Disability Related Resouces
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• AAPD - American Association of People with Disabilities
• AAIDD - The American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities - The national organization for professionals and others interested in the field of intellectual disabilities.
• AUCD - Association of University Centers on Disability
• ANCOR - American Network of Community Options and Resources
• The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, a national organization which focuses on legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental illness.
• Best Buddies -Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
• Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
• Epilepsy Foundation of America - National organization that works for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.
• Kiwanis International - An international service organization with numerous projects focusing on individuals with mental retardation and the worldwide prevention of iodine deficiency disorders, including mental retardation. See also Kiwanis Aktion Clubs.
• March of Dimes - Provides information, resources, referrals and data intended to assist the public in having healthy pregnancies and healthy births. The web site also provides information for health care professionals and offers opportunities for volunteering in March of Dimes fundraising events.
• National Association of Councils on Developmental Disability (NACDD)
• National Disability Rights Network - An association which represents federally mandated programs that protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
• National Organization on Disability - A national advocacy organization which promotes the full participation and contribution of America's 54 million people with disabilities, through Harris surveys and programs addressing community accessibility, emergency preparedness, employment, religious participation, and other aspects of life.
• National Organization for Rare Disorders - Technical assistance and information dissemination on rare disorders.
• Self Advocates Becoming Empowered - The national organization of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• United Cerebral Palsy
• TASH - An international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates and professionals

• Kentucky Government Disability Resources  www.kentucky.gov/Portal
• KY Medicaid Services for Developmental Disabilities  www.chfs.ky.gov
• The Council on Mental Retardation  www.councilonmr.org
• TARC3 (Public Transportation)  www.ridetarc.org/tarcsvoices.asp
• Metropolitan Housing Coalition  www.metropolitanhousing.org
• Logisticare (Private Transportation)  www.logisticare.com

• National Clearing House of Direct Care Professionals  www.directcare.org
• Direct Care Alliance  www.directcarealliance.org
• Better Jobs/Better Care  www.bjbc.org
• College of Direct Support  www.info.collegeofdirectsupport.com

• Research and Training Center for Community Living www.rtc.umn.edu
• SpecialOlympics  www.specialolympics.org
• The ARC www.thearc.org
• www.Disabilityinfo.gov  - This online resource guides users to disability related resources in an easy-to-use format.

• Asperger's Syndrome
• Chromosome Deletion Outreach, Inc. - Organization providing information and support to families affected by any type or rare chromosome disorder
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• National Down Syndrome Congress - Home page for a national advocacy organization on Down Syndrome.
• The National Down Syndrome Society
• Down Syndrome on the Internet - links to down syndrome web sites.
• National Fragile X Foundation - A site with to information and resources about fragile X syndrome.
• National Organization for Rare Disorders - An organization devoted providing information on hundreds of rare disorders
• FRAXA Research Foundation - national nonprofit organization providing information on Fragile X syndrome.
• The Hydrocephalus Association - Includes Hydrocephalus fact sheet.
• The XXYY Project - Information on kids with special needs XXYY or Klinefelter Syndrome.
• International Rett Syndrome Association - Information on Rett Syndrome
• Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) - A national organization for families, professionals and service providers dedicated to improving the lives of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
• The Comprehensive Williams Syndrome Home Page
• World Association of Persons with Disabilities - A website for persons with disabilities.

• The Center on Human Policy - A Syracuse University based policy, research and advocacy organization. Includes information about ordering Human Policy Press publications.
• The Institute for Community Inclusion - Advocates for the right of all people with disabilities to be full participants in their communities.
• The Institute on Community Integration - A University of Minnesota affiliated program dedicated to improving community services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
• The Center for Housing and New Community Economics - A Technical Assistance Center at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability.
  Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities
• The State of the States in Developmental Disabilities - Examines public spending for mental retardation/developmental disabilities services in the United States.

• Employment/Transition to Work
• Office of Disability Employment Policy - The web site includes PCEPD publications, press releases, general information on the Committee, and contact information for state liaison organizations.
• Cornell University Employment & Disability Institute - Resources and information on employment of people with disabilities.
• Employment Support Institute - Helping people make better decisions about employment options and policies.
• JAN - Job Accommodation Network, accommodations for workers with disabilities.
• Life Skills for Vocational Success - A resource of trainers to improve life skills
• The Transition Research Institute at the University of Illinois - Headquarters for the National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities, promotes the inclusion of youth with disabilities in the national school-to-work efforts.
• Virginia Commonwealth University - Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Support.

• Beach Center on Families and Disability - Research on families, disability and policy.
• Blue Tower Training Center - Abuse prevention education materials.
• Do2Learn - Free Activities and Games - A website for those with special learning needs.
• Family Village - A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources.
• Parent Training & Information Centers & Community Parent Resource Centers - Dedicated to empowering parents.
• SSA Home Page - Information and publications on entitlement programs for people with disabilities.

• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates - Organization established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.
• National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) - Provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor education results for all students, including students with disabilities.
• Special Education Resources on the Internet