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Provides disability awareness training

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Disabilities Issues
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Assist people with disabilities to locate available services such as: - Accessible and affordable housing - Adaptive equipment - Support services - Transportation options

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Hearing Loss
Visual Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities
Disabilities Issues
Developmental Disabilities
Communication Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Physical Disabilities
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Assist people with disabilities to locate available services such as: - Accessible and affordable housing - Adaptive equipment - Support services - Transportation options

Categories

Hearing Loss
Visual Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities
Disabilities Issues
Developmental Disabilities
Communication Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Physical Disabilities
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Assist people with disabilities to locate available services such as: - Accessible and affordable housing - Adaptive equipment - Support services - Transportation options

Categories

Hearing Loss
Visual Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities
Disabilities Issues
Developmental Disabilities
Communication Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Physical Disabilities
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Categories

Communication Impairments
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Hearing Loss
Housekeeping Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Substance Use Disorders
Residential Placement Services for People With Disabilities
Disability Rights Groups
Physical Disabilities
Disabilities and Health Conditions
Homemaker Assistance
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Home Modification Consultation
Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Housing Search Assistance
Older Adults
In Home Meal Preparation
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Move Manager Programs
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Disease/Disability Information
Disabilities Issues
Children's In Home Respite Care
Individual Advocacy
Accessibility Information
Peer Role Model Programs
System Advocacy
Learning Disabilities
Ramp Construction Services
Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies
Centers for Independent Living
Adult In Home Respite Care
- Information and referral - Referrals to local support groups - Quarterly newsletter contains timely information on treatment, nutrition, food and drug updates, support articles, recipes, and food sources included with membership

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Disabilities Issues
Celiac Disease
Support Group Clearinghouses
Specialized Information and Referral
Disease/Disability Information
- Care Consultants are available through CareLine to answer questions - Comprehensive online resources on the website - Publications on tumor types and treatments, available in print or for download (Spanish available) - Nationwide listings of brain tumor support groups on website (click on "Care and Treatment", "Support and Resources", then "Support Groups") - "Connections" online support group and message board forum - "MyCaringLink" personalized online caregiver support tool - "TrialConnect" clinical trial matching service - Educational programming, including patient/family conferences, meetings, and "Anytime Learning" webinars - Funding for brain tumor research at institutions throughout the United States and Canada - Monthly E-News and bi-annual Headlines newsletter - Social networking via Facebook and Twitter - ABTA CommYOUnity, a nationwide volunteer network - ABTA CommYOUnity Connect, a peer-to-peer mentorship program

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Workshops/Symposiums
Disabilities Issues
Disease/Disability Information
Information Clearinghouses
Patient to Patient Networking
Brain Tumors
Pen Pals
Funding
Specialized Information and Referral
- Provides referrals regarding disability discrimination issues and rights under law - Training, information, and legal advocacy to parents of children with disabilities to help them secure the education and services guaranteed to their children by law - Legal representation (only takes a few cases each year) to adults and children with disabilities, in both individual and class action cases involving their rights to employment, education, transportation, housing, and access to public accommodations - Training and speakers for the disability community, public entitles, and private businesses on the provisions of the ADA and it's relationship to other state and federal laws - Education for legislators and policy-makers on issues affecting the rights of people with disabilities - Training for law students through the Disability Clinical Legal Education Program including a consortium of 5 law schools and DREDF offering a course in disability rights law and a clinic in which students work on DREDF cases

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Disability Rights Groups
Disabilities Issues
ADA Implementation Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Specialized Information and Referral
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Education Discrimination Assistance
Disability Awareness Training
Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Categories

Communication Impairments
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Hearing Loss
Housekeeping Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Substance Use Disorders
Residential Placement Services for People With Disabilities
Disability Rights Groups
Physical Disabilities
Disabilities and Health Conditions
Homemaker Assistance
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Home Modification Consultation
Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Housing Search Assistance
Older Adults
In Home Meal Preparation
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Move Manager Programs
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Disease/Disability Information
Disabilities Issues
Children's In Home Respite Care
Individual Advocacy
Accessibility Information
Peer Role Model Programs
System Advocacy
Learning Disabilities
Ramp Construction Services
Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies
Centers for Independent Living
Adult In Home Respite Care
Assist people with disabilities to locate available services such as: - Accessible and affordable housing - Adaptive equipment - Support services - Transportation options

