RTC/IL

Research and Training Center on Independent
Living

University of Kansas
4089 Dole Building
1000 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66045
(785) 864-4095

(785) 864-5063 (FAX)
rtcil@ukans.edu
http://www.rtcil.org

RTC/IL was established in 1980 to help individuals with
disabilities live more independent lives. The center conducts
in-depth research on critical issues in the independent living
field. The RTC/IL produces materials from preliminary
studies, research reports, training activities, and seminars. In
1993, the center expanded its services to reach underserved
populations—people with chronic psychiatric disabilities,
acquired brain injury, and cognitive and intellectual disabili-
ties. Underserved populations also include people with dis-
abilities who are minorities, rural and inner-city residents,
homeless persons, adolescents, and elderly adults.

SSA

Social Security Administration

US. Department of Health and Human Services

(800) 772-1213

(800) 325-0778 (ITY)

webmaster@ssa.gov

http://wwwssa.gov

Local offices of the SSA across the country offer pamphlets
discussing the benefits available to persons with a disability.
Staff can answer questions relating to Supplemental Security
Income and Supplemental Security Disability Income over
the phone, as well as in writing. Telephone numbers for local
offices are found in the US. government section of the blue
pages of the telephone directory.

Recreation

AAALF

American Association for Active Lifestyles and
Fitness

1900 Association Drive

Reston, VA 20191

(703) 476-3430

(703) 476-9527 (FAX)

aaalf@aahperd.org
hetp://wwwaahperd.org/aaalf

AAALF is a membership organization of professionals in the
ficlds of physical education, recreation, health and safety, and

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dance. Their Adapted Physical Activity Council has a nation-
wide network to provide information about adapting cur-
ricula and activities to the needs of people with disabilities.
AAALEF is one of six national associations of AAHPERD,
the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance.

DS/USA

Disabled Sports, USA

451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100

Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 217-9842

(301) 217-0963 (TTY)

(301) 217-0968 (FAX)

dsusa@dsusa.org

http://www.dsusa.org

Founded in 1967 by disabled veterans of the Vietnam War,
Disabled Sports, USA attempts to ensure that people with
physical disabilities have access to sports, recreation, and
physical education programs, from preschool through college,
and into elite sport levels. More than 90 community-based
chapters in 40 states provide year-round sports, recreation,
and social activities for people with disabilities.

NARHA

North American Riding for the Handicapped
Association, Incorporated

P.O. Box 33150

Denver, CO 80233

(303) 452-1212

(800) 369-7433

(303) 252-4610 (FAX)

natha@narha.org

http://www.narha.org

NARHA is an equestrian organization serving individuals
with disabilities. Its purpose is to promote the rehabilitation
of individuals with physical, psychological, and learning
disabilities through equine-facilitated activities, help establish
therapeutic riding centers, support related medical research,
train and certify therapeutic riding instructors, and provide
affordable insurance. NARHA has more than 600 operating
centers in 48 states and Canada. In addition, it publishes a
bimonthly newsletter, NARHA News, and a quarterly maga-
zine, STRIDES.


Region 8, Rocky Mountain DBTAC
Meeting the Challenge, Incorporated
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103

Colorado Springs, CO 80907

(719) 444-0268 (Voice/TTY)

(719) 444-0269 (FAX)

region VII@mtc-inc.com
hetp://www.ada-infonet.org

Area Served: CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY

Region 9, Pacific DBTAC

California Public Health Institute
2168 Shattuck Avenue, Suite 301
Berkeley, CA 94704-1307

(510) 848-2980

(510) 848-1840 (TTY)

(510) 848-1981 (FAX)
adatech@pdbtac.com
http://www.pacdbtac.org

Area Served: AZ, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Basin

Region 10, Northwest DBTAC

Washington State Governor’s Committee on
Disability Issues & Employment

P.O. Box 9046, MS 6000

Olympia, WA 98507-9046

(360) 438-4116 (Voice/TTY)

(360) 438-3208 (FAX)
heep://www.wata.org/NWD

Area Served: AK, ID, OR, WA

Construction and Alterations
Access Board

Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board

1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111

(202) 272-5434

(202) 272-5449 (ITY)

(800) 872-2253 (Voice/ TTY)

(800) 993-2822 (TTY)

