Disabled
Advocates made of Elderly
and Non Disabled Disability Advocates, Advocating Systems Change for
Accessible and Affordable Housing, Jobs, and Affordable Healthcare,
Through the Power of Their Votes and the Rights Empowered to us by the
Olmstead Decision! DAC also helped lead the way in having
Virginia become the first state to offer an official state apology to
eugenic victims.
"We shall
never cower down to
the
bureaucracy, but we will rise to challenge the archaic laws that need
to
be amended. Together as 'one' large group of people, with or without
disability,
we will demand and receive responsible representation by our elected
Representatives. No more will we be treated as third rate
citizens in a first rate country. Today is the beginning of our new
tomorrow, lest we rise to the occasion and gather our strength through
each other. United we will win, divided we will fail. Not
only for
ourselves, but for all future generations to come."
Keith Kessler - Founder of DAC
Picture with Governor Mark R. Warner on
November 9, 2004, after a
meeting with state advocates.
Click here: warnerkk.htm
Letter
to President Bush for Nationwide Eugenics Apology
How
the eugenics apology got started
***LINKS WITH PLENTY OF INFO***
*ADA-info Mid Atlantic Region*
*Read the
Bridges4kids newsletter it's very informative..just click here:)*
*Center form Personal Assistance Services Bulletin*
*SPECIAL ALERTS AND INFORMATION*
(Great info on Disability Grants, Loans, Housing, ADA, Meetings,
Education, Advocacy and more)
PPL, Public Partnerships, NEW
Fiscal Agent for DMAS
http://www.publicpartnerships.com
DAC Newsletters
Of Interest Archives
Read the latest news
stories for the years below
(Note: Archives for year 2003-08 are
broken
into groups because DAC operates on a fiscal year from June to June)
Main Page Statement
More organizations have UNITED with DAC's premise of putting our collective voting strength over thousands of people strong in Virginia and growing DAILY with millions nationwide & worldwide. The elderly - disabled and non-disabled people are uniting as they now realize our collective strength is essential in getting and/or retaining the delivery of health care services. So lets keep uniting, and NOT disbanding any groups, because our strength lies in the numbers from ALL of our groups together. With the various disability groups and senior organizations along with the non disabled that want more than a change, but a "difference," it will happen as we commit to make these changes with our VOTES!
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This
is
not about money (keep your money) or phony promises, it's
real "Action" for real people, by a real person
risking it all for YOU!
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Workers nor do we give or accept any money. Thank You.
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Vision Technology – Low Vision Aids Revolutionizes how people with low vision engage with essential, everyday activities and improves their quality of life. Since 1992, the company's ground-breaking products have redefined low vision assistive devices. With a reputation for superior quality and a portfolio of the most respected and recognized low vision brands, Vision Technology is continuously redefining how people with low vision live independently. |
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American Association of People with
Disabilities
To stay informed of issues affecting the disability community, we
encourage you to subscribe to our Justice for All (JFA) listserv.
To sign up or read the JFA archives, please
visit the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
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http://www.AAPD.com |
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| Ability Online Online community of friendship and support for children and youth with disabilities or illness. |
http://www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm |
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| Accessible Golf Web
Site John Nicholas' - a web site dedicated to helping people with disabilities enjoy the game of golf. |
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| Accessible
Vacation Home Exchange |
www.independentliving.org/vacaswap.html |
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Access World Online
Access World is now a free, Web-only publication. The magazine
features articles on accessibility and assistive technology, as well as
reviews of new products. |
http://www.afb.org/accessworld |
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ACRONYMS
For folks who are lost in the maze of alphabet soup, HandiNet has an
online Acronym Database to help you find what all those initials mean!
At present, there are just shy of 800 different acronyms in the
database. |
http://www.handinet.org/Alphasoup/alphasoup.asp |
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ADA
Document Portal More than 3,400 ADA documents on-line! Developed by a sister agency in Colorado Springs with funding from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. Includes the regs, technical assistance manuals, settlement agreements, opinion letters. It also offers documents on other disability rights laws like the Air Carriers Access Act. A great new resource. |
http://www.adaportal.org/ |
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| ADA Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities |
html/adaag.htm |
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| ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal |
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/checkweb.htm |
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| ADA INFO CENTER “What's New" will keep you up to date on ADA and disability-related resources, news, and other items of interest. |
http://www.adainfo.org/new.html#new |
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| (ADA) Americans With
Disabilities Act Guide for Small Businesses |
http://www.sba.gov/ada/ |
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ADA - National List of ADA Consultants |
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ADA
Steve Gold, The
Disability Odyssey Continues
Back issues of other Information Bulletins are available
online with a searchable Archive at this site. |
http://www.stevegoldada.com |
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| ADA - The Bus Stops Here
Trainings Easter Seals "Project Action" |
www.projectaction.org/adabsh/adabsh.html |
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ADA
WatchingJustice.org
Recently launched. It's a non-partisan, watchdog website that monitors the U.S. Department of Justice. There's a page on the ADA, which might be of interest to you. |
Main page:
http://www.watchingjustice.org/index.php
About Watching Justice: http://www.watchingjustice.org/about/index.php
Americans with Disabilities page: http://www.watchingjustice.org/issues/subIssue.