Categories

Hearing Loss
Visual Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Multiple Disabilities
Disabilities Issues
Developmental Disabilities
Communication Impairments
Specialized Information and Referral
Physical Disabilities
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
- Specialized information and referral, information clearinghouse, and workshops - Staff development assistance - Cognitive/learning aids including sales, information, product repair (refers only to products sold by APH) - Computer display access aids including sales, information, product repair (refers only to products sold by APH) - Computer input access aids including sales, information, product repair (refers only to products sold by APH) - Blind mobility aids including sales, information, product repair (refers only to products sold by APH) - Braille and tactile aids including sales, information, product repair (refers only to products sold by APH) - Low vision aids including sales, information, product repair (refers only to products sold by APH) - Voice/audio output aids including sales, information, product repair (refers only to products sold by APH)

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Disabilities Issues
Large Print Materials/Collections
Low Vision Aids
Daily Living Aids
Workshops/Symposiums
Braille Transcription
Library Audiovisual Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Categories

Communication Impairments
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Hearing Loss
Housekeeping Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Substance Use Disorders
Residential Placement Services for People With Disabilities
Disability Rights Groups
Physical Disabilities
Disabilities and Health Conditions
Homemaker Assistance
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Home Modification Consultation
Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Housing Search Assistance
Older Adults
In Home Meal Preparation
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Move Manager Programs
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Disease/Disability Information
Disabilities Issues
Children's In Home Respite Care
Individual Advocacy
Accessibility Information
Peer Role Model Programs
System Advocacy
Learning Disabilities
Ramp Construction Services
Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies
Centers for Independent Living
Adult In Home Respite Care
The Interagency Early Intervention Committee provides a coordinated effort in making referrals and offering resources to parents and families of children ages birth to 5 who have special needs or are considered at risk of developing special needs. The organization provides assistance and coordination with the IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) process, referrals to needed services, and advocacy to parents and children.

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Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Special Education Plan Development
Specialized Information and Referral
Disabilities Issues
Advocacy - Includes areas of housing, civil and human rights, employment, transportation, and others. The Center advocates on state, local, and federal legislation Aging in Place Program - Offers accessible modification assistance, ramp installation, and accessibility assessments for homes and businesses for safe access and increased independence in people's homes and businesses Assistive Technology Network - Assist individuals in the process of obtaining assistive technology devices - On-Demand Lending Library: Program will purchase the requested device and the individual can use it for as long as needed, the program retains ownership of the item. Eligibility requirements: first come, first served basis; funds are limited Homemaking Services - Assist individuals in managing household activities including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping Information and Referral - Up-to-date disability information and referrals to various agencies and individuals within the region Independent Living Skills training Peer Mentoring - Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals - Match interested consumers with a peer mentor who provides support, provide problem-solving solutions, social skills, etc. Public Education - Provide information, resources, and materials on accessibility guide, ADA, disability laws, etc. Respite Care Services - Provide short-term in-home care and support when the primary caregiver or family members need to be absent from the home. Systems Advocacy (to implement changes where needed) Transition/Relocation Services - Assist individuals living with a disability in transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community settings with the goal of preventing institutionalization

Categories

Communication Impairments
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Hearing Loss
Housekeeping Assistance
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Substance Use Disorders
Residential Placement Services for People With Disabilities
Disability Rights Groups
Physical Disabilities
Disabilities and Health Conditions
Homemaker Assistance
Errand Running/Shopping Assistance
Home Modification Consultation
Visual Impairments
Assistive Technology Information
Specialized Information and Referral
Housing Search Assistance
Older Adults
In Home Meal Preparation
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Move Manager Programs
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers
Disease/Disability Information
Disabilities Issues
Children's In Home Respite Care
Individual Advocacy
Accessibility Information
Peer Role Model Programs
System Advocacy
Learning Disabilities
Ramp Construction Services
Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies
Centers for Independent Living
Adult In Home Respite Care
Individualized services are available for students with physical, mental, or educational disabilities - Services include instructional support, mental health services, therapeutic services, and specialized classrooms - Additional services include educational support services for Native American students and English as a Second Language classes for students whose primary language is not English

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Minority Students
Disabilities Issues
Students With Disabilities
Student Disability Services

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