(202) 272-5447 (FAX)
info@access-board.gov
http://www.access-board.gov

Employment

EEOC

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1801 L Street NW

Washington, DC 20507

(202) 663-4900

(800) 663-4494 (ITY)

http://www.eeoc.gov

General

DREDF ADA Hotline
2212 Sixth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

(800) 466-4232 (Voice/TTY)
hwp://www.dredf.org

Telecommunications
Federal Communications Commission/ Disabilities
Rights Office

Consumer Information Bureau
445 12th Street SW

Sixth Floor, Room 6C-410
Washington, DC 20554

(202) 418-1400

(202) 418-2555 (TTY)

(202) 418-0232 (FAX)
access@fcc.gov
hetp://www.fcc.gov/cib/dro

Office of Compliance

110 Second Street SE, Suite LA 200
Washington, DC 20540-1999

(202) 724-9250

(202) 426-1665 (TTY)

(202) 426-1913 (FAX)
heep://www.compliance.gov

Transportation

Department of Transportation
Federal Transit Administration

400 7th Street NW, Suite 9102
Washington, DC 20590

(888) 446-4511

(202) 366-3475 (FAX)
http://www. fta.dot gov/office/civ.htm

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topics such as computers, employment, child care, and
women’ issues, as well as a newsletter, The National Braille
Press Release, which can be accessed on the NBP web site.

NEB

National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street

Baltimore, MD 21230-4998,

(410) 659-9314

(410) 685-5653 (FAX)

nfb@nfb.org

hetp://www.ntb.org

Founded in 1940, the National Federation of the Blind is
the largest membership organization of persons who are
blind. With 50,000 members, the NFB has affiliates in all
50 states plus Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, and more
than 700 local chapters. As a consumer and advocacy
organization, the purpose of the National Federation of the
Blind is two-fold: to help persons who are blind achieve
self-confidence and self-respect, and to act as a vehicle for
collective self-expression by those who are blind. By pro-
viding public education about blindness, information and
referral services, scholarships, literature and publications about
blindness, aids and appliances and other adaptive equipment
for those who are blind, advocacy services and protection of
civil rights, development and evaluation of technology, and
support for persons who are blind and their families, mem-
bers of the NFB strive to educate the public that those who
are blind are normal individuals who can compete on equal
terms. NFB has a number of scholarships available for students
who are blind in postsecondary education. The Braille Monitor
is a monthly publication available without cost to members.
NEB also sponsors JOB (Job Opportunities for the Blind),
a job listing and referral service.

National Library Service for the Blind and

Physically Handicapped

Library of Congress

1291 Taylor Street NW

‘Washington, DC 20542

(202) 707-5100

(800) 424-8567

(202) 707-0744 (TTY)

(202) 707-0712 (FAX)

nls@loc.gov

hetp://wwwloc.gov/nls

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically
Handicapped provides recorded and Braille reading materials
at no charge to persons with documented visual or physical
impairments which prevent the reading of standard print
material. Its International Union Catalog currently contains
325,000 titles (22 million copies) available in both Braille or
recorded formats. Contact the reference section with any
questions about types of materials needed. Descriptive
literature is available.

RFB&D

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Incorporated
20 Roszel Road

Princeton, NJ 08540

(609) 452-0606

(800) 221-4792

(609) 987-8116 (FAX)

custserv@rthd.org

hetp://www.rfod.org

RFB&D is a national nonprofit organization that loans taped
educational books and books on diskette, and provides library
services and other educational and professional resources to
individuals who cannot read standard print because of a
visual, physical, or perceptual disability. RFB&€D’s 80,000-
volume master tape library is continuously augmented by
the work of 4,500 volunteers working in 33 recording studios
across the country. RFB&D also has established a Customer
Projects Group, a fee-based service to help employers place
printed workplace information in formats accessible to people
who cannot read standard print. RFB&D offers individual
memberships at an annual fee of $25 plus a one-time regis-
tration fee of $50. Institutional memberships are also offered,
with fees dependent on the level of membership and the
number of books chosen. RFB&D also offers computer and
professional books on disk, and specially adapted tape players
and accessories at nominal fees.

