Links to National Resources

National Resources
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
ADAPT
DisabilityInfo.gov
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information
Autism Society of America
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Citizens Guide to US Government
Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
Job Accommodation Network – US Dept. of Labor
KidNeeds.com
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD)
National Council on Disability
National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research
National Self-Determination Office
Social Security OnLine
The Arc – National
Thomas – Federal Legislation on the Internet
UCP – National
Wheelchair Net

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 
AAIDD is the professional association run by and for professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Web Site: www.aamr.org

ADAPT
ADAPT is an organization of people with a variety of disabilities who are steadfast in their advocacy efforts to make the community the place of entitlement instead of institutions. Find out everything you wanted to know about MiCASA at this site.
Web Site: www.adapt.org

DisabilityInfo.gov
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government’s one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. A collaborative effort among 22 federal agencies, this site connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities.
Web Site: www.disabilityinfo.gov

Administration on Developmental Disabilities 
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.
Web Site: www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/index.html