Protecting rights.
Empowering people with disabilities.
Welcome to ADAP
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program promotes and advocates for the civil rights of persons with disabilities in Alabama.
Learn and Grow
Our learning modules are an interactive way to learn more about your disability, your rights, and the assistance that you are entitled to.
Did You Know?
ADAP protects the civil rights of people with disabilities by providing case advocacy services, information and referral services, and by investigating reports of abuse and neglect.
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In 2023, ADAP provided 208 persons with case advocacy services.
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ADAP provided information and referral services to 1651 people.
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Opened 14 new investigations into alleged abuse/neglect of people with disabilities.
Self Advocacy
ADAP believes that a self-advocate is the best advocate! Our goal is to empower you with an understanding of your rights so you can better advocate for yourself. Your life, your goals!
Our Issues
- Community Living
- Accessibility
- Abuse & Neglect
- Supported Decision-Making
- Employment
- Special Education
- Assistive Technology
- Voting Rights
- Healthcare
- Housing
The values that guide ADAP’s advocacy efforts
Persons with disabilities should have the same opportunity to participate in the community as persons without disabilities.
Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations that are needed for full participation in their communities.
Persons with disabilities have the right to be afforded meaningful choices and to make informed decisions.
Our Impact
In addition to providing legal help to individual clients, ADAP supports the rights of people with disabilities by educating policymakers, engaging in systems change litigation, and outreach around disability rights.
Our work is guided by the voices of people like you!
All Are Welcome
We believe in a community where all are welcomed and valued. Our commitment to inclusion for people with disabilities is strengthened by communities comprising people of different races, ethnicities, religions, ages, cultural backgrounds, geographies, sexes, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Want ADAP's help to address a disability rights legal question?
Contact us to get set up with an intake appointment with one of our experienced intake specialists, who work closely with ADAP's legal staff.
Public Comment Requested
ADAP is seeking public input on its proposed priorities and objectives for FY25.
These priorities and objectives were developed with community input and will drive the advocacy work we will do in FY25.
To provide your input, email us at adap@adap.ua.edu or call us at 205.348.4928.