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Acoustic Neuroma Association
The Acoustic Neuroma Association provides information and support to patients who have been diagnosed with or experienced an acoustic neuroma or other benign problem affecting the cranial nerves.
The Administration for Children and Families
ARC Link
Now individuals and families seeking resources and advice on home and community-based services can find detailed information on service providers within this Web site. Our goal is to provide an open forum that empowers individuals to make sound choices based on accurate, up-to-date information.
Assistive Technology Training Online (ATTO)
A new site, Assistive Technology Training Online offers free, online training in assistive technology solutions to help students with disabilities. The site consists of "Virtual Workshops" targeted to teachers, parents, and assistive technology service provieders who serve elementary-level students.
Assistivetech.net
We are an online information resource providing up-to-date, thorough information on assistive technologies, adaptive environments and community resources. While assistivetech.netsm focuses on the needs of people with disabilities, including their families, service providers and members of their communities, we recognize the importance of these resources to everyone. The same assistive technology that makes things possible for people with disabilities makes things easier for those without disabilities.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Center for Self-Determination
Children's Defense Fund
The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to "Leave No Child Behind" and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.
National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
The Disability Consultancy (TDC)
Based in Britain, the Disability Consultancy (TDC) is a specialist division of Westoby Yates Limited, concentrating on assisting businesses to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA). The company specifically offers simple and practical solutions for service providers enabling them to respond positively and cost-effectively to the requirements of the Act.
The Disability Consultancy (TDC) has worked with many people and organisations to develop a comprehensive range of products and services to guide companies through this highly complicated piece of legislation.
Epilepsy Foundation of America
DisabilityInfo.gov
July 26, 2000, marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In celebration of this milestone, the Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities created this site, www.disAbility.gov, to provide one-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
As an entity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the USFA is to reduce life and economic losses due to fire and related emergencies, through leadership, advocacy, coordination, and support.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
To provide leadership in the field of children's mental health and develop necessary human and financial resources to meet its goals.
Human Growth Foundation
The Human Growth Foundation helps individuals with growth-related disorders, their families, and health care professionals through education, research, and advocacy.
I Can - On-Line Disability News
Disabilities Online News.
LD (Learning Disabilities) On-Line
LD OnLine is a service of The Learning Project at WETA, Washington, D.C., in association with The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD OnLine is made possible in part by generous support from The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, The Eisner Foundation, Inc., The Armstrong McDonald Foundation and Long Aldridge & Norman.
Mailman Center for Child Development
NADD
An association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
National Adrenal Diseases Foundation
The National Addison's Disease Foundation was formed in 1985 by a young couple as a result of their experiences with Addison's disease. At that time, there was no organization established which would provide guidance and information about what life was like with adrenal insufficiency. There was no way to contact others who shared this illness. Although Addison's disease is considered a rare disease, it is estimated that at least 10,000 individuals in the United States have this condition (this is probably an underestimation).
National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems
National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (NCPSE)
The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (NCPSE) is committed to enhancing the nation's capacity to recruit, prepare, and retain well qualified diverse educators and related service personnel for children with disabilities.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
NCD is an independent federal agency working with the President and the Congress to increase the independence and empowerment of all Americans with disabilities. The site has news of issues affecting people with disabilities including IDEA.
National Down Syndrome Society
A comprehensive information source on Down Syndrome.
National Federation of the Blind
A comprehensive source for poeple with sight disabilities.
National Mental Health Services/ Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)
CMHS is charged with leading the national system that delivers mental health services. The goal of this system is to provide the treatment and support services needed by adults with mental disorders and children with serious emotional problems.
National Organizatoin for Persons with Albinism & Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
A place where people with albinism, their families and those that work with them can ask questions and share their experiences.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
National Respite Network
Respite, a break for caregivers and families, is a service in which temporary care is provided to children with disabilities, or chronic or terminal illnesses, and to children at risk of abuse and neglect.
Online "Disability Museum"
This is a searchable, theme-based digital collection offering documents and images related to disability history in the United States drawn from public and private collections around the country.
Pike Institute on Law and Disability
The N. Neal Pike Institute on Law and Disability supports education, research and public service activities concerning disability law.
President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education (PCESE)
On October 3, 2001, President George Bush established a Commission on Excellence in Special Education to collect information and study issues related to Federal, State, and local special education programs with the goal of recommending policies for improving the education performance of students with disabilities.
Project Tech-Link
More and more people are accessing the Internet for information and education. Many educators and families now have access to computers. Merging these two aspects, the concept of Project TechLink was born over a year and a half ago. It came to life in the Fall of 1996 when the U.S. Department of Education funded Project TechLink for a three year grant period.
SSA's RED Book
The Social Security Administration has released the 2006 edition of what many people simply call the "Red Book," which is a summary guide to employment support for individuals with disabilities under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security Income (SSI) programs.
The Red Book contains useful information that will assist these folks in knowing how to go to or return to work in such a way that helps maximize economic self-sufficiency. This publication may be an empowering and invaluable tool to enable people with disabilities to enter the world of employment as part of their overall life approach of fulfilling career dreams and aspirations and striving to reach their greatest potential as they continually seek to enhance their own economic productivity.
Online versions are available both in PDF and HTML formats.
To reach the Social Security Administration by phone to obtain the Red Book, which is also available in alternative formats, you may call (800) 772-1213 [Voice] or (800) 325-0778 [TTY].
Red Cross
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Rick Hansen Institute
The Rick Hansen Institute's (RHI) vision is a world in which people with spinal cord injury paralysis can reach their full potential.
Schwab Foundation for Learning
This web site contains information and research, which can be useful as background material for writers, reporters, editors and producers reporting on the subject of learning differences and disabilities.
TASH
TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their families, advocates and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.
Thomas: Legislative Information on the Internet
United Way
White House
America's 43rd President, George W. Bush, and First Lady Laura Bush welcome you to the White House.