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4 CORE SERVICES
	Advocacy Action Alerts Independent Living Information & Referrals Peer Mentor/Mentee Support
DISABILITY SPECIFIC LINKS
NORTH CAROLINA RESOURCES
	Health Care & In Home Aids Housing Transportation

NATIONAL RESOURCES
	Government & ADA Business & Disabilities Consumer & Education Disabilities Disabilities in Arts & Culture Disabilities Dating Service Disability Etiquette Diseases & Health Housing & Home Resources Recreation Totally Accessible Service Animals
INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY RESOURCES

4 CORE SERVICES

Advocacy

http://adawatch.org/index.asp
“ADA Watch”

http://thomas.loc.gov/
“Legislative section of Library of Congress”

http://www.thearc.org/governmental-affairs.htm
“Legislation, policies, issues disability related”

http://www.thearc.org/ga/trainmat.html
“Advocacy Training Materials from the Arc’s Office of Governmental Affairs”

http://www.adapt.org/
ADAPT American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today
Comment: a national direct-action group that works for legislation to get people out of nursing homes with personal attendants

http://www.advocacycenter.com
The Advocacy Center
Comment: Education advocacy information for people with developmental disabilities or head injuries, and their families, sponsored by the Western NY Protection and Advocacy for people with Developmental Disabilities program

http://www.aapd.com/
“American Association of People with Disabilities” Comment: A national cross-disability group that does advocacy and lobbying and provides benefits to members

www.barrierbreakers.com
Barrier Breakers Primarily oriented toward promoting the use of PASS plans and selling PASS-plan-related services, this site also features good advocacy alerts and a Social Security issues chatroom where people can trade advice on dealing with SSA.

http://www.bazelon.org/
“Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law"
Comment: Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability.

http://soeweb.syr.edu/thechp/
“The Center on Human Policy”
Comment: A Syracuse University program that is involved in policy, research, and advocacy for the rights of people with disabilities

www.dredf.org/
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Legal advocacy, public policy, training, and technical assistance

http://www.unitedspinal.org/
Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association Nominally focused on people with spinal-cord- related disabilities in NY, PA, NJ and CT, EPVA actually addresses many generic disability issues through cutting edge legal and legislative advocacy

www.freedomclearinghouse.org/
Freedom Clearinghouse A joint effort of The Ragged Edge and Mouth magazines, this site offers information and resources for advocates working on deinstitutionalization

http://www.jfanow.org/
“Justice for All” Comment: A listserve that regularly provides alerts and information on disability rights issues

http://www.nod.org/
“National Organization on Disability”

http://www.self-determination.com/index.html
“National Office on Self-Determination Policy” Comment: Not disability specific.

http://www.sabeusa.org/
“Self Advocates Becoming Empowered”

www.fvkasa.org/index.asp
Kids As Self Advocates Advocacy organization of teens and young adults

www.protectionandadvocacy.com/
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy Mental health advocacy

http://oaksgroup.org/
National Coalition on Self Determination
Comment: A group of people with developmental disabilities and their families who work to promote the principles of the Self Determination movement through national disability policy advocacy.

www.npnd.org/
National Parent Network on Disabilities
Comment: Disability policy and advocacy information for families

http://www.libertyresources.org/Advocacy/Housing/default.htm
“Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing”

http://www.childcareadvocate.org/dis/resources.htm
“Child Care Disability Resources” Comprehensive resources & ADA info.

Action Alerts

http://www.bazelon.org/takeaction/alerts/index.htm#current
“Bazelon Center for Mental Health Current Action Alerts page”

http://www.angelfire.com/d20/disabilitywatch/pol.htm
“Disability Politics Action Alerts”

http://www.accessman.com/
“Access Man Comprehensive Disability Community Issues”

http://www12.inetba.com/barrierbreakers/action.ivnu
“Barrier Breakers Action Alerts” is a business.

Independent Living

http://www.ncil.org/
“National Council on Independent Living”

http://www.ncil.org/cils/
“National Directory of Centers for Independent Living”

http://www.ilru.org
“Independent Living Research & Utilization Organization.”

Information & Referrals

http://www.nichcy.org/
“National Information Clearinghouse for Children & Youth with Disabilities”.

http://www.ncairs.org/

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR/index.html
“National Institute on Disability Research & Rehabilitation.”

www.loc.gov/nls
“National Library Services for the Blind & Physically Handicapped”

http://www.callunitedway211.org/
“United Way Agencies”

http://hvelink.saint-lukes.org/library/healthguide/SelfHelp/topic.asp?hwid=shc99dis
“Easter Seals” Comment: St. Luke’s eLibrary Disabilities Helpline.

www.ldonline.org/finding_help/online_help/online-help.html
“Learning Disabilities Online Help”

Peer Mentor/Mentee Support

www.selfdeterminationohsu.org/
“National Center for Self Determination and Support”

http://www.april-rural.org/docs/mentoring.html
“The Assoc. of Programs for Rural Independent Living” Comment: “The Voice of Independent Living in Rural America.”

http://www.pyd.org/mentoring_programs/
“Partners for Youth with Disabilities.”Comment: Helping young people with disabilities to reach their full potential.

