| Advocacy |
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
P.O. Box 870395
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0395
(205) 348-4928
http://www.adap.net
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Louisiana Citizens for Action Now
http://www.lacanadvocates.org
Provides a wealth of self advocacy information. Linda recommends individuals check out the "Legislative Activities" section for an outline of a sample letter to Legislators and a "How-To" testify before a legislative body. |
VOICES for Alabama's Children
P.O. 4576
Montgomery, AL 36103-4576
1-800-444-5437
(334) 213-2410
http://www.alavoices.org/
E-mail:alavoices.org |
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Government |
Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities
100 North Union Street RSA Union Building
Montgomery, AL 36130-1410
Information and Referral: 1-877-
1-800-232-2158
1-334-242-0797 (Fax)
http://www.acdd.org/
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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
2129 East South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
800-441-7607
334-281-8780
334-281-1973 (Fax)
http://www.rehab.state.al.us
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Alabama Medicaid Agency
501 Dexter Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36104
1-800-362-1504
http://www.medicaid.state.al.us/
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GovBenefits.Gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov
Provides information regarding government assistance programs nationwide. Includes a state-by-state program search. |
Governor's Office On Disability (GOOD)
2129 Ea. South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36111-0586
(888) 879-3582
(334) 353-4663
http://www.good.state.al.us
email:info@good.state.al.us |
Programs for Children With Special Health Care Needs
2129 East South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
(800) 441-7607
(334) 281-8780
(334) 281-1973 (Fax)
http://www.rehab.state.al.us
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The Children's Partnership ~ Expresslane Program
2000 P Street, NW, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 429-0033
(202) 429-0974 (Fax)
http://www.expresslaneinfo.org/AM/Template.cfm?...
E-mail:frontdoordc @childrenspartnership.org
*Click on "Program Examples" then "Program Location" for programs in your state. |
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Private |
Cover the Uninsured ~ A Project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(202) 572-2928
http://covertheuninsured.org
E-mail: info@covertheuninsured.org
*State by state listings of various insurance programs for individuals and families who have difficulty obtaining medical insurance. |
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| Charities and Foundations |
Easter Seals~Alabama
6300 McClellan Blvd
Aniston, AL 36202
(256) 820-9960
http://www.opportunity-center.com/
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United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama
1100 UCP Parkway
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 345-3031
(205) 345-3035 (Fax)
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/28
E-Mail: tfrankucp@comcast.net |
United Way of Central Alabama
3600 8th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 320189
(205) 251-5131
(205) 323-8730 (Fax)
http://www.uwca.org
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| Child Care Resource Listings |
Child Care Aware
3101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22201
1-800-424-2246
TTY:1-866-278-9428
(703) 341-4101 (Fax)
http://www.childcareaware.org
Child Care Aware is a cooperative program of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Funded through the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
**SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers. |
ChildCare Resources ~ Alabama
1904 First Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
1-800-822-2734
(205)-252-1991
(205) 251-2076 (Fax)
http://www.ccr-bhm.org
E-mail: childcare@ccr-bhm.org
*Provides services in Blount, Jefferson, Shelby and Walker Counties. |
| Disability Specific Organizations |
Autism Society of Alabama
4217 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
1-877-428-8476
(205) 967-8244 (Fax)
http://www.autism-alabama.org/welcome-to-the-au...
E-mail: info@autism-alabama.org |
First Signs, Inc.
P.O. Box 358
Merrimac, MA 01860
(978) 346-4380
http://www.firstsigns.org
E-mail: info@firstsigns.org
*Autism Training for families and professionals. |
| Early Intervention |
Alabama's Early Intervention System
2129 East South Blvd (P.O. Box 11586)
Montgomery, AL 36111-0586
(800) 543-3098
(334) 281-8780
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?...
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Southern Early Childhood Association
P.O. Box 55930
Little Rock, AR 5930
(800) 305-7322
(501) 227-5297 (Fax)
http://www.southernearlychildhood.org/
*Contacts listed by state. |
| Education |
Alabama Department of Education
50 North Ripley Street
Montgomery , AL 36104
http://www.alsde.edu
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Southeast Regional Resource Center (SERRC) Auburn University Montgomery School of Education
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124
(334) 244-3100
TTY (334) 244-3800
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/serrc
E-mail: bbeale@edla.aum.edu
Also serves Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Equipment |
Alabama Assistive Technology Resource (STAR)
2125 Ea. South Blvd.
Montgomery , AL 36120-0752
(800) 782-7656
TDD (334) 613-3519
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?...
