516-343-0158 929-245-1151 347-322-7091
Mailing address:
5552 Netherland Ave Ste F
Bronx, NY 10471
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Advocates for Disabled Americans, Veterans, Police, Fireman & Families ( ADA VETs) is a family oriented organization advocating for the rights of disabled. We pride ourselves in working closely with families to meet their needs. We know how important the family unit is, hence, our organization is comprised of family members, close friends, clients turned members and long time colleagues that work together closely to serve the disabled. These individuals have all become the ADA VETS family network.
The CEO, Darren Aquino, founded this organization due to his own challenges with his disability. He wanted to create an organization that would truly meet the challenging needs of the disabled population since there were very few options available. Most of the members and volunteers are also disabled,which makes this organization unique. Each individual in the organization has dealt
personally with a situation involving their own disability or a family member’s disability. The members and affiliates found Darren’s organization since they were seeking assistance in https://www.ada.gov/enforce_activities.htmdisabilities area.
Every case is dealt with individualized care. No disability case is denied. We provide assistance for qualified disabled individuals from birth to senior. We provide advocacy services for infants and toddlers receiving Early Intervention Services, for children and teens receiving services from the Board of Education, (CPSE, CSE),and individuals that need assistance with Social Security benefits, 911 1st responders that have developed ailments, disabled Veterans, Police and Firemen. We hope that we can be of service to you.
Please check the the DOJ site below to view all the settlements won by the DOJ!
https://www.ada.gov/enforce_activities.htm
THE SEASONS OF EMMA- WRITTEN BY DARREN AQUINO, ILLUSTRATED BY SIHAR AQUINO.
A very unique children’s book about a little girl with special needs . In this book Darren shares Emma’s challenges, but, more importantly, shares her victories and her perseverance. We hope that with this book, we can spread awareness regarding disabilities. We hope that you can read it to your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Awareness and knowledge are the key ingredients to acceptance, compassion and understanding. THE SEASONS OF EMMA CAN BE FOUND ON AMAZON. JUST TYPE IN SEASONS OF EMMA BY DARREN AQUINO. PROCEEDS OF THE BOOK GO TO ASSISTING DISABLED FAMILIES.
JOIN OUR ANTI BULLYING COLLECTIVE
We specialize in disabled victims of bullying. A very large number being autistic. The current state of bullying involves 90% of children that have been diagnosed with this spectrum disorder.
Bullying is poisoning our country in epidemic proportions.
As we approach this global crisis, we must come together in communities, neighborhoods, schools, the workplace…
We must attack the root of the problem. it doesn’t just happen. we must identify where it begins…
We have created a tactical support program against bullying with other partners. We cannot do this without partners. The act of reaching out and spreading awareness alone, requires a great deal of support.
Success relies on your contributions.
TACTICAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS WILL INCLUDE PARTNERSHIPS THAT WILL HAVE:
- BULLY FREE ZONES
- BULLY SAFE ZONES
- BULLY PATROL SCHOOL MONITORS aka BULLY PATROL
- BULLY FREE MENTORS
OUR MOTTO-SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING-SPEAK OUT AGAINST BULLIES
PLEASE GO TO OUR BLOG AND OUR SERVICE DOG REGISTRATION PAGE TO SEE UPDATES FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, DOJ, REGARDING SERVICE DOGS
personally with a situation involving their own disability or a family member’s disability. The members and affiliates found Darren’s organization since they were seeking assistance in https://www.ada.gov/enforce_activities.htmdisabilities area.