Additional Resources

• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) – HUD offers a number of programs and services for people with disabilities and older people.
  • Information for Disabled Persons
  • Information for Senior Citizens
  • Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) Vouchers
• Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section – This link provides information on the DOJ Disability Rights Section and how it works to achieve equal opportunity for people with disabilities in the United States by implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Flu.gov – Flu.gov is the central government site for up-to-date information on the flu.
• GovBenefits.gov – Site is the official government benefits website. It is a free, confidential tool that helps individuals find government benefits they may be eligible to receive.
• Healthcare.gov – This government site provides information on finding insurance options, prevention, comparing care quality and understanding the new law along with FAQs.
• HealthFinder.gov – This website features quick guides to healthy living and a variety of tips and tools.
• HHS Office of Civil Rights Community Living and Olmstead – This website provides information on the HHS Office for Civil Rights’ efforts to promote enforcement of the ADA and the Olmstead decision.
• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – Site contains general information on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
• Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports – The Medicaid program allows for the coverage of Long Term Care Services through several vehicles and over a continuum of settings.
• Medicaid Waivers – Waivers are vehicles states can use to test new or existing ways to deliver and pay for health care services in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
• Medicare.gov – Official U.S. Government Website for the latest information on Medicare enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools.
• Nutrition.gov – A federal resource that provides easy access to all online federal government information on nutrition.
• Social Security Administration – The website contains a wealth of information and resources including on-line databases and publications.
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – Site provides information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, including eligibility and application information.
• Veterans Administration – Information on VA benefits and services.
• USA.gov - The official U.S. gateway to all government information.

Last Modified: 9/19/2013