DISABILITY SPECIFIC LINKS

Alcoholism www.usnodrugs.com/north-carolina.htm
"Drug & Alcohol Rehab. Treatment program of NC Dept. of Correction."

http://www.soberhouses.com/Facilities-Listings.aspx?Category=249&Page=0
"Lyons Halfway House Greensboro"

http://www.atcp.org

http://www.ataxia.org
National Ataxia Foundation

Autism http://www.autismsociety-nc.org/
“Autism Society of NC”

Brain Injury http://www.bianc.net
“Brain Injury Association of North Carolina”

Cancer https://www.unitedwaytriangle.org/new_site/collateral/pdf/listedorg.pdf.
“American Cancer Society NC Chapter document”

Cerebral Palsy http://www.ucpa.org/ucp_local.cfm/124
“United Cerebral Palsy of NC”

Diabetes http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/states/nc.htm

Epilepsy http://www.supportworks.org/info/efnc.htm
“Epilepsy Foundation of NC, Charlotte Chapter”

Hearing Impairments http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/docs/divinfo/dsdhh.htm
“NC Dept. Human Resources, Div. of Services for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing”

HIV/AIDS www.schs.state.nc.us/epi/hiv/
“Human & acquired immunedeficiencies, sexually transmitted diseases treatment, prevention, etc. NC”

Learning Disabilities http:/www.ldanc.org/

Mental Illness http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/mhddsas/
“Div. of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities & Substance Abuse of NC”

Mental Retardation
http://204.211.8.192/ncaamr/home.html
“American Assoc. on MR NC”

http://www.arcnc.org/
“ARC NC”

http://www.thearc.org/
“Association of Retarded Citizens U. S.”

Multiple Sclerosis http://www.nationalmssociety.org/mycommunity/chapter.asp?ChapterID=53

Muscular Dystrophy http://www.uhseast.com/11638.cfm

“Neurological” http://www.johnsonneurological.com/referral.html
“Johnson Neurological Clinic”

“Paraplegia” http://www.unitedspinal.org
“Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Assoc.”

“Spinal Cord Injury” Spinal Cord Injury Association http://www.spinalcord.org

“Speech & Language” www.asha.org/about/legislation-advocacy/state/associations/northcarolina.htm

“Visual impairments” http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dsb/
“NC Dept. Health & Human Resources, Div. Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired”

Low Vision Driving http://www.albinism.org/
“National Organization for Albinism & Hypopigmentia”

NORTH CAROLINA RESOURCES

http://www.disabilityresources.org/NORTH-CAROLINA.html
“Disability Resources - North Carolina”

http://www.sedbtac.org/
“Southeastern Business & Disability Technical Assistance Center for NC & region.”

http://www.autism-pdd.net/LINKS/ncarolina.html
Comment: Comprehensive resource for North Carolina.

http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM
“North Carolina Access Code”

http://www.design.ncsu.edu/cud
The Center for Universal Design, School of Design, NC State University Raleigh, NC.

http://www.deltasociety.org/nsdc/dsb7nc.htm
Service Dog Programs & Trainers NC

Health Care & In Home Aids

http://nc.healthandhealing.info/index.htm
“NC Health Services Directory” (e-health, inc.)

http://www.ncmedboard.org/
“NC Medical Board” Comment: The Board verifies the credentials of physicians applying for licenses, licenses physician assistants, approves nurse practitioners, handles complaints and posts related disciplinary notices. This site also allows you to find a physician by name, or locate a provider by city and specialty (800) 253-9653.

http://www.homeandhospicecare.org/
“Home and Hospice Care of NC” Comment: Directory by county of health care professionals & in home attendant care aids.
See also National Resources.

Housing

http://www.ncfairhousing.org/
“NC Fair Housing Center” Comment: See also National Resources

Transportation

http://www.ci.greensboro.nc.us/gdot/
“Greensboro Dept. of Transportation”

http://www.ci.greensboro.nc.us/gdot/public_trans/
“Greensboro Transit Authority”

http://www.apta.com/links/state_local/nc.cfm
“NC Transit Links”

http://www.partnc.org/
“Piedmont Authority Regional Transportation” See also Project Action “National Resources” below.