php?docId=74 |
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Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
Has over 150 articles written by national ADHD authorities as well as
adults with ADHD. Plenty of information for parents too. 100 plus links
to ADHD-related websites. Includes the National ADHD Directory
with over 1100 ADHD Service Providers listed and a National ADHD
EventsCalendar. Free monthly eNews available. |
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Adobe Software Donations
Adobe provides software to K-12
schools and
nonprofit organizations that are helping to improve student performance
in elementary and secondary education and fighting hunger and
homelessness.
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http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops051.asp |
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Advocates' Guide 2003
To Housing and Community Development Policy
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http://www.nlihc.org/advocates/index.htm |
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ALABAMA COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
For Alabamians with disabilities:
assistance in buying homes, and modifying
homes for accessibility.
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http://www.acdd.org/Resources/financial.htm |
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Assisted
Living Directory and Care Giver's Site
Nationwide
Our site was created to help
others with assisted living decisions and care giving options.
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Assisted
Living Facilities & Senior News
Virginia
/ Nationwide
This is a FREE service that has been in operation for several years. Our goal is to make online advertising accessible to all assisted living facilities. We offer a free listing service to any assisted living facility. This site is also very helpful for people seeking assisted living information. |
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AUTISM
Online video about LINK program, which promotes and enhances
social skills in children with autism by "Linking" them with their
non-disabled peers. |
http://www.cesa7.k12.wi.us/sped/videos/link.htm |
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Autism (videos)
Extensive annotated list of videos on autism (menu on left of page). |
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/fvideo.html |
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| Autism National Committee |
http://www.autcom.org/ |
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Barbara Gilley
My friend and a great advocate:)
December 01, 2004 |
Proclamation.htm proclamtion.htm |
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| BLIND WORLD On-line Magazine with lots of news for the blind and Visually-impaired. |
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~blindworld/ |
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| B-Independent Brain Injury Recovery Aides Great site for products, news, and more |
http://www.bindependent.com/ |
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| BRIDGES4KIDS NEWSLETTER --
SUBSCRIBE |
http://www.bridges4kids.org/Subscribe.html |
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CANADIAN
DRUGSTORES
Drugs at a fraction of U.S. drug
prices. Tell them DAC sent you.
or try ---> or try----> or try----> |
http://www.canadiansdrugstore.com/ http://www.canadadrugs.com/ http://www.medcenterstore.com/newsroom/ view/16 http://www.CanadianPrescriptionDrugstore.com |
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| CARING COMMUNITIES Respite Care, Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities |
http://www.caringcommunities.org/ |
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CareerConnect
CareerConnect is a targeted mentoring and career development program
for people who are blind or have vision impairments. |
http://www.afb.org/careerconnect/ |
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Center
for Personal Assistance Services
Provides research, training, dissemination and technical
assistance on issues of personal assistance services (PAS) in the United States.
Personal assistance services (PAS)
refer to help provided to people with disabilities to assist them with
tasks essential for daily living. To receive their newsletters and
learn more go here---> |
http://www.pascenter.org/about/ |
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| CONCRETE CHANGE
- Making ALL Homes Visit-Able And EasyLiving Home Program The ELH Coalition is planning a replication
conference. This program goes to show all our nervous builders
and scared bureaucrats that homes ranging from $100k to $500k or more
can be made accessible and NOT hinder the appearance but rather make it
more sellable and pleasing to everyone at little to no expense.
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How to get CD PAS |
CD PAS pas.htm |
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| DMAS CD
PAS is now the EDCD Waiver For more information on Consumer Directed
Services go to the
Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) in Richmond. Call the
Waiver Services Unit at 804-786-1465 or TDD 800-343-0634 or email:
or
Local Departments of Social Services have
Nursing Home
orPreadmission Screening Teams who conduct assessments for the EDCD Waiver. Go to: Local Departmennts of Health have Nursing
Home Preadmission Screening Teams who conduct assessments for the EDCD
Waiver. Go to:
or
Centers for Independent Living are located
around the state. For one near you go to:
or
Medicaid Waiver Technical Assistance
Center can provide contact information for local Medicaid mentors. Call
toll free 866-323-1088 or email:
or
Partnership for People with Disabilities
at VCU can provide contact information for members of a statewide CD
Services Resourse Network. Call 804-827-0202 or email:
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dmasinfo@dmas.virginia.gov http://www.dss.state.va.us/localagency/index.html www.vdh.state.va.us/LHD/LocalHealthDistricts.asp http://www.ilru.org/Directory/virginia.html vawaivers@endependence.org eghammar@vcu.edu |
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CEREBRAL PALSY
UCP is the leading source of
information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights
of persons with any disability.
