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Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population. (AIRS TD-1600.3100-180 Disability Rights Groups)

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Local Service

Statewide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth, or service at a satellite office.

Nationwide Service: Provides online resources, telehealth or services at a regional/national headquarters location.

NDALC-Reno-Disability Rights Group, Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center View on Map

1875 Plumas Street
Reno, NV 89509
Phone: 775-333-7878

www.ndalc.org

Organization Name: Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
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Address:

1875 Plumas Street

Reno, NV 89509

Phone: 775-333-7878

Fax: 775-786-2520

Service Categories:

Email: reno@ndalc.org

URL: https://www.ndalc.org

Eligibility:

Individuals with disabilities

Services Provided:

Provides information and referral, technical assistance and training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/8/2021

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NDALC-Las Vegas-Disability Rights Group, Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center View on Map

2820 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: 702-257-8150

www.ndalc.org

Organization Name: Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
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Address:

2820 West Charleston Boulevard

Las Vegas, NV 89102

Phone: 702-257-8150

Fax: 702-257-8170

Service Categories:

Email: lasvegas@ndalc.org

URL: https://www.ndalc.org

Eligibility:

Individuals with disabilities

Services Provided:

Provides information and referral, technical assistance and training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/8/2021

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NDALC-Elko-Disability Rights Group, Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center View on Map

905 Railroad Street
Elko, NV 89801
Phone: 775-753-1590

www.ndalc.org/

Organization Name: Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
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Address:

905 Railroad Street

Elko, NV 89801

Phone: 775-753-1590

Fax: 775-753-1690

Service Categories:

Email: elko@ndalc.org

URL: https://www.ndalc.org/

Eligibility:

Individuals with disabilities

Services Provided:

Provides information and referral, technical assistance and training, legal and non-legal advocacy, and outreach and education.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/8/2021

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People First of Nevada, People First of Nevada View on Map

Reno, NV
Phone: 702-396-7859

Organization Name: People First of Nevada
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Address:

Reno, NV

Phone: 702-396-7859

Service Categories:

Services Provided: People First of Nevada is a self-advocacy group run by and for individuals with developmental differences throughout Nevada. With active chapters in Reno/Sparks, Las Vegas, Fernley, Fallon, Elko Counties, Carson City, and Winnemucca as well as a state bound board.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	5/13/2019

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The MENTOR Network - REM Nevada State Office View on Map

5693 South Jones
Suite 118
Las Vegas, NV 89118
Phone: 702-889-9240

www.rem-nevada.com/

Address:

5693 South Jones

Suite 118

Las Vegas, NV 89118

Phone: 702-889-9240

Service Categories:

URL: https://www.rem-nevada.com/

Services Provided: Community Based Services to Adults and Children with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities

Source:	Nevada Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	2/21/2019

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ADA Nevada, Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities View on Map

Statewide Provider

1664 N Virginia St
MS 0285
Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 775-682-9056

www.unr.edu/nced/projects/nced_ada

Statewide Provider

Organization Name: Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities
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Address:

1664 N Virginia St

MS 0285

Reno, NV 89557

Phone: 775-682-9056

Service Categories:

Email: swyoungs@me.com

URL: https://www.unr.edu/nced/projects/nced_ada

Services Provided: Training: General ADA training on all Titles of the ADA of 1990. Awareness regarding issues affecting people with disabilities. Completing an ADA Self-Evaluation or transition plan. Providing reasonable accommodations in the workplace.
Technical Assistance: Provides information and materials regarding guidelines and best practices. Guidance to people with disabilities regarding rights. Guidance to public and private sectors regarding responsibilities.
On-Site compliance reviews: Provides in-depth site assessments for compliance with current standards for buildings and facilities. Provides assistance for determining access to programs and services. Assists employees and employers regarding reasonable accommodation in the workplace.
Construction Document Plan Review: Reviews plans for accessibility compliance in all phases of the construction process to ensure facilities are accessible and usable by people with disabilities.
Web Accessibility: The Web is an increasingly important resource in many aspects of life: education, employment, government, commerce, health care, recreation, and more. It is essential that the Web be accessible in order to provide equal access and equal opportunity to people with disabilities.

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	5/14/2019

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Las Vegas Chapter View on Map

5542 South Fort Apache Road
Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone: 702-732-4795

www.jdrf.org/

Address:

5542 South Fort Apache Road

Suite 100

Las Vegas, NV 89148

Phone: 702-732-4795

Fax: 702-732-1635

Service Categories:

URL: https://www.jdrf.org/

Services Provided: Diabetes Research

Source:	Nevada 2-1-1
Last Updated:	6/5/2019

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Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA), Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA) View on Map

18 Stewart Street
Reno, NV 89501
Phone: 775-856-3839

diabetesnv.org/

Organization Name: Nevada Diabetes Association (NDA)
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Address:

18 Stewart Street

Reno, NV 89501

Phone: 775-856-3839

Toll Free Phone: 800-379-3839

Fax: 775-348-7591

Service Categories:

URL: https://diabetesnv.org/

Services Provided: NDA offers services including camp, programs, diabetes awareness programs, information, English and Spanish material resources and referrals.

