We hope that these links to what other people are doing will be helpful to you. Most of these resources are national resources. If you would like to add a resource or link please
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Civil Rights and Advocacy Resources
ADA Info This site is just what it sounds like - it's a source for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) information. They offer technical assistance and training materials.
The ADA Technical Assistance Program
This site is a diverse selection of cafe to help folks understand and implement the Act. The main project is the network of Disability Business Technical Assistance Centers that provide public awareness, training, materials and referrals that can be accessed through this site.
ADA Information on the Web
This is the official US Dept of Justice site on ADA information on the Web . There are a bunch of links here, including technical assistance manuals, "Enforcement Highlights" and common questions.
The Inclusion Daily Press
The Inclusion Daily Press is a site that provides the most up-to-date news about various disability issues worldwide through an e-mail news service. Articles are mostly about advocacy, disability rights, inclusion in society and self-determination. It is in the forefront for providing news services truly concerning the lives of people with disabilities.
The AAPD
The AAPD brings about unity, leadership and impact, and not just another government public program. The potential strength to impact the future is an organization conceived by, advised and managed by people with disabilities for people with disabilities. It recognizes the need for a unified membership organization representing American citizens with disabilities working together for common goals. They provide basic benefits, such as insurances - life, health, automobile, and disability - often unreasonably unaffordable or denied and unavailable to most people with disabilities.
The Justice For All E-mail Network
Justice For All is a great Internet resource for current events and policy updates. If you are intested in joining their list, send an email to majordomo@JFANOW.ORG with the words "subscribe justice" in the body of your message.
The Disability Grapevine
The Disability Grapevine (est. 2000) is a free and online daily newspaper that publishes stories and articles about disability issues. It contains such things as disability-focused articles, personals (over 19), information, classifieds, and fiction. A very diversified online newspaper that is centered on the lives and personalities of people with disabilities.
The National Disability Party of the USA
The National Disability Party of the USA was created by a group of people with disabilities and people who care for people with disabilities that wanted a change in the political system. The National Disability Party has been recognized by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to be an actual political party with the principal motivation to treat all persons (disabled or not) with dignity in every aspect of daily life. They address needs that are not being met by the other political parties.
Disability Rights Movement Exhibit
This site represents what a visitor to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's Disability Rights Movement Exhibit would encounter when using one of the kiosks in the physical exhibition. The kiosks are Web-based models being developed for museum use. They have made an effort to get the kiosk material onto the Web in an efficient way that is widely accessible.
HalfthePlanet
HalfthePlanet was created to be the authoritative online source of reliable tools for independent living for the disability community. This site offers content including original reporting legislative updates, chat, bulletin boards, travel and entertainment, and useful products and services that are important to people with disabilities and those who are closest to them.
Guide to Civil Rights Law
The Center for An Accessible Society is a national organization designed to focus public attention on disability and independent living issues by disseminating information developed through the National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)-funded research to promote independent living. It is mostly a source for journalists concerned and reporting on disability issues.
This is a interactive website that teaches youth what to say and do
stop teen bullying.
RAINN
This is a hotline for free, confidential rape crisis counseling--also has resources for friends and family members of rape survivors.
Al-Anon and Alateen
Al-Anon and Alateen offer hope and help for families and friends of alcoholics.
Taking the Bully by the Horns: Bullies, Self-esteem, Violence
Self-help book/web site helps kids deal w/ Bullies/Self-esteem/Violence. Supported by Schs/Parents. Explores what can be done about mental & physical bullying. 76.8% of students surveyed said they had been bullied/It's time to do something about it!
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence provides education, information , help and hope in the fight against alcoholism and drug addictions. *Includes information for youth.
this website offers information and resources to youth about going to
college.
Mobility International USA
Offers various national and international study abroad programs for youth and adults with disabilities. One of their summer programs includes an all women's exchange that deals with team-building activities among other cultures.
IDEA Opinions?
The Youth Advisory Committee for the National Council on Disability is seeking your help. We need to reach other young people with disabilities and their families who wish to provide a youth perspective regarding the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The Fape Project
The Family & Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) Web site. The Partnership is a new project which aims to inform and educate families and advocates about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 and promising practices. Click here to browse the many topics addressed at this site.