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http://www.ucp.org/ |
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Center for Self-Determination
It's not a place. It is a highly interactive
working collaborative of individuals and organizations committed to the
principles of self-determination. The purpose of the collaborative is
to change the nature of the support and service system for individuals
with disabilities, using the principles of self-determination to help
all persons create the lives they want, connected to and with their
communities.
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http://www.self-determination.com/ |
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The Center For Self-Determination
To discuss the range of specific training's and learning opportunities
offered by the Center, contact:Tom Nerney at (734) 751-1682 or tomnerney@earthlink.net or
Patricia Carver at 810-231-6364 or
pcarver@chartermi.net |
The Center’s mailing address is: The Center For Self-Determination Main Office 401 East Stadium Boulevard Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Voice: 734-213-5220 |
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Central Rappahannock Regional Library |
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Challenged America
Therapeutic-recreational rehabilitation
sailing for the disabled
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http://www.ChallengedAmerica.org |
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| "CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS" A great site for children in
Virginia which explains Medicaid Waivers and so much more. If
your child has a special need then this is the site to read.
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http://www.snap4kids.org |
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Child Find
Information and resources related to the
earliest possible identification of young children and their families
who may
benefit from early intervention or education
services.
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| CILS (Centers for Independent Living) listings for all 50 states, or Territories, Country and International CILS A good guide for help in your locality! |
http://www.virtualcil.net/cils/ |
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CILS, Centers for Independent Living in
Virginia |
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CSB's in Virginia |
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Commonwealth Community Trust |
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Covering Kids
Outreach and enrollment events to inform
families about low-cost and free health care coverage programs for
children.
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| CMS MEDICARE & MEDICAID Anyone interested in getting more information can call 1-800-Medicare or visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website at: |
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicarereform/ |
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DAC's Legislative Correspondence and Answers From Our Elected Representatives. Includes our wishlist for the 2000 General Assembly up to 02'. See who or which representatives really do have our best interests at heart. |
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DAC'S 2005 Legislative Wish List |
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Deaf-Blind Children and Young Adults
Federal Department of Education
Grant information for Deaf-Blind Children and
Young Adults
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www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/ 2003-3/070303a.html |
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing
"Gates to Adventure"
Gates to Adventure is a Web site that provides youth who are deaf and
hard of hearing a way to plan for their future. Information for
students, job rehabilitation program participants, vocational
rehabilitation clients, teachers, school counselors, vocational
rehabilitation specialists, and parents is provided. |
http://outcome.mcpo.org/GatesToAdventure/ |
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| Deaf Seniors of America |
www.deafseniors.org |
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Developmental Disabilities
"Making Your Case", a self-study course designed to help people with
developmental disabilities and their families create positive change
through advocacy. |
http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/ makingyourcase/ |
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| *New* Disability Commission
website in Virginia |
http://dls.state.va.us/disability.htm |
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| DISABILITY POLICY RESOURCES Contains training materials, policy papers and policy briefs prepared by ROBERT "BOBBY" SILVERSTEIN. email mailto:Bobby@CSADP.org |
http://www.disabilitypolicycenter.org |
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Disabled
Dating
"FREE" Disabled dating and chatrooms. Links to sites for the disabled and people with disabilities and wheelchair users. |
http://disabled.datingandchat.com |
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Online
community which offers personal blogs, discussion forums, private chat,
a dating service and more. This site is aimed at facilitating social,
personal
and romantic development in a supportive and understanding environment.
A fun way to meet new people, make
new friends,
and hopefully find a partner for life. Membership is free, easy and
non-committal. |
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Disaboom Profile:
An interactive, all-encompassing resource for the ever-growing and
evolving community of people living with disabilities or functional
limitations, Disaboom.com provides useful, everyday information for
people directly affected by such conditions as well as family members,
friends, caregivers, recreation and rehabilitation providers, and
employers. From discussion forums and blogs to online support
groups and social networking options, Disaboom.com provides an
opportunity for limitless expansion of your community, tailored to fit
your individual wants and needs. ~ Live the Journey ~ |
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
for
Persons with Mobility Impairments The University of Kansas' Research
and Training Center on Independent Living has created a new Web site
called "Nobody Left Behind: Disaster Preparedness for Persons with
Mobility Impairments." The site features ongoing research by the Center
on the effectiveness of local emergency management plans in addressing
the needs of persons with mobility impairments.
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http://rtcil.org/NLB_home.htm |
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| DONATED DENTAL SERVICES NFDH - National Foundation of Dentistry
for the
Handicapped
Free, comprehensive dental care for elderly,
disabled, and medically compromised adults, almost 44,000 disabled and
elderly people in 32 states have received over $50 million worth of
free, comprehensive donated treatment.
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http://www.nfdh.org/DDS.html |
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DRS
DEPARTMENT OF REHABILATATIVE SERVICES, VA
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http://www.vadrs.org/ |
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DSB's |
Link to State DSB's |
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| DMAS is pleased to announce that
the Elderly Case Management Services provider manual has been published
and can be found on our web site at: http://www.dmas.state.va.us/ |
http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/ |
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| Dwarf Athletic Association of
America |
http://www.daaa.org/
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The
Eldercare Locator
A service of the U.S.
