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Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program

CAP is an advocacy program for people with disabilities administered by the Center for Disability Law & Policy. CAP helps people who are seeking services from the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Blindness and Visual Services, Centers for Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law. It’s help is provided to you at no charge, regardless of income. The Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program is dedicated to ensuring that the rehabilitation system in Pennsylvania is open and responsive to your needs. Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program 1515 Market Street, Suite 1300 Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-557-7112 or 888-745-2357
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Juvenile Law Center

Non-profit law firm advocating for the rights of children involved in government agencies such as foster care. Juvenile Law Center 1800 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1900B Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-625-0551 or 1-800-875-8887 email: info@jlc.org
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Friend Family Jury Duty

An organization that works towards lessening the burden to family and parents who have children or someone with disabilities to take care by campaigning for the option of deferring their jury service until proper accommodation is made. They offer tips on writing your legislators. email: ffjuryduty@insightbb.com
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Support Center for Child Advocates

Provide free legal assistance and social services advocacy for children in the DHS or court Systems. Support Center for Child Advocates 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-546-9201
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Education Law Center (Philadelphia)

A statewide legal advocacy group whose mission is to ensure that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to quality public schools. Education Law Center (Philadelphia) 1800 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1900A Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-238-6970
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Committee of Seventy

A not-for-profit, non-partisan political watchdog dedicated to advancing good government for the city of Philadelphia and the surrounding region since 1904. Committee of Seventy 123 South Broad Street, Suite 1800 Philadelphia, PA 19109 215-557-3600 email: bettergov@seventy.org
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Woman Against Abuse Legal Center

Women Against Abuse is Philadelphia’s leading domestic violence advocate and service provider and among the largest domestic violence agencies in the country. The Legal Center offers free legal advocacy and representation for both males and females dealing with relationship violence-related legal matters, including protection from abuse, child custody and child support, legal options counseling, safety planning, and court accompaniment. Woman Against Abuse Legal Center 100 South Broad Street, Suite 1341 Philadelphia, PA 19110 1-866-723-3014
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United States Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division – Disability Rights Section

The Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section carries out the Department’s responsibilities for enforcing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure access to, and nondiscrimination by, businesses (e.g., hotels, restaurants, theaters, stores), State and local government programs and activities (e.g., public meetings, public hospitals, public education, public transportation, law enforcement, courts), and State and local government employment services. United States Department of Justice - Civil Rights Division - Disability Rights Section 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW- Washington, DC 20530-0001 Department Comment Line: 202-307-0633 or Talk to an ADA Specialist: Voice: 800-514-0301/TTY: 800-514-0383
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Support Center for Child Advocates

Provide free legal assistance and social services advocacy for children in the DHS or court Systems. Support Center for Child Advocates 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1200 Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-546-9201
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