Welcome to ADAP
The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program advocates for the civil rights of people with disabilities in Alabama.
ADAP’s mission is to provide quality, legally-based advocacy services to Alabamians with disabilities in order to protect, promote and expand their rights. Program promotes and advocates for the civil rights of persons with disabilities in Alabama.
ADAP’s vision is one of a society where persons with disabilities are valued, exercise self-determination through meaningful choices, and have equality of opportunity.
A Right, Not A Favor
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The Client Assistance Program
Everything you need to know about the Client Assistance Program (CAP):
We would like to thank all those who participated in the 2026 Community Input Process. Look for the announcement of our FY26 Priorities coming in October!
Our Issues
Community Living and Accessibility
Abuse and Neglect
Supported Decision-Making
Employment
Special Education
Assistive Technology
Abuse and Neglect
Voting Rights
Healthcare
Housing
Self Advocacy
We believe that every person with a disability has the right to self-determination, autonomy, and full participation in all aspects of life. Self-advocacy is a core expression of this belief! Individuals speak and act for themselves, make informed choices, and lead in shaping the services, policies, and communities that affect them.
We affirm that people with disabilities are the experts in their own lives, and their voices must be heard, respected, and centered in all decision-making. Through peer support, barrier removal, and collective action, we uphold the principle of “Nothing About Us Without Us” and commit to advancing dignity and independence for all.
Our Impact
In addition to providing legal help to individual clients, ADAP supports the rights of people with disabilities by educating policymakers, engaging in systems change litigation, and outreach around disability rights.
Our work is guided by the voices of people like you!
Every year, we set priorities that govern the work we do and the cases we accept. As part of our priority setting process, we seek input from people like you.
Our Values
People with disabilities should have the same opportunity to participate in the community as persons without disabilities.
People with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations that are needed for full participation in their communities.
People with disabilities have the right to be afforded meaningful choices and to make informed decisions.
All Are Welcome
We believe in a community where all are welcomed and valued. Our commitment to inclusion for people with disabilities is strengthened by communities comprising people of different races, ethnicities, religions, ages, cultural backgrounds, geographies, sexes, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Want ADAP’s help to address a disability rights legal question?
Contact us to get set up with an intake appointment with one of our experienced intake specialists, who work closely with ADAP’s legal staff.