Housing
- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law (BCMHL):
http://www.bazelon.org
A national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities. - Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD):
http://www.c-c-d.org
A coalition of national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities. - Fair Housing Accessibility First:
http://www.fairhousingfirst.org
Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST is a new initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements. The program consists of a comprehensive training curriculum, as well as a toll-free information line and website designed to provide technical guidance to the public. - Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Homes and Communities:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/
Provides information and technical assistance relating to housing and disabilities. - The Center for Universal Design:
http://www.design.ncsu.edu:8120/cud/
A national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.