Administration on Aging, is a nationwide toll-free service that helps
people find local resources and community assistance for older
Americans. Call 800-677-1116 for information and referrals.
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http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare/Public/Home.asp |
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| Elder Law FAX Elder Law is a specialty of law that caters to
the needs of older clients and those with disabilities. Elder Law is
the only area of law defined by the clients we serve rather than the
areas of law in which we practice. You can subscribe to Elder Law FAX
by
sending an empty e-mail message to: elderlawfax-subscribe@mlm.tn-elderlaw.com
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http://www.tn-elderlaw.com/elderfax.html |
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Electric
Wheelchairs for Seniors, FREE
Wishes on Wheels provides power wheelchairs to non-ambulatory senior
citizens 65 and older at NO cost if they qualify. The power chairs are
provided to those who can't walk or propel a manual wheelchair in their
home or independent living center who meet the qualifications of the
program. Call 800-823-5220 or visit their website. |
http://www.threewishes2.com |
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Emerging
Leaders
Emerging Leaders is an internship program for college students with
disabilities. Its lead sponsor/coordinator is Booz Allen
Hamilton, a consulting firm. |
http://www.emerging-leaders.com/ |
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| EPILEPSY Information for the patient and professionals. |
http://www.healthopedia.com/epilepsy/ http://www.epilepsy.com |
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EXCEL
An all-volunteer professional networking group of Washington-area
persons with disabilities that focuses onemployment and career development. Contact Bob Rudney at: rudney_robert@bah.com |
http://www.excelability.org |
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EXCEPTIONAL
NURSE
A resource network for nurses and nursing students
with disabilities. It provides links to disability-related
organizations, technology, equipment, legal resources, mentors and
related articles helpful to nurses, educators and disability services
staff. |
http://www.ExceptionalNurse.com |
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATS
One source for the full range of statistics and info produced by 70
federal agencies.Find lots more like this at the US Gov't Stats and Info page on students.gov: |
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Fibrohugs
Here's a great link for Fibromyalgia
With the love and caring of our Members,
Fibrohugs
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http://fibrohugs.com/ |
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Financial Aid for Students With
Disabilities
This list contains sources of financial aid where a primary
criteria is that the student experience a disability. |
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FirstGov
The home page is now the new Citizen's Gateway home page, which
features a valuable section, "Get It Done Online." Change your address,
apply for Social Security, find government benefits, and
much more! |
http://FirstGov.gov |
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| Funding Resources for
Individuals with Disabilities |
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| GEORGIA'S -- PROTECTION &
ADVOCACY |
http://www.icdri.org/legal/gapadd.htm |
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| GovBenefits Check for any benefits you may qualify for. |
http://www.govbenefits.gov/ |
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GOVERNMENT
GRANTS
A single, comprehensive web site that will contain information about
finding and applying for all federal grant programs. |
http://www.grants.gov |
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Habitat for Humanity or Christmas in April
Is now called Rebuilding Together and can be contacted for home
modification services. |
http://www.hfhnv.org |
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HAVA
Help America Vote Act
(check where your state stands)
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http://www.demos-usa.org/demos/hava/stateplans.htm |
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Helen Keller National Center The new
website address for Helen Keller National Center |
http://www.hknc |
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New website for HOME, Inc.
We also have a fully accessible homes for sale in the
Fredericksburg, VA area. |
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Home Health Agencies
Medicare-certified in your
neighborhood and browse the government’s comparison information on
these facilities. |
http://www.medicare.gov/HHCompare/Home.asp? version=alternate&browser =IE%7C6%7CWinXP &language=English&defaultstatus=0&pagelist=Home |
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| HOSPICE The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization |
http://www.nhpco.org/templates/1/homepage.cfm |
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HUD
Multifamily Inventory of Units for the
Elderly
and Persons with
Disabilities.
