The We Matter Project

Some sites of interest in the disability community...

United States Access Board: The Access Board is an independent Federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities.; http://www.access-board.gov/

AIDS


The Access Project: Is an information clearinghouse that collects and distributes information about medications available for HIV and AIDS. Also has information about Arkansas resources.; http://www.atdn.org/access/index.html
Drug Assistance Programs by State: Has information about AIDS drug assistance programs in each state; http://www.sfaf.org/treatment/beta/b37/b37stateadap.html
AIDS Hotlines for each state: http://www.thebody.com/hotlines/state.html

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

ADA Access Information Line: http://www.ada.gov/infoline.htm
Department of Justice ADA Checklist for Barrier Removal: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/checkweb.htm
ADA Technical Assistance Program: Information about regional technical assistance centers set up to help small businesses comply with the ADA; http://www.adata.org/
DBTAC Southwest ADA Center: The Southwest's leading resource on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability rights laws.; http://www.dlrp.org/

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

IBM: Human Ability and Accessibility Center; http://www-03.ibm.com/able/index.html
Microsoft: Discover accessibility settings that are already on your PC, and make your computer more comfortable, and easier to see, hear, and use.; http://www.microsoft.com/enable/
Apple Computer: Apple accessibility information; http://www.apple.com/disability/
ABLEDATA: Provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.; http://www.abledata.com/
National Public Assistive Technology: http://www.assistivetech.net/
Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America: http://www.resna.org/
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Augmentative and Alternative Communication: information on Medicare funding of AAC devices; http://www.aac-rerc.com
The National Assistive Technology Advocacy Project: http://www.nls.org/natmain.htm
National Cristina Foundation (NCF): provides computer technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through training, to lead more independent and productive lives.; http://www.cristina.org/

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER

ADD Resource: A search engine and directory on Attention Deficit Disorders and other learning disabilities.; http://www.addresource.com/
National Attention Deficit Disorders Association: http://www.add.org/
Attention Deficit Disorders Association: Southern Region; http://www.adda-sr.org/
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: http://www.chadd.org/
ADHD Information Library: http://www.newideas.net/

AUTISM

Autism Society of America: http://www.autism-society.org/

Autism Resources: http://www.autism-resources.com/
Autism Info: http://http://www.autisminfo.com/
Unlocking Autism: http://www.unlockingautism.org/
Center for the Study of Autism: http://www.autism.org/
Autism Speaks: http://www.autismspeaks.org/
Families for Early Autism Treatment: http://www.feat.org/

BLIND/VISUAL DISABILITY

American Council for the Blind: http://www.acb.org/
National Federation of the Blind: http://www.nfb.org/
Macular Degeneration Foundation: http://www.eyesight.org/
Association for Macular Diseases: http://www.macula.org/association/about.html
American Foundation for the Blind: http://www.afb.org/

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)

Brain Injury Association: http://www.biausa.org/
Research and Training Center on Community Integration of Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury: http://www.mssm.edu/tbinet/
America's Heroes at Work: Department of Labor website to provide employers with information about traumatic brain injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder. The site includes tools and guidance on workplace accommodations and other services to help veterans with these conditions and encourages employers to use the Job Accommodation Network's toll-free line to obtain specific personal assistance in accommodating veterans with disabilities.; http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov/
Timber Ridge Ranch: Suited for meeting the therapeutic needs of clients with brain injury; http://www.neurorestorative.com/trr/index.html

DEAF-BLIND

American Association of the Deaf-Blind: http://www.aadb.org/
National Technical Assistance Consortium for Children and Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind: http://www.tr.wou.edu/ntac/

