Organization
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program(ADAP)
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program is Alabama's federally designated Protection and Advocacy system, housed at the University of Alabama School of Law and providing legally based advocacy to protect the civil rights of Alabamians with disabilities. ADAP offers legal representation, investigation, and outreach statewide at no cost.
About
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is housed at the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa and serves as Alabama's federally funded Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system. ADAP is part of the National Disability Rights Network and delivers free services to Alabamians with disabilities across the entire state.
What They Do
ADAP provides information and referral, individual case advocacy, outreach and training, and investigation and monitoring of facilities serving people with disabilities. Specialised programs include assistive technology access advocacy (PAAT), accessible voting rights (PAVA), and services for people with traumatic brain injury (PATBI). ADAP also engages in systemic litigation and policy advocacy.
Who They Serve
ADAP serves Alabamians with all types of disabilities — physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, and traumatic brain injury. All services are free and prioritise situations involving abuse, neglect, or serious civil rights violations.
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