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www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/hto/inventorysurvey.cfm |
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IDEA
Our Children Left Behind: information for and
by parents on IDEA
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http://www.ourchildrenleftbehind.com |
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| JAN - JOB ACCOMMODATION
NETWORK The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities. |
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/english/homeus.htm |
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LABOR
& INDUSTRIES
New Website for Injured
Workers
A new website has just been started in the state of Washington. It is
called Labor & Industries. The address is also good for other areas
and states. |
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Medicaid
Eligibility
Medicaid
Services
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http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/eligibility/criteria.asp http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/mservice.asp |
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Medicaid Waivers
The National Assoc. of State Medicaid
Directors keeps
track of waiver programs. This is a very informative website that
contains all sorts of information, data, and statistics. It also
contains data on children enrolled in MR/DD 1915c waivers by state, age
and program. |
http://www.nasmd.org |
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| Medical Many health
links, Search Engines, and information on whatever ailment you need
information on. Don't guess, just try DAC's Health Links page. |
Search,
ailments, Doctors, Nurses? [Health And Links Plus more] |
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| Medical
Links and many other links by contributors on
information to assist almost anyone with all kinds of
sources. |
[Medical Links and
information] |
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| Medical If you're in need of FREE medicine go to this site for your pharmaceutical needs. Don't neglect your medications simply because you may be unable to afford them. Now you can obtain ALL the medicines that you need, at NO cost! |
Free Pharmacy
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| Medical HELPING
PATIENTS is a site working to assist low-income people
without prescription drug coverage obtain free drugs. |
http://www.helpingpatients.org/ |
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| Medicare's consumer Web site and Medicare's help line, 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) | http://www.medicare.gov |
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|
Medicare
and You 2005 - PDF
What are the Medicare Premium and Coinsurance Rates for 2005? Medicare
Coverage Issues Manual
|
http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs /pdf/10050.pdf http://medicare.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/medicare.cfg/ php/enduser/std_adp.php?pfaqid=1560&p_ created=1095443945 http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/06_cim/ci00.asp |
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Medicare-Approved Drug
Discount Cards
Begin June 2004
To obtain information about Medicare-Approved companies in your area
and to find out if you are eligible for the $600 credit or to answer
any questions you have, you can:A) Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). Hearing-impaired/TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048. B) Visit www.medicare.gov on the Internet. Select "Prescription Drug and Other Assistance Programs." |
http://www.medicare.gov |
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| Mental health law (overview) |
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/mental_ health.html |
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| Mobility-Advisor Educational
resource with articles on wheelchairs, scooters, accessories, wheel
chair sports, disabled travel, transportation, and assistive technology
to enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need mobility
assistance. |
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| National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse | http://www.accessibleapartments.org | ||
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National Center on Accessibility
Resources
The National Center on Accessibility is a collaborative program of
Indiana University and the National Park Service. It promotes access
for people with disabilities in recreation. "What to Know Before
You Go: The Big Questions to Ask Before Arriving at Your
'Accessible' Recreation Destination" explores some areas where you can
conduct initial searches for programs, who to contact and what
questions to ask before arriving at your recreation destination.
Also available is an article on"Effective Communication in Parks and Recreation" which includes information about needs of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. |
http://www.ncaonline.org |
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*National Coalition on Self Determination*
We are an affiliate of TASH and we proudly announce we are-- The
only national partnership of people with disabilities, parents, and
family members advocating for the fundamental right of all to community
living.
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http://www.nconsd.org/ |
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| National Guardianship Association | http://www.guardianship.org/ | ||
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The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) |
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National Resources and Virginia Resource Statewide Links |
Virginia & National Resources Links | ||
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National Resources & Other Links To
Various Places, Travel Too Plus! |
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| NOT ACCESSIBLE This
site is dedicated to making everything accessible to all people
regardless of handicap or disability. We welcome your ideas and your
thoughts on making that goal possible.
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http://www.notaccessible.com/ |
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Partners
for Youth with Disabilities
Partners for Youth runs online and in-person mentoring programs for
youth with disabilities. They are based out of Boston, but can
serve a national audience through their online programs. |
http://www.pyd.org |
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PAS
The
Center for Personal Assistance Services
The Center for Personal Assistance Services provides research,
training, dissemination and technical assistance on issues of personal
assistance services (PAS) in the United States. Personal assistance
services (PAS) refer to help provided to people with disabilities to
assist them with tasks essential for daily living. These tasks include
bathing, dressing, getting around, toileting, eating, shopping,
remembering things, and other activities. PAS, along with assistive
technology such as wheelchairs, text readers, and hearing aides, help
people with disabilities to participate in activities at home, at work,
and in the community. |
http://www.pascenter.org |
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| PEOPLETECH A non profit organization to assist low
income needy disabled children by giving them FREE computers.
Contact them at:
Ira Reschman, Peopletech, 8837 W. Patterson St,
Tampa, FL, 33615 - Phone: (813) 886-0801 - Fax: (813) 886-0991
E-Mail: peopletc@gte.net |
http://peopletech.org/ |
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ProAging Listserv Network
Resources for Professionals
Working With Seniors Guide to
Retirement Living
The Guide to Retirement Living in
print and on the Internet is the only complete database of all senior
housing, assisted living,
nursing homes, home health care services, and professional resources in
Virginia (VA), Maryland (MD), New Jersey (NJ), Washington DC (DC),
Pennsylvania (PA) and Delaware (DE).
