An overview of the vital role of Centers for Independent Living (CIL's) in the lives of people with disabilities and their families. Although CIL's vary, most provide advocacy, information and referral, independent living skills training and peer support.

This brief article is a good primer on how to relate to people with disabilities and communicate with them in a way that allows everyone to feel comfortable.

Learn more about the Disability and Health Data System: an online interactive system from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Federal Transit Administration has a process that allows people to file complaints against public transit providers who fail to properly implement the Americans with Disabilities Act. This form can be printed, filled out and mailed.