DO-IT
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology Resources - College Preparation and Access, including links to information about Financial aid, working with faculty and accessible computer labs.
CHADD
This is the CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) website. Is explains what is meant by "learning disabilities" as defined by the US Dept of Education.
ADD
This is the official website of the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, within the Administration for Children and Families in the US Department of Health and Human Services (whew! Quite a mouthful!) It explains the US governments Developmental Disabilities Program, and addresses all elements of life, including: prevention, diagnosis, early intervention; therapy; education; training; employment and community living and leisure opportunities.
OSERS
This is the official website of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, within the US Dept of Education. Their job is to support programs that assist in educating children with special needs. They also provide for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and they support research top improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. On the site, you can find information about the Office of Special Education Programs, and more!
Wrights Law
This is a commercial site with some information for parents, educators and advocates on special education. They offer a free online newsletter, but they'll try to sell you the book. The newsletter provides information on special ed law, new legal decisions, research, internet links and other special education topics.
Gan Harmony
This site seeks to ?improve the quality of life by integrating people with disabilities, from birth through adulthood, into their communities?. Gan Harmony is an International Center (school;) for Inclusion and has lots of information on inclusion and how they have created & develop the Center. It has some interesting info on how they conduct Outreach, and Public Awareness & Education Programs.
CollegeGate
Very important site for folks who want to go to college. This site features sample essays and writing tips for those important entrance applications. You can even hire a professional editor to review your essay before you turn it in!
Edlaw
The Edlaw Center offers publications and services about education law (as if you couldn?t guess!). They have a monthly newsletter on "legal developments", a Parent Advocacy Consulting Service and a manual about transporting students with disabilities.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Although this site is geared toward professionals, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has some helpful resources and information about school benefits. Keep in mind, however, it is written for and by professionals, so there is a lot of jargon!
Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
Your source for college financial aid information, including scholarships for general disability as well as some specific disabilities. There are even some book titles at the end that you can find at your local library to provide you with even more resources!!
Transition Planning for Youth with Disabilities
This site is a resource for transition planning for youth with disabilities. It has a lot of good information, but it is written for highly educated adults, not for youth. So, try it if you want, and if you find it somewhat interesting, I encourage you to send them an email encouraging them to write some documents for kids!
US Dept of Education
The US Dept of Education's Web site offers the actual text of IDEA '97 as well as other useful information on education policy.
Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School
This site offers information on "Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School", including info on how to file complaints about discrimination in the classroom and basic study skills for students. *They also host a "jobschool" listserv where folks can share their experiences and concerns.
Interagency & Community Systems
Interagency & Community Systems serves youth with disabilities and provides an overview of the major federal services and funding streams serving youth with disabilities.
The Transition Coalition at the University of Kansas
The Transition Coalition at the University of Kansas, offers free publications, online training modules, project information and links to professionals, family members, individuals with disabilities and others interested in the transition from school to adult life.
Taking the Bully by the Horns: Bullies, Self-esteem, Violence
Self-help book/web site helps kids deal w/ Bullies/Self-esteem/Violence. Supported by Schs/Parents. Explores what can be done about mental & physical bullying. 76.8% of students surveyed said they had been bullied. It's time to do something about it!
Healthy and Ready to Work
This site has lots of information and resources on transition issues, including government resources and materials that can help youth (and families) as they approach adulthood make a smooth transition to adult health care and employment.
Kids Health
KidsHealth provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence. Created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media, KidsHealth strives to provide families with accurate, up-to-date, and jargon-free health information they can use. The site separates into three different areas for kids, teens and parents.
Disability & Health
This site provides a service called, "Kids Quest," that intends to get kids to think about people with disabilities and some of the issues related to participation in daily activities, health, and accessibility. Kid's Quest gives a glossary of terms and instructions on how to find info on the site. It also gives info to adults on how to incorporate discussions in classrooms and at home.
Disability Direct
This site was created on July 26, 2000 to provide one-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government. It is mostly associated with the President's New Freedom Initiative for People with Disabilities as a way to provide info on Federal laws and programs.
