Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is the United States' national self-advocacy organization. We are a national board of regional representatives and members from every state in the US. SABE: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered 255 E. Osborn Rd, Suite 103 Phoenix, AZ 85012 email: Admin@sabeusa.gov
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN was created to serve as a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community, advocating for systems change and ensuring that the voices of autistic people are heard in policy debates and the halls of power. ASAN works to advance civil rights, support self-advocacy in all its forms, and improve public perceptions of autism. Autistic Self Advocacy Network PO Box 66122 Washington, D.C. 20035 email: info@autismadvocacy.org
LBPH is a part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. It serves Pennsylvania residents who have difficulty reading due to physical impairment, a reading disability, or a vision challenge. They have many free services available on-site, via mail, and/or digitally. Individuals must send an application for services. Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) 1500 Spring Garden Street, Suite 230 Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-683-3213 or 800-222-1754 email: flpblind@freelibrary.org
HLAA provides timely and reliable information about hearing loss through its website, Hearing Loss Magazine, the online e-News, the Hearing Loss Support Specialists Training, message boards/chat forums and webinars. HLAA also holds annual conventions for people with hearing loss and professionals. HLAA's Walk4Hearing is held in cities across the country in the spring and fall. Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 320 Rockville, MD 20852 301-657-2248
The William Way LGBT Community Center serves the LGBT community of Philadelphia and its allies 365 days a year. From social groups, networking events, and counseling and support services to art exhibitions and cultural experiences, the Center consistently strives to provide new and innovative programs for the LGBT communities of Philadelphia. William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-732-2220 email: info@waygay.org
Therapy Center of Philadelphia (TCP) has offered a space for healing and the transformation since 1972. We are committed to maintaining diversity of experience and identities in our staff across clinical orientations as well as race, age, class, gender identity, culture, immigration status, and sexual orientation. Therapy Center of Philadelphia 215 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-567-0179 email: intake@therapycenterofphila.org
The COLOURS Organization was founded in 1991 and started as a social justice-oriented magazine, discussing issues of importance to Black LGBT communities. At its peak, the printed magazine was distributed across the country and had a distribution of a few thousand copies per issue. This was significant for a grass roots organization to achieve, that was creating content and distributing the magazine in house. The Colours Organization 1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 910 Philadelphia, PA 29207 215-832-0100 email: msessions@coloursorganization.org
The Attic Youth Center is the only organization in Philadelphia exclusively serving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Attic’s goal is to reduce the isolation felt by LGBTQ youth by providing a sense of community and developing programs and services to counteract the prejudice and oppression that LGBTQ youth often face. The Attic Youth Center 255 S 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-545-4331 email: info@atticyouthcenter.com
The Out4STEM Program aims to provide Philadelphia’s LGBTQIA youth with healthcare and STEM-oriented instruction, mentor-ship, academic support, and college/career preparation in an inclusive, safe space. Drawing on the resources of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mütter Museum, the program aims to promote resilience, peer support networks, and diverse educational experiences. Out4STEM 19 South 22nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-563-3737 email: info@collegeofphysicians.org
Philadelphia Family Pride’s mission is to build community for LGBTQ parents, prospective parents, grandparents, and our kids of all ages – including young adults, youth, kids, toddlers, and infants. We support our families in the greater Philadelphia region through advocacy, education, and family-centered events. Philadelphia Pride Family PO Box 31848 Philadelphia, PA 19104 email: info@philadelphiapridefamily.org
