Accrediting Organizations
Disability Resources
C L A S Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services -Early Childhood Research Institute – Collection of Resources.
disABILITY Resources on the Internet
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) – Web site with information relating to the needs of special children on a global basis.
National Rehabilitation Information Center – Funded by NIDRR (Nat. Institute on Disability Rehabilitation and Research) as a collection and information resource for NIDRR projects.
Presidents Committee for People With Intellectual Disabilities- President’s Committee on Intellectual disabilities.
Quality Mall – Person centered services supporting people with developmental disabilities – showcase of promising practices and innovations.
Local Organizations
National Organizations
- AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities)
- American Association of University Affiliated Programs (AAUAP)
- American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- 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
- 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.
- Consortium of Developmental Disabilities Council
- Epilepsy Foundation of America – National organization that works for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service
- Genetic Alliance - A national coalition of consumers, professionals and genetic support groups for concerns on genetic conditions
- Kiwanis International - An international service organization with numerous projects focusing on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the worldwide prevention of iodine deficiency disorders, including intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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 Developmental Disabilities Councils
- National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems – An association that 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 Arc of The United States
- United Cerebral Palsy
- TASH
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