RRTC

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on
Blindness and Low Vision
Mississippi State University
PO. Drawer 6189

First Floor

Mississippi State, MS 39762
(662) 325-2001

(662) 325-8693 (TTY)

(662) 325-8989 (FAX)
rrtc@ra.msstate.edu
hetp://wwwoblind.msstate.edu

RRTC works to investigate and document employment sta-
tus, identify barriers to employment, suggest techniques and
reasonable accommodations to overcome these barriers,
identify training needs in its Business Enterprise Program,
and develop and deliver training programs. Training and
dissemination activities include an information and referral
center, national conferences, in-service training and technical
assistance, advanced training for practitioners, advanced
training in research, and publication and distribution of a
variety of materials in accessible media.

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TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE SERVICES

ABLEDATA...
Access Board...

Alliance for Technology Access...

American Association on Mental Retardation

American Chemical Society
American Council of the Blind .

American Counseling Association...

American Foundation for the Blind...

American Institute of Architects...

American Printing House for the Blind.

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Association of Schools of Allied Health Profession:

Autism Society of America ......

Brain Injury Association.....

Challenge, Incorporated...

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...

Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Incorporated.

Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the Handicapped, Incorporated...
Epilepsy Foundation of America

(Professional Library)

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ..

ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career, and Vocational Education .
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education ....
ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Educatio:
Federal Communications Commission Disabilities Rights Office

Gallaudet Research Institute ....

Immune Deficiency Foundation...

International Dyslexia Association, The

Job Accommodation Network ..

Learning Disabilities Association of America..........-..000000008

Library Reproduction Service ....

Little People of America, Incorporated
Mid-Atlantic ADA Information Center .
National Alliance for the Mentally I
National Alliance of Blind Students

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(800) 227-0216
(800) 872-2253
(800) 455-7970
(800) 424-3688
(800) 227-5558
(800) 424-8666
(800) 347-6647
(800) 232-5463
(800) 242-3837
(800) 233-1839
(800) 638-8255
(800) 497-8080
(800) 328-8476
(800) 444-6443
(800) 233-2322
(800) 344-4823
(800) 438-9376
(800) 949-4232
(800) 466-4232
(800) 995-0066
(800) 332-1000
(800) 332-4050
(800) 663-4494
(800) 848-4815, ext. 2-7069
(800) 328-0272
(800) 773-3742
(888) 225-5322
(800) 451-8834, exe. 5575
(800) 296-4433
(800) 222-3123
(800) 232-9675
(800) 526-7234
(888) 300-6710
(800) 255-5002
(888) 572-2001
(800) 949-4232
(800) 950-6264
(800) 424-8666


Family Support

American Self-Help Clearinghouse
St. Clares Hospital

100 Hanover Avenue, Suite 202

Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

(973) 326-6789

(973) 326-9467 (FAX)
ashc@cybernex.net
htep://www.selfhelpgroups.org

The clearinghouse provides information on a wide range of
self-help groups as well as state and local self-help clearing-
houses. It also publishes The Self-Help Sourcebook, a directory
of national and model groups. Staff can provide consultation
on starting new self-help networks or groups.

Beach Center on Families and Disability
Bureau of Child Research

University of Kansas

1200 Sunnyside Avenue, Room 3136

Lawrence, KS 66045-7534

(785) 864-7600

(785) 864-7605 (FAX)
graham@dolelsi.ukans.edu
hetp:www.beachcenter.org

The Beach Center on Families and Disability is a research
and training center that examines family issues as they relate
to disability. Funded by the National Institute on Disability
and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Department of Educa-
tion, the Beach Center conducts research dedicated to sup-
porting the inherent strengths of families across disability.
While the center does not provide direct services to families,
information from the Beach Center's research, as well as from
the work of others, is shared with both families and profes-
sionals. Those interested in receiving the free newsletter
Families and Disability should contact the Beach Center.

Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the
Handicapped, Incorporated

352 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 532-6740

(800) 995-0066

(212) 532-3588 (FAX)
disabledandalone@aol.com.
http://www.disabledandalone.org

Life Services, a national nonprofit organization, works to pro-
vide a safe and caring world for people with disabilities after
the death of caregivers (usually a parent), Working through
local groups, the goal of the program is to secure a high quality
of life, without isolation and loneliness, for each member. Life
Services gives parents an answer to the question “Who will
look after our child when we are gone?” Call Life Services
for information on lifetime care and planning and for a sub-
scription to the newsletter LifeLines, published three times a
year at a cost of $25 for a two-year subscription.

