Websites
World Health Organization (WHO): Disability
Overview of information about disability and health inequity
International Disability Alliance (IDA)
An alliance of networks which promotes and advances human rights and sustainable development
United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs: Disability
Global mission to promote the rights and advancement of persons with disabilities
National Council on Disability (NCD)
Independent federal agency committed to disability policy leadership
Information for people with disabilities and families
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Disability and Health Promotion
Information about data and statistics, grants, emergency preparedness, and more
Organizations and Rightsholders
International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC)
A grouping of civil society organizations with a common mission to promote inclusive international development and humanitarian action for people with disabilities
Global organization and network that empowers persons with disabilities and provides sustainable solutions towards an inclusive society
World Institute on Disability (WID)
Disability-led organization that focuses on advancing the rights and opportunities for people with disabilities worldwide.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
National civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities. Provides legal advocacy, training, education, and public policy development
National Organization on Disability
Mission is to increase employment opportunities for Americans with disabilities.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
An independent federal agency committed to disability policy leadership
National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Mission is to advance the disability-led Independent Living Movement to enhance the human and civil rights of all people with disabilities
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
A national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization that works to increase the economic and political power of people with disabilities
National Disability Institute (NDI)
National nonprofit organization focused on financial education and empowerment for people with disabilities
Disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities through policies and empowerment
Promotes the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by working to build full inclusion in the community
The independent source for health policy research, polling, and news. A nonpartisan source of information for policymakers, media, health policy, community members, and the public
Organization fighting for disability rights and disability justice in the southern states in the US
Resources
Online resource for U.S. disability statistics
Free mobile app to make the world more accessible for blind and low-vision people
Free meeting place to repair your belongings. Expert volunteers are available to assist in your repairs. Meeting places available globally.
Multidisciplinary and international journal of the Society for Disability Studies
Coalition that is working to provide financial incentives to make accessible upgrades to ones' home
Mental Health Disability Rights in the Workplace: A guide for employees
White, J. (2024). Mental health disability rights in the workplace: A guide for employees. Online MFT Programs. https://onlinemftprograms.com/mental-health-rights-in-the-workplace/