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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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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/

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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

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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

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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/

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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/

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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

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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/

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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

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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/

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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

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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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