The Boulevard
It is a resource listing of products and services for People with Disabilities, Elderly Citizens, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals
California Disability Alliance
CDA is a statewide, grassroots organization consisting of persons with disabilities and their supporters. They have a broad agenda for promoting the health, independence and full community inclusion of persons with disabilities. The site also provides links to other organizations based on health care and civil rights advocacy.
Missouri Coalition for Quality Care
The MCQC is a non-profit statewide Organization concerned with the care and protection of older and disabled persons receiving long term care in Missouri. It is there to monitor nursing homes and making sure that they are providing the best care for consumers in Missouri.
League for the Hard of Hearing (Center for Health Care Access)
The center was created to ensure that health and mental health care facilities and services are accessible to people who are deaf, hard of hearing and deaf-blind in New York State. Nationwide, it also offers advocacy and education to people getting those services and provides info about accommodations for health care providers.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
The Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, Inc. (OI Foundation) is the only voluntary national health organization dedicated to helping people cope with the problems associated with osteogenesis imperfecta. The Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by OI through research to find a cure, education, awareness, and mutual support.
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is part of the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The NICHD conducts and supports research on processes that determine and maintain the health of children, adults, families and populations. NICHD research is also focused on restoring capacity when disease, injury, or a chronic disorder intervenes in the developmental process.
AAP-Emergency forms
AAP-Emergency forms, to encourage youth to prepare in the event of an emergency
Bender Consulting Services is agency dedicated to helping persons with
disabilities gain employment
TRANSCEN, Inc.
TransCen, INc is all about helping to improve opportunities for people with disabilities sin school and work situations. They have some helpful publications for youth around work and training, especially one called "411 on Disability Disclosure", helping young people to make informed decisions about how or if they talk about their disability with an employer.
General Transition Resources
New York VESID Transition Planning has many publications for families and school officials.
RecruitABILITY
Christina's actually met the moderator of this web site through last years-annual Jobtoberfest. He's got some pretty good links on his site as well as job related stuff.
Office of Disability Employment Policy
This site has choices of types of jobs under their "job links" title and plus they have internships for students in college that have disabilities.
Citizen Corps Volunteers
Citizen Corps Volunteers is part of the New Freedom Initiative. Citizens participate in the effort to make our communities safer and better prepared for emergencies. Because of the individual needs of people with disabilities, it is particularly important for people with disabilities to be involved in emergency response planning.
New Freedom Initiative
New Freedom Initiative is dedicated to increasing access to assistive technologies, expanding educational opportunities, increasing the ability of Americans with disabilities to integrate into the workforce, and promoting increased access into daily community life.
Monster Job Opportunities
Monster Job Opportunities lists various job opportunities open to any college student. Not specifically aimed towards students with disabilities, but it is usable.
Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School
This site offers information on "Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School", including info on how to file complaints about discrimination in the classroom and basic study skills for students. *They also host a "jobschool" listserv where folks can share their experiences and concerns.
Discrimination Resources
A lawyer who specializes in labor and employment law owns this site. This article is entitled, "Disability Discrimination in the Workplace" and is pretty helpful at explaining your basic rights under Federal Law.
PACER SSI Page
This page on the PACER websiteprovides comprehensive information and links on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) including information on qualifying, applying and accessing your SSI. Pay special attention a link near the bottom of page one which is a handbook to understand SSI, work incentives, and other IEP/transition issues. The handbook can be purchased or read online (free) here.
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities
The President's Committee is a small federal agency whose Chairman and Vice Chairs are appointed by the President. The President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities' mission is to communicate, coordinate and promote public and private efforts to enhance the employment of people with disabilities. The Committee provides information, training, and technical assistance to America's business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and service providers, advocacy organizations, families and individuals with disabilities. You can find some useful info on this site, including info on upcoming job fairs and happenings in DC.
The Job Accommodation Network
This site is a consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities.
WorkSupport
WorkSupport is funded by federal agencies and provides info on disability management in the workplace, supported employment, workforce diversity and accommodations.
EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
This page is your Federal resource for information on Employment Discrimination. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is mandated by law to investigate complaints of discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, religion and/or disability. They also investigate complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace. On this site, you will find information about laws relating to job discrimination.
Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
This page is your Federal resource for information on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 , which provides for unpaid leave for up to 12 weeks for certain family and medical emergencies. This law is often misinterpreted, so read up here first!
Wage and Hour Division
Yet another federal resource, this time its about how many hours you are allowed to work (by law) , depending on your age and it also has information about the minimum wage.
Social Security Administration
The comprehensive Social Security site has all kind of information: an introduction to the SSI program, disability benefits, the appeals process, and lots of other SSI stuff. (They also have information in SPANISH!)
PACER
Our friends at PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) in Minnesota have all kinds of helpful information and links, including "Employment Strategies for Youth & Adults with Disabilities".
Healthy and Ready To Work
This site has lots of information and resources on transition issues, including government resources and materials that can help youth (and families) as they approach adulthood make a smooth transition to adult health care and employment
American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (AIRRTC)
The mission of the American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (AIRRTC) is to improve the quality of life for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities through the conduct of research and training that will: 1) result in culturally appropriate and responsive rehabilitation services; (2) improve employment outcomes and facilitate access to services for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities; and (3) increase the participation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the design and delivery of rehabilitation services for employment outcomes.
Challenged Athletes Foundation
The CAF It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities to pursue an active lifestyle through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. They have information on their website about events and support that they give to 'challenged athletes', including grants to support athletes.
Entry Point
Entry Point offers summer students with disabilities paid internships.
DoIt
DoIt offers various programs and resources, which include the summer Do-It Campers program. The camp's purpose is to teach internet, college, and career transition skills.
Kids Camps
If you go to the bottom of the home page you'll see categories based on a number of disabilities/special needs. When you click on a category the page will then show a picture of the United States. When you click a specific region you'll get a list of camps in your area that are designed for youth with special needs.
Courage Camps
Courage Camps gives a list of summer camps that are available to youth with disabilities/special needs. Camp Courage includes sports as well as intellectual types of camps. If you go to their site you'll see the areas they are offered in and their summer program schedule at the bottom of the page.
Focus Camps
Focus Camps can be found in several locations across the United States. They are outdoor camps that deal with nature, sports, education, as well as self-esteem issues.
John Hopkins University
John Hopkins University offers a summer program for students grades 7th and above that are interested in various performing arts activities. When you visit this site you'll see a box that says, "Information for students and parents."
Choosing a Summer Camp
This site can help you decide what camp is best for you to attend. The site gives an outline of questions and thing you should remember before attending the camp of your choice. The questions are very realistic and can be used with any type of disability.
Recreation Unlimited
Recreation Unlimited offers both day and residential summer type camps. Camps include adaptive sports, swimming, horseback riding, arts and crafts, nature studies and more! See web site for more details.
Wave Camp
Wave camp is a water camp especially for students with disabilities. The camp is offered two different weeks in the summer and includes housing at Sacramento State University. For more information please refer to the link above.
The Between Friends Club
is offered exclusively to youth with disabilities. Their camps include a variety of day programs that range from adventure's rock climbing to relaxing at the movies. The age of campers is broken down into categories 5 years old being the youngest and 30 being the oldest. In my opinion the camps were sort of pricey, but I guess if you're in the mood for a lot of fun this would be the way to go.
Talisman Summer Camp
is for youth with learning, ADD, ADHD, autistic disabilities. There are a variety of different camps such as outdoor adventures that include hiking, water rafting, and backpacking. There are also teambuilding, self-esteem, and recreational type activities depending on the week you chose. Camps range by title, so please refer to the web site for more information.
The Wisconsin Lions Camp
offers outdoor summer programs in a retreat like setting. Summer programs are targeted towards visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, youth with cognitive disabilities, and a special program is offered for youth with diabetes.
The Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists
The AMFPA represents 500 mouth and foot painting artists in 60 countries around the world. They receive grants or are taken on as members and receive a regular income for their artistic proficiency. Young talents like the six year old Janka from the Slovak Republic as well as experienced artist who have already established themselves in the international art market are promoted. They have events, information, chats and lots of helpful information.
