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Advocacy

ADA Technical Assistance Center

Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA Technical Assistance Center provides information on the ADA and its implementation. It is funded by the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR).

Americans with Disabilities Act

Attorneys in the United States

Calumet Cty Children w Disabilities Ed Bd

Best school website for special education in Wrightslaw contest.

Center for Disability Law & Policy

The Center for Disability Law & Policy (CDLP) provides advocacy to individuals with disabilities thorughout Pennsylvania. This includes assisting such individuals persue adminstrative, legal, and other remedies to ensure the portection of their rights under the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act . CDLP also focuses on vocational rehabilitation and employment public policy and systemic issues impacting person with disabilities at the state and federal levels. The Center administers a program called the Client Assistance Program (CAP). CAP helps people who are seeking services from the Independent Living and other programs funded under federal law. CAP help is provided to you at no charge, regardless of income.

Center for Patient Advocacy

Client Assistance Program

Free help with OVR, CIL's and other programs funded under federal law.

Disability Law Project

Education Law Center

Help with school issues.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Liberty Resources, Inc.

Contact for Publicly Funded Programs, peer support. A Center for Independent Living.

Neurotrauma Law Nexus

An information source for understanding the legal system's involvememt in brain and spinal cord injury cases.

PA Attorney General's Health Care Unit

Help with employer or private insurance denials.

PA Bar Association

Legal

PA Health Law Project

PA Long Term Care Hotline

PA Parents & Caregivers Resource Network

Pennsylvania Parents & Caregivers Network PH #1 Eastern Region - Diana Francis PH #2 Central Region - Cheryl Watson PH #3 Western Region - Joan Kost

PA Protection & Advocacy

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. Information and assistance to families in understanding and negotating the education amd service systems for their children with disabilities. Training for families and professionals that model partnerships and encourage active learning; and colllaboration with and tecinical assistance to schools, state and local agencies, parent resource centers and community organizations.

Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia

Self-advocacy, social justice, and equal protection under the law.

Reed Martin

Special education information, e-list, chats.

Special Education Consult Line

Special education complaint line.

Steve Gold

Tools to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes Housing, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Education, and Miscellaneous.

UCP of Pittsburgh

Wrightslaw

For parents, advocates, educators, attorneys. IDEA & 504 regulations. Case law. Newsletters. E-list. Chats. Hundreds of articles.Law libraries.

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Alternative Organizations

Acupressure - Jin Shin Do

Jin Shin Do Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure

Acupuncture - AAMA

American Academy of Medical Acupuncture

Acupuncture - NCCAOM

National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Alexander - AA

Art - AATA

American Art Therapy Association.

Ayurveda - NAMA

National Ayurvedic Medical Association.

Center for Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine Search on "Alternative Medicine".

Chiropractic - ACA

American Chiropractic Association.

CranioSacral - Upledger

Feldenkrais - AE

Achieving Excellence.

Feldenkrais - IFF

International Feldenkrais Federation.

Herbs - HRF

The Herb Research Foundation.

Homeopathy - AIH

American Institute of Homeopathy.

Homeopathy - HANP

Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians.

Homeopathy - NCH

National Center for Homeopathy.

Hyperbaric Oxygen - HOTA

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Association.

Massage - AMMA

American Medical Massage Association.

Massage - Resource Directory

Music - AMTA

American Music Therapy Association.

National Institutes of Health

Alternative Medicine Search on "Alternative Medicine"

Naturopathy - AANMC

Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges.

Naturopathy - AANP

American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

Nutrition - ASN

American Society for Nutrition.

Nutrition - CSPI

Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Nutrition - HCPH

Harvard School of Public Health.

Nutrition - NIA

Nutrition Institute of America

Optometry - BABO

British Association of Behavioural Optometrists.

Optometry - ON

Optometrists Network. Behavioral Optometry.

Oriental Medicine - AAOM

American Association of Oriental Medicine.

Recreation - ATRA

American Therapeutic Recreation Association.

Reiki - ICRT

The International Center for Reiki Training. 350 web pages and 150 articles.

Therapeutic Touch - NH-PAI

Nurse Healers - Professional Associates International.

Touch for Health

Trager - Trager Approach

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Assistive Technology

ABLEDATA

Assistive Technology

Access Unlimited

Accessible vehicles for people with disabilities.

ADA Technical Assistance Center

Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA Technical Assistance Center provides information on the ADA and its implementation. It is funded by the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR).

Assistive Technology

Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Lending Library, Contact: JoAnn Watson

Closing The Gap, Inc.

Assistive Technology

Cognitive Orthotic Article

Cognitive Rehab Article - Kirsch

Cognitive Rehabilitation Software

Contains a list of companies whtich make sotware for cognitive rehabilitation. These programs are typically diesigned to help people with cognitive impairments improve their functioning through progressive cognitive "exercises". They are best used in conjunction with a traditional program of therapy and should not be substituted for professional assistance.

Day-Timers Brain Injury Recovery Kit

Equal Access to Software and Information (C 2001)

EASI"s mission is to serve as a resource by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. We stay inforrmed about developments and advancements within the adaptive computer technology field and spread that information to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries and into the workplace.

