People with Disabilities Organizations

Employers that support Diversity
  • 1. The Arc

    The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The Arc is a disability rights organization. We work with and for people with IDD, their families, and our communities to achieve change. We use the power of advocacy to improve the lives of people with IDD.
    https://thearc.org

  • 2. Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR)

    The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the territories. These agencies constitute the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Council’s members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.
    https://csavr.org

  • 3. Disability:IN

    Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. Now with over 550+ corporate partners, Disability:IN drives progress through initiatives, tools, and expertise that deliver long-term business impact. Our mission is to advance disability inclusion in business, have a global economy accelerated by disability inclusion, and to help build inclusive businesses for all.
    https://disabilityin.org

  • 4. Disability Solutions

    Disability Solutions, a division of Ability Beyond, is a non-profit consulting firm and job board dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve career success. We partner with corporate employers to help them understand the value in hiring and retaining top talent from the disability community.
    https://disabilitytalent.org

  • 5. Job Accommodation Network – JAN

    The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. Working toward practical solutions that benefit both employer and employee, JAN helps people with disabilities enhance their employability, and shows employers how to capitalize on the value and talent that people with disabilities add to the workplace.
    https://AskJAN.org

  • 6. American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA)

    The American Deafness and Rehabilitation Association (ADARA) is a national organization that brings together professionals from vocational rehabilitation, mental health, chemical health, education, interpreting, and related fields to share best practices in working with individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind to address policy and program concerns, and to network. Our goal is to improve the lives of those we serve while growing professionally.
    https://adara.org

  • 7. Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation, Inc. (OCF)

    The IOCDF is the leading authority on obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders. The largest 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in this space, we are dedicated to serving a broad community of individuals around the world along with their family members, loved ones, mental health professionals, and researchers. What started as a small group seeking mutual support in 1986 has grown into an international organization with Affiliates in 33 U.S. states in addition to global partnerships with other OCD organizations and mental health non-profits around the world.
    https://iocdf.org

  • 8. Anxiety And Depression Association of America (ADAA)

    ADAA works to prevent, treat, and cure anxiety disorders and depression. ADAA improves the quality of life for those who suffer through evidence-based educational resources, professional practice, and scientific research. ADAA’s promise is to raise awareness about the impact of mental health on physical health, to find new treatments, and one day prevent and cure anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders.
    https://adaa.org

  • 9. Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)

    We empower individuals with learning disabilities, their families, educators, and professionals with key knowledge. Through personalized and evidence-based programs, we provide tools, resources, and community, so individuals with learning disabilities can thrive, families can be supported, and those who work with individuals with LD can be well-informed. Our team of highly trained specialists, educators, and therapists are passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities.
    https://ldaamerica.org

  • 10. International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

    To create a future for all individuals who struggle with dyslexia and other related reading differences so that they may have richer, more robust lives and access to the tools and resources they need.
    https://dyslexiaida.org

  • 11. American Council of the Blind

    The American Council of the Blind (ACB) was founded in 1961 but many of its state affiliates and local chapters have a history that can be traced back to the 1880s.Our Mission is to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people.
    https://acb.org

  • 12. Mobility International USA

    We see international exchange or international development as a tool for improving the lives of people with disabilities globally. We are changing how people with and without disabilities think about disability in countries around the world. We are building future advocates, including the need of women to be elevated within in the international disability rights movement.
    https://miusa.org

  • 13. Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN)

    The Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability (EARN) offers information and resources to help employers recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities.
    https://askearn.org

  • 14. TASH

    TASH is an international leader in disability advocacy. Founded in 1975, TASH advocates for human rights and inclusion for people with significant disabilities and support needs – those most vulnerable to segregation, abuse, neglect and institutionalization. TASH works to advance inclusive communities through advocacy, research, professional development, policy, and information and resources for parents, families and self-advocates. The inclusive practices TASH validates through research have been shown to improve outcomes for all people.
    https://tash.org

  • 15. Hearing Loss Association of America

    HLAA offers programs, events and a nationwide community of support that give people the tools to thrive with hearing loss. We fight for greater access to communication and health care treatment at national and local levels. We meet people with hearing loss in their communities through more than 120 chapters and Walk4Hearing events in 21 cities. HLAA connects all sides of the complex issue of hearing loss, including industry, research, consumers and regulators.
    https://hearingloss.org

  • 16. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)

    DBSA in-person and online support groups give people living with depression and bipolar disorder a safe, welcoming place to share experiences, discuss coping skills, and offer each other hope.
    https://dbsalliance.org

  • 17. National Association of the Deaf

    The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation's premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. Established in 1880, the NAD was shaped by deaf leaders who believed in the right of the American deaf community to use sign language, to congregate on issues important to them, and to have its interests represented at the national level. These beliefs remain true to this day, with American Sign Language as a core value.
    https://nad.org

  • 18. National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

    Through our network of blind members, we coordinate many programs, services, and resources to defend the rights of blind Americans, provide information and support to blind children and adults, and build a community that creates a future full of opportunities. We are the only organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people and has the power to transform our dreams into reality. We believe in blind people because we are blind people—from our democratically elected leaders to our diverse nationwide membership.
    https://nfb.org

  • 19. National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)

    We’re working to improve the lives of children and young adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and advocating for equal rights and opportunities. We’re working to create a society where everyone possesses the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to succeed in school, work, and life.
    https://ncld.org

  • 20. American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)

    Dedicated to ensuring health equity and inclusion for persons with disabilities through policy, research, and dissemination.
    https://aahd.us

  • 21. Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

    CHADD empowers people affected by ADHD by providing evidence-based information; supporting individuals, their families, and professionals who assist them throughout their journeys; and advocating for equity, inclusion, and universal rights. Our Vision is a world that recognizes, incorporates, and celebrates the strengths of those with ADHD.
    https://chadd.org

  • 22. National Organization on Disability (NOD)

    For over forty years, NOD has fought to create a more inclusive and equitable society where people with and without disabilities have equal opportunity to find work, earn a fair wage, and advance in their career. Through our proprietary tools and resources, data analysis, hands-on support, and thought leadership, we have achieved real change and positively impacted millions.
    https://nod.org

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