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ARKANSAS LINKS

Arkansas Department of Health: News, events, health warnings, and other valuable services to provide you with a better understanding of public health.; http://www.healthyarkansas.com/
The ARC Arkansas: Employment support, adult development, performing and visual arts training, case management, personal care, and residential living services.; http://www.arcark.org
Arkansas Advocates for Nursing Home Residents (AANHR): AANHR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of care and life for Arkansas residents in long term care facilities.; http://www.aanhr.org
Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families: http://www.aradvocates.org/
Arkansas Attorney General's Office: http://www.ag.state.ar.us/
Arkansas Code (unofficial): http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/SearchCenter/Pages/arkansascode.aspx
Arkansas General Assembly: http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us
Arkansas Independent Living Council: http://www.ar-ilc.org/
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/sgRehab.html
Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission: http://www.spinalcord.ar.gov/
Arkansas Support Network: http://www.supports.org/
Arkansas Supreme Court: http://courts.state.ar.us/
Brain Injury Association of Arkansas: http://www.brainassociation.org/
Central Arkansas Library System "Books by Mail" Service: The Central Arkansas Library System is offering a free "Books by Mail" service to those who live in Pulaski and Perry Counties, but are unable to leave home because of a temporary or permanent disability. Items that may be checked out through the "Books by Mail" program include books, books on CD, and books on audio-cassette in the CALS collection.; http://www.cals.lib.ar.us/news/books-by-mail.html or call (501) 918-3032.
Governor's Developmental Disabilities Council: www.ddcouncil.org/
Timber Ridge Ranch: Suited for meeting the therapeutic needs of clients with brain injury; http://www.neurorestorative.com/locations/arkansas/timber-ridge
DHHS - Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS): http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/
DHHS - Arkansas Medicaid: https://www.medicaid.state.ar.us/
DHHS - Aging and Adult Services: http://http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/aging/
DHHS - Aging and Adult Services Guide: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/aging/
DHHS - Developmental Disabilities Services: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/ddds/
DHHS - Mental Health Services: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/dmhs/
DHHS - Office of Chief Counsel: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/occ/
DHHS - Office of Long Term Care: Using qualified health care professionals, OLTC inspects all facilities to ensure residents receive the care they need in a clean, safe environment and that they are treated with dignity and respect.; https://www.medicaid.state.ar.us/InternetSolution/general/units/oltc/index.aspx
DHHS - Services for the Blind: http://www.arkansas.gov/dhs/dsb/NEWDSB/
Increasing Capabilities Access Network-ICAN: http://www.arkansas-ican.org/
Mainstream: http://www.mainstreamilrc.com/
Mental Health Council of Arkansas: www.mhca.org
NAMI-Arkansas Chapter: http://ar.nami.org/
Sources for Community Independent Living: http://www.arsources.org/
Arkansas United Cerebral Palsy Association: http://www.ucpark.org/
University Center onExcellence on Developmental Disabilities/Partners for Inclusive Communities (UCEDD): http://www.uams.edu/uap/
Parents Educating Arkansas about Children with Epilepsy (PEACE): http://www.peaceinark.com
Spina Bifida Support Group Of Arkansas: Resource for Arkansas families that have children with Spina Bifida.; http://sbarkansas.com/
HCBS Clearinghouse: HCBS.org promotes the development and expansion of home and community-based services by gathering resources and tools for research, policy making and program development into this one-stop website.; http://www.hcbs.org/; http://www.hcbs.org/browse.php/sby/Date/state/52/Arkansas

ACCESSIBILITY

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

Arkansas Aids Foundation: Provides case management, payment assistance for HIV/AIDS prescription medication, payment assistance for dental bills, and referrals for other services.; http://www.araidsfoundation.org
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
HIV/AIDS Awareness Days - U. S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: Throughout the year, health departments, community-based organizations, faith organizations, and other groups and individuals participate in annual national and global awareness days to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic. We hope the information on this website will help you to educate, motivate, and mobilize your local community in the response to HIV/AIDS!; http://www.hhs.gov/aidsawarenessdays/

