.orgWebsite:
https://atlantiscommunity.org/about-us/
https://atlantiscommunity.org/about-us/
ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom. There's no place like home; and we mean real homes, not nursing homes. We are fighting so people with disabilities can live in the community with real supports instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions.
Contact: Jennifer McPhail, David Wittie, Cathy Cranston, Bob Kafka
ADAPT of Texas (Austin)
1100 S. IH 35
Austin, TX 78704
Voice: (512) 442-0252
Fax: (512) 906-1133
Email: adapt@Adapt.orgWebsite:
https://adaptoftexas.org/contact-us/
https://adaptoftexas.org/contact-us/
Advocates for Access is a private, not-for-profit, non-residential organization established in 1985. Advocates for Access is managed by and for people with disabilities. We are a Center for Independent Living dedicated to “Empowering People With Disabilities To Live Independently In Our Community.” To fulfill this mission, Advocates for Access provides direct services, combined with advocacy for social change to allow greater integration of persons with disabilities into mainstream life. We serve people with disabilities, their families and the community in which they live. We also work with private organizations, local communities, service providers, businesses and industries that require technical assistance in responding to the needs of people with disabilities.Advocates for Access serves the counties of Peoria, Tazewell, Fulton and Woodford.
4450 N. Prospect Road, Suite C8
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Voice: (309) 682-3500
TTY: (309) 682-3567
Fax: (309) 682-3989
Email: info@advocatesforaccess.comWebsite:
http://www.advocatesforaccess.com
http://www.advocatesforaccess.com
Legal Council for Health Justice uses the power of the law to secure dignity, opportunity, and well-being for people facing barriers due to illness or disability. Legal Council for Health Justice serves many demographics, including individuals living with HIV/AIDS, children and families with disabilities and chronic illness, senior citizens, and homeless individuals with dual diagnosis.
Legal Council for Health Justice
17 N. State St., Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60602
Voice: Toll-Free: 800-482-3604
313-456-3700
Fax: 313-456-3701
Email: info@legalcouncil.orgWebsite:
https://legalcouncil.org
https://legalcouncil.org
We empower persons with disabilities to effectively control and direct their lives. The Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living provides leadership through training, community development and advocacy to enable persons with disabilities to fully participate in family, social and community life.
3130 Finley Rd.
Suite 500
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Voice: (630)469-2300
TTY: (630) 469-2300
Video Phone (630) 984-4251
Fax: (630) 469-2606
Email: dcil@mcs.comWebsite:
http://aim-cil.org/
http://aim-cil.org/
Alcohol Rehab Help is an informational web guide founded in 2020. Our site was created to help those struggling with alcohol use disorders (AUD), substance use disorders (SUD), and/or co-occurring mental health disorders. We help individuals understand their addictions and find the best treatment option based on their unique situation and individual needs.
Treatment Pathway LLC 4700 Millenia Boulevard Suite 175 PMB 93044 Orlando, FL 32839 Email: E.g.john@doe.com
Website:
https://alcoholrehabhelp.org
https://alcoholrehabhelp.org
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization, AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the over 60 million Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
1030 15th St. NW Suite 500E Washington, DC 20005 Voice: 202-521-4316 or 1-800-840-8844 Email: jdavidson@aapd.com
Website:
https://www.aapd.com/
https://www.aapd.com/
The Commission's mission is "to promote the ABA's commitment to justice and the rule of law for persons with mental, physical, and sensory disabilities and to promote their full and equal participation in the legal profession."
American Bar Association 1050 Connecticut Ave. N.W. Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 Voice: (800) 285-2221 International: +1(312) 988-5000 Email: Service@americanbar.org
Website:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/disabilityrights/
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/disabilityrights/
An online dictionary of American Sign Language signs.
