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Space Camp for Students with Visual Impairments - http://www.tsbvi.edu/space/
Hands-on science curriculum for students in upper elementary through high school grades who are blind and visually impaired. Program highlights include presentations by blind or otherwise disabled NASA professionals on career awareness and occupational opportunities in science. |
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Learning Disabilities Association of Alabama - http://www.ldaal.org/
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families, to alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities, and to supporting endeavors to determine the causes of learning disabilities. |
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Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation - http://www.mh.alabama.gov/
The state agency responsible for serving Alabama citizens with mental illness, mental retardation and substance abuse problems. Database of mental health providers in the state. |
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Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program - http://www.adap.net
Protection and Advocacy program serving eligible individuals with disabilities in Alabama. Responds to allegations of abuse, neglect and violations of rights of persons with disabilities or discrimination based on their disability. Excellent database of Alabama disability resources, online special education publications, description of services, and links. |
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Medical Rehabilitation Research & Training Center - http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=8762
Conducts research and training in the prevention and treatment of secondary conditions of spinal cord injury. |
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Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind - http://www.aidb.org
Education and rehabilitation system serving children and adults who are deaf, blind and multidisabled. Information on schools, regional centers, Industries for the Blind, and the special equestrians program. |
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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services - http://www.rehab.state.al.us/
Provides, through a single agency, seamless system of service delivery for infants, adolescents, adults and older individuals with disabilities. |
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Alabama Medicaid Home Page - http://www.medicaid.state.al.us/
Official web site of the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Information about the Alabama Medicaid program, schedules of events, provider software and forms, manuals, bulletins and notices, and links to other health care related web sites. |
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Civitan International Research Center - http://www.circ.uab.edu/
Coordinates and conducts research related to human development, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities. Listing of programs and links at the UAB Civitan International Research Center with information about mental retardation and developmental disabilities. |
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Lakeshore Foundation - http://www.lakeshore.org/
Serves men and women, children and adults, who have experienced a wide range of conditions including arthritis, MS, spinal cord injury, strokes, amputations, head injury or cerebral palsy. Support comes from a wide variety of programs and includes sponsorship, coaching, resource materials, and education. |
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Technology Assistance for Special Consumers (TASC) - http://tasc.ataccess.org/
Provides individuals with disabilities, their families or advocates, and associated professionals access to assistive technology devices and services to increase independence in the home, school, and work environments. Description of services, information on assistive technology, links, directions, newsletter, and projects. |
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Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities - http://acdd.org/
Advocates for Alabama's citizens with developmental disabilities and their families. Grant information, news, calendar, email newsletter, resources, and links. |
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Independent Living Center of Birmingham - http://www.ilrgb.org/
Community-based and non-residential services for people with disabilities. |
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WHIL Radio Reading Service and Alabama Print Information Center - http://www.alaprint.org/
Allows blind or visually impaired site users to listen to recorded newspapers, magazines, and other items at any time. How to register and contribute, sample Windows Media files, links, and contact information. |
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Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center - Alabama Affiliate - http://www.sedbtac.org/ada/se_region/se_regionTemplate.cfm?st=AL
Helps facilitate voluntary compliance with and effective implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
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Very Special Arts Alabama - http://www.vsarts.org/x289.xml
Festivals feature performances, art exhibitions, demonstrations, and educational workshops where children, youth, and adults with disabilities proudly share their artistic accomplishments with the public. |
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Alabama Association for Persons in Supported Employment (AL-APSE) - http://www.al-apse.org/
Education, technical assistance and training, advocacy and support for people with disabilities, family members, employers, and employment specialists. Calendar, message board, newsletter, and links. |
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Individual And Family Supports - http://www.ifsonline.org
Provides flexible supports to people with developmental disabilities in Alabama and their families - things like washing machines, diapers, wheelchair ramps, and car batteries. |
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Alabama Disabilities Action Coalition - http://accessalabama.org/
Individuals with disabilities and organizations representing them, educating candidates and the public on accessibility, transportation, and employment. |
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Achievement Center - Easter Seal of East Central Alabama - http://www.achievement-center.org/
Provides vocational development and extended employment programs for physically, mentally, and developmentally disabled individuals. Serving Chambers, Lee, Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. |
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State of Alabama Governor's Office on Disability - http://www.good.state.al.us/Default.htm
Helps make policy changes for the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities. Mission statement, links, and contact information. |
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Alabama Work Incentives Network - http://www.alawin.org/
Assistance in understanding the impact of employment on Social Security Benefits. Contact information for benefits specialists, frequently asked questions, and links. |
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Easter Seals Alabama - http://alabama.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ALDR_homepage
Helps children and adults with disabilities to live with equality, dignity, and independence. Description of services, volunteer opportunities, and contact information. |
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Fairfax Church of Christ Deaf Ministry - http://www.fxcc.org/deaf/
Background of the ministry, schedule of services and events, Bible verses, pictures, links, and contact information. |
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Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network - http://alabamarespite.org/
Information on temporary relief for caregivers and families of people with disabilities. |
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Workshops, Inc. - http://www.workshopsinc.com/
Provides vocational training, sheltered employment, and other support services to people with disabilities in Central Alabama. Complete text of "Life Skills for Vocational Success" curriculum. |
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Alabama Deafblind Project - http://www.pathfindersofal.org/
Provides services to children and young adults who are deafblind, and to their families. |
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Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards - http://accmhb.org/
Acts as a liaison between its members, the Federal Government, the State Legislature, and the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Offers continuing education workshops and conferences for its members and for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, teachers, consumers, family members, and other mental health professionals. |
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UAB Civitan Americorps - http://www.circ.uab.edu/life/amcorps.htm
A community service program with emphasis on volunteer opportunities for individuals with disabilities. |
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Partners in Policymaking of Alabama - http://www.acdd.org/content.asp?id=208833
Trains people with disabilities and their families to be effective advocates. Description, mission statement, annual reports, and application. |
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Start On Success Alabama - http://www.startonsuccess.org/alabama.htm
Assists rural youth with physical disabilities to successfully transition into work. Students, partners, news, and contact information. |
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KEN Mental Health Services Database: Alabama - http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/kdata.aspx?state=AL&Submit1=Go
Facilities, services, resources, and state mental health statistics. |
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Alabama Residential Facilities for the Disabled - http://www.medicalonline.com/disabled/residential/al/
Contact information and details. |
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NICHCY Alabama State Disability Resources - http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/al.htm
Lists of state agencies, protection and advocacy, disability-specific organizations, technology-related assistance, and parent organizations. |