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What agencies advocate for people with disabilities?








  
  
    

  
      



The Administration for Community Living (ACL) funds a variety of programs to help people with disabilities live safely in their communities.

The Disability Information and Access Line (DIAL) is a is free service run by ACL and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It helps people with disabilities learn more about rights, how and where to find local community services, and more.

Call, text, or videophone: 888-677-1199
Email: DIAL@usaginganddisability.org

Specialists are available from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET, Monday -Friday.

The Department of Education offers two programs:

The Client Assistance Program
	The Protection and Advocacy of Individuals Rights ProgramOther government agencies that support people with disabilities:

Access Board
	Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
	Department of Justice (DOJ)
	Department of Labor (DOL)
	Department of Transportation (DOT)
	National Council on DisabilityThere are also state and local advocates and advocacy agencies nationwide.

There are also many local advocates and advocacy agencies nationwide.
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