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Assists people with disabilities in learning their rights, how to become advocates and make their own decisions.

Assists people with disabilities in learning their rights to become their own advocates and make their own decisions.

Provides advocacy services to individuals with Alzheimer's or other dementia illnesses, caregivers, and family members.

Ensures that each consumer is aware of their rights and responsibilities. Also advocates for laws and regulations that allow persons with multiple abilities to access healthcare, financial, employment and other resources important to their survival, personal growth, and human dignity.

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

People First of St. Louis: Participants with developmental disabilities learn what their rights are, how to access services and information in the government/community and how to be strong self-advocates. Activities includes monthly meetings, various opportunities to travel to Jefferson City, Missouri to educate legislators and training on speaking to legislators, writing persuasive letters, identifying/reporting neglect or abuse and being an informed voter.

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

Provides advocacy for victims of abuse, neglect or sexual abuse.

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

Advocates for individuals with disabilities and support needs through research, professional development, policy, and information and resources.

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

Sponsors a legislative action group to lobby for bills in the Missouri legislature of concern to the Hispanic community.

Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates: Community advocates work with children in foster care and gathering information to assist the judge in making decisions for children in finding safe, permanent home in a timely manner.

Provides a voice for the missing and unidentified who can no longer speak for themselves.

Advocacy is available to help people learn how to speak for themselves. Individuals are given information regarding their rights and how to exercise them on their own behalf.

Advocates for individuals of all races, religions and cultures to fight bias and racism in America.

Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates: Community advocates work with children in foster care and gathering information to assist the judge in making decisions for children in finding safe, permanent home in a timely manner.

Advocates for safe streets, sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and transit services.

People First Self Advocacy Group: Provides self-advocacy and self-help services for people with a disability.

Advocacy for persons with disabilities

BAILS provides organizations, people with disabilities, and the general public training to advocate for their own needs. In addition, they educate legislators on a local, state, and national level regarding issues confronting people with disabilities.

Helps individuals advocate for themselves and for individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to ensure that they receive the services they need and are qualified for.

Educates and mobilizes the community around children's issues, especially early childhood.

The Disability Support Coordinator assists with advocacy, linking the client to services and assuring the health and safety of the client.