Resource Links — TRANSFORM
Include — Connect — Transform
Resources for governments, agencies, organizations and community associations to assist with system transformation, new ways of thinking about mission fulfillment and service that increases service system effectiveness and the community at large.
CaliforniaCalifornia Department of Developmental ServicesAgency providing services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities
California Department of Developmental Services-Consumer CornerMaterials by DDS Consumer Advisory Committee for consumers, families and professionals
Association of Regional Center AgenciesAssociation of regional centers – advancing Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act
California Department of EducationAgency providing education services
California Department of RehabilitationAgency providing rehabilitation and employment services to persons with disabilities
California Association of Family Empowerment CentersInformation, resources, technical assistance and advocacy fto network of Family Empowerment Centers
Fiesta EducativaEmpowering families of persons with disabilities
ADAPT: Americans Disabled for Attendant Programs TodayLegislative proposals, news releases, organization newsletter and advocacy information related to community inclusion and community supports.
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesAAIDD: The professional association run by and for professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health LawLegal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability.
The Beach Center on DisabilityThe Beach Center is a national research and education center on disability located at the University of Kansas. Excellent site for practical tips, articles, best practices and other information.
Center for Health Services Research and PolicyGeorge Washington University Medical Center: Information, research and white papers related to legal, health care and work-related issues for children or adults with disabilities.
The Council on Quality and LeadershipAn international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the quality of services and supports to people with disabilities. This is accomplished through its accreditation services, training programs, and research division.
Disability Rights Education and Defense FundNational law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and the education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities. Includes legal cases, links, and resources.
Disability Statistics CenterThe purpose of the Disability Statistics Center is to produce and disseminate statistical information on disability and the status of people with disabilities in American society, and establish and monitor indicators of how conditions are changing over time to meet their health, housing, economic and social needs.
Fedworld Web siteOffers a data search component of federal agencies, including the IRS and Environmental Protection Agency.
FirstGov.govThe U. S. Government's official web portal offers access to all federal web sites and sponsored resources as well as current statistics, research and information.
National Association of Councils on Developmental DisabilitiesPublic policy information and resources related to developmental disabilities.
National Center on Disability & JournalismSite devoted to educating journalists and educators about disability reporting issues.
National Council on DisabilityNCD: Access to federal policies, programs, practices and procedures related to equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Includes agency information and resources.
National Disability Rights NetworkNDRN: The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the largest provider of legally-based advocacy services to people with disabilities in the United States. NDRN provides training and technical assistance, legal support, and legislative advocacy services.
The ArcOnline access to facts, resources, advocacy information and news for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities.
Disability GrapevineDaily online newspaper, delivered via e-mail, devoted to disability news and commentary. Presented by the Institute for Cultural Research for People with Disabilities (ICRPWD).
Justice For AllE-mail notification of action alerts related to Congressional legislative issues impacting people with disabilities.
Not Dead YetDeals with euthanasia issues.
Organizing for Social ChangeMidwest Academy (Santa Ana, CA: Seven Locks Press, 2001).
The Ragged EdgeOnline magazine covering the disability experience in America.
Real Clout!A how-to manual for community-based activists trying to expand healthcare access by changing public policy. Available through The Access Project (617-654-9911).
The Virtual ActivistCompilation of activist sites, issues and resources available on the Internet.
Independent Living Research UtilizationInformation on Olmstead decision and its application, ADA, managed care, health issues and international disability issues. Includes resources, related sites, discussion groups.
Institute on Community IntegrationUniversity of Minnesota: Resources and information related to disability issues, organized by key project and issues. Includes related resources and web sites.
Institute for Policy ResearchNorthwestern University: Research on significant public policies related to social sciences.
N.O.A.H. FoundationWeb site for a nonprofit agency focused on educating home buyers and sellers on the financing process, provides some down payment assistance and home purchase planning.
TASHAccess to printed and online resources, as well up-to-date information on key public policy issues related to inclusion.
Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability PolicyCSADP: The Center for the Study and Advancement of Disability Policy provides public education, leadership development and training, technical assistance and information dissemination, and conducts action-research and analysis of public policy issues affecting individuals with disabilities and their families.
Council for Exceptional ChildrenThe largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Education Law Resource CenterThe Center provides information to help parents and educators to better understand legal requirements and meet individual student needs. Topics include special education, physical restraints, and the No Child Left Behind law.
