Protection and Advocacy

The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions factsheet covers frequently asked questions on the relevance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to caregivers.

The Family Toolkit helps prepare parents, caregivers and youth for health care transitions to adulthood.

Podcasts provide an easy way to connect with others, hear stories, and find information and resources. Enabling Devices provides an overview of 10 podcasts focused on disability issues in the blog article 10 Podcasts Worth a Listen.

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) has resources and information for health advocacy and supported decision making to support your health care decisions. According to the NDRN, Supported Decision Making (SDM) is an approach to decision making for persons with disabilities to help them make a decision in any area of their lives.

Pass it On, an FTC education campaign, gives you new ways to talk about scams and how to prevent them.

The Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Section enforces state and federal laws designed to protect consumers from fraud, deception, and misrepresentation. The Section serves as the central clearinghouse in Virginia for consumer complaints. Complaints are assigned for handling within the Section or referred to the appropriate local, state, or federal agency having jurisdiction.

It's important to ask questions whenever you’re asked to give — whether over the phone, in direct mail, or online. Do some research before donating.