Advocacy Program
Our Advocacy staff works at local, state, and federal levels to promote positive change for people with disabilities.
Policy Advocacy and Analysis
We conduct policy analysis to ensure the rights of people with disabilities to live in an inclusive community of their choosing. Impact on a national scale is produced from our efforts within our key focus areas:
Housing
Transportation
Health Care
Public Access
The Ability Center's Advocacy Program is gathering responses for a Disability Needs Survey regarding barriers to independent living for people with disabilities in Ohio. Our continued goal is to reach a wide and diverse group of respondents across the state.
Disability Rights Engagement
Staff assist private and public partners in their efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights legislation. Self-advocacy materials and resources on ADA compliance are available for download on our website.
Improving the Accessibility of Buildings for People with Disabilities
Contact our committed team of certified accessibility inspector/plan examiners to schedule a walkthrough with your business or organization. We inspect properties for accessibility, review plans for new construction, or renovations for accessibility issues.
Community Organizing
Work with people with disabilities on grassroots level to influence social change. The Ability Center engages with other disability groups to improve public policy.
Disability Rights Education & Enforcement:
Staff assist private and public partners in their efforts to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights legislation. Self-advocacy materials and resources on ADA compliance are available for download on our website. Visit our ADA Coordinator Resource Library here.