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ADA Disability & Business Technical Assistance
Program
451 Hungerford Drive
Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 800-949-4232 301-217-0124
Fax: 301-217-0754
EMail: adainfo@transcen.org
http://www.adata.org
Description: Supports a nationwide network of technical assistance centers to further understanding and implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Offers publications and videos, materials targeted to specific audiences, training packages, and other materials. Referrals to training programs across the country.
451 Hungerford Drive
Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 800-949-4232 301-217-0124
Fax: 301-217-0754
EMail: adainfo@transcen.org
http://www.adata.org
Description: Supports a nationwide network of technical assistance centers to further understanding and implementation of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Offers publications and videos, materials targeted to specific audiences, training packages, and other materials. Referrals to training programs across the country.
Breaking New Ground Resource Center
[For Farmers With Disabilities]
225 South University St.
ABE Building
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2093
Tel: 765-494-5088 800-825-4BNG (4264)
Fax: 765-496-1356
EMail: bng@ecn.purdue.edu
http://www.breakingnewground.info
Description: Resource for information on rehabilitation technology for persons working in agriculture.
225 South University St.
ABE Building
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2093
Tel: 765-494-5088 800-825-4BNG (4264)
Fax: 765-496-1356
EMail: bng@ecn.purdue.edu
http://www.breakingnewground.info
Description: Resource for information on rehabilitation technology for persons working in agriculture.
Disability Resources
Four Glatter Lane
Centereach, NY 11720-1032
Tel: 631-585-0290
Fax: same
EMail: info@disabilityresources.org
http://www.disabilityresources.org
Description: Non-profit organization that works to promote and improve awareness, availability, and accessibility of information to help people with disabilities live, learn, work, and play independently. Disseminates information through a newsletter, a guide to toll-free telephone resources, a website, and other tools.
Four Glatter Lane
Centereach, NY 11720-1032
Tel: 631-585-0290
Fax: same
EMail: info@disabilityresources.org
http://www.disabilityresources.org
Description: Non-profit organization that works to promote and improve awareness, availability, and accessibility of information to help people with disabilities live, learn, work, and play independently. Disseminates information through a newsletter, a guide to toll-free telephone resources, a website, and other tools.
Disabled American Veterans
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
Tel: 859-441-7300
http://www.dav.org
Description: Works to better the lives of disabled veterans and their families by providing assistance in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service.
P.O. Box 14301
Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301
Tel: 859-441-7300
http://www.dav.org
Description: Works to better the lives of disabled veterans and their families by providing assistance in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service.
Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive
Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 301-217-0960
Fax: 301-217-0968
EMail: dsusa@dsusa.org
http://www.dsusa.org
Description: Member of the U.S. Olympic Committee that provides sports rehabilitation programs for individuals with physical disabilities and provides training and competition for athletes with disabilities who compete in Paralympic Games.
451 Hungerford Drive
Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
Tel: 301-217-0960
Fax: 301-217-0968
EMail: dsusa@dsusa.org
http://www.dsusa.org
Description: Member of the U.S. Olympic Committee that provides sports rehabilitation programs for individuals with physical disabilities and provides training and competition for athletes with disabilities who compete in Paralympic Games.
Easter Seals
233 South Wacker Drive
Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: 312-726-6200 800-221-6827
Fax: 312-726-1494
EMail: info@easterseals.com
http://www.easterseals.com
Description: Provides services to help children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs as well as support to their families. Supports the National AgrAbility Project, a program for farmers, ranchers, and farm workers with disabilities.
233 South Wacker Drive
Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60606
Tel: 312-726-6200 800-221-6827
Fax: 312-726-1494
EMail: info@easterseals.com
http://www.easterseals.com
Description: Provides services to help children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs as well as support to their families. Supports the National AgrAbility Project, a program for farmers, ranchers, and farm workers with disabilities.
Exceptional Parent Magazine
[Disability Resource]
65 East Route 4
River Edge, NJ 07661
Tel: 800-EPARENT (372-7368)
Fax: 201- 489-0074
EMail: epedit@aol.com
http://www.eparent.com
Description: Magazine that provides information, support, ideas, encouragement, and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them.
65 East Route 4
River Edge, NJ 07661
Tel: 800-EPARENT (372-7368)
Fax: 201- 489-0074
EMail: epedit@aol.com
http://www.eparent.com
Description: Magazine that provides information, support, ideas, encouragement, and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them.
HEATH Resource Center/Clearinghouse on Postsecondary
Education for Individuals with Disabilities/GWU
2134 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Tel: 202-973-0904 800-544-3284
Fax: 202-994-3365
EMail: askheath@gwu.edu
http://www.heath.gwu.edu
Description: National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. Serves as an information exchange resource for educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.
2134 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Tel: 202-973-0904 800-544-3284
Fax: 202-994-3365
EMail: askheath@gwu.edu
http://www.heath.gwu.edu
Description: National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities. Serves as an information exchange resource for educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.
Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)
2323 South Shepherd
Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77109
Tel: 713-520-0232 713-520-5136 TTY
Fax: 713-520-5785
EMail: ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org
Description: National center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Works to expand the body of knowledge on independent living and to promote utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects.
2323 South Shepherd
Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77109
Tel: 713-520-0232 713-520-5136 TTY
Fax: 713-520-5785
EMail: ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org
Description: National center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Works to expand the body of knowledge on independent living and to promote utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects.
MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network
[For Parents of Children With Disabilities]
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, WI 54301-1243
Tel: 920-336-5333 Parents only: 877-336-5333
Fax: 920-339-0995
EMail: mums@netnet.net
http://www.netnet.net/mums
Description: Provides support to parents in the form of a networking system that matches them with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition.
150 Custer Court
Green Bay, WI 54301-1243
Tel: 920-336-5333 Parents only: 877-336-5333
Fax: 920-339-0995
EMail: mums@netnet.net
http://www.netnet.net/mums
Description: Provides support to parents in the form of a networking system that matches them with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition.
National Disability Sports Alliance
25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
Tel: 401-792-7130
Fax: 401-792-7132
EMail: info@ndsaonline.org
http://www.ndsaonline.org
Description: Non-profit volunteer organization that offers a variety of services, publications, educational programs, fund-raising activities, sports medicine programs, video resources and general information about sports related activities.
25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
Tel: 401-792-7130
Fax: 401-792-7132
EMail: info@ndsaonline.org
http://www.ndsaonline.org
Description: Non-profit volunteer organization that offers a variety of services, publications, educational programs, fund-raising activities, sports medicine programs, video resources and general information about sports related activities.
National Organization on Disability
910 16th Street, N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-293-5960
Fax: 202-293-7999
EMail: ability@nod.org
http://www.nod.org
Description: Promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. Works to raise disability awareness and offers information and referrals.
910 16th Street, N.W.
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 202-293-5960
Fax: 202-293-7999
EMail: ability@nod.org
http://www.nod.org
Description: Promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. Works to raise disability awareness and offers information and referrals.
National Resource Center for Parents With Disabilities
/Through the Looking Glass
2198 Sixth Street
Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
Tel: 800-644-2666 510-848-1112
Fax: 510-848-4445
EMail: TLG@lookingglass.org
http://www.lookingglass.org
Description: Non-profit agency that provides services, information and referrals, consultation, training, materials, and research programs concerning families in which a parent, grandparent, or child has a disability or medical issue.
2198 Sixth Street
Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
Tel: 800-644-2666 510-848-1112
Fax: 510-848-4445
EMail: TLG@lookingglass.org
http://www.lookingglass.org
Description: Non-profit agency that provides services, information and referrals, consultation, training, materials, and research programs concerning families in which a parent, grandparent, or child has a disability or medical issue.
Pathways Awareness Foundation
[For Children With Movement Difficulties]
150 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-893-6620 800-955-CHILD (2445)
Fax: 312-893-6621
EMail: friends@pathwaysawareness.org
http://www.pathwaysawareness.org
Description: National non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of early detection, early therapy, and inclusion for infants and children with movement differences.
150 N. Michigan Avenue
Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60601
Tel: 312-893-6620 800-955-CHILD (2445)
Fax: 312-893-6621
EMail: friends@pathwaysawareness.org
http://www.pathwaysawareness.org
Description: National non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the value of early detection, early therapy, and inclusion for infants and children with movement differences.
Post-Polio Health International/
4207 Lindell Blvd.
#110
St. Louis, MO 63108-2930
Tel: 314-534-0475
Fax: 314-534-5070
EMail: info@post-polio.org
http://www.post-polio.org
Description: Works to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and ventilator users through education, advocacy, research, and networking programs.
4207 Lindell Blvd.
#110
St. Louis, MO 63108-2930
Tel: 314-534-0475
Fax: 314-534-5070
EMail: info@post-polio.org
http://www.post-polio.org
Description: Works to enhance the lives and independence of polio survivors and ventilator users through education, advocacy, research, and networking programs.
Rehabilitation International
25 East 21st Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212-420-1500
Fax: 212-505-0871
EMail: ri@riglobal.org
http://www.riglobal.org
Description: Global network of people with disabilities, service providers, researchers, government agencies, and advocates promoting and implementing the rights, inclusion, and rehabilitation of people with disabilities.
25 East 21st Street
4th Floor
New York, NY 10010
Tel: 212-420-1500
Fax: 212-505-0871
EMail: ri@riglobal.org
http://www.riglobal.org
Description: Global network of people with disabilities, service providers, researchers, government agencies, and advocates promoting and implementing the rights, inclusion, and rehabilitation of people with disabilities.
Resources for Rehabilitation
22 Bonad Road
Winchester, MA 01890
Tel: 781-368-9094
Fax: 781-368-9096
EMail: info@rfr.org
http://www.rfr.org
Description: Resource for information, publications, and training programs that enable people with disabilities and chronic conditions to remain independent.
22 Bonad Road
Winchester, MA 01890
Tel: 781-368-9094
Fax: 781-368-9096
EMail: info@rfr.org
http://www.rfr.org
Description: Resource for information, publications, and training programs that enable people with disabilities and chronic conditions to remain independent.
The Arc of the United States
1010 Wayne Avenue
Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: 301-565-3842
Fax: 301-565-3843 or -5342
EMail: Info@thearc.org
http://www.thearc.org
Description: Works to protect and expand the opportunities available to persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
1010 Wayne Avenue
Suite 650
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: 301-565-3842
Fax: 301-565-3843 or -5342
EMail: Info@thearc.org
http://www.thearc.org
Description: Works to protect and expand the opportunities available to persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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