People With Disabilities Foundation

A nonprofit public charity serving people with disabilities. The People With Disabilities Foundation provides education and advocacy for people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities, with or without physical disabilities, addressing equal opportunities and community integration. Its Advocacy Program offers legal representation and consultations for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income cases before the Social Security Administration and in federal court. Representation also covers employment, post-secondary education, health care, and housing matters. The Education Program organizes public awareness seminars and workshops about psychiatric and developmental disabilities, access, independence, and related issues. The organization also provides free seminar and workshop videos, resource materials, and information on topics including autism, disability abuse, education, employment, housing, health care, service animals, and disability benefits.