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The Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) is part of the nation’s federally-funded protection and advocacy (P&A) system. ADAP provides legal services to Alabamians with disabilities to protect, promote and expand their rights. ADAP is part of the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN).

ADAP’s Mission

ADAP’s mission is to provide quality, legally-based advocacy services to Alabamians with disabilities in order to protect, promote and expand their rights.

ADAP’s Vision

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.

The values that guide ADAP’s advocacy efforts

Persons with disabilities should have the same opportunity to participate in the community as persons without disabilities.

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Persons with disabilities have the right to reasonable accommodations that are needed for full participation in their communities.

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Persons with disabilities have the right to be afforded meaningful choices and to make informed decisions.​

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