This is a list of disability organizations, including advocacy groups and charities that provide services to people with disabilities. Organizations A Action Deaf Youth ADAPT American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) (1876) – AAIDD are promoters for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) (1995) – a cross-disability organization that focuses on advocacy and services. American Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities (ACCD) (1975) – coalition of local, state and national disability organizations. American Council of the Blind (ACB) – represents a diverse range of groups within the blind community. American Diabetes Association (ADA) (1939) – educates the public about diabetes. American Foundation for the Blind (1921) – primarily serves the blind population and focuses on advocacy and services. The Arc of the United States – A national organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. ARC Association for Real Change (1976) – supports the providers of the individuals with learning disabilities. Aspies For Freedom (AFF) – Raises public awareness for autism. Autism Network International (ANI) (1992) – Advocacy and self-help for autistic people. Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) (2006) – Advocacy to empower autistic people worldwide. B Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) – Advance the civic, economic, and social participation of persons with disabilities in a global society. Best Buddies International (BBI) – create opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make friends. British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) - Canadian Indigenous cross disability organization C Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) (1918) – Volunteer organization dedicated to assisting Canadians who are blind. Catalan Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (1993) – Helps support blind and visually impaired in everyday life. Center for Independent Living (1972) Community Alliance for the Ethical Treatment of Youth Community Options (1989) Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates D Disability Rights Commission Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (1979) Disability Rights UK Disabled American Veterans Disabled Children's Computer Group Disabled in Action (1970) Disabled Peoples' International DisAbled Women's Network Canada E-H Easter Seals (1916) – an international organization that provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work, and play in their communities. Enabling Unit – It ensures affirmative action's concerning persons with disabilities at University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi and is a first such unit for students with disabilities in