National Council on Disability
The NCD is an independent federal agency that provides advice and recommendations to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies. NCD provides a list of resources to assist individual inquiries seeking such services which are most likely to be found at the city or state level.
North Carolina Resources
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Disability Rights North Carolina
North Carolina’s Protection and Advocacy Agency that seeks to protect and hold the rights of people with disabilities. A non-profit legal assistance program which practices exclusively in the field of disability law. Toll free: (877) 235-4210. -
Legal Aid of NC
Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services. Each office has lawyers, paralegals, and other staff who know how to help low-income people resolve their legal problems. 919-856-2564 (Administrative office). -
NC Lawyer Referral Service – NC Bar
The NC Find-a-Lawyer can help you locate an attorney in your area who may be able to help you with your legal matter. Although NC Find a Lawyer does not charge for this service, the attorney may charge you up to $30 for an initial consultation up to 30 minutes. The attorney will discuss fees beyond the initial consultation. For Referrals by phone: (800) 662-7660.
South Carolina Resources
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Disability Action Center
The DAC is a nonprofit, consumer controlled Center for Independent Living that provides an array of services to people of all ages with all types of disabilities in 23 counties in SC. The DAC’s programs and services provide knowledge and tools to assist people with disabilities to reach their independent living goals. -
South Carolina Bar Public Services
The South Carolina Bar is committed to serving and educating the public through a series of programs and initiatives designed to create an atmosphere of communication and trust and offers a number of legal resources.