State and Local Civil Rights Resources for Pennsylvania

A statewide, non-profit corporation designated as the federally-mandated organization to advance and protect the civil rights of all adults and children with disabilities.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages.

This Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) provides training, information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology (IT) to people in Delaware, Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

Provides assistive technology services to people with disabilities including trainings, short-term equipment loans, referrals, information and funding.

Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

Engages in advocacy, capacity building and systemic change that includes needed community services, individualized supports and other forms of assistance that promote self determination for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Advocates for and works with persons with disabilities to ensure their civil rights and equal access to all aspects of life in our community.

Enforces many federal civil laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination. The Philadelphia District Office has jurisdiction over the states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and several counties in Maryland and New Jersey.

Contact information for the local field office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Pittsburgh Area Office has jurisdiction over the state of West Virginia and several Pennsylvania counties.