Disability-related Organizations

August 8, 2012
Audience:
Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD)
Topics:
Resources

This page contains links to other disability-related organizations and information.

The Autism Society ribbonAutism Society of America

Grassroots autism organization that increases public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the autism spectrum, advocates for appropriate services for individuals, and provides the latest information regarding treatment, education, research, and advocacy.

NICHCY logoNational Dissemination Center for Children With Disabilities

Organization that provides information on disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; special education laws, and effective practices for children with disabilities.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

Agency within the U.S. Department of Education that supports programs that help educate children and youth with disabilities, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC) logoDevelopmental Disabilities Resource Center (DDRC)

Nonprofit organization located in Colorado that provides services and resources in a variety of areas, including education, vocational services, resource coordination, early intervention, transportation, family support, community connections, supported living, and transition.

National Council on Disability sealNational Council on Disability

Independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies regarding policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities.

The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS)The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS)

Nonprofit organization that promotes and assists state agencies in developing service delivery systems that furnish high-quality supports to people with developmental disabilities.

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) logoOffice of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)

Agency within the U.S. Department of Labor that develops and influences disability employment-related policies and practices.

 

National Association of Secretaries of State logoNational Association of Secretaries of State (Help America Vote Act Resources)

Nonpartisan professional organization for public officials that serves as a medium for the exchange of information between states and fosters cooperation in the development of public policy.

Allies in Self-AdvocacyAllies in Self-Advocacy

Partnership that includes AIDD network entities, Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), state developmental disabilities services agencies, and other state partners. These groups collaborated to hold a series of regional self-advocacy summits, the results of which can be found on the Allies in Self-Advocacy website.

Think College! logo buildingThink College!

A project of the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston, funded in part by an ADD Projects of National Significance grant, dedicated to providing information about college options for people with disabilities.

Disibility.OrgDisability.gov

Federal government website for comprehensive information on disability programs and services in communities nationwide. The site links to more than 14,000 resources from federal, state, and local government agencies.

Elder Care Locator logoElder Care Locator

Nationwide service from the Administration on Aging that connects older Americans and their caregivers with information on senior services.