Ability Plus
Has information about adaptive sports and recreation for people with disabilities in the Northeast United States.
NARHA
North American Riding for the Handicapped and is the national organizing body for the therapeutic riding industry.
Access Sports America
Offers high challenge sports for people with disabilities and others (mostly windsurfing).
Cooking Made Easy
A cookbook designed for people with developmental disabilities. It is $25 and the website has a few sample recipes as well as a short history of why the authors decided to write this.
Camp Ronald MacDonald
Teaches kids with disabilities through challenging outdoor living.
Wheelchair Sports USA
Organizes annual, national championships, competitions and world championships. It is organized into 14 regional associations each develops wheelchair sports programs and qualifying meets for the national Wheelchair Games.
The US Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association
Provides individualized sports training and competitive opportunities for athletes with cerebral palsy or related challenges such as Traumatic Brain Injury or strokes. *includes information on the Paralympics--a competition for elite athletes with physical disabilities.
USA Deaf Sports Federation
Provides year-round training and athletic competition in a variety of sports at the state, regional, national and international level for developing and elite athletes.
US Deaf Ski and Snowboard Association
A non-profit recreational and competitive organization of deaf skiers and snowboarders. The site includes a calendar of events, list of resorts and trips.
Accessible Aviation
Provides access to flight instruction for "normally" abled and people with disabilities. Located in Mississippi.
American Deaf Volleyball Association
A volunteer, membership organization of recreational and competitive volleyball players who are hearing impaired.
American Association of Adaptive Sports Programs
Serves to enhance the health, independence and future economic self-sufficiency of youth with physical disabilities through a national sports movement.
SEICUS
SIECUS is dedicated to let everyone know that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of life. SIECUS develops, collects, and gives out information, and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices. This part of their website is for teens.
Coalition for Positive Sexuality
The focus of this webpage is to let youth know that they have the right to complete and honest sex education. That youth must demand information from their school, healthcare providers and parents. It is a very youth oriented site for info and questions about issues of sexuality and freedom.
Sexuality Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHY) developed this article about the importance of sexuality education for youth with disabilities and issues about sexuality as a child grows up.
Scarleteen: Sex Education for the Real World
Scarleteen focuses on contemporary sex education for teens. The straightforward info and design of this web site are fun and youth oriented. This site explains many different aspects of sexuality and what choices are available to teens. Scarleteen believes that complete sexual education is important for teens to make the best, informed decisions for the future.
The International Dating and Travel Service for the Disabled's
The International Dating and Travel Service for the Disabled's primary focus on the Internet is to provide a comfortable way for ALL singles to meet individuals who are interested in loving, long term relationships.
DateAble and DateAble International
Through a computerized matching system, dateable International members are introduced on the basis of similar traits and common goals. Most members live in Canada and the United States: however a growing number of people from Latin America, Europe, and Asia have joined in recent years. Today dateable International has a membership of 500 people.
The Rocky Road to Romance
This is a story about the road to romance from a young woman living with a neuromuscular disease. Includes a reading list of resources.
Body Beautiful/Body Perfect: Challenging the Status Quo - Where Do Women with Disabilities Fit In?
Our friends at "DisAbility Cool" discuss how little research has been conducted on this issue as it effects the lives of women with disabilities, which may reflect the belief that the lived experiences of many women with disabilities are not important nor perceived as valid by mainstream researchers.
Planned transitions are smooth transitions!
Learn how assistive technology and transition planning work together to
help your teen with Learning Disabilities succeed. Published by the
FamilyCenter
on Technology and Disability
Able Data
A database of Assistive Technology resources.
Resna
An interdisciplinary association of people with a common interest in technology and disability, whose purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology; offers Assistive Technology Resources nationwide.
Access-Able
Offers travel tips, travel agents and travel databases for people with disabilities.
The Access Board
U.S. Access Board, also known as the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board. The Board, created in 1973, has served the nation as the only independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities.
Access Travel - Airports
How to make travel easier for persons with disabilities. Lists facilities and services at 553 airport terminals worldwide.
