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- Boston University's Sargent College of Allied Health Professions Occupational Therapy Program.
- The Center on Human Policy (CHP) The Center on Human Policy (CHP) is a Syracuse University based policy, research, and advocacy
organization involved in the national movement to insure the rights of people with disabilities. Since its
founding, the Center has been involved in the study and promotion of open settings (inclusive
community opportunities) for people with disabilities.
- College and University Disability Resources Listing of Disability Services at various Colleges and Universities.
- FAAST, Inc. Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology, Inc. FAAST works with consumers, family members, caregivers, providers and agencies to ensure that individuals continue to benefit from assistive technology as they move between home, school, work and community.
- Gallaudet University Leading the world in undergraduate and graduate programs for deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students.
- Inclusion Materials for Children with Special Needs Schools are accommodating diversity with a variety of teaching strategies and different degrees of mastery. Inclusive learning environments are reflections of the change in teaching and learning to help all students meet high expectations.
- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 Before a bipartisan crowd of supporters on the White House South Lawn, President Bill Clinton signed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 on June 4, 1997. This Act strengthens academic expectations and accountability for the nation's 5.8 million children with disabilities and bridges the gap that has too often existed between what children with disabilities learn and what is required in regular curriculum.
- Institute on Community Integration (INCO) The Institute on Community Integration (INICO) is the only Institute in the
University of Salamanca, and in the Spanish society, devoted to the disabled
people.
The mission of the INICO is to undertake specialized research and training activities
and to offer technical support that promote , increases and facilitates living
conditions for disadvantaged people in different contexts through their life-span.
Target population includes people with physical, psychological or sensory
disabilities, as well as people with chronic-illness or psychiatric disorders, minorities
and disadvantaged people.
- The Institute on Community Integration We believe that persons with developmental disabilities should live as valued members of our communities, receiving the services and supports they need to fully develop their
potential. Based on this belief, we conduct research and training, and share information intended to prevent and reduce the limiting effects of disabilities.
- The Institute on Disability, a University Affiliated Program at the University of New Hampshire The mission of the Institute on Disability is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities. To carry out that mission the Institute on Disability conducts a wide variety of activities, including: Training, Developing model projects, Providing technical assistance, Serving as a resource to policymakers and government officials, Conducting applied research, Engaging in collaborative activities, and Disseminating information.
- Iowa State University Disability Resources
- The MBF Center Computer and Business Training for People with Disabilities The Center provides computer/business training, job placement and support, and professional development to people ages 18 to 55 with moderate to severe physical and learning disabilities. Thereby promoting independence and productivity for people with physical and learning disabilities who experience multiple barriers to employment.
- The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) Located at Indiana University's Bradford Woods, NCA provides technical assistance to organizations of all sizes who are designing and retrofitting their leisure areas and programs for accessibility. The NCA conducts, promotes, and facilitates research on issues essential to accessibility. This research
shapes instruction for the nationally renowned NCA education programs conducted at the Center and throughout the United States. The NCA Staff assists organizations in all phases of development, encouraging understanding and involvement, and providing the expertise to assist those designing environments and programs to make them accessible. NCA serves organizations working to make the arts, beaches, sports, national monuments, resorts, amusement parks and playgrounds inclusive to all people.
- National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Our mission is to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth through five) and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate, and family-centered supports and services.
- New York Institute for Special Education The New York Institute for Special Education(NYISE) is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian educational facility with quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and pre-schoolers who are developmentally delayed.
- Ohio Independent Living Centers
- Rehabilitiation Engineering, Wright State University A training program which is intended to increase the supply of qualified personnel providing rehabilitation engineering services to persons who have disabilities and who are clients of rehabilitation agencies and facilities. Also, a compilation of items in every day use that may have useability for individuals with disabilities.
- THE RICK HANSEN INSTITUTE The "Rick Hansen Institute" was founded by Rick Hansen in partnership with the University of British Columbia. Our mission is to find a cure for paralysis and to improve lifestyle for persons with disabilities. The site also tells of Rick's historic journey around the world in a wheelchair including an interactive map. MOST IMPORTANT: we give out millions of dollars in research and rehabilitation grants.
- SNOW: Special Needs Opportunity Windows The Classroom - Shared Curriculum - Best Practices - Events - Tech Help Forum - Resources.
- State Education Agencies
- State of the States in Developmental
Disabilities Established in 1982 to investigate the determinants of public spending for mental retardation/developmental disabilities (MR/DD) services, the project maintains a
20-year longitudinal record of revenue, spending, and programmatic trends in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Analysis of the rich detail of the data
base reveals the impact over time of federal and state fiscal policy, and illustrates important service delivery trends in the states in community living,
public and private residential institutions, family support, supported employment, supported living, Medicaid Waivers, demographics, and related areas.
- THINK FIRST The mission of the THINK FIRST Foundation is to prevent brain and spinal cord injuries through the education of
individuals, community leaders and the creators of public policy. This upbeat program educates young people about personal vulnerability and risk taking. The message is that you can have a fun-filled, exciting life, without hurting yourself if you "THINK FIRST" and use your mind to protect your body.
- UCLA Disability Access Web At UCLA there are a number of departments and programs charged with providing a variety of accommodations for people with disabilities. Our goal in building this site is to create a comprehensive "table of contents" so that you can quickly locate the information or service you're
interested in.
- University of Connecticut Center for Students with Disabilities
- University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration We believe that all persons with developmental and other disabilities should live as valued members of local communities. We seek to make this possible through improving the services and social supports available to individuals with disabilities and their families. The Institute carries out this mission through research, professional training, technical assistance, and publishing activities, in collaboration with others across the US and abroad.
- University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Engaged in scholarly activities that provide a basis for advancing knowledge and practice in the health and rehabilitation sciences.
- University of Utah Center for Disabled Student Services
- University of Washington DO-IT Program (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology) DO-IT is: People with disabilities successfully pursuing academics and careers. Programs to promote the use of technology to maximize the independence, productivity and participation of people with disabilities. Recipient of the National Information Infrastructure Award; Education and the President's Award of Excellence in Mentoring and showcased at The President's summit on Volunteerism. People helping people achieve success. Resources for you!
- University of West Virginia ADA Document Center This website contains copies of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), ADA regulations, technical assistance manuals prepared by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the United States Department of Justice(DOJ), and other technical assistance documents sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) and reviewed by EEOC or DOJ.
- Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan. The center is one of nine national facilities that includes a Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities Research Center and a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
- World Institute on Disability (WID) The World Institute on Disability is a non-profit public policy center dedicated to the promotion of independence and full inclusion in society of people with disabilities. Founded in 1983 by leaders of the Independent Living/Civil Rights Movement for people with disabilities, WID is committed to bringing policy into action.
- Yale Autism/PDD Clinic Home Page. Evaluation and Research of Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and the Pervasive Developmental Disorders The Yale Child Study Center is one of the foremost research and diagnostic facilities in the field of autism and pervasive developmental disorders. This Web site is designed to provide some basic information about autism and related conditions. In addition, we provide a list of frequently asked questions, describe current research and clinical activities, and provide information about recent and forthcoming conferences and publications.
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