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Abuse and Neglect of Persons with Disabilities

If you have a disability and believe you have been abused or neglected, ADAP can help. 

We investigate allegations of abuse and neglect of persons with disabilities.  Our investigations have led to better and safer services and living conditions for persons with disabilities. 

Here’s a list of some of the abuse and neglect issues we investigate:
  • Serious injury or death
  • Inappropriate treatment planning
  • Financial exploitation
  • Involuntary medication
  • Personal care issues (food, shelter, clothing, etc.)

We investigate in many different places which provide services to persons with disabilities, like:
  • Hospitals
  • Group homes
  • Sheltered workshops
  • Schools
  • Jails
  • Residential Facilities for Youth

Under federal law, ADAP is authorized to monitor in programs and facilities that serve persons with disabilities to ensure their safety and to protect their rights.


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  • Home
  • COVID-19 and People with Disabilities
    • Healthcare
    • Safety in Community / Facility
    • Special Education (K-12 and Post-Secondary)
    • Transportation and Housing
    • Voting
  • About Us
    • ADAP Services
    • Mission & Values
    • Goals & Priorities
    • ADAP Eligibility Requirements
    • Programming
    • ADAP Staff
    • Law Clerkship Opportunities
    • ADAP Disclaimer
    • ADAP Advisory Council >
      • PADD Advisory Council
      • PAIMI Advisory Council
    • ADAP Awards >
      • Jeff Ridgeway
      • Ricky Wyatt
  • Community Issues
    • Abuse/Neglect
    • Assistive Technology
    • Employment
    • Guardianship
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Mental Health
    • Social Security
    • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
    • Veterans
    • Voting >
      • Vote for Access
  • Children's Issues
    • Bullying
    • Children's Mental Health
    • Foster Care
    • Juvenile Justice
    • Protecting Youth in Facilities
    • Special Education
    • Transitioning to Adulthood
  • Assistance Needed
    • Resources >
      • Provider Intake Referral Form
      • ADAP Online Intake Form
      • ADAP General Contact Form
      • ADAP Publications
      • ADAP Federal Partners
    • Grievance Procedure
    • Grievance Form
    • Satisfaction Survey
    • Office Locations
    • Request Education / Training Presentation
    • Request Exhibit
    • Request a Publication
    • Special Education Bulk Book Order Form
    • Report Broken Links or Other Website Issues