Disability and Advocacy

We support self advocacy and self determination for those with disabilities throughout their lives, and in the inherent abilities of all people to contribute to society. It is our mission here to bring together people and resources in the community, in an effort to help improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, their families and support providers.

SpotLights on... Winners On Wheels. WOW Circles - to empower youth in wheelchairs to be all they can be. ProjectABLE. A joint initiative for expanding employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Worklink - ADA solutions. Spoken words transcribed immediately onto computer screen and to documents.

Autism Resources: Lauded as the BEST on-line information and resources on Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.

Academy for Educational Development: Definitions of disablities, Clearinghouses (ERIC, HEATH), Resources for Teachers/Principals, Technology and Assistive Technology, IDEA Info, Education and Special Education Newsgroups, Resources for Parents.

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) - Serving families of children and adults with disabilities. Workshops, Effective Advocacy, IEP Information, State and National Resources and Links. See info on projects like Early Childhood Project, Grandparents program, Transition and Natural Supports in the Workplace.

Parents Helping Parents - Dedicated to meeting children's special needs; National Recognized Resource Directory; Parent Education and Support.

Inclusion Press Home Page - Books and resources about full inclusion in school, work and community. Newsletter, Workshops and Conference Information.

Evan Kemp Associates - The Most Comprehensive Disability Resource Page; Readers Exchange, Online Debate, One Step Ahead Newspaper and subscription info.

The ARC Home Page - Search engine, Discussion board, Related sites on Mental Retardation and Disabilites.

Axis - Disability Rights Home Page; Information, Consultation and Training, Get information on training, videos, other disability links.

NICHCY- National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities: Information and Referral Center on Disablities and Disability Issues.

Center on Human Policy: Policy, Research, and Advocacy Organization, Publications and Resources

Center on Community Inclusion MainPage: Workshop Info, Publications, and Other Internet Disability Resources

NORD - National Organization for Rare Disorders: Newsletter On-Line, Resource Guides, Grant Info

Facilitated Communication Institute: Facilitated Communication is an alternate means of self expression for those with autism, downs syndrome, and mental retardation. Autism Info, Articles and Studies By and About FC Users, Educational Materials and Disablity Resources.

TASH - The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps: Committed to Integration and Inclusion. Currently a MAIL TO site- Newsletter and Information Coming On-Line SOON.

Still more links...

American Occupational Therapy Association American Physical Therapy Association Spina Bifida Association DB-LINK - Deaf and Blind resource Muscular Dystrophy Association Epilepsy Foundation National Ataxia Foundation

Magazines online...

Mainstream magazine - Magazine for the able-disabled.

Enable magazine

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