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Easter Seal Alabama~3R Project
6300 McClellan Blvd.
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 820-9960
(256) 236-0807
(256) 820-9592 (Fax)
http://www.opportunity-center.com/pages/?pageID=2
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Technology Assistance for Special Consumers (TASC)
2075 Max Luther Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 852-5600, ext. 103
http://tasc.ataccess.org/
E-Mail: TASC@hiwaay.net
* Serves Huntsville and the Tennessee Valley |
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| Housing Programs - Government |
Alabama Housing Finance Authority
2000 Interstate Park Drive, Suite 408
Montgomery, AL 36109
(800) 325-2432
(334) 244-9200
(334) 244-9214 (Fax)
http://www.ahfa.com/index.htm
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DisabilityInfo.gov ~ Housing
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Provides a comprehensive listing of Federal and State housing programs and up to date program information. |
Habitat for Humanity Affiliates~Alabama
P.O. Box 1488
Auburn, AL 36831
(334) 501-8441
http://www.alabamahabitat.org/mission.html
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Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
1-800-424-8200
http://www.pva.org
*Not just for paralyzed Veterans, not just for paralysis. Ask for their Architecture Program!
**SNRP recommends their publication "Accessible Home Design". |
| Housing Programs - Private |
Center For Universal Design North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8613
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
(800) 647-6777
V/TTY:(919) 515-3082
(919) 515-3023 (Fax)
http://www.design.ncsu.edu\cud
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Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225
(617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://www.adaptenv.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org |
| Independent Living Organizations |
Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham, Inc.
206 13th St. South
Birmingham, AL 35233
205-251-2223 v/tty
205-251-0605 fax (Fax)
http://www.ilrgb.org/
e-mail: bilc@bellsouth.net |
State of Alabama Independent Living (SAIL)
2129 East South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
800-441-7607
334-281-8780
334-281-1973 (Fax)
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?...
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| Indian Health Services |
Nashville Area Office Indian Health Services
711 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214-2634
(615) 467-1500
(615) 467-1501 (Fax)
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffic...
*Covers the Southern and Eastern United States. |
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| Information |
Civitan International Research Center The University of Alabama at Birmingham
1719 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0021
205-934-8900
205-975-6330 (Fax)
http://www.circ.uab.edu/uce.htm
Email: apercy@sparks.uab.edu |
Disability Information.Gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Large Federal database providing easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. To find disability resources in your state just click on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each of the subject areas listed in their menu. |
Girls Health.gov
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 301
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://4girls.gov
*See "Illness and Disability" tab. Excellent information resource. |
MedicareSolutions
http://www.medicaresolutions.com/disability-res...
*A comprehensive page on disabilities providing informative links in several areas of interest including Disability Rights, support groups, government resources and organizations and others. |
National Organization on Disability
910 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-5960
TTY: (202) 293-5968
(202) 293-7999 (Fax)
http://www.nod.org
E-mail: ability@nod.org |
United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11370
800-404-2898
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 (Fax)
http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-publicat...
*Linda's favorite down-loadable informational resource. Linda recommends the following booklets: Disability Etiquette (PDF), Taking Action (PDF), Adaptive Automotive Equipment (PDF), The Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF),The Fair Housing Amendments Acts (PDF) and Accessing Local Government (PDF). Please see the menu page for other publications you may be interested in. |
| Legal Advocacy/Information |
Alabama Center For Dispute Resolution
P.O. Box 671
Montgomery, AL 36101
(334) 269-0409
http://www.alabamaadr.org
*For further help and information click on "Contact Us". |
Legal Services Alabama
207 Montgomery Street, Suite 1200
Montgomery, AL 36104
866-456-6353
http://www.legalservicesalabama.org/
E-mail: info@legalservicesalabama.org |
Wright's Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com
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| Medical Centers/Hospitals/Clinics |
Children's Hospital of Alabama Children's Health System
880 South Court Street
Montgomery, AL 35233
(205) 939-9100
http://www.chsys.org
*Information and locations regarding off-site clinics and emergency care centers statewide available here. |
University of South Alabama Children's & Women's Hospital
1700 Center Street
Mobile, AL 36604-3391
(251) 415-1000
(251) 415-1001 (Fax)
http://www.southalabama.edu/usacwh/
*Also serves Eastern Louisiana, Mississippi, and Northwestern Florida. |
| Medical Information/Research Organizations |
UAB Civitan International Research Center/University of Alabama Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)
1530 3rd Ave. South CIRC 329
Birmingham, AL 35294
1-800-UAB-CIRC
205-934-8900
205-975-6330 (Fax)
http://www.circ.uab.edu/
*CIRC provides services throughout Alabama and the surrounding region. |
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| Other |
Disability Studies, Temple University Blog
http://disstud.blogspot.com
*Based at Temple University but with nationwide contributors. Has a LARGE list of disability related blogs. |
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| Parent Support Programs |
Alabama Family Ties
400 South Union Street, Suite 270
Montgomery, AL 36104
(877) 834-0615 (In State)
(334) 240-8437
http://www.alfamilyties.org/index.htm
Email: help@alfamilyties.org |
Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) Region 2 & 3
907 Barra Row, Suite 102/103
Davidson , NC 28036
(800) 962-6817
(704) 892-1321
http://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/
email: ecacta@ecacmail.org |
Parents As Partners in Education Alabama
576 Azalea Road, Suite 105
Mobile, AL 36609
(215) 478-1208
(AL Only) 1-800-222-7322
(251) 473-7877 (Fax)
http://www.parentsaspartnersineducation.com/PEP...
