A four-year certificate program providing young adults with intellectual disabilities an authentic college experience while developing academic abilities, career aspirations, work skills and independence at Temple University. Leadership and Career Studies at Temple University 1755 N 13th Street Student Center 411S Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-3916 email: tboddi01@temple.edu
Vision for Equality’s Advocacy Department’s principal goal is to provide effective advocacy for people with disabilities and their families. Vision’s advocates work tirelessly to forward an agenda that targets quality outcomes in people’s lives and advances empowerment through self- determination and choice. It maintains an independent critical viewpoint focused on the rights and well-being of the individual, unabridged by outside influences. We act as collaborators, problem solvers, facilitators, negotiators, and mediators always keeping in mind the best interests of the individual for whom we are advocating. Vision for Equality Cast Iron Building 718 Arch Street, 6N Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-923-3349 or TTY 215-923-8898 ext. 133 email: visionforequality@visionforequality.org
Tools for Meeting Life’s Challenges provides resources, support and advocacy, in-person and online, to help empower people with disabilities and their families. They offer education on advocacy, assistive technology, disability planning resources, educational benefits, and medical benefits. Tools for Meeting Life’s Challenges Two Commerce Square 2001 Market Street, Suite 2900 Philadelphia, PA 19103 866-594-8362 email: jscullin@toolsmlc.org
The Citizen Advisory Committee acts as an independent representative and advocate on behalf of SEPTA customers in the five-county region of Southeastern Pennsylvania served by SEPTA. The committee's major concerns are the quality of service, including reliability and frequency, speed, cleanliness, safety and security; fares; policies; financing and planning; and accountability. The website also posts their annual reports for consumers to view. SEPTA Citizen Advisory Committee 1234 Market Street, 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-580-7800 email: CAC@septa.org
PPC is a children’s advocacy organization, advancing government policies that improve the health, early learning, and well-being of Pennsylvania’s children. Pennsylvania Partnership for Children 200 N. Third Street, 13th floor Harrisburg, PA 17107 717-236-5680
Raise awareness and reduce the debilitating stigma associated with mental health disorders through adolescent and college programs and education. Minding Your Mind 124 Sibley Avenue Ardmore, PA 19003 610-642-3879
To ensure that Philadelphia is in full compliance with ADA, the Mayor’s Office works to eliminate attitudinal, and communication barriers, to ensure that individuals with disabilities have a voice in government and receive equity in services. It also combats discrimination and promotes understanding of and sensitivity to individuals with disabilities. Information and referral services for major concerns facing persons with disabilities (i.e. transportation, employment, housing, education, city compliance with ADA) are offered. Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities City Hall, Room 260D Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-686-2798
Liberty Resources, Inc. is the Center for Independent Living for the Philadelphia area, which advocates for and works with people with disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community. They provide these five core services: advocacy, information and referral, peer support, skills training, and transitioning/youth services. The Center also has additional services. Liberty Resources 112 N. 8th Street, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-634-2000 email: lrinc@libertyresources.org
The League is dedicated to ensuring that all eligible voters – particularly those from traditionally underrepresented or underserved communities, including first-time voters, non-college youth, new citizens, minorities, the elderly and low-income Americans – have the opportunity and the information to exercise their right to vote. League of Women Voters of Philadelphia 123 S. Broad Street, Suite 1800 Philadelphia, PA 19109 email: info@lwvphilly.org