Source:	Nevada Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	6/5/2019

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The Arc View on Map

Nationwide Provider

1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 301-565-3842

thearc.org/

Nationwide Provider

Address:

1825 K Street NW, Suite 1200

Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 301-565-3842

Toll Free Phone: 800-433-5255

Fax: 301-565-3843

Service Categories:

URL: https://thearc.org/

Services Provided:

A national organization of and for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Website provides information about public policy; insurance products information; publications; discussion groups; employment registry; and links to local chapters and related organizations.

Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	3/1/2022

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Job Accommodation Network (JAN), Office of Disability Employment Policy (OEDP) View on Map

Nationwide Provider

PO Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
Phone: 800-526-7234

askjan.org/

Nationwide Provider

Organization Name: Office of Disability Employment Policy (OEDP)
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Address:

PO Box 6080

Morgantown, WV 26506-6080

Phone: 800-526-7234

TDD: 877-781-9403

Toll Free Phone: 800-526-7234

Fax: 304-293-5407

Service Categories:

Email: jan@askjan.org

URL: https://askjan.org/

Services Provided:

Provides free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues. For both employers and employees, Accommodation Information by Disability: A to Z; and Accommodation Ideas by Disability, Limitation, Occupation, Product or Service, and Topic.

Consultants offer one-on-one guidance on workplace accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related legislation, and self-employment and entrepreneurship options for people with disabilities.

Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	3/2/2022

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ADAPT View on Map

Nationwide Provider

4513 Tyson Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19135

adapt.org/

Nationwide Provider

Address:

4513 Tyson Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19135

Service Categories:

Email: contactus@adapt.org

URL: https://adapt.org/

Services Provided:

A national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom. Key issue is affordable, accessible, integrated housing. Access Across America is a proposal to HUD for a national program.

Offers a directory of Local ADAPT Groups.

Source:	MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated:	8/31/2020

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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) View on Map

Nationwide Provider

8403 Colesville Road, Suite 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 202-387-1968

www.aaidd.org/

Nationwide Provider

Address:

8403 Colesville Road, Suite 900

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: 202-387-1968

Fax: 202-387-2193

Service Categories:

URL: https://www.aaidd.org/

Services Provided:

AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	8/25/2020

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United Cerebral Palsy Association View on Map

Nationwide Provider

1825 K Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-776-0406

ucp.org/

Nationwide Provider

Address:

1825 K Street NW, Suite 600

Washington, DC 20006

Phone: 202-776-0406

Toll Free Phone: 800-872-5827

Fax: 202-776-0414

Service Categories:

Email: info@ucp.org

URL: https://ucp.org/

Services Provided:

UCP and its 64 affiliates have a mission to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with a broad range of disabilities by providing services and support to more than 176,000 children and adults every day. UCP has worked to ensure the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in every facet of society. UCP will continue to push for the social, legal and technological changes that increase accessibility and independence, allowing people with disabilities to dream their own dreams.

Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	4/26/2022

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National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN) View on Map

Nationwide Provider

820 1st Street NE, Suite 740
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-408-9514

www.ndrn.org/

Nationwide Provider

Address:

820 1st Street NE, Suite 740

Washington, DC 20002

Phone: 202-408-9514

TDD: 202-408-9521

Fax: 202-408-9520

Service Categories:

URL: https://www.ndrn.org/

Eligibility: People with disabilities

Services Provided: Guards against abuse, advocating for basic rights, and ensuring accountability in health care, education, employment, housing, transportation, and within the juvenile and criminal justice systems.Works on behalf of the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy P&A Systems and the Client Assistance Programs CAP for individuals with disabilities.

Assistive Technology Equipment
Information and Referral
Library Services
System Advocacy

Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	1/7/2020

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American Cancer Society View on Map

Nationwide Provider

250 Williams Street NW
PO Box 22478 | Oklahoma City | OK 73123
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 800-227-2345

www.cancer.org/

Nationwide Provider

Address:

250 Williams Street NW

PO Box 22478 | Oklahoma City | OK 73123

Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: 800-227-2345

Toll Free Phone: 800-227-2345

Service Categories:

URL: https://www.cancer.org/

Services Provided:

Nationwide community-based voluntary organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health risk through research, education, advocacy.

Source:	Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated:	4/7/2022

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ANCOR Foundation, American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) View on Map

Nationwide Provider

1101 King Street, Suite 380
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-535-7850

www.ancorfoundation.org/

Nationwide Provider

Organization Name: American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
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Address:

1101 King Street, Suite 380

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703-535-7850

Service Categories:

URL: https://www.ancorfoundation.org/

Services Provided:

The ANCOR Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization created to support the development of innovative programs and disseminate information that will improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

Programs include:

Included. Supported. Empowered.: Three-year campaign to celebrate the successes of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the providers who support them through storytelling.
Case for Inclusion: A tool (published annually) evaluating all 50 states and DC on how well state programs are serving individuals with I/DD. In partnership with United Cerebral Palsy.
Leadership Academy: Immersive two-year program for mid-career professionals working as I/DD service providers.