National Dissemination Center for Children with DisabilitiesProvides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Their special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). If you have children with disabilities and don't know where to turn for assistance, make this your first stop.
National Institute for Urban School ImprovementExtensive library of resources, research, publications and online sites related to inclusive education.
National State Policy DatabaseRules and regulations related to special education, accessed by state, plus links to IDEA and all state education agency web sites.
New Hampshire Education LawNHELaw: The NHELaw publishes training manuals and conducts trainings for parents, educators, attorneys, and other professionals involved in education issues.
Special Education Resources on the InternetA collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to special education.
U.S. Department of EducationAccess to comprehensive information on education and educational policy in the United States, including special education.
WrightslawSite for accurate, up-to-date information related to advocacy for special education and special education law.
Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent HealthResearch tool for collecting demographic and other health related data about this population, and making state-by-state comparisons.
Healthy People 2010Health care information and publications that challenge individuals, communities, and professionals to take specific steps to ensure good health is enjoyed by everyone.
National Health Law ProgramNHeLP: Provides extensive information on health care law affecting low-income people. The site is updated daily with health law news, legislative analysis, and health law Internet links.
Online Health ServicesDirectory of disabilities related web sites.
Cornell University, ILR School Employment and Disability InstituteThe Employment and Disability Institute conducts research, and provides technical assistance and continuing education on disability and the workplace issues.
Disability Advocacy: Suite 101Information on disability rights and advocacy, featuring recent articles, discussion groups and resources.
National Center on Secondary Education and TransitionNCSET: Self-Determination for Middle and High School StudentsThe National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) provides technical assistance and disseminates information focused on areas of national significance for youth with disabilities and their families.
National Program Office on Self-Determination – Institute on Disability University of New HampshireThe Institute on Disability/UCED at the University of New Hampshire focuses on improving knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families.
WorkSupport.comVirginia Commonwealth University: Information, resources and research related to work and disability issues.
Human Services Research InstituteHSRI: The Human Services Research Institute was established in 1976 to help states and the federal government enhance services and supports to people with mental illness and people with mental retardation. They also are working to develop alternatives to congregate care facilities.
"Policy Research Brief: Family Support Services in the United States Research and Training Center on Community Living"University of Minnesota, February 2006.
Research & Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental HealthThe Center's research and training activities focus on improving services to children and youth who have mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and their families.
ABLEDATAObjective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.
American Eugenics MovementComprehensive archive of images, documents and exhibits related to the American Eugenics Movement.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health LawA national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities.
Beyond Affliction: The Disability History ProjectFour-hour radio series focusing on people with disabilities and their families since the beginning of the 19th century.
Center for Human Policy – Disability Studies for TeachersLesson plans and materials designed to help teachers integrate disability studies into social studies, history, literature, and related subjects in grades 6–12. The plans and materials also can be adapted for use in postsecondary education.
Center for Independent Living: Mission and HistoryHistory of the Center for Independent Living at the University of California, Berkeley, a national leader in helping people with disabilities live independently and become more productive.
Chronology of the Disability Rights MovementChronological overview of the Disability Rights Movement in the United States, from 1817 through 1996.
Disability.govOnline connection to the federal government's disability-related information and resources.
The Disability History MuseumThe Disability History Museum has no bricks and mortar. The virtual museum is home to a searchable, theme-based digital collection of documents and images related to disability history in the United States. Artifacts are drawn from public and private collections around the country.
Disability Resources Monthly WebWatcher: History of DisabilityOnline review of resources and web sites related to the history of people with disabilities.
Disability Rights and Education Defense Fund (DREDF) - A History of Section 504History of Section 504, including eyewitness accounts.
The Disability Rights and Independent Living MovementThe UC Berkeley's web site on the Disability Rights and Independent Living Movement includes a collection of primary sources exploring the social and political history of the disability movement from the 1960s to the present. Includes oral history.
Disability Social History ProjectA community history project that outlines important events in disability history, topical exhibits, special projects and resources.
Disability Studies Online MagazineList of books and resources for educators.
Family Village: Disability HistoryLinks to disability history resources.
Holocaust Museum: Treatment of the HandicappedBrochure describing Nazi treatment of people with disabilities from 1933–1945.