Travel Training for Youth with Disabilities
This publication discusses the essential components of a successful travel training program, the specific skills that travelers need to have in place to assure safe and independent travel, and the issues that arise with specific disabilities such as physical, cognitive, and visual impairments.
ASSEW's mission is to support people with autism spectrum disorders,
their families, professionals, and others, by sharing information,
supporting research, providing networking opportunities and promoting
awareness through education and training
The Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities (WBPDD)
was established to advocate on behalf of individuals with developmental
disabilities, foster welcoming and inclusive communities, and improve the
disability service system. The Board's mission is to help people with
developmental disabilities become independent, productive, and included in
all facets of community life.
The council models and promotes meaningful youth
leadership and advise WSTI on meaningful youth involvement. Youth
Leadership Council members will be active in the WSTI project at a local,
state and national level.
ProfessionalOrganizations: American Physical Therapy Association
- national
professional organization representing more than 63,000
members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical
therapy practice, research, and education. http://www.apta.org
National and Local
Associations for Persons with Disabilities: Muscular Dystrophy Association - a voluntary health
agency — a dedicated partnership between scientists and
concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases
that affect more than a million Americans. http://www.mdausa.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Southeastern
Wisconsin -
Serves children and adults with cerebral palsy and other
disabilities. The agency works to advance the independence,
productivity and rights of citizenship of individuals and
their families with cerebral palsy and other disabilities in
Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine and Kenosha
counties. http://www.ucpsew.org
Local Advocacy Groups: Disability Advocates: Wisconsin Network
(DAWN) - Dawn
is a statewide grassroots cross-disability network of people
who care about disability issues. DAWN supports legislative
change in the programs and systems affecting people with all
disabilities. http://www.dawninfo.org
Wisconsin Facets - Wisconsin Family
Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc. (WI
FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children
and adults with disabilities, their families and those who
support them. http://www.wifacets.org
Pacer Center - The mission of PACER
Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of
life of children and young adults with disabilities and their
families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. http://www.pacer.org
ABC for Health - a Wisconsin-based,
nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to linking
children and families, particularly those with special health
care needs, to health care benefits and services. ABC for Health's
mission is to provide information, advocacy, tools, legal
services and expert support needed to obtain, maintain, and
finance health care coverage and services.
http://www.abcforhealth.org
Team Up! With Families - non-profit organization
consisting of parents of children with special needs,
professionals who work with children, and caring community
members. Team Up! has been in existence since 1996, formed by
a group of parents who wished to offer support to one another
and to families challenged by raising a child with special needs.
http://www.teamupwithfamilies.com
Wisconsin State Resources - The offices listed on
this state sheet are primarily state-level offices. Even if an
office is not close to your home, they can usually put you in
touch with resources in your community, as well as provide you
with information and assistance about disability issues in your
state.
http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/wi.htm
Waisman Center - The Waisman Center is
dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human
development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative
diseases throughout the lifespan. The center is one of nine
national facilities that includes a Mental Retardation Developmental
Disabilities Research Center and a University Center for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
Adaptive
Equipment/Assistive Technology Resources: Family Village - a global community that
integrates information, resources, and communication
opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and
other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them
services and support. Includes informational resources on
specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive
products and technology, adaptive recreational activities,
education, worship, health issues, disability- related media
and literature, and much, much more!
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
The Kid's Project - The Kids’ Project
adaptive equipment is comparable to top of the line adaptive
equipment at 40-75% below commercial prices, providing more
opportunities for greater success for children with special
needs.
http://www.pinetreesociety.org/tkp_cat.html
Kid Design - Features several
magazines and catalogs that feature a variety of products and
supplies for individuals with disabilities. You will find
everything from playground, recreational, and sport equipment to
household aids, assistive devices, and positioning aids. http://pt.creighton.edu/kiddesign/Kidredesign/Resources/magazines.htm
Independence First - a non-profit agency
directed by, and for the benefit of, persons with
disabilities, primarily serving the four county metropolitan
Milwaukee area. Our agency mission is to effectively facilitate
empowerment of individuals with disabilities through:
Education, Advocacy, Independent Living Services, Coalition
Building.
http://www.independencefirst.org/home/index.asp
