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Works with the community to foster mutual understanding and respect among all racial, religious and ethnic groups and prevents discrimination against those groups protected by City Code. Investigates alleged incidents of discrimination and tries to mediate settlements between affected parties. Acts as a clearinghouse for information regarding human rights and offers its services to help educate interested citizens and community groups.

Seeks to preserve and promote civil liberty principles related to disability issues through legal, legislative and public education programs. Specializes in situations where the government has violated an individual's constitutional rights. Legal counsel available through staff and participating attorneys.

Seeks to preserve and promote civil liberty principles through legal, legislative and public education programs. Specializes in situations where the government has violated an individual's constitutional rights. Legal counsel available through staff and participating attorneys.

The National Immigration Law Center provides Impact Litigation, Policy Analysis, Systems Advocacy, and Strategic Communications to defend and advance the rights of immigrants.

Seeks to preserve and promote civil liberty principles through legal, legislative and public education programs. Specializes in situations where the government has violated an individual's constitutional rights. Legal counsel available through staff and participating attorneys.

Seeks to preserve and promote civil liberty principles related to ethnicity & race issues through legal, legislative and public education programs. Specializes in situations where the government has violated an individual's constitutional rights. Legal counsel available through staff and participating attorneys.

Promotes non-discriminatory practices in employment/housing/public accommodation through surveys, conferences and public meetings.

Seeks to preserve and promote civil liberty principles related to immigration issues through legal, legislative and public education programs. Specializes in situations where the government has violated an individual's constitutional rights. Legal counsel available through staff and participating attorneys.

Keeps people informed on social and political issues that concern older Americans and selects community organizations to support.

Protects the rights of individuals with disabilities through information, education, advocacy, investigation, legal counsel and litigation services.

Kansas City, MO residents, workers and patrons who believe they have been discriminated against in the use of public accommodations may inquire as to their rights and options for complaints or actions. The Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity Department (CREO) will investigate and research these complaints and recommend a solution.

TrevorSpace is a social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth ages 13 through 24 and their friends and allies. www.trevorspace.org

The organization is involved in lobbying efforts in the legislature on behalf of persons with disabilities.

Information and advocacy related to disability rights.

Provides advocacy for children's needs, particularly child welfare and mental health treatment.

The organization is involved in lobbying efforts in the legislature on behalf of persons with disabilities.

• AFB Consulting: Offers a variety of services that address tactical, strategic and programmatic needs to help organizations reshape their culture to promote disability inclusion.

• Public Policy: Collaborates with policy makers in Congress and the Executive Branch to ensure Americans with vision loss have equal rights and opportunities to fully participate in society.

Serves as an advocate for policies, regulations and programs to establish a person-responsive, comprehensive assistive technology service delivery system.

Conducts informed and articulate advocacy efforts to support government and social policies that improve the lives of women, children and families.

Civil Rights Bureau: Enforces civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination by investigating complaints of pattern and practice discrimination in housing, public accommodations, employment and financial matters.

Works for the general welfare of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, informing the hearing community of their problems and needs through advocacy.

Works to improve the economic, social and educational opportunities for the blind and helps in meeting any special needs they may have.

The Victim Services Unit empowers victims by providing them the tools they need to overcome trauma of victimization. They inform victims of their rights and advocate for those rights to be upheld.

Provides support for Planned Parenthood affiliates and health care centers to ensure access to quality health care, education and information for all individuals. Also advocates for health care policies, protection in women's health and safety.

Works to improve the economic, social and educational opportunities for the blind and helps in meeting any special needs they may have.