Georgia Tech Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental

Links to resources on assistive technology.

Maintream Magazine Index of Advertisers 1997

Society of Rehab. Engr. & Assistive Tech.

Assistive Technology

The Alliance for Technology Access

The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers, Vendors and Associates. The members are dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabiltities and increasing their use of standard, assistive and information technologies.

Trace Research & Development Center

The Trace Research & Development Center is a part of the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Founded in 1971, Trace has been a pioneer in the field of technology and disability.

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Brain Injury Organizations

Alabama Head Injury Foundation

Brain Injury Association of America

Brain Injury Association of Arizona

Brain Injury Association of Arkansas

Brain Injury Association of Colorado

Brain Injury Association of Connecticut

Brain Injury Association of Delaware

Brain Injury Association of Florida

Brain Injury Association of Georgia

Brain Injury Association of Hawaii

Brain Injury Association of Idaho

Brain Injury Association of Illinois

Brain Injury Association of Indiana

Brain Injury Association of Iowa

Brain Injury Association of Kansas & Greater Kansas City

Brain Injury Association of Kentucky

Brain Injury Association of Maine

Brain Injury Association of Maryland

Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts

Brain Injury Association of Michigan

Brain Injury Association of Minnesota

Brain Injury Association of Mississippi

Brain Injury Association of Missouri

Brain Injury Association of Montana

Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire

Brain Injury Association of New Jersey

Brain Injury Association of New Mexico

Brain Injury Association of New York

Brain Injury Association of North Carolina

Brain Injury Association of Ohio

Brain Injury Association of Oklahoma

Brain Injury Association of Oregon

Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania

Brain Injury Association of Rhode Island

Brain Injury Association of South Carolina

Brain Injury Association of Tennessee

Brain Injury Association of Texas

Brain Injury Association of Utah

Brain Injury Association of Vermont

Brain Injury Association of Virginia

Brain Injury Association of Washington

Brain Injury Association of West Virginia

Brain Injury Association of Wisconsin

Brain Injury Association of Wyoming

Brain Injury Society

Brain Injury Treatment (New York)

California Brain Injury Association

Head Injury Society of New Zealand

Vancouver Island Head Injury Association

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Chat Rooms & Help Lines

Brain Injury Helpline - PA DOH

Call 8am to 6 pm Monday through Sunday. Free materials are available (see Home on this site for a list). Operated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Brain Injury Resource Line - BIAPA

Leave a message on the answering maching. Your call will be returned by a trained volunteers who is a member of the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania.

Message Board

The TBI Chatroom and Homepage.

TBI Survivors and Families Chat Room

The Brain Injury Information Network

The TBI Chatroom and Homepage

Message Board

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Children & Teens

Calumet Cty Children w Disabilities Ed Bd

Best school website for special education in Wrightslaw contest.

Children

Special Kids Network A free, statewide network for families, like yours, with children who have special needs or disabilities. They connect you with a broad range of resources and support services in your community.

Council for Exceptional Chidren, Div for Learning Disabilities

The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or gifted.

Early Intervention - PA Dept of Pub Welfare

Birth to age 5.

Education Law Center

Help with school issues.

Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation

FAX numbers: Admissions 863-773-0867; Marketing 863-773-2638; Case Mgmt. 863-773-9293; MedRecs/Billing 863-773-2041.

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital

Contact: Michael Bonner

HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Lakeview NeuroRehabilitation Center

Age 4 through adults. Includes difficult behavior.

Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab

Age 4 through adults. Includes difficult behavior.

National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury

The mission of the National Resouce Center for Tramumatic Brian Injury is to provide relevant, practical information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members.

Natl Dissemination Ctr - Children/Youth with Disabilities

Serves as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth. Also contains information on IDEA and "No Child Left Behaind" programs as they relate to children with disabilities. Simply put - the Dissemination Center is part of a broad Federal effort to improve results for children with disabilities. We are funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) at the U.S. Department of Education to connect you with the resources you need in your efforts on behalf of infants, toddler, children and youth who have disabilities.

PA Department of Education

Pennsylvania Department of Health

PA Training & Technical Assistance Network

Pennsylvania Training & Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) PaTTAN provides support to families and educators in an effort to provide effective and efficient training and technical assitanse.

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

Assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. Information and assistance to families in understanding and negotating the education amd service systems for their children with disabilities. Training for families and professionals that model partnerships and encourage active learning; and colllaboration with and tecinical assistance to schools, state and local agencies, parent resource centers and community organizations.

Reed Martin

Special education information, e-list, chats.

Special Education Consult Line

Special education complaint line.

TBI in Children and Teens: A National Guide for Families

The purpose of this guide is to help families whose children have sustained brain injuries understand and cope with their child"s injury and treatment, locate the appropriate health care services, and find ways to pay short- and long-term bills. Divided into seven progressive chapters, the guide walks parents through each step of their child"s recovery from the hospital to the home. Real-life examples, charts, and questionnaires personalize the text.

