Organization
Disability Rights Washington(DRW)
Washington State's federally designated protection and advocacy agency, Disability Rights Washington advances the dignity, equality, and self-determination of people with disabilities through legal advocacy and systemic change. DRW provides legal assistance, investigates abuse and neglect, and pursues disability rights policy reform statewide.
About
Disability Rights Washington (DRW) is a private non-profit and Washington State's federally mandated protection and advocacy (P&A) agency. Based in Seattle, DRW is part of the National Disability Rights Network and works to uphold the civil rights of Washingtonians with disabilities through legal action and systems change.
What They Do
DRW provides free legal assistance on disability-related matters, investigates abuse and neglect in institutions and community settings, monitors residential facilities, and engages in legislative and regulatory advocacy. The organisation also supports self-advocacy and provides public education on disability rights law.
Who They Serve
DRW serves people of all ages with any type of disability throughout Washington State, with priority given to those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violations of their civil or human rights.
Related Organizations
National Disability Rights Network(NDRN)
FeaturedWashington, DCNationalNDRN is the membership association for the federally mandated Protection & Advocacy (P&A) and Client Assistance Program (CAP) organisations in every US state and territory. P&A organisations provide free legal advocacy and representation to people with disabilities — with a combined budget of over $150 million, they are the largest provider of legal services to people with disabilities in the US.
Mixed LeadershipCross-DisabilityLegal AdvocacyFédération Sénégalaise des Associations de Personnes Handicapées(FSAPH)
Dakar, SNNationalNational umbrella federation founded in 1997 that unites Senegalese disability associations to advocate for the rights and social inclusion of persons with disabilities. FSAPH coordinates member organisations spanning physical, visual, hearing, intellectual, and other disability communities, engaging government on inclusive policy reform.
Disabled-LedCross-DisabilityAdvocacyAmerican Association of People with Disabilities(AAPD)
Washington, DCNationalAAPD is a national disability membership organisation focused on increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on civic engagement, voting rights, and economic advancement.
Disabled-LedCross-DisabilityAdvocacy