General Information
Please select from the following categories (by state and national affiliation) for resources on disability services, eligibility, associations and advocacy groups, funding, current events, and legislation affecting people with disabilities.
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Department of Disability Services (Washington, DC) The Department on Disability Services (DDS) is responsible for the delivery of services to District of Columbia citizens with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. mrdda.dc.gov/ |
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Department of Mental Retardation Services (Pennsylvania) The mental retardation service system is evolving from one focused on providing service large institutions to one based on a flexible and dynamic system of supports and services close to home and community. www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/MentalRetardation/ |
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Department of Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities (Tennessee) TDMHDD plans for and promotes the availability of a comprehensive array of quality prevention, early intervention, treatment, habilitation and rehabilitation services based on the needs and choices of individuals and families served in TN. www.state.tn.us/mental/index.html |
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Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse (Virginia) Available to citizens statewide, Virginia’s public mental health, intellectual disability and substance abuse services system is comprised of 16 state facilities and 40 locally-run community services boards (CSBs). www.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/ |
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The Administration on Developmental Disabilities ADD is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/ |
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The President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities The President’s Committee improves the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and upholds their right to enjoy a quality of life that promotes independence, self-determination, and full participation as productive members of society. www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/pcpid/index.html |
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American Assocation on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. www.aaidd.org/ |
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Autism Society of America ASA exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism, through public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, and advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan. www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer |
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Best Buddies International, Inc. Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. www.bestbuddies.org/ |
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National Association for Down Syndrome NADS is the oldest organization in the country serving people with Down syndrome and their families. The mission is to ensure that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their potential in all aspects of community life. www.nads.org/ |
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities NDCCD serves the nation as a central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth; IDEA; No Child Left Behind; and research-based information on effective educational practices. www.nichcy.org/Pages/Home.aspx |
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Special Olympics Through year-round sports training and competition, Special Olympics empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities in more than 180 countries. www.specialolympics.org/ |
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The Arc The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual & developmental disabilities. It provides an array of services and support for families and individualswith over 780 chapters across the nation. www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=183 |
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APSE APSE leads in the advancement of equitable employment for people with disabilities. www.apse.org/ |
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University Legal Services Protection and Advocacy Program (District of Columbia) University Legal Services is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the District of Columbia's federally mandated protection and advocacy system for the human, legal and service rights of people with disabilities. http://www.uls-dc.org/PAP.htm |
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Disabiltiy Rights Network of Pennsylvania The Disability Rights Network's vision is that all Pennsylvanians with disabilities are empowered with opportunities and choices, are valued members of their communities, have access to quality education, employment opportunities, and housing options. drnpa.org/ |
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Disability Law and Advocacy Center of Tennessee Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee (DLAC) advocates for the rights of Tennesseans with disabilities to ensure they have an equal opportunity to be productive and respected members of our society. www.dlactn.org/content.asp?contentID=10 |
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Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy The Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA) helps with disability-related problems like abuse, neglect, and discrimination. VOPA also helps people with disabilities obtain services and treatment. www.vopa.state.va.us/ |
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