Disability Rights and Resources (DRR)

Disability Services in Birmingham, Alabama. Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker.

Phone: (205) 251-2223

Address: 1418 Sixth Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203

Website: https://drradvocates.org

Good to know: Federally funded under Title VII Part C of the Rehabilitation Act, administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL). Executive Director: John Roper. Email: shay.oden@drradvocates.org. Source: ILRU CIL & SILC Directory (https://www.ilru.org/cil-directory/alabama).

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Frequently asked questions about Disability Rights and Resources (DRR)

How do I contact Disability Rights and Resources (DRR)?

You can call Disability Rights and Resources (DRR) at (205) 251-2223 or visit 1418 Sixth Avenue North in Birmingham, Alabama. Their website is https://drradvocates.org.

What services does Disability Rights and Resources (DRR) offer?

Center for Independent Living (CIL) — federally-funded, consumer-controlled, community-based nonprofit serving people with disabilities. Required services: independent living skills training, peer support, individual & systems advocacy, information & referral, and transition (nursing-home, youth, school). Service area: Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker.

Are services at Disability Rights and Resources (DRR) free or low-cost?

Many community disability services providers offer free, sliding-scale, or Medicaid-covered services. Call Disability Rights and Resources (DRR) at (205) 251-2223 to confirm pricing, accepted insurance, and any income requirements before your visit.

Does Disability Rights and Resources (DRR) offer services in other languages?

Call Disability Rights and Resources (DRR) at (205) 251-2223 to ask about languages supported. Many providers offer Spanish-language services or interpretation. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline supports English and Spanish 24/7 (press 2 for Spanish).

What if I'm in crisis right now?

If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1; LGBTQ+ youth press 3.

In crisis? Call or text 988 for free, 24/7, confidential support. Veterans press 1. For immediate danger call 911.