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The Arc of the United States -
Resources and information from our national headquarters.
News from Capitol Hill, links to state and local chapters across the
country, a discussion board, and more.
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The Arc of Maryland -
Our state chapter provides useful information and links,
including a Maryland legislative guide and calendar of events.
Access-Able Travel -
Provides information on accessible travel for people with disabilities.
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Access Board -
A federal agency committed to accessible design. Includes information on
evacuation & emergency planning and accessibility guidelines.
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American Association on Mental Retardation
- AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary
organization of professionals (and others) concerned about mental
retardation and related disabilities.
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American Association of People with
Disabilities - Dedicated to ensuring economic
self-sufficiency and political empowerment for Americans with disabilities.
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The Arc Link -
Many helpful links on accessibility, ADA, assistive technology, education,
health care, etc.
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Assistivetech.net -
Features a database of assistive technology products and
links to disability services and resources.
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Autism-PDD Resources Network -
The purpose of this site is to guide readers to the key
issues associated with autism.
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Autism Resources -
Resources and links about autism.
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Baltimore City Health Department -
Information and resources on accessing health care through
Maryland's HealthChoice Managed Care Program and the Maryland Children's
Health Program.
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Brain Injury Association of Maryland
- Support groups, information on conferences and seminars,
discussion forums, and legislative alerts for people with brain injuries and
their families.
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Center for an Accessible
Society - Designed to focus public attention on
disability and independent living issues. Webiste contains information on
different disability-related topics as well as links to more information and
an e-news letter.
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College of Direct
Support - Comprehensive, on-demand training for people in
direct support roles.
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Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
- A coalition of national disabilities organizations
working together to advoacate for national public policy about issues for
people with disabilities.
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Developmental
Disabilities Administration - Provides information on
provider agencies, resource coordination, how to apply for services, and
other useful information for Maryland residents.
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Different Roads to Learning -
Resources for helping children with autism learn and grow.
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Disability Cool - This site challenges all the
preconceived notions about what it's like to live with a disability.
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Disability Grapevine -
World news, message boards, an advice columnist, poems,
employment, etc.
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The Disability History Museum
- Promotes understanding about the historical experience of
people with disabilities by recovering, chronicling, and interpreting their
stories.
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The Disability Rights Activist -
Information needed to enable anyone interested in the rights
of people with disabilities to work for those rights. .
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Disability Social
History Project - Presents images and information about
historical figures who had disabilities and historical events in an attempt
to give an introduction to disability social history.
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Disability World -
Provides international perspectives on the worldwide
disability rights and independent living movement.
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disABLED Person.com -
An online, targeted recruiting site that conencts employers
with job seekers with disabilities.
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Down Syndrome Sites on
the Internet - Compilation of down syndrome sites,
organizations, medical resources, etc.
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Epilepsy Advocate -
Information about epilepsy, including diagnosis and
treatment. Site also has helpful information on choosing Medicare Part D
Providers for people with seizure disorders.
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FamiliesUSA -
Dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and
long-term care for all Americans.
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Family NET Works -
Offers opportunities for Maryland families to interact with
each other, posing questions and offering advice. Information on family
support services, general family-interest topics, disability and generic
resources, and links to other sites.
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Family Village -
A global community of disability-related resources for
persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, their families, and
those who provide them services and supports.
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Family Voices -
National grassroots clearinghouse for information and education concerning
the health care needs of children with special needs.
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Freedom Clearinghouse
- Working to help people move from institutions into the
community.
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 F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
- This group was formed to connect with other families to
lend support, network and educate each other on Down Syndrome, while
promoting understanding and acceptance of Down Syndrome within the community
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Friendship Ministries -
Provides a nondenominational ministries curriculum for people
with developmental disabilities. Also has a discussion forum and newsletter.
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From Emotions to Advocacy -
Helps parents advocate for their children with disabilities.
Includes articles, checklists, and resources.
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Future Horizons -
Training materials, conferences, and other information on
Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
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GovBenefits- A
federal site that helps determine what government benefits you or your
family member are eligible to receive.
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The Guided Tour -
Has offered individuals with physical and developmental
disabilities opportunities for personal growth, recreation, and
socialization through travel since 1972.
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Half the Planet -
Disability research for the disability community --
accessiblity and more.
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House of Representatives
Committee on Education and the Workforce - Includes the
opportunity for parents, teachers, and others to make recommendations on how
to strengthen and improve the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA).
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Human Services Research Institute (HSRI)
- HSRI works to develop support systems for children,
adults, and families, and enhances the participation of individuals and
their families to shape policy and service practices.
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Inclusion Daily Express -
Once-a-day review of disability rights and our movement
toward full community inclusion and self-determination.
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Inclusion Press -
Site is about creating and sharing tools, ideas, resources, and capacities,
so everyone can live full lives.
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Inclusion Research Institute
- Information on educational, therapeutic, and technological
innovations that enable people with disabilities to be independent,
productive, and included in schools, communities, and places of worship.
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Independent Living -
Helping individuals with disabilities work for equal
opportunities, self-determination, and self-respect.
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Institute on Community
Inclusion - Supports the rights of children and adults
with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community. Many
publications available.
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Institute on Community
Integration - Group that supports people with
developmental disabilities so that they can live as valued members of our
communities, receiving the services and supports they need to fully develop
their potential.
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Institute on Disability -
Promoting full inclusion of people with disabilities in their
community.
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Job Accommodation Network -
Free consulting service that provides information about job
accommodations, ADA, and the employability of people with disabilities.
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Kaiser Family Foundation -
Contains latest state-level data on demographics, health,
health policy, and state legislation.