Need Help? Click here for explanations and guidance or give us a call now at 800-394-9990 and we'll guide you. |
http://www.proaging.com http://www.retirement-living.com/ |
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| Rebuilding
Together: preserves and revitalizes houses and communities,
assuring that low-income homeowners, particularly those who
are elderly and disabled and families with children, live in warmth,
safety, and independence. |
http://www.rebuildingtogether.org |
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RecruitABILITY
RecruitABILITY is a free on-line service for both employers and job
seekers with disabilities. |
http://www.disabledperson.com/ |
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"Regulations.gov"
is the U.S. Government web site that makes it
easier for you to participate in Federal rulemaking - an essential part
of the American democratic process. On this site, you can find,
review, and submit comments on Federal documents that are open for
comment and published in the Federal Register, the Government’s legal
newspaper. As a member of the public, you can submit comments
about these regulations, and have the Government take your views into
account." |
http://www.regulations.gov/ |
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REHABILATATION - HOMES A group of state organizations have pooled
funding to expand affordable and accessible housing choices
for people with developmental and physical disabilities. Their
website describes details of how the three year project will develop.
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| RESOURCES Virginia Guide and Prince William
County. From our local DSB.
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www.pwcgov.org/docLibrary/PDF/001955.pdf |
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SCOOTERS AMERICA
They will assist you in getting a new scooter or power chair from
Medicare, Medicaid, and your insurance company, if you qualify. They do
all the paperwork, and what's more, they come to your home. Many people
with disabilities are eligible, but are afraid of being turned
down. Call toll free 877-339-1235, for assistance and additional
information. |
No web link:( |
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SNO-KING
"MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS" ProKarin Research Foundation |
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Senior Emporium A unique on-line shopping
experience offering
a wide choice of health care products and gifts for seniors, their
families and/or caregivers, and those adults that may have some special
needs.
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SeniorNavigator.com
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SOCIAL
SECURITY (QUICK CHEK SITES)
Information for people with
disabilities who want to work:
Social Security Benefit
Application (retirement, spouse's and disability):
Benefits (disability, survivor
or retirement) Planner:
Medicare Card Replacement:
Benefit Verification Statement:
Social Security Office locator:
Multilanguage Gateway (15
different languages):
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www.ssa.gov/work www.socialsecurity.gov/applyforbenefits www.socialsecurity.gov/planners www.socialsecurity.gov/medicarecard www.socialsecurity.gov/beve www.socialsecurity.gov/locator www.socialsecurity.gov/multilanguage |
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| The Social Security Administration's Work Site focusing on people with disabilities. It provides information valuable to people with DISABILITIES receiving Social Security benefits as well as employers, advocates, youth, and service providers. | |||
| Look at the Social Security
Administration's NEW website REDESIGNED for your ease in navigating
for news and information you can use. Enjoy:) |
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ |
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| SS/OTHER BenefitsCheckUpRx is
FREE offered by The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) for seniors
to find out which programs can help them save money on their drug
prescriptions. This Web-based service is to connect older
adults with over 240 public and private prescription savings programs
covering nearly 800 prescription drugs. |
http://www.BenefitsCheckUp.org |
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| SSI If you have a child with a disability and you are having trouble making ends meet, maybe your child could qualify for SSI. To learn more, check out our spotlight on SSI. |
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/notices/supplemental- security-income/links-to-spotlights.htm |
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*Social
Security Disability Secrets*
Provides helpful information to individuals who are applying for disability, thinking of applying, or who need to file an appeal after they've been denied. |
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com |
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| Social
Security Disability Law Sheri R. Abrams, P.C.
Attorney at Law 4015 Chain Bridge Road
Suite I
Fairfax, VA 22030
Social Security Disability Law, Preparation of Wills,
Living Wills,
Health and Financial Powers of Attorney
Serving VA, DC, and MD, (703) 934-5450sheri@sheriabrams.com |
http://www.sheriabrams.com |
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State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Call for more information on
Medicare benefits, rights and options. Call Social Security
(800-772-1213) for questions
about enrolling in Medicare.
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http://hiicap.state.ny.us/home/link08.htm#telephone |
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| SPORTS Extreme adaptive sports |
http://www.sitski.com/index.htm |
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| TICKET TO WORK -- SOCIAL
SECURITY WORKS YOUR INFO SOURCE TO WORK |
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| *FREE* TELECOMMUNICATIONS
DEVICES
AVAILABLE TO PENNSYLVANIANS WITH SPEECH/HEARING DISABILITIES |
review/regional/s_110708.html |
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TELEPHONE ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH SPEECH
DISABILITIES
If you have a speech disability and live in the USA
(including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), you can now use a new,
free telephone service 24 hours a day. This service, called Speech to
Speech (STS), provides Communication Assistants (CA's) for people with
difficulty being understood by the public on the telephone. |
List of U. S. 'STS' access numbers go to:
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| THE TIME OUT FOR FAMILIES GAZETTE The Time Out for Families group is based in
Southeastern CT.
Christine is actively involved in advocating for children who have
special mental health needsincluding those which affect her own family - Aspergers Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder,
Depression, and more.....
kindly direct inquiries about submitting a written piece for a future issue to Christine Walker ~ ctmom05@yahoo.com |
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/timeoutforfamilies/ |
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TUITION
FREE COLLEGE
Harvard is offering free tuition for students
that have a family income below $40,000. For information go---> |
http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm |
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| TUTORING AVAILABLE ON NEW WEB SITE, FREE The Supplemental Educational
Services Quality (SESQ) Center launched a free Web site to help parents
of children attending public schools “in need of improvement” take
advantage of new, free tutoring opportunities provided by the No Child
Left Behind Act of 2001.