Communication Arts and Sciences Building Michigan State University 404 Wilson Road, Room 287 East Lansing, MI 48824 Voice: (517)355-3410 Email: director@commtechlab.msu.edu webmaster@commtechlab.msu.edu
Website:
https://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm
https://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm
At the CIL, we prove that what you want for your life is possible. Since 1976, we have worked hand-in-hand with you to help you live the life you want to live. At the Ann Arbor CIL, our mission is to empower the lives of people with disabilities and advocate for a more inclusive community for all.In addition to providing individualized services, community advocacy, and group workshops for your self-improvement, we are a dynamic community enrichment and recreation center filled with events and activities to help you connect with people and your passions.Our main location is in Ann Arbor, and we also have affiliate locations in Monroe and Livingston counties.
3941 Research Park Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Voice: (734)971-0277
Fax: (734)971-0826Website:
http://www.aacil.org
http://www.aacil.org
INDATA Easterseal Crossroads has been providing assistive technology solutions in Indiana since 1979. In 2007, Easterseals Crossroads partnered with the State of Indiana, Bureau of Rehabilitative Services to establish the Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA) Project. The INDATA Project is one of 56 similar federally-funded projects designed to increase access and awareness of assistive technology. INDATA CORE services include: Information and referral, funding assistance, public awareness and education, device demonstration, device loan, reutilized computers and equipment reutilization.
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Voice: (317)466-2013
Toll free: (888)466-1314
TTY: (317)479-3232
Fax: (317)466-2000
Email: tech@eastersealscrossroads.orgWebsite:
http://www.eastersealstech.com
http://www.eastersealstech.com
Michigan's Assistive Technology Program is part of the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition (MDRC), a state-wide network of individuals and organizations that advances the issues of Michigan's disability community through grassroots activism, public education and advocacy.
Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
3498 East Lake Lansing Road, Ste 100
East Lansing, MI 48823
Voice: (517)333-2477
Fax: (517)333-2677
Email: MDRC@mymdrc.orgWebsite:
http://www.copower.org/assistive-tech
http://www.copower.org/assistive-tech
Assistive Technology of Michigan’s four-step solution for the computer access, ergonomics, environmental control, and work site accommodation allows adults and children with physical, sensory, cognitive or learning disabilities to lead independent, productive lives.
Assistive Technology of Michigan 43000 W. 9 Mile Rd. Suite 113 Novi, MI 48375 US Voice: (248)348-7161
Website:
https://atofmich.com/
https://atofmich.com/
AT Ohio's mission is to help Ohioans with disabilities learn about or acquire assistive technology. Assistive Technology refers to devices, equipment or services that assist individuals with disabilities to function independently in the areas of work, home or school. We offer several programs and services to achieve that goal. We also keep up with current legislative activity that affects persons with disabilities, and educate legislators about the needs and concerns of citizens with disabilities.
Assistive Technology of Ohio (AT Ohio) is a federally funded nonprofit organization that is part of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University. AT Ohio is the officially designated Tech Act program for Ohio.
The federal agency of Health and Human Services provides funding for all tech act programs. Each state and U.S. territory provide appropriate services under the guidelines of the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004.
Technology of Ohio
Area 200
1314 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212
Voice: Toll free: (800) 784-3425
TTY: (614) 293-4963
Email: atohio@osu.eduWebsite:
http://www.atohio.org/
http://www.atohio.org/
Through its members, AUCD is a resource for local, state, national, and international agencies, organizations, and policy makers concerned about people living with developmental and other disabilities and their families. Members engage in a range of interdisciplinary activities including: exemplary services for children, adults, and families; academic training; basic and applied research; training and technical assistance to schools, communities, and all levels of government; policy advocacy; program evaluation; dissemination of best practices and new information. AUCD programs also train the next generation of leaders in disability-related research, training, service delivery, and policy advocacy to insure that this essential work continues.
1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Email: aucdinfo@aucd.org
Website:
http://www.aucd.org/template/index.cfm
http://www.aucd.org/template/index.cfm
AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
AHEAD is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.
8015 West Kenton Circle, Suite 230
Huntersville, NC 28078
Voice: (704) 947-7779
Fax: (704) 948-7779Website:
https://www.ahead.org/
https://www.ahead.org/