DEAF/HARD OF HEARING

National Association of the Deaf: http://www.nad.org/
Hearing Loss Association of America: http://www.hearingloss.org/
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: http://www.agbell.org/
Hands and Voices: Hands & Voices is a non-profit, parent-driven national organization dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.; http://www.handsandvoices.org/
PEPNet: Provides consultation, training, professional development, cutting edge technical assistance and other resources to educational institutions serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing; http://www.pepnet.org
Arkansas School for the Deaf: http://www.arkad.org/; http://www.arkad.org/calendar (calendar of events)

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Red Cross, Disaster Preparedness Information for Seniors & People with Disabilities: http://www.redcross.org/services/disaster/0,1082,0_603_,00.html
Nonprofit Emergency Preparedness in the National Capital Region: http://www.nonprofitroundtable.org/media/downloads/Working_Together.pdf
FEMA, A Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Disaster Assistance: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/dec_proc.pdf

EMPLOYMENT

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): http://www.eeoc.gov/

Job Accommodation Network (JAN): http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/

GENERAL INFORMATION

State Health Facts: The Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.; http://www.statehealthfacts.org/
Law Enforcement Responses To People With Mental Illness: A Guide To Research-Informed Policy And Practice: This guide summarizes the available research on law enforcement encounters with people with mental illnesses and strategies to improve these interactions. By the Council of State Governments Justice Center, New York, and supported by the John D. and atherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and the Council of State Governments.; http://consensusproject.org/downloads/le-research.pdf
PBS Emergency Response Resource Map: A state-by-state listing of emergency response departments and health agencies, hosted by PBS.; http://www.pbs.org/now/society/emergencymap.html
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN): The NDRN is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. Collectively, the P&A/CAP network is the largest provider of legally based advocacy services to people with disabilities in the United States.; http://www.ndrn.org/
The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP): The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) comprise the nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. You'll find a list of the national P&A/CAP agencies here, along with contact information.; http://www.ndrn.org/aboutus/PA_CAP.htm
Cornucopia of Disability Information: http://codi.buffalo.edu/
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities: http://www.c-c-d.org/
US Government's Disability Info: Contains links to information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.; http://www.disabilityinfo.gov.gov/
Disability Resources Monthly Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet: http://www.disabilityresources.org/PREFACE.html
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund: http://www.dredf.org/
National Council on Disability: http://www.ncd.gov/
Ragged Edge Magazine: Ragged Edge Magazine is successor to the award-winning periodical, The Disability Rag; http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/
National Health Law Program: http://www.healthlaw.org/
World Institute on Disability: http://www.wid.org/
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Formerly called the Food Stamp Program. Basic information about SNAP and eligibility can found at the USDA website.; http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap
CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities: Much of their work focuses on protecting people who are especially vulnerable to health risks - babies, children, people with blood disorders, and people with disabilities.; http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/

HOUSING

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Learn about renting, buying and making your home accessible, and about your Fair Housing rights.; http://www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm

LEARNING DISABILITIES

Learning Disabilities Online: interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children; http://www.ldonline.org/
ADD Resource: A search engine and directory on Attention Deficit Disorders and other learning disabilities.; http://www.addresource.com/

LEGAL

Special Needs Alliance: The Special Needs Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the legal planning needs of people with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.; http://www.specialneedsalliance.com
National Health Law Program: The National Health Law Program is a national public interest law firm that seeks to improve health care for America's working and unemployed poor, minorities, the elderly and people with disabilities.; http://www.healthlaw.org/
National Veterans' Legal Services Project, Inc.: NVLSP is an independent, nonprofit, veterans service organization dedicated to ensuring that the U.S. government honors its commitment to our veterans by providing them the federal benefits they have earned through their service to our country.; http://www.nvlsp.org
National Center for Youth Law: The National Center for Youth Law works to ensure that low-income children have the resources, support, and opportunities they need for a healthy and productive future.; http://www.youthlaw.org
U.S. Department of Justice Disability Rights: The primary goal of the Disability Rights Section is to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the United States by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).; http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/drs/drshome.htm

