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List of Link Categories:
Advocacy
Alternative Organizations
Assistive Technology
Brain Injury Organizations
Chat Rooms & Help Lines
Children & Teens
Disability Organizations
Employment
General Health
Parents & Caregivers
Professional Organizations
Publicly Funded Programs
Resource Directories
Schools & Colleges
Self-Help
Speakers & Consultants
Understanding Brain Injury
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.
Free help with OVR, CIL's and other programs funded under federal law.
Help with school issues.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Contact for Publicly Funded Programs, peer support. A Center for Independent Living.
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.
Legal
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
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.
Special education information, e-list, chats.
Special Education Consult Line
Special education complaint line.
Tools to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act. Includes Housing, Medical Assistance/Medicaid, Nursing Homes, Education, and Miscellaneous.
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
Jin Shin Do Foundation for Bodymind Acupressure
American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
American Art Therapy Association.
National Ayurvedic Medical Association.
Center for Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine Search on "Alternative Medicine".
American Chiropractic Association.
Achieving Excellence.
International Feldenkrais Federation.
The Herb Research Foundation.
American Institute of Homeopathy.
Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians.
National Center for Homeopathy.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Association.
American Medical Massage Association.
American Music Therapy Association.
Alternative Medicine Search on "Alternative Medicine"
Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges.
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
American Society for Nutrition.
Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Harvard School of Public Health.
Nutrition Institute of America
British Association of Behavioural Optometrists.
Optometrists Network. Behavioral Optometry.
American Association of Oriental Medicine.
American Therapeutic Recreation Association.
The International Center for Reiki Training. 350 web pages and 150 articles.
Nurse Healers - Professional Associates International.
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Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology
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).
Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Lending Library, Contact: JoAnn Watson
Assistive Technology
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 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.
The TBI Chatroom and Homepage.
TBI Survivors and Families Chat Room
The Brain Injury Information Network
Message Board
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Children & Teens
Calumet Cty Children w Disabilities Ed Bd
Best school website for special education in Wrightslaw contest.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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
PA Developmental Disabilities Council
Developmental disabilities are those disabilities presenting prior to age 22. Activist organization. Provides grants. Legislative news.
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.
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.
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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).
Meeting the employment needs of people with disabilities and the business community.
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.
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 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
Bookstore on the Internet. Can search by subject, author, and other ways.
Bookstore on the Internet. Can search by subject, author, and other ways.
Center for Disease Control - Spanish
Community Health Resource Library
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 Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Publications, resources, and referrals on health care services for low-income, uninsured individuals and those with special health care needs.
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".
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.
Safe USA from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
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.
National Injury Prevention Foundation
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Parents & Caregivers
Has links to information on brain injury. Items in this library will help you to identify and pursue your goals as the