Mental Retardation / Down Syndrome
Self Help Clearinghouse
National Down Syndrome Congress
National. 150+ parent group networks. Founded 1974. Support,
information and advocacy for families affected by Down syndrome.
Promotes research and public awareness. Serves as clearinghouse and
network for parent groups. Newsletter ($25/yr). Annual convention,
phone support and chapter development guidelines.
Write:
National Down Syndrome Congress
1370 Center Dr., Suite 102
Atlanta, GA 30338
Voice: 1-800-232-6372
Fax: 770-604-9898
Website: http://www.NDSCcenter.org
E-mail: info@NDSCcenter.org
Verified: 10/29/2007
Speaking For Ourselves
Model. 13 groups. Founded 1982. Self-help advocacy for people
with developmental disabilities. Monthly chapter meetings. Members
help each other resolve problems, gain self-confidence and learn
leadership skills. Chapter development guidelines and newsletter.
Write:
Speaking for Ourselves
502 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 105
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Voice: 1-800-867-3330
Fax: 610-825-4595
Website: http://www.speaking.org
E-mail: info@speaking.org
Verified: 11/1/2007
The Arc
National. 1100 chapters. Founded 1950. Provides support for people
with mental retardation and their families. Advocacy groups and
direct services. Quarterly newspaper. Chapter development
guidelines. Local group information on website.
Write:
The Arc
1010 Wayne Ave.
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Voice: 301-565-3842
Fax: 301-565-5342
Website: http://thearc.org
E-mail: info@thearc.org
Verified: 11/5/2007
People First
Model. 33 groups in Washington. 7 high school clubs. Founded 1977.
Self-help advocacy organization created by and for people with
developmental disabilities. Provides help in starting new chapters.
Quarterly newsletter.
Write:
People First of Washington
P.O. Box 648
Clarkston, WA 99403-2079
Voice: 509-758-1123
Fax: 509-758-1289
E-mail: pfow@clarkston.com
Verified: 11/12/2007
Voice of the Retarded
National. 160 affiliated groups. Founded 1983. Works to empower
families of persons with mental retardation through information and
advocacy. Weekly e-mail updates and quarterly newsletter for
members. Networking, information and referrals, advocacy, phone
support and conferences. Annual dues $25.
Write:
Voice of the Retarded
836 S. Arlington Heights Rd., #351
Arlington Heights, IL 60007
Voice: 1-877-399-4867
Fax: 847-258-5273
Website: http://www.vor.net
E-mail: tamie327@hotmail.com
Verified: 11/13/2007
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