Refers callers to libraries that have information on books on tapes and in Braille available for qualified blind or handicapped persons who can't read standard print. Voice: 1-800-424-8567 TDD: 202-707-0744 Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides information, publications and consumer reviews of all types of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities. Sponsored by Nat'l Inst. on Disability and Rehab. Research and U.S. Dept. of Education. Voice: 1-800-227-0216 Verified: 10/16/2008
Information and referrals to families of children (birth to 5). Provides training for childcare providers and other early childcare professionals. Voice: 1-800-235-4122 Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides free publications on the American Disabilities Act. A new publication will be available each month in a limited supply. Voice: 1-800-514-0301 TDD: 1-800-514-0383 Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides disability resource packets for children and adults with disabilities. Online directory available. Voice: 1-800-221-6827 Website: http://www.easterseals.com Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides information and referrals to independent living centers. Voice: 1-877-525-3400 TDD: 202-207-0340 Website: http://www.ncil.org E-mail: ncil@ncil.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides information on disabilities with a special focus on children (birth to age 22). Services include information, referrals, technical assistance to parents, educators, caregivers and advocates. Referrals to support groups. Most publications are free. Voice: 1-800-695-0285 TDD: 202-884-8200 E-mail: nichcy@aed.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies of the government. Guidelines for developing chapters. Voice: 1-877-426-2838 Website: http://www.dav.org E-mail: feedback@davmail.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Phone support, newsletter, information and referrals for disabled parents or parents of disabled children. Voice: 1-800-644-2666 or 510-848-1112 TDD: 1-800-804-1616 Website: http://www.lookingglass.org E-mail: tlg@lookingglass.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Helps families and caretakers of a loved one with a disability answer the question, 'Who will look after my loved one when I am gone?' by creating a 'life plan' and carrying out each family's plan for their disabled loved one, as directed and funded by the family. Voice: 1-800-995-0066 or 212-532-6740 Website: http://www.disabledandalone.org E-mail: info@disabledandalone.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Support for parents of special needs children. Referrals to educational advocates, support groups, attorneys and other resources. Medical insurance problem solving. Assistance with estate planning. Newsletter, speakers' bureau and interactive bulletin boards. Voice: 1-800-872-5827 E-mail: info@ucp.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Trains dogs to assist people with physical and developmental disabilities. Also has opportunities for people interested in volunteering to raise puppies. Voice: 1-866-224-3647 Website: http://www.cci.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Information on accommodations for people with disability. Sponsored Office of Disability Employment Policy and Dept. of the Labor. Voice: 1-800-526-7234 TDD: 1-877-781-9403 Website: http://www.jan.wvu.edu E-mail: jan@jan.wvu.edu Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides support, education, research and sevice for children and adults with disabilities who live in rural areas. Technological services, early intervention, personnel development, research and assistive technology services are available. Voice: 1-800-732-0323 E-mail: rural@ruralinstitute.umt.edu Verified: 10/20/2008
Support and education for families of children with any disability. Advocates for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Literature, training sessions, information and referrals. Voice: 1-888-248-0822 TDD: 952-838-0190 Website: http://www.taalliance.org E-mail: alliance@taalliance.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Maintains a database of over 80,000 accessible apartments nationwide. Helps people with disabilities find accessible apartments. Owners and managers may also use this service to register their accessible units. Voice: 1-800-421-1221 Website: http://www.accessibleapartments.org E-mail: clearinghouse@naahq.org Verified: 10/16/2008
Information, speakers, technical assistance, training and referrals regarding enforcing ADA and prohibiting discrimination in employment of disabled persons. Voice: 1-800-669-4000 TDD: 1-800-669-6820 Website: http://www.eeoc.gov Verified: 10/16/2008
Provides information, advice and referrals to people with all types of disabilities about assistive technology equipment. Aim is to help people with disabilities to be more independent and self-sufficient. Voice: 1-800-736-2216 or 973-853-6585 E-mail: nire@warwick.net Verified: 10/17/2008
Advocates for accessibility. Provides publications and forms to press charges against agencies that are not accessible. Voice: 1-800-872-2253 or 202-272-0080 TDD: 1-800-993-2822 or 202-272-0082 Website: http://www.access-board.gov E-mail: info@access-board.gov Verified: 10/16/2008
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