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Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other opportunities that promote independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community. ADD promotes self advocacy, inclusion, and increases public awareness. ADD is part of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/

American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)

AAIDD is an organization that supports individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
http://www.aaidd.org

American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law

This ABA commission has lots of resources on their website, including how to find legal help for disability issues, and legal help for free (pro bono) in each state for those who qualify.
http://www.abanet.org/disability

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), a nonprofit organization, helps persons who are blind or visually impaired achieve equality of access and opportunity. AFB: (1) disseminates information; (2) identifies, analyzes, and resolves critical issues; (3) educates the public and policy makers; and (4) produces talking books and other audio materials.
http://www.afb.org

American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)

ANCOR is an organization for private providers of services and supports for individuals with disabilities.
http://www.ancor.org/

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

The American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is a national trade association committed to providing high quality, unprecedented business services and products to Orthotic and Prosthetic (O&P) professionals, companies, suppliers, and affiliates who design, fabricate, fit, and supervise the use of orthoses (orthopedic braces) and prostheses (artificial limbs).
http://www.aopanet.org

American Red Cross

American Red Cross services include disaster services, blood services, services to the Armed Forces and veterans, safety services, nursing and health services, and youth services. People with disabilities are given priority transportation, shelter, food, clothing, and medical assistance in case of disaster. Volunteers offer transportation services, hot meal programs, and assistance at community rehabilitation and recreation centers for individuals with disabilities.
http://www.redcross.org

APSE, The Network on Employment

APSE was formerly called the Association for Persons in Supported Employment.  It is a membership organization that tries to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. They provide technical assistance to employees, families and employers.
http://www.apse.org

Arc of the United States

The Arc of the United States (The Arc) seeks to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequence of intellectual disabilities (mental retardation) through education, research, advocacy, and support of families, friends and community. The Arc's state and local chapters provide a variety of services to individuals and their families, including advocacy, parent support, daycare centers, employment, and residential programs. The Arc answers lay and professional inquiries about mental retardation by telephone or letter. The Arc publishes mand pamphlets, brochures, booklets, and curriculum materials. It was formerly called the Association for Retarded Citizens.

http://www.thearc.org

Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA)

The Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) is a professional organization for librarians serving people who are blind or deaf, have physical disabilities, or are elderly. ASCLA operates the Roads To Learning project which encourages linkages to improve service to people with learning disabilities. (Call (312) 280-4027; visit http://www.ala.org/roads.) Special issues of the ASCLA journal are: bibliotherapy, information needs of people with hearing impairments, and library services for those who are blind or have physical disabilities.
http://www.ala.org/ascla


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