Resources

In this section, you will find links to advocacy resources about disability-related laws, regulations, and topics.

OLRS publications

OLRS has written many publications about the rights of adults and children with disabilities. Publications cover topic areas like special education, mental health issues, employment, and housing for people with disabilities. Refer to the Ohio Legal Rights Service Publications section for a complete list of publications.

Other sections of the OLRS Web site

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Client's Rights for Individuals Who Have Developmental Disabilities
• U.S. Code Definition of Developmental Disability

Links to other resources

The following are links to other resources and organizations that may be of assistance to people with disabilities. The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) attempts to verify that the links referenced are helpful for people with disabilities to find the resources needed to advocate for their needs. However, OLRS does not guarantee that the information provided within the destination link is accurate or right for the particular needs of the person. Once you follow a link away from the OLRS Web site, refer to that site's privacy policy and disclaimer statements.

Ohio Advocacy Groups and Resources

• Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
• Inclusion Network
• Long-term Care Ombudsman Program - Ohio Department of Aging
• My Voice, My Choice
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Ohio
• Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
• Ohio League for the Mentally Retarded (OLMR)
• Ohio Legal Services
• Ohio Self Determination Association
• Parent Mentors of Ohio
• The Arc of Ohio
• Tools for Today and Tomorrow

National Advocacy Groups and Resources

The following is a list of links to other Web sites that provide information about national advocacy groups and resources.

• Administration on Developmental Disabilities
• Alliance for Full Participation
• American Association of People with Disabilities
• Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
• Center for Self Determination
• Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy
• Children's Defense Fund
• Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
• Disability is Natural
• Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
• Families USA
• Family Voices
• Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
• Kids as Self Advocates (KASA)
• Institute on Community Integration
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
• National Disability Rights Network
• National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth (NCLD-Youth)
• National Council on Disability
• National Organization on Disability
• National Youth Leadership Network
• Partners in Policymaking
• Reaching for the Stars (Cerebral Palsy)
• SafePlace (Abuse and violence prevention for people with disabilities)
• Steve Gold's Treasured Nuggets of Information
• TASH
• The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
• VOR (Voice of the Retarded)

Other Resources

• A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
  A publication of the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section that provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
• Advocacy Glossary
  List of advocacy terms and definitions.
• DisabilityInfo.gov
  New Freedom Initiative's online resource for Americans with disabilities.
• Medical Privacy - National Standards to Protect the Privacy of Personal Health Information
  Information from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
• Museum of disABILITY History
  Collection of resources about the history of disability in the media, medicine, and society.
• Public Policy Advocacy: A Grassroots Guide
  Comprehensive guide about how to be an effective advocate.
• Shaping Our Destiny
  Two-booklet set for consumers and providers. The consumer's guide outlines how to advocate for and evaluate quality services.
• The Riot!
  National e-Newsletter for self-advocates.

• Disability Rights and Laws