E-mail: seacofmobile@zebra.net |
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| Patient Assistance Programs |
American Dental Association ~ Give Kids A Smile Program
http://www.givekidsasmile.ada.org/findGKAS.asp
*This is a yearly clinic in most communities. Click on the Clinic locator to find a clinic in your area. |
Cover the Uninsured
http://covertheuninsured.org
Email: info@covertheuninsured.org
* Provides a State by State guide to finding healthcare insurance coverage in your state. |
Merck Patient Assistance Programs
P.O. Box 100
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100
908-423-1000
http://www.merck.com/responsibility/pap-informa...
Merck offers a family of programs providing free and discounted medicines to patients who cannot afford their prescribed medicines. |
NeedyMeds
P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931
http://www.needymeds.org
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non profit, has information on programs that help people who can't afford their medications and health care costs. Provides data regarding approximately 2400 programs and nearly 11,000 free/low-cost/sliding-scale clinics. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1-888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Kids
1-877-369-1477
http://kids.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Pfizer Helpful Answers
1-866-706-2400
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients who need help getting their Pfizer medicines.
These programs provide:
•Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings to patients who qualify
•Some programs also offer reimbursement support services
Call for more information. |
RxAssist
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-729-3284
401-729-2955 (Fax)
http://www.rxassist.org
Email: info@rxassist.org
Patient Assistance Program Center ~ Offers a comprehensive database of programs and information. |
| Recreation |
Ability Station
278 South 880 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
800-520-1222
http://www.abilitystation.com
Ability Station offers toys for special needs children needing sensory, fine motor and gross motor,and cognitive development. Toys are reviewed by an Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapist. |
Adaptive Aquatics
1473 Paradise Cove Lane
Wilsonville, AL 35186
(205) 807-7519
http://www.adaptiveaquatics.org/
email:waterskiinfo@adaptiveaquatics.org |
Easter Seals Camp (ASCCA)
P.O. Box 21
Jackson's Gap, AL 36861
1-800-843-2267 (in ALabama)
256-825-9226
http://www.campascca.org/
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Lakeshore Foundation
4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-313-7400
http://www.lakeshore.org/
email: information@lakeshore.org
* Camp for both children and adults.
**Also serves injured US Servicemen.
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608-6904
1-800-900-8086
1-312-355-4058 (Fax)
http://www.ncpad.org/
Email: ncpad@uic.edu.
*Maintains a State-by-state listing of camps and recreational facilities. |
National Parks Pass
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
*Updated information regarding free access passes to National Parks for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. |
Special Equestrians, Inc.
1215 Woodward Drive
Indian Springs, AL 35124
(205) 987-WHOA (9462)
http://www.specialequestriansinc.com/index.htm
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Special Olympics Alabama
880 South Court Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 242-3383
(334) 262-9794 (Fax)
http://www.specialolympics.org
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Storybook Farm Inc.
300 Cusseta Road
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 444-5966
http://story-book-farm.org/
Email:hope@story-book-farm.org |
VSA arts of Alabama
1600 7th Avenue South (located in the children's hospital)
Birmingham, AL 35233
205) 212-7051
http://www.vsartsalabama.org/
Email: Info@vsartsalabama.org |
| Service Dogs/Canine Programs |
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)/National Center
P.O. Box
Oceanside, CA 92052
(800) 572-2275
(760) 901-4300
(760) 901-4551 (Fax)
http://www.caninecompanions.org
*Contact for regional training centers and Veteran's Programs. |
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| Transition/Post Secondary Schooling |
Virginia College Quest
George Mason University
, VA
http://www.vacollegequest.org/index.shtml
E-mail: info@vacollegequest.org
*An excellent Post-High School education resource. |
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| Transportation Information |
National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
3327 W. Bearss Ave.
Tampa, FL 33618
(800) 833-0427
(813) 264-2697
(813) 962-8970 (Fax)
http://www.nmeda.org/
Email: nmeda@aol.com
*Provides a state-by-state listing of NMEDA QAP certified dealerships. Start here when looking for mobility equipment (lifts, vehicles, steering systems, etc.) information. |
School Transportation News
P.O. Box 789
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 792-2226
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/
*See Special Needs Transportation |
