Disability Links

RESOURCES

ABLEDATA A nationwide source of information on more than 23,000 assistive technology items available from domestic and international sources.
Ablenet Ablenet, inc. has many products to assist the person with severe disabilities. This is the site for their catalog.
Access Press Minnesota's monthly disability newspaper.
Alzheimer's Association
ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources (ARRM's National Assoociation)
Assistive Technology Sourcebook: A Funding Workbook Guides to assistive technology which include information on resources, equipment, evaluation, personal care, education, employment, recreation, mobility, computer access and funding.
Autism Site This site has several categories, including publications and a printable order bank.
Braille Hot Braille.com offers opportunities to learn braille, resources, forum.
Camp Confidence Year-round center for persons with developmental disabilities specializing in recreation and outdoor recreation.
The CARF Newsletter
Crestwood Company Communication aids for children and adults.
Hospice Care
If You Need Money and Are a Non-Profit The Foundation center web page is a shortcut to lots of monied organizations. The standard application is also located here.
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Guide.
Medinex.com Medical information -- just type in the disease and it links you to other information.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) The designated local area agency on aging for the seven-county metropolitan area.
National Council on Independent Living
National Rehabilitation Center
Minnesota Attitudes Survey Survey of Minnesotans regarding their attutides towards persons with developmental disabilities. First conducted in 1962, this survey compares those responses to 2007 responses.
MinnesotaHelp.info A comprehensive DHS database of local community resources for consumers, caregivers and service providers.
Minnesota Rehabilitation Association
Minnesota Special Olympics
Program Development Associates Disability video, CD-Rom and book resources
Residential-Openings Website A search tool developed by MCCP for housing availability based on location and profile information.
Sensory Integration Center This page contains lots of links and articles for familes, therapists, and others.
Sexuality Professional site with lots of info and varied experts and sources
SMILES A non-profit , non-residential Independent Living Centerthat serves people with disabilities in a nine county region of South Central Minnesota
TASH
Traumatic Brain Injury Association of Minnesota
United Cerebral Palsy Association
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance Further resources and information related to assistive technologies
Where Michael Smull, Self-Determination Guru Hangs Out This site contains informationfor families, self-advocates, staff and administrators.

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TRAINING INFORMATION

Access Press How to Write – and Talk – about Disability.
Center Watch A place to look for new drug therapies, clinical trials and research.
College of Direct Supoort Internet-based learning for Direct Support Professionals.
Cornucopia of Disability Related Information Has over 700 links and is easy to use.
Disability Mall A shopping site for equipment, videos, medicine, travel, etc.
Diversity City Press
Facility Interaction Group (FIG) A networking organization of private residential service providers in southeastern Minnesota for planning, educating, quality supports, and cost effective service.
High Tide Press Publications This site is specifically related to the DD field.
HRDQ Assesments, games and training resources
Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer Training and HR
National Association of QMRP's This site provides conference information, educational opportunities and interesting links.
National Institute for People With Disabilities Innovative video tape series on relationships for people with mental retardation/developmental disabilities.
Minnesota OSHA Information A calendar of events, research studies and newsletters, plus recognition and strategies.
Program Development Associates Ideas, training and solutions for disability professionals
Research and Training Center on Community Living
Research and Training Center on Independent Living We further Independent Living for people with disabilities by collaborating with target populations on productive research and innovative knowledge distribution.
The Quality Mall Information concerning best practices and innovations that promote quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Sign Enhancers, Inc. American Sign Language
Traumatic Brain Injury Resource guide through CNS (Center for Neuro Skills)

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CONSUMER-FOCUSED

Advocating Change Together Tools For Change video-based curriculum building skills and knowledge in self-advocacy and disability rights.
Disability Services of University of Minnesota
Down Syndrome Website
Minnesota Region 10 Quality Assurance Commission A person-driven process that strengthens the voice of the individual.
People First Another useful site for and by people with disabilities
Research and Training Center on Community Living Resources and Training Center on Community supports for persons with developmental disabilities and their families.
Search Beyond Adventures An organization that believes people with varying mental and physical abilities can enjoy and learn from quality travel programs. Check out their tours to all over.
Wilderness Inquiry Advevnture travel program providing people of all abilities with travel experiences throughout North America.
www.disAbility.gov A federal web site with information on recruiting and hiring workers with disabilities.

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