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

The Childrens Institute

The Mentor Network Headquarters

National network. Children through Adults. Includes difficult behavior. Also, www.thementornetwork.com

The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation, Inc.

The National Youth Safety Foundation, Inc. (NYSSF) is a national non-profit, educational organization dedicated to reducing the number and severity of injuries youths sustain in sports and fitness activities.

Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Teens

Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Teens: A National Guide for Families Helps families whose children have sustained brain injuries understand and cope with their child"s injury and treatment; locate the appropriate health care services; and find ways to pay short and long term bills.

Woodbine House

WOODBINE HOUSE publishes "The Special-Needs Collection"-- sixty-three books on disabilities and related topics including AD/HD, autism, celiac dissease, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Fragile X syndrome, learning disabilities, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, early intervention, inlcusion, special education, communication skills, and more. Since 1985, we"ve prided ourselves on publishing books of the highest quality and best value for parents, children, therapists, health care providers, and teachers.

Wrightslaw

For parents, advocates, educators, attorneys. IDEA & 504 regulations. Case law. Newsletters. E-list. Chats. Hundreds of articles.Law libraries.

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Disability Organizations

American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today

Activist group. Working to move people from nursing homes back into the community.

Brain Aneurysm Foundation

Brain Tumor Association

Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Foundation will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services.

Institute on Disabilities, Temple University

Learning Disabilities Assoc. of America

Largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities. Works for individuals with learning disablilites, their parents, and the professionals who serve them.

Meningitis Foundation of America

National Aphasia Association

National Stroke Association

PA Developmental Disabilities Council

Developmental disabilities are those disabilities presenting prior to age 22. Activist organization. Provides grants. Legislative news.

Suicide & Crisis Center

Suicide & Mental Health Assoc. Int'l

TASH - The Assoc. for the Severely Handicapped

TASH strives to create opportunities, advocates and supports excellence in order to promote communities in which no one is segregated.

VIA

Lehigh Valley Via is a nonprofit human service organization whose mission is to provide leadership, support, opportunities and reosurces for people with disabilities, so that they may be independent , productive and enjoy full lives within the community.

Yahoo Support Groups

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Employment

ADA Technical Assistance Center

Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA Technical Assistance Center provides information on the ADA and its implementation. It is funded by the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation and Research (NIDRR).

AHEDD

Meeting the employment needs of people with disabilities and the business community.

Bender Consulting Services

For people with disabilities.

Center for Personal Assistance Services

Employment & Training for PA Welfare Recipients

Job Accomodation Network (JAN)

The Job Accomodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disaabilities Act ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation - PA D&I

Age 18 or older. Capable of competitive employment within 18 months.

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation -Resources

Links to disability resources on the web.

PA Assoc. for People With Disabilities

The Pennsylvania Association for Individuals The Pennsylvania Association for Individuals PAID is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the employment needs of individuals with disabilities through unique programming, education, and partnership opportunities with business and industry. with Disabilities (PAID) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the employment needs of individuals with disabilities through unique programming, education, and partnership opportunities with business and industry.

PA CareerLink

Resume preparation, support services, training programs and much more.

Social Security - Ticket to Work

Ticket to Work Program Contact: Matthew Fabian

Temple Disability Resources & Services

The Sierra Group

The Sierra Group works in the area of disability and employment. The nexus of expertise that brought the organization to the forefrontof the industry is our ability to use technology and assistive technology to drive employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities-even severe disabilities. By thiking "integrated performance" we reduce discomfort, improve accesibility and help to create systems for optimal employee interations. Our team of qualified engineers, trainers, rehabilitation counselors, ergonomists, and case managers, direct vocational rehabilitation services for our customers and clients. The Sierra Group, an award winning, certified women's business enterprise has been serving individuals, governmental organizations, agencies and corporations since 1991.

US Office of Disability Employment Policy

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General Health

Amazon.com

Bookstore on the Internet. Can search by subject, author, and other ways.

Barnes & Noble

Bookstore on the Internet. Can search by subject, author, and other ways.

Center for Disease Control - Spanish

Community Health Resource Library

Families USA Home Page

Families USA ;is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans.

Health Information

Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Publications, resources, and referrals on health care services for low-income, uninsured individuals and those with special health care needs.

Healthtouch Online

A resource that brings together valuable information from trusted sources on topics such as medication, health, diseases, supplements and natural medicine.

Institute for Family Centered Care

The Institute serves as a central resource for both family members and members of the health care field. This site shares information, facilitates problem-sloving and promotes dialogue among individuals and organizations working toward family-centered care.

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

This Center, located at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, publishes brochures including "Facts about Concussion and Brain Injury and Where to Get Help" and "Facts about Brain Injury".

Pub Med

PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. PubMed includes links to full text articles and other related resources.

Rx List Page

Safe USA from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Sexual Health

The Sexual Health Network is dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare, products and other resources for people with disabilities, illness or nanatural changes throughout the lifecycle and for those who love or care for them.

Think First

National Injury Prevention Foundation

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Parents & Caregivers

Brain Injury Resource Center

Has links to information on brain injury. Items in this library will help you to identify and pursue your goals as the