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http://www.tutorsforkids.org |
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USA
TECH GUIDE
Here's a Web Guide to wheelchair and assistive technology choices. Did
you know your state has a "wheelchair "LEMON LAW?" Better read this
site------> |
http://www.usatechguide.org/ |
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| United
Kingdom webpage, Human
Rights Forum |
www.humanrights.org.uk/425/forum.nc?threadid=6 |
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| United States Deaf Cycling
Association |
http://home.earthlink.net/~skedsmo/usdca.htm
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UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
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http://www.hhs.gov/ |
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Virginia
Business Information Center (VBIC)
Provides toll-free and email access to Virginia businesses in search of
answers and resources. Businesses can reach the VBIC by calling
804-371-0438, toll-free at 1-866-248-8814, or by emailing
VBIC@dba.state.va.us. DBA also offers financing, incentives for
workforce training and retraining, research assistance, certification
for women-owned businesses, and support for small business incubators. |
E-mail
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| VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH
DISAILITIES |
http://www.vaboard.org/ |
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| VDDHH VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT FOR DEAF & HARD OF HEARING |
http://www.vddhh.org/ |
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Virginia
Department of Business Assistance
(DBA) has launched a new Business
Outreach program.To learn more about DBA, visit
www.dba.state.va.us. For more information on the Business
Outreach program, contact:
Dave Fuller at dfuller@dba.state.va.us or 804-371-8131. |
www.dba.state.va.us |
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Virginia
Department of Health
The Virginia Department of Health is providing a public health
emergency wallet card. The handy card contains useful emergency
preparedness tips and a fill-in-the-blank area to record personal
health information necessary for receiving medical services during an
emergency. Click on the orange Emergency Preparedness and
Response Programs button to receive a card. |
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov |
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| Virginia Department of Social Services (DSS) web site now has a simple screening for benefits eligiblity. Anyone can use this to see if they are potentially eligible. Try it here----> | http://dssiad.dss.state.va.us/EligibilityScreening |
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Virginia's Executive Branch of The Commonwealth |
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VHDA |
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Virginia Housing Registry
Open Virginians in need of accessible housing for the disabled can find
listings of available accessible rental housing in Virginia. |
http://www.accessva.org |
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| VOPA VIRGINIA OFFICE FOR PROTECTION & ADVOCACY |
http://www.vopa.state.va.us/ |
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Virginia
Relay
Ronald
Lanier, director of the Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing (VDDHH), recently announced that Virginia Relay, the free phone
system for the deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind and speech disabled,
launched its new and improved Web site. |
http://www.varelay.org |
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| Wheelchair Foundation Offers FREE wheelchairs to the needy. |
http://www.wheelchairfoundation.org |
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| Wheelchair Resourses Angels Have Wheels (Good for Medicare recipients) Wishes on Wheels Available to non-ambulatory senior citizens 65
years & older
usually at NO out of pocket cost if they
qualify. Power chairs to those who cannot walk or self propel a manual
wheelchair. May be available to the permanently disabled of any
age.
Three Wishes Inc., Program Available to senior citizens and permanently
disabled, power wheelchairs at no cost if they qualify. For those who
cannot propel a manual wheelchair in their homes. No deposit required.
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800-810-2877 800-823-5220 or http://222.threewishes2.com 800-817-1871 |
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| WOUND CARE DermaWound Works great for chronic hard to heal wounds. |
http://www.DermaWound.com |
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WRIGHTSLAW--ADVOCACY
FOR CHILDREN |
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A very nice piece written by Betty Alfred, which DAC has taken on as our "Unite Us All" theme. A good read. |
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ABOUT.COM -
OFFERS SPECIAL EDUCATION TIPS FOR YOUR CHILD http://specialed.about.com/
They will guide you through the maze of advocasy, ADHD, Autism, and so
much more. A must read for parents.
DisabilityGuide.org is the Washington, DC metro
area's premiere
online disability information resource, and it's FREE. Our mission is
to create a user-friendly, information-packed resource targeted at
helping those with disabilities find the information they need. We
strive to give our users useful information in our reviews to help them
make educated choices, while also providing an open discussion forum to
network and discuss other issues. Thanks for your support!