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://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/
DynaVox: DynaVox is dedicated to helping individuals and families who need alternatives to gain, or regain, the power of speech, and our commitment to quality does not end with our augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) products.; http://www.dynavoxtech.com/
Mayer-Johnson: Mayer-Johnson's mission is to enhance learning and human expression for individuals with special needs through symbol-based products, training and services.; http://www.mayer-johnson.com/

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/
Arkansas Autism Network: An online support and discussion group whose purpose is to bridge the gap between the individual autism support groups in Arkansas and maintain communication regarding autism-related issues throughout the state. (membership required); http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ArkansasAutismNetwork/
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/
Eye Contact Arkansas: The website features news on the autism waiver, IEPs, the Autism Task Force, and many other issues of interest to the autism community. Recent stories include special education hearings around the state of Arkansas, autism evaluations, and other news that you can use.; http://www.eyecontactarkansas.org/

BLIND/VISUAL DISABILITY

American Council for the Blind: http://www.acb.org/
National Federation of the Blind: http://www.nfb.org/
NFB-NEWSLINE®: NFB-NEWSLINE is a news-on-demand service of the National Federation of the Blind. It is offered free to people with visual imparements or are blind and works by reading news content from over 300 national newspapers and magazines on your telephone.; http://www.nfbnewsline.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 of Arkansas: http://www.brainassociation.org/
Brain Injury Association: http://www.biausa.org/
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/locations/arkansas/timber-ridge

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/
Arkansas Hands and Voices: Arkansas chapter of Hands & Voices, a non-profit, parent-driven national organization dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.; http://www.arhandsandvoices.org/; http://www.handsandvoices.org/ (National Organization)
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)
Telephone Relay Systems (TRS): Provides information on telephone relay systems (TRS), which allow people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with those who are not using telecommunications. Find a TRS provider in your state or dial 711 on your telephone, which will automatically connect you to your nearest relay service provider.; http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro/trsphonebk.html

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/
Arkansas Department of Labor: http://www.arkansas.gov/labor/index.html
Arkansas Department of Justice: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/saa/ar.htm
Job Accommodation Network (JAN): http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/
Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission: http://www.awcc.state.ar.us/
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services: http://www.arkansas.gov/esd/
Arkansas Workforce Centers: http://www.arworks.org/

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

Making Home Affordable: Fannie Mae is committed to working with its partners to support mortgage refinances and modifications for eligible borrowers. Together, we can help stabilize the market and begin to make housing affordable for Americans once again.; http://www.efanniemae.com
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
Homeless Advocacy in Arkansas: Homeless advocacy coalitions in Arkansas. List sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless; http://www.nationalhomeless.org/directories/advocacydirectory/arkansas.html
National Coalition for the Homeless: A clearinghouse of information and resources concerning homeless issues nationwide.; http://www.nationalhomeless.org/
Arkansas Homeless Shelters: A complete list of homeless shelters in Arkansas, with a map.; http://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/arkansas.html

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 - Directory of Behavioral Health Services: http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/dmhs/BHSDirectory%202008.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/

MENTAL RETARDATION

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

Families, USA guide "Your Medical Bills: A Consumer’s Guide to Coping with Medical Debt": If you are struggling to pay your medical bills, this guide with help you learn about your rights and describe ways to reduce or manage your debt.; http://www.familiesusa.org/assets/pdfs/coping-with-medical-debt.pdf
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
AR Disability Coalition/Parent Training & Information Center (PTI): The Parent Network forms support groups, parent mentoring, and provides parent training. There are links for educational and legal resources as well as regional information on service providers.; http://www.adcpti.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/
Arkansas Association of Charitable Clinics, Inc.: Maintains a list of charitable clinics throughout the state.; http://www.aacclinics.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/
Online Social Security Forms and Publications: All Social Security Administration (SSA) publications may be ordered on line. All the information you need to request multiple copies of materials including materials in alternative languages and formats is available on the SSA website.; http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/formspubs.htm

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Arkansas Department of Education, Special Education website: The ARKSPED website has been designed to offer straightforward access to useful special education information for parents, teachers, school administrators, and members of the public.; http://arksped.k12.ar.us/
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/
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is established by Congress as the principal federal agency authorized to develop and implement comprehensive and coordinated programs of vocational rehabilitation, supported employment and independent living for individuals with disabilities.; http://rsa.ed.gov/
Council for Exceptional Children: http://www.cec.sped.org/

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