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Information on Disabilities

The following sites have quality information related to developmental and physical disabilities.


National Organization on Disability
The mission of the National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) is to expand the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. 

The Arc of the United States
The Arc is one of the oldest organizations advocating for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Has extensive resources including free publications, information on legislation, and locations of local chapters. Includes an extensive list of Disability Related Links.

Family Village
The Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with intellectual and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Includes religious resources.

Mobility-Advisor
Educational resource with articles on wheelchairs, scooters, accessories, wheel chair sports, disabled travel, transportation, and assistive technology to enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need mobility assistance.

Center on Human Policy
This site, from the Syracuse University School of Education, is a great starting point for information on national policy and advocacy issues. There are links to many other important web sites in the disabilities field.

National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
NFCA is a grass roots organization created to educate, support, empower and speak up for the millions of Americans who care for chronically ill, aged or disabled loved ones. NFCA deals with the variety of different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.

Disability.gov is a federal government website designed to provide people with disabilities access to the information they need quickly and easily. The site links to disability-related programs and services from numerous government agencies and is designed as a one-stop website where people with disabilities can easily find the resources they need to fully participate in the workforce and in their communities. The site includes a state and local resources map, which makes it easy to locate disability-related information in specific areas.

Chosen Familes.org. The purpose of ChosenFamilies.org is to help families living with hidden disabilities become fully incorporated into the body of Christ. Their mission is to provide resources, connections and encouragement to families with hidden disabilities and to educate and provide resources to religious leaders.

Family Caregivers Alliance is a public voice for caregivers, illuminating the daily challenges they face and offering assistance through education, services, research and advocacy. Family Care Navigator is a state-by-state, online guide to help families locate government, nonprofit, and private caregiver support programs.

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Association of University Centers on Disabilities
A network of interdisciplinary Centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.

 

  Books of Interest  
The following are books that may be of interest for this topic area.  Links to Amazon bookstore provided courtesy of Companion Resources.
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