http://www.disabilityguide.org/
Disabled United -- A new site to meet people and it's FREE! Check here: http://www.disabledunited.com/index.asp
Free Hearing Aids from "HEAR NOW" -
Hours
of operation are 9-4 (central time), Monday through Friday. Call for
applications. Area
Served: United States and Territories. For more information or
applications, contact:
Juanita Stelter, Program Director
6700 Washington Ave. S.Eden
Prairie Minneapolis, MN 55344
1-800-328-8602 ext. 2358
Fax: (952) 828-6946
nonprofit@starkey.com
http://www.LifeIsFull.com
"Life Is Full" -- A NEW online newsletter with a very interesting
website. Check it out and enjoy:)
Jenny Carlton, Editor
editor@lifeisfull.com
INCLUSION DAILY
EXPRESS -
Disability rights news from Spokane, Washington http://www.InclusionDaily.com
NEW MOBILITY MAGAZINE https://www.newmobility.com/index.cfm
THE NTH DEGREE - Products, Designs and Stories for our Disability Culture: For the Interdependent Living, Inclusion, Diversity and Disability Rights Movements. See Dan's site at: http://www.thenthdegree.com/
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) created BenefitsCheckUp to help older adults to quickly identify programs that may improve the quality of their lives. Family and friends can also obtain facts about benefits that their loved ones may qualify for. Chances are, you will be surprised to learn what benefits are available to you, regardless of your income. Just click here: http://www.benefitscheckup.org/
RAGGED EDGE MAGAZINE -
The
disability rag.
http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/
Pip Squeakers-Fun Shoes for Babies & Toddlers
http://www.pipsqueakers.com/
This is a product not only used by blind and visually impaired parents,
but is now being used by physical therapists to encourage disabled
toddlers to move and explore. Tell Peggy Wells that
DAC referred you:)
OTHER STATE LINKS:
Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities -- http://www.acdd.org/
Ability
Maine - The Maine place for people with disabilities to
share information: www.abilitymaine.org
Contact Norm Meldrum
Email: nwmeldru@midmaine.com
CENTER FOR
SELF-DETERMINATION with newsletters and e-newsletters and much
more!
www.self-determination.com here is their
publication page: http://www.self-determination.com/publications/index.html
ENABLED ONLINE - Connecting People With
Disabilities www.enabledonline.com
Visit the Family
Alliance to
Stop Abuse and Neglect website located in New Jersey
http://www.thefamilyalliance.net
ICDRI - THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR
DISABILITY RESOURCES ON
THE INTERNET - CHECK THEIR WEBSITE http://www.icdri.org/index.html
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Websites that Support Children with Disabilities Disabled Sports USA www.dsusa.org - A nonprofit organization started in 1967 provides national sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent physical disability. Shake a Leg, Inc. www.shakealeg.org - a nonprofit organization that provides support to people who have experience physical trauma, with an emphasis placed on spinal-cord and related nervous system impairments. Special Olympics www.specialolympics.org - This site is loaded with info, such as how to get involved with Special Olympics, program locations, and a calendar of games and competitions. U.S
Cerebral Athletic Association www.uscpaa.org - a
nonprofit organization which has resource centers in over 40 states
over the country, where athletes with special needs can turn to for
assistance
and support in coordinating their training and sponsorships. Children's
Golf Foundation is a twelve year old non-profit, driven solely by
contributions from people like you; along with the U.S.G.A.,
the First Tee and local professionals who have donated
their services to help build our facility. |
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Travelling Tidbit! News You can Use Good News for those of you who travel by train!
Amtrak has announced fare discounts
for persons with disabilities. [ref. from VA Board For People With Disabilities] |
Conference Assistance Fund
A fund was started in 1995 to help persons attend
conferences on disability related topics. They have an operating budget
of $60,000 annually to help pay the costs associated with attending
these conferences i.e. travel, food,
lodging, fees for conference etc.. If you need assistance please call
Paula Ropelewski at 804-828-8243 or email her
at: propelew@titan.vcu.edu for
additional information.
Frustrated? Need Help?
Check our all in one "Help Me" page. Listings for everything we can find to assist you in your search for help in VA and many nationwide links.
Interesting Websites to Discover
Abilities
Network, Inc. Abilities Network Home- A
coalition of agencies serving people with disabilities. [Serving people
in NoVA, MD, and the Greater D.C. Area]
www.abilitiesntwork.org
(dRc) Visit the New
disAbility Resource Center
On the sign click disAbility Resource Center, then search the
home page for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. www.drc-fredericksburg.org
New dRc *Culpeper* office:
Community Worship
486 James Madison Highway
Culpeper, VA 22701
The phone numbers for the center on Mondays are as follows:
540-829-0079 (V), 540-829-5432 (Fax), and 540-829-6998 (TTY)
HELPU Fire & Safety Learn
About Fire Emergencies, Check This Very Informative Site For Safety
Needs - www.helpusafety.org
Blindness Related Resources A good resource for the blind
Ask.com -- Ask a question get an answer. Great site. http://www.ask.com/
Try this very easy search engine 
Google
Another good search tool: Only Engines.com
Keith
Kessler ------- Founder of *DAC*
(DISABLED ACTION COMMITTEE)
14405 Artery Ln#11
Dale City, VA 22193
703-878-1737 - 1pm-6pm (please)
email - DAC4VA@aol.com
or
Keith
Kessler Attn:
DAC Information
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