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Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)
ADD advocates for programs and services that empower people with disabilities and their families and include their participation in jobs, education, housing, and society. The web site provides information about the agency's programs and activities, services for families, grant opportunities, State and local resources, legislation and public policy, publications, and research and statistics.
American Association of Mental Retardation (AAMR)
AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and others who are concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities. The web site provides information about the latest news, national legislative goals, current research and surveys, upcoming events, web resources especially for young professionals, and training curricula related to developmental disabilities.
Autism Society of America (ASA)
ASA is a leading source of information and referrals on autism. The web site provides information about autism, local chapters, State resources for parents and others, meetings and events, legislative news, advocacy efforts, and research initiatives.
Band-Aides and Blackboards
Band-Aides and Blackboards is a web site to help people understand what it is like, from the perspective of children and teens, to grow up with serious medical illnesses and disabilities. The web site is divided into three sections that provide information and resources for kids, teens, and adults.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
CDC is the lead Federal government agency for promoting the health and safety of people at home and abroad by working to prevent and control disease, injury, and disability. The web site provides information about public health issues and initiatives, disease prevention, current news, funding opportunities, available publications and software, data and statistics, and training opportunities, as well as access to related web resources.
Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, ERIC is a national information system that provides access to education literature and resources. The web site gives visitors use of a database of journal articles and other education materials, a calendar of education-related conferences, and a directory of organizations that provide information and assistance on a broad range of education-related topics.
Families & Schools Together (FAST)
FAST is a science-based program that builds relationships among parents, school personnel, and community leaders to enhance children's academic and social performance and prevent substance abuse and mental health problems. The web site provides information about research models and theories, the impact of the program on specific target populations, personal stories from participating parents, program sites and partners, background publications, funding and grant writing sources, workshops and training, upcoming events, and an interactive on-line community.
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice (NCMHJJ)
NCMHJJ promotes awareness of the mental health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system and assists the justice field in improving policies and programs based on the best available research and practice. The web site provides information about model programs for youth involved in the justice system, resources and specialized information for a variety of target audiences, on-line training and resources for the general public, current news, and links to Federal agencies and national organizations concerned with mental health and juvenile justice.
Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000
This legislation was passed by the U.S. Congress to improve service systems for individuals with developmental disabilities. The web page provides the text of the law, as well as access to related information about people with developmental disabilities.
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