Center for Disability Rights
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- People with Disabilities
Location
764 B CAMPBELL AVEWEST HAVEN, CT 06516 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
CDR’s mission is to promote options that empower people with disabilities to achieve their full potential and live independently, fully participate in their community, and exercise their rights as citizens. It shall challenge, through advocacy, education and citizen action, those systems that limit such options .
Description
CDR is a membership organization of persons with disabilities that operates a Center for Independent Living (CIL). Based in West Haven, Connecticut, the Center for Disability Rights advocates for people with disabilities and their issues on a local, state-wide, and national level. We also provide services to individuals and their families, as well as technical assistance and community education to businesses, government, and members of the community.