Image Archive on the American Eugenics MovementKey events, persons and social conditions contributing to development of eugenics – the effort to breed better humans. Presented through essays and images.
National Museum of American History: The Disability Rights MovementVirtual exhibit available through the Smithsonian Institute converted from a live exhibit that physically existed from July 2000 through July 2001. Exhibit covers the disability rights movement, technology, mobility, the ADA, the parents movement and other topics.
Parallels in TimeInformation about the history of society's treatment of people with developmental disabilities, including numerous videos and audio clips.
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights SectionAn overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
With an Eye to the PastPresentation celebrating the contributions Minnesotans have made to improve the care and quality of life of thousands of Minnesotans with developmental disabilities.
Infinitec: Infinite Potential through Assistive TechnologyInfinitec, Inc. is a joint effort of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago and United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc., Washington D.C.
Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training CenterITTATC was created to increase the availability of accessible technology in the United States focusing, in particular, on improving the accessibility and usability of information and telecommunication technology, such as computers, web sites, and telephones, and office technology, such as copiers and fax machines.
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North AmericaRESNA: An interdisciplinary association dedicated to improving the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. The organization does this through research, development, education, advocacy and provision of technology; and by supporting the people engaged in these activities.
National – InternationalAssociation of University Centers on DisabilitiesNetwork advancing policy and practice for persons with development disabilitie and families
President's Committee for People with Intellectual DisabilitiesAdvisory group to President/Secretary of Health and Human Services services for persons with disabilties
Americans with Disabilties ActUS government source of Information and technical assistance on ADA
Partners in PolicymakingLeadership preparation training for adults with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities
Society for Disability StudiesScientific and educational organization promoting research
National Council on DisabilityAgency providing recommendations to President and Congress affecting Americas with disabilities
World Institute on DisabilityResearch, policy and advocacy for economic security and healthcare for persons with disabilities
Inclusion InternationalInternational advocacy for inclusive education
Disability Rights AdvocatesAdvancing equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities
International Disability and Human Rights NetworkInformation network on disability and human rights
American Network of Community Options and ResourcesNetwork to advance innovations that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities
Center on Human PolicyResearch, policy and advocacy to insure rights of people with disabilities
Plain Language Association InternationalInformation and training on Plain Language.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabiltiesCRPD: United Nations.
United States International Council on DisabilitiesNon-governmental organizations, federal agencies, individuals committed to global disability rights.
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disability ServicesAssociation of state agencies providing public services to people with developmental disabilities.
National Association of Councils on Developmental DisabilitiesNetwork advancing Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act.
Disability Rights FundAdvancing UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Include EverybodyInternational disability and millennium development goals.
Disability Knowledge and Research ProgrammeProgram advancing health and quality of life for poor people in developing countries.
Office of UN High Commissioner for Human RightsVarious human rights treaties that touch upon disability issues.
Disability Rights Promotion InternationalCollaborative project to establish monitoring system to address disability discrimination globally.
Disabled Peoples' InternationalNetwork of national organizations of disabled people to promote human rights of disabled people.
Global Partnership on Disability and DevelopmentGlobal initiative on international cooperation to integrate disability issues into development efforts.
Handicap InternationalSupports development work in health, social and economic inclusion, access to education and training.
Human Rights WatchIndependent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights.
International Centre for the Legal Protection of Human RightsPromotes human rights through the use of law with legal expertise and resources.
International Disability AllianceImplementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
International Disability and Development ConsortiumPromotes rights of people with disabilities through collaboration and exchange.
International Disability Education Alliance NetworkFacilitates exchange of information among individuals and organizations working on disability issues.
Making It Work InitiativeInitiative is a global multi-stakeholder initiative to promote effective implementation of the CRPD.
Mobility International USADisability and international development community bridge to promote people with disabilities as leaders
Ratify NowInternational nonprofit supports grassroots advocates worldwide working to ratify UN CRPD.
Rehabilitation InternationalGlobal network of people with disabilities, service providers, researchers, agencies promoting rights.
United States Agency for International DevelopmentUSAID's policy for addressing disability issues.
Disability Rights InternationalPromotes rights and full participation of people with mental disabilities.
World Bank DisabilityLinks to mainstream organizations in international development community, include a focus on disability. |
