DISABLED DV RESOURCE DIRECTORY (Nationwide)

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Deaf Hotline (via ADWAS)

What They Offer: DV support in ASL, video phone, text, chat Who It Helps: Deaf survivors, hard of hearing survivors Notes: Fully accessible; staffed by Deaf advocates.

ADWAS – Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services

What They Offer: DV advocacy, shelter access, ASL services Who It Helps: Deaf women, Deaf LGBTQ+ survivors Notes: One of the strongest Deaf DV programs in the U.S.

National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (NDDVH)

What They Offer: ASL support, safety planning, crisis help Who It Helps: Deaf and hard of hearing DV victims Notes: Accessible via video phone and text.

DeafLEAD

What They Offer: Crisis intervention, DV support, ASL counseling Who It Helps:Deaf, hard of hearing, late‑deafened individuals Notes: Trauma-informed, Deaf-centered.

Center for Independent Living (CIL Network)

What They Offer: Advocacy, safety planning, housing support Who It Helps: Disabled DV survivors needing accessible services Notes: Every state has CIL offices.

National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)

What They Offer: Disability rights, DV support referrals Who It Helps: Disabled survivors facing abuse or coercive control Notes: Strong for accessibility needs.

The Arc (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities)

What They Offer: Advocacy, abuse prevention, crisis support Who It Helps: Survivors with developmental or cognitive disabilities Notes: Nationwide chapters.

Easterseals

What They Offer: Disability support, caregiver abuse resources Who It Helps:Disabled adults experiencing DV or neglect Notes: Strong for long-term support.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB) – Safety Resources

What They Offer: Advocacy, safety planning, accessible materials Who It Helps:Blind survivors needing DV support Notes: Provides accessible formats.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

What They Offer: Resources, referrals, accessibility guidance Who It Helps: Blind or low-vision DV victims Notes: Good for connecting to local services.

Hadley

What They Offer: Support groups, life skills, emotional support Who It Helps:Blind survivors rebuilding independence Notes: Not a crisis line, but strong post-crisis support.

Domestic Violence Shelters with ADA Compliance (varies by state)

What They Offer: Accessible rooms, ramps, mobility support Who It Helps: Disabled DV survivors needing safe housing Notes: Many shelters have ADA-compliant units.

HUD – Accessible Housing Programs

What They Offer: Emergency housing, relocation assistance Who It Helps: Disabled survivors escaping unsafe homes Notes: Nationwide availability.

Area Agencies on Aging & Disability (AAAD)

What They Offer: Housing support, case management Who It Helps: Disabled adults needing safe relocation Notes: Every county has an office.

Disability Rights Centers (State-Based)

What They Offer: Legal advocacy, abuse investigation Who It Helps: Disabled survivors facing DV, neglect, or exploitation Notes: Every state has a Disability Rights office.

National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)

What They Offer: Legal protection, civil rights support Who It Helps: Disabled DV victims needing legal help Notes: Strong for systemic abuse cases.

VictimConnect (Accessible Services)

What They Offer: Legal referrals, advocacy Who It Helps: Disabled survivors needing confidential support Notes: Inclusive of all disabilities.

ADA Information Line

What They Offer: Rights guidance, accessibility support Who It Helps: Disabled survivors facing discrimination Notes: Good for navigating shelter accessibility issues.

SAMHSA Disability-Inclusive Mental Health Resources

What They Offer: Trauma support, counseling referrals Who It Helps: Disabled DV survivors Notes: Nationwide network.

Crisis Text Line (Accessible)

What They Offer: Text-based crisis support Who It Helps: Deaf, hard of hearing, neurodivergent survivors Notes: Confidential.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

What They Offer: Support groups, crisis guidance Who It Helps: Disabled survivors with mental health needs Notes: Strong for emotional recovery.

Peer Support Programs (State-Based)

What They Offer: Disability-friendly emotional support Who It Helps: Survivors needing accessible communication Notes: Many offer ASL or text-based options.

Adult Protective Services (APS)

What They Offer: Investigation, emergency intervention Who It Helps: Disabled adults abused by caregivers Notes: Every state has APS.

National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA)

What They Offer: Reporting guidance, safety resources Who It Helps: Disabled survivors experiencing neglect or coercion Notes: Strong for caregiver abuse cases.

ElderCare Locator (Disability Included)

What They Offer: Local resources, crisis referrals Who It Helps: Disabled adults needing safe alternatives Notes: Nationwide directory.

ADWAS Educational Tools (ASL Accessible)

What They Offer: DV warning signs, safety planning Who It Helps: Deaf survivors Notes:Great for BFH educational content.

NCEA Disability Abuse Resources

What They Offer: Abuse prevention, reporting guidance Who It Helps: Disabled adults Notes: Strong for awareness.

One Love Accessible Relationship Tools

What They Offer: Healthy relationship education Who It Helps: Disabled teens and adults Notes: Good for prevention.