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Kids Together -
Site designed to provide helpful information and resources to enhance the
quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communites as
a whole.
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Learning Independence Through Computers
- An organization that offers computer training to adults and
children with physical and cognitive disabilities.
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Mainstream Magazine -
On-line version of the well-known disability magazine.
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The Maryland Developmental
Disabilities Council - Advocates for public policy and
supportive practices and opportunities that promote the full inclusion of
all people with developmental disabilities in community life. The site
includes the helpful 'Planning Now' guidebook about Futures and Estate
Planning.
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The Maryland
Disability Law Center - Works to ensure that people with
disabilities are accorded the full rights and entitlements afforded to them
by state and federal law.
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Maryland's Interagency State Plan
for Transitioning Youth - Click on "Executive Orders" to
read about the establishment of an interagency transition council for youth
with disabilities in Maryland.
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Medline Plus -
Extensive information on mental retardation and other health topics, plus a
medical dictionary, clinical trials, law and policy. Developed in
conjunction with the National Library of Medicine.
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The National
Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) - Allows users to
search a compilation of empirical research on the effects of various testing
accommodations for students with disabilities.
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National Center for Family
Support - Provides technical assistance and training to
states involved in the national family support initiative.
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National Center on Physical Activity and
Disability - A leading source for information about
organizations, programs, and facilities nationwide providing accessible
physical activity and recreation.
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National Center on Secondary Education
- Coordinates national resources, offers technical
assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and
transition for youth with disabilities.
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National Collaborative Workforce
and Disability for Youth - A technical assistance center
funded by the US Department of Labor to assist the workforce community
address issues affecting the employment of people with disabilities.
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National Council on Disability -
An independent federal agency which makes recommendations to
the President and Congress on assues affecting Americans with disabilities.
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National Down Syndrome Society -
Research, advocacy, information and referral services,
bookstore, links.
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The National Institute of Child
Health and Human Development (NICHD) - Part of the
National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports research on topics
related to the health of children, adults, and families.
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National Organization on Disability -
Promotes the full and equal participation of adults and
children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
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National Organization for Rare
Diseases - A federation of nonprofit health organizations
dedicated to helping people with rare diseases.
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National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND)
- Provdes a presence and national voice for parents of
children, youth, and adults with special needs.
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National Rehabilitation Information
Center (NARIC) - Library and information center on
disability and rehabilitation. Collects and disseminates the results of
federally funded research projects.
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National Service Learning
Inclusion Project - Training and technical assistance
project to increase the participation of people with disabilities in
national service.
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Office of Disability
Employment Policy - An agency within the US Department of
Labor, ODEP provides national leadership to increase employment
opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities while striving to
eliminate barriers to employment.
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Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational
Rights (PACER) Center - PACER's mission is to improve and
expand opportunities that enhance the quality of life for children and
adults with all disabilities and their families.
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The Parents' Place of Maryland -
This organization's purpose is to serve the parents of
children with disabilities throughout Maryland. Publications, resources, and
workshops are available.
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Partners
in Making Your Case - A self-study course designed to
help people with developmental disabilities and their families create
positive change through advocacy.
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Practical Money Skills for
Life - Offers lesson plans, budget calculators, budget
books, and financial planning for children and adults with special needs.
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association -
Information and resources about Prader-Willi Syndrome, a
genetically-based developmental disability.
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Program Development Associates -
Ideas, training, and solutions for today's disability
professional.
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PushAmerica -
The national outreach project of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Its purpose is to
promote a greater understanding of people with developmental disabilities.
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Quality Mall -
Information related to or useful in promoting quality of life for people
with developmental disabilities.
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SafePlace - Offers a curriculum, "Stop the Violence,
Break the Silence" for providing staff, family, and consumer education
training related to abuse prevention for individuals with disabilities.
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Section 508 -
Resources and links, plus training for agencies, vendors, and the public on
how to make electronic and information technology accessible to people with
disabilities.
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Self-Determination Synthesis Project
Final Report - Recommendations for implementing
strategies for promoting self-determination and future research needs.
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Service
Coordination, Inc. - Service Coordination Inc. exists to
assist individuals with developmental disabilities needing assistance in
determining and meeting their needs in ways they prefer.
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Social Security
Administration Information - Articles, publications,
forms, and other information regarding disability benefits.
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Special Needs Trusts - Informative website that explains
why special needs trusts are important. Includes a worksheet for planning a
trust and suggestions for what to discuss with your family and your
attorney.
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Tash - Disability
advocacy worldwide. TASH is an international association of people with
disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals
fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of
society is the norm.
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Through the Looking Glass -
This organization has pioneered clinical and supportive
services, training, and research serving families in which one or more
members -- whether parent or child -- has a disability or medical issue.
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Tony Attwood -
Site contains resources, information, and issues related to Asperger's
Syndrome.
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Training and Technical Assistance for
Providers - Assisting community-based service providers
to develop their programs from segregated work and non-work options to
competitive employment opportunities.
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TransCen -
Developing creative and innovative projects in school to work transition,
systems change in education, and more.
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Training Resources Network (TRN) -
Publisher that offers resources on the full inclusion of
people with disabilities.
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WorkSupport.com -
Information, research, and resources about work and
disability issues.
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World Institute on Disability (WID) -
An international public policy center dedicated to carrying
out cutting-edge research on disability issues.
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YOUTHSPEAK - A group of young people with special health
care needs and/or disabilities designed a 5-module curriculum and produced a
series of multimedia publications to inform the public about the needs of
youth with special health care needs.
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