NATIONAL RESOURCES

Government & ADA

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
“U. S. Dept. of Justice ADA Home Page”

http://www.access-board.gov
“Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)”.

http://www.dol.gov/odep/
“U.S. Dept. of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy”

http://www.jan.org/
“Job Accommodation Network”

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/
“Federal Citizen Information Center”

www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/fic/fedinfo.txt
Comment: U. S. government public information. Users of Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD/TTY) may call toll-free from anywhere in the United States by dialing (800) 326-2996.

http://www.ssa.gov/
“Social Security Administration”

http://www.yourtickettowork.com
“Ticket To Work Incentives”

http://www.medicare.gov/default.asp
“Medicare & Medicaid Home Page”

Directory Medicare Participating Physician Directory
(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Use this directory to find physicians and specialists who participate in the Medicare system. (877) 267-2323

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/index.html
“Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services.”

http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA/index.html
“U. S. Dept. of Edu Rehabilitation Services Administration.”.

http://www.ncd.gov
“National Council on Disability”.

http://www.projectaction.org/
“Project Action”

http://www.istal.com/smoke/
“ADA Consultants/ADA Expert” Comment: Comprehensive site for ADA & related info. such as ADA store, products, etc. FL lawyer

http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/business.htm
“U. S. Dept. of Justice ADA Business Connection Page.”

Business & Disabilities

http://www.adata.org/
“ADA Technical Assistance Programs.”

http://www.business-disability.com/
“National Business & Disability Council.”

http://www.cosdonline.org/
“Opportunities for Students with Disabilities”

Consumer & Education Disabilities

http://www.amasci.com/~jlubin/disabled/all.htm
“Jim Lubin’s disAbility Resources”.

http://codi.buffalo.edu/
“Cornucopia of Disability Information” Comment: Bibliographies, directories, statistics, online magazines, on disability issues.

http://www.dredf.org/
“Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund.”

www.pta.org/ptawashington/issues/idea.asp
“Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) issues.”

http://www.rit.edu/~easi/
“Equal Access to Software & Information” Rochester Institute of Technology” Comment: Students, libraries, online journals for disabilities, etc.

Disabilities in Arts & Culture

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/7319/
“Disability Cool” Comment: Disability culture topics.

http://www.vsarts.org/

Disabilities Dating Service

http://dawn-disabled-dating.com/
“Differently-Abled-Winners-Network.”

Disability Etiquette

www.rit.edu/~easi/pubs/ezeticut.htm
“EASI Guide To Disability Etiquette”

www.crinet.org/interact.php
“Interacting with People with Disabilities”

www.crinet.org/dignity.php
“Using Words with Dignity”

http://www.unitedspinal.org/pages.php?catid=7&pageid=472
“Disability Etiquette” Comment: Lengthy 58 page publication in Portable Document Format.

http://www.vsarts.org/
“VSA’s Intro. To Disability Awareness Guide”

http://www.acils.com/acil/talking.html
“Talking About Disability: A Guide To Using Appropriate Language”.

www.sanantonio.gov/planning/disability_handbook/disability_handbook.asp
“Disability Etiquette Handbook” Comment: City of San Antonio TX publication.

Diseases & Health

http://medlineplus.gov/
“Medline Plus Health Care Information” Comment: Directories, encyclopedias, health topics, search by disability, state, etc.

Housing & Home Resources

http://www.fanniemae.com/housingcommdev/solutions/loansdisabilities.jhtml?p=Affordable+Housing+%26+Community+Development
“Fannie Mae’s Affordable Housing Solutions”

http://www.aptsforrent.com/
“National Apartment Clearinghouse” Comment: Site for persons with disabilities & low income rent searches.

http://www.homeloans.va.gov/veteran.htm
“U. S. Veterans Home Loans”

Recreation Totally Accessible

http://www.access-able.com/dBase/linkResults.cfm?LinkTypeID=7&LinkType=Sports%20%26%20Recreation
“Access-Able Sports & Recreation links for persons with disabilities”

http://www.medicaltravel.org/
Medical Travel, Inc. - The Disability Travel Experts
Medical Travel, Inc. Call: 1-800-778-7953. Medical Travel, Inc. tm -
Description: A full service medical travel agency that caters only to people with medical needs and arranges accessible travel.

http://www.ncpad.org/default.htm
“National Center on Physical Activity & Disability”. Comment: Provides a directory to search for summer camps, camp booklet, exercise & activity info.

http://www.discoverycove.com/
“Discovery Cove” Comment: Total relaxation & acceptance. One-to-one attention.

Service Animals

http://affluent.net/sara/
“Service Animal Registry of America.”

http://www.deltasociety.org
Delta Society

INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY RESOURCES

http://www.icdri.org/
“International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet”.

http://www.wapd.org
“World Association of Persons with Disabilities”.

http://www.independentliving.org/
“Institute on Independent Living” Comment: International site featuring discussion forums, links to disability issues coalitions, and information/documents on disability rights issues

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