Estate Planning National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (23 page report) - This issue of NEWS DIGEST focuses estate planning.

Overview of Estate Planning Issues, by Lawrence A. Frolik, J.D., L.L.M. - Overview of estate planning.

The Special Needs Trust by Richard W. Fee, M.A., M.Ed National Institute on Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities - Richard Fee explains the special needs trust and its importance to families whose children have special needs.

Estate Planning National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (23 page report) - This issue of NEWS DIGEST focuses estate planning.

Overview of Estate Planning Issues, by Lawrence A. Frolik, J.D., L.L.M. - Overview of estate planning.

The Special Needs Trust by Richard W. Fee, M.A., M.Ed National Institute on Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities - Richard Fee explains the special needs trust and its importance to families whose children have special needs.

ABANetwork - Directory of Bar Associations Programs that have been organized to provide Legal Help for Military Personnel/Reservists. Visit this link for a State-by-state listing of the efforts of bar associations to assist deployed and mobilized personnel.

Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line - Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line. Visit the link or call (800)514-0301; TTY (800)514-0383.

ADA: Know Your Rights - This publication explains your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides information on where to get assistance.

Legal Services - Sponsored by the U. S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps to inform military members on personal legal affairs and preventive law.

Military Sentinel - Military Sentinel is a project of the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Defense to identify and target consumer protection issues that affect members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

Office of Civil Rights - Here the Office of Civil Rights offers Questions and Answers on Disability Discrimination under Section 504 and Title II.

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) - The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents, whose primary mission is to secure educational services for children with disabilities.

ABANetwork - Directory of Bar Associations Programs that have been organized to provide Legal Help for Military Personnel/Reservists. Visit this link for a State-by-state listing of the efforts of bar associations to assist deployed and mobilized personnel.

Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line - Americans with Disabilities Act Information Line. Visit the link or call (800)514-0301; TTY (800)514-0383.

ADA: Know Your Rights - This publication explains your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides information on where to get assistance.

Legal Services - Sponsored by the U. S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps to inform military members on personal legal affairs and preventive law.

Military Sentinel - Military Sentinel is a project of the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Defense to identify and target consumer protection issues that affect members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

Office of Civil Rights - Here the Office of Civil Rights offers Questions and Answers on Disability Discrimination under Section 504 and Title II.

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) - The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents, whose primary mission is to secure educational services for children with disabilities.

Guardianship Position Paper of the ARC - Policy Statement on Guardianship from the Association for Retarded Citizens.

Guardianship Position Paper of the ARC - Policy Statement on Guardianship from the Association for Retarded Citizens.

Independent Living Research Unit - Independent Living Research Unit at TIRR.

The Over the Rainbow Association - Not-for-profit organization that provides accessible, barrier-free housing and job opportunities for people with physical disabilities.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO).

TERI Life Quality Services - Special needs life quality planning and coaching.

Self-Advocacy Online - Audio-enhanced learning and strategies for effective self advocacy.

Independent Living Research Unit - Independent Living Research Unit at TIRR.

The Over the Rainbow Association - Not-for-profit organization that provides accessible, barrier-free housing and job opportunities for people with physical disabilities.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - The Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO).

TERI Life Quality Services - Special needs life quality planning and coaching.

Self-Advocacy Online - Audio-enhanced learning and strategies for effective self advocacy.

Deptartment of Justice

Disability Rights Advocates - Founded in 1993, Disability Rights Advocates is a national and international organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, DRA pursues its mission through research, education and legal advocacy. DRA's mission is to ensure dignity, equality and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities throughout the United States and worldwide.

Family Voices/State Information - Provides a list of a variety of programs in each state, including links to the Family Voices network in the state.

Florida ELKS Children's Therapy Services - The Florida ELKS provide in-home Occupational and Physical Therapy to Florida children who do not have easy access to services. For an application please contact the Elks Lodge in your Florida community or call 1-800-523-1673.

Florida's Special Programs Guidance - Florida's Department of Education's Special Programs guidance. (Information for transferring students is available on pages 23 & 24 on this pdf file.)

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them.

NC Department of Health and Human Services - North Carolina's (reform) Plan for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.

NICHCY State Resource Sheets - NICHCY State Resource Sheets will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues, including SSI information. These state level agencies and organizations can often refer you to local sources of information and assistance.

Technical Assistance Project - Each state operates an Assistive Technology project under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998. These projects focus on various activities such as provision of resource information, systems change and advocacy activities, loan programs, lending libraries, and recycling programs. The RESNA Technical Assistance Project can provide contact information for your state's program.

TelAbility - TelAbility is an innovative, community oriented, interdisciplinary program that uses telecommunications to improve the lives of children with disabilities. Using real time video-conferencing and internet technologies, TelAbility provides comprehensive, coordinated, family centered care to children with disabilities across North Carolina and offers education, training, and peer support for people who care for them.

The American Academy of Pediatrics National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs - The National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs provides support to physicians, families, and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home. Click on your state to learn more about programs that may be available to serve your child's needs.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Road Map To Services - A comprehensive (104 pages) resource guide for people with disabilities, long-term illnesses and the elderly. To order a free copy please call 1-804-780-0076.

Deptartment of Justice

Disability Rights Advocates - Founded in 1993, Disability Rights Advocates is a national and international organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, DRA pursues its mission through research, education and legal advocacy. DRA's mission is to ensure dignity, equality and opportunity for people with all types of disabilities throughout the United States and worldwide.

Family Voices/State Information - Provides a list of a variety of programs in each state, including links to the Family Voices network in the state.

Florida ELKS Children's Therapy Services - The Florida ELKS provide in-home Occupational and Physical Therapy to Florida children who do not have easy access to services. For an application please contact the Elks Lodge in your Florida community or call 1-800-523-1673.

Florida's Special Programs Guidance - Florida's Department of Education's Special Programs guidance. (Information for transferring students is available on pages 23 & 24 on this pdf file.)

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children - The National Center for Victims of Crime is the nation's leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them.

NC Department of Health and Human Services - North Carolina's (reform) Plan for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services.

NICHCY State Resource Sheets - NICHCY State Resource Sheets will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues, including SSI information. These state level agencies and organizations can often refer you to local sources of information and assistance.

Technical Assistance Project - Each state operates an Assistive Technology project under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998. These projects focus on various activities such as provision of resource information, systems change and advocacy activities, loan programs, lending libraries, and recycling programs. The RESNA Technical Assistance Project can provide contact information for your state's program.

TelAbility - TelAbility is an innovative, community oriented, interdisciplinary program that uses telecommunications to improve the lives of children with disabilities. Using real time video-conferencing and internet technologies, TelAbility provides comprehensive, coordinated, family centered care to children with disabilities across North Carolina and offers education, training, and peer support for people who care for them.

The American Academy of Pediatrics National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs - The National Center of Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs provides support to physicians, families, and other medical and non-medical providers who care for children with special needs so that they have access to a medical home. Click on your state to learn more about programs that may be available to serve your child's needs.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Road Map To Services - A comprehensive (104 pages) resource guide for people with disabilities, long-term illnesses and the elderly. To order a free copy please call 1-804-780-0076.