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Vocational Development Center
A non-profit organization providing vocational, residential and day-habilitation services for persons with disabilities in Omaha, NE and Council Bluffs, IA, which enable them to gain employment and live independently.
http://www.vodec.org/
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Personal Assistance Services in Nebraska
http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/HCS/Services/PAS.htm
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Disability & Emergency Preparedness Resources for Nebraska
View a list of links to federal, regional, state, and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
http://nod.citysoft.org/EPIResources/nebraska.html
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Nebraska Independent Living Centers (ILCs)
Contact information for ILCs throughout Nebraska. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
http://www.ilru.org/html/publications/directory/nebraska.html
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BlazeSports Omaha
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
http://www.blazesports.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabindex=5&tabid=15&ItemId=45
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The Arc of Nebraska
Committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives. Local chapters may provide residential, vocational and community-living support, self-advocacy programs, recreation and social experiences and respite care.
http://www.arc-nebraska.org/
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State of Nebraska - Emergency Preparedness
Web site of the state's Emergency Management Agency, which addresses the needs of people with disabilities in emergency situations.
http://www.nema.ne.gov/
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Senior Corps in Nebraska
Information on the state's Foster Grandparent Program, which connects volunteers age 60 and over with children and young people with exceptional needs; and the Senior Companion Program, which brings together volunteers age 60 and over with adults in their community who have difficulty with the simple tasks of day-to-day living.
http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/role_impact/state_profiles_detail.asp?tbl_profiles_state=NE
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Home & Community Services for Older Adults with Disabilities
Information about home and community-based services that enable persons who are aged to live in their own home or apartment.
http://www.hhss.ne.gov/hcs/adult_over_65.htm
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Home & Community Services for Children with Disabilities
Information about services to help children with disabilities and their families meet their needs for daily living in their community and stay together as a family.
http://www.hhss.ne.gov/hcs/child.htm