MANAGED CARE

Medicare Nursing Home Comparison Tool: This tool has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country.; http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/home.asp
Managed Care Network: National Clearinghouse on Managed Care and Long-Term Support and Services for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Families; http://www.mcare.net/
National Health Law Program: http://www.healthlaw.org/

MENTAL ILLNESS

DHS - Behavioral Health Services booklet: http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/dmhs/Behavioral%20health%20services%20booklet.pdf
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: http://www.bazelon.org/
Dual Diagnosis Website: for resources on mental illness and substance abuse disorders; http://users.erols.com/ksciacca/
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health.: http://www.ffcmh.org/
National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association: http://www.ndmda.org/
MacArthur Research Network on Mental Health and the Law: Based at the University of Virginia's Institute of Law, Psychiatry and Public Policy.; http://macarthur.virginia.edu/
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI): http://www.nami.org/
National Association for Rights Protection & Advocacy (NARPA): http://www.narpa.org/
National Coalition of Mental Health Professionals and Consumers: Works to address the negative impact of managed care on mental health.; http://www.nomanagedcare.org/
National Resource Center on Homelessness and Mental Illness: http://www.nrchmi.samhsa.gov/
National Mental Health Association: http://www.nmha.org/
Electroconvulsive Therapy: has comprehensive information on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT); http://www.ect.org/
National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse: Here you'll find the latest information on mental health and consumer/survivor issues.; http://www.mhselfhelp.org/

Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities

President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid/
The Arc: A national organization advocating for people with mental retardation; http://www.thearc.org/

PARENT / FAMILY RESOURCES

United HealthCare Children's Foundation: The grants provide financial relief for families who have children with medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health benefit plan. The Foundation aims to fill the gap between what medical services/items your child needs and what your commercial health benefit plan will pay for. (Grants subject to approval); http://www.uhccf.org/apply_applicant.html
Family Support Center on Disabilities: The Family Support Center on Disabilities: Knowledge & Involvement Network (call us KIN for short!) offers you a centralized resource on the full range of options available to individuals with disabilities and their families.; http://www.familysupportclearinghouse.org

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.: http://www.nichcy.org/
Kinderstart: Index-directory of information about parenting, pregnancy, child development, health, education, learning activities, etc.; http://www.kinderstart.com/
Partnership for Prescription Assistance: The Partnership for Prescription Assistance brings together America's pharmaceutical companies, doctors, other health care providers, patient advocacy organizations and community groups to help qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them.; https://www.pparx.org/

SOCIAL SECURITY

Social Security Administration: Benefits Eligibility Screening Tools (BEST): Use the Benefits Eligibility Screening Tools (BEST) to find out which programs you may be eligible for; http://best.ssa.gov
Work Incentives Seminar Events Calendars (Ticket to Work): CESSI has posted a calendar of events for the U. S. Department of Labor's Ticket to Work Program to make people aware of local Work Incentives Seminar Events in their areas of the country.; http://www.cessi.net/WISE
CESSI's Ticket to Work Website: http://www.cessi.net/ttw/
Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel: http://www.ssa.gov/work/panel/
Job Accommodation Network: JAN is an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities; http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: http://www.eeoc.gov/index.html
Social Security Advisory Service: SSAS is a public posting board on Social Security (including disability) claims with links to the law and regulations.; http://www.ssas.com/
Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov/
SSA Office of Disability: http://www.ssa.gov/disability/

SPECIAL EDUCATION


Centralized Intake and Referral / Consultant Unified Intervention Team: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 (Public Law 108-446) authorizes State activities to Local Education Agencies, including direct and supportive service activities, to improve results for children with disabilities, ages 3 to 21, by ensuring a free, appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE).; http://arksped.k12.ar.us/sections/circuit.html
FAPE: Family & Advocates Partnership for Education: http://www.fape.org/
U.S. Dept. of Education IDEA homepage: http://idea.ed.gov/
Council for Exceptional Children: http://www.cec.sped.org/