NICHCY

National Information Center for Children and
Youth with Disabilities

PO. Box 1492

‘Washington, DC 20013-1492

(202) 884-8200

(800) 695-0285

(202) 884-8441 (FAX)

nichcy@aed.org

http://www.nichcy.org

NICHCY is a nonprofit national information and referral
clearinghouse which responds to questions about children
and youth ages 0-22 (through high school) on all issues of
disability. NICHCY publishes issue briefs, fact sheets, and
general information in addition to maintaining a library and
database of additional information. NICHCY provides
information and makes referrals in areas related to specific
disabilities, early intervention, special education and related
services, individualized education programs, family issues,
disability organizations, professional associations, education
rights, transition to adult life, and other relevant topics.

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Specialized Training of Military Parents ....
Spina Bifida Association of America...

Stuttering Foundation of America
TASH...

‘Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers, The.....

‘Telecommunications for the Deaf, Incorporated...

Tourette Syndrome Association, Incorporated...

Trace Research and Development Center ....

TransCen, Incorporated ....
TRIPOD..
UCP National Center for Rehabilitation Technology at Georgia Tech.

US. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services ..

United Cerebral Palsy Associations of New Jersey .. 34
United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Incorporated. 21
United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association 21

University on Disability & Human Development
VSA Arts...

Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment...
WAVE, Incorporated ....
World Institute on Disability...

‘Worldwide Disability Solutions Group .....
YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities...

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Prevention and Health Promotion. Publications include:
Health Information Resources in Federal Government, Staying
Healthy: A Bibliography of Health Promotion Materials, and Health
Finders, such as Selected Federal Health Information Clearinghouses
and Information Centers and Toll-Free Numbers for Health
Information. In addition, the information center distributes
information relating to Healthy People 2000: National Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives.

NORD

National Organization for Rare Disorders,
Incorporated

P.O. Box 8923

New Fairfield, CT 06812-8923
(203) 746-6518,

(800) 999-6673

(203) 746-6927 (TTY)

(203) 746-6481 (FAX)
orphan@rarediseases.org
http://www.arediseases.org

NORD is a nonprofit, voluntary agency composed of
national health organizations, scientific researchers, physi-
cians, and individuals dedicated to the interests of people
concerned about rare, debilitating disorders. It serves as a
worldwide clearinghouse for information about such
disorders, and monitors the Orphan Drug Act to promote
the development of new treatments for rare disorders.
NORD’s networking program puts families of persons
with disabilities who have the same diagnosis in touch
with each other. The Patient Services Program provides
counseling and advice to people seeking help with
accessing social services and learning about appropriate
programs for people with disabilities. NORD’s Medi-
cation Assistance Programs provide several free prescription
drugs to needy patients who cannot afford treatments.
NORD’s newsletter, Orphan Disease Update, is published
three times annually, and the Rare Disease Database is
available through CompuServ. NORD also publishes
the Physician’s Cuide to Rare Diseases, which enables
physicians to find accurate and timely diagnostic
information.

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Developmental Disabilities

AAUAP

American Association of University Affiliated
Programs for Persons with Developmental
Disabilities

8630 Fenton Street, Suite 410

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 588-8252

(301) 588-3319 (TTY)

(301) 588-2842 (FAX)

gjesien@aauap.org

hetp://aauap.org

AAUAP is the central office for the 63 University Affiliated
Programs (UAPs), 36 Leadership Education in
Neurodevelopment-Related Disabilities (END) Programs,
and 14 Mental Retardation Research Centers (MRRCS)
and is their representative to the federal government. UAPs
are located at major universities and teaching hospitals across
the country and target their activities to support the inde-
pendence, productivity, and integration into the community
of individuals with developmental disabilities and other
chronic conditions. AAUAP also serves health, education,
and social service professionals, disability organizations,
policy makers, institutions of higher education, and others
upon request.

AAMR

American Association on Mental Retardation
444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 846
Washington, DC 20001-1512

(202) 387-1968

(800) 424-3688

(202) 387-2193 (FAX)

hetp://wwwaamr.org

AAMR is an interdisciplinary association of professionals
and individuals concerned about mental retardation.
National, regional, and state meetings, as well as publications,
inform members about the latest research and practices.
Publications include the American Journal on Mental
Retardation, a bimonthly journal called Mental Retardation, and
News & Notes, a bimonthly newsletter. Provincial, regional,
and state units offer additional services, including some
scholarship aid for students. Additionally, AAMR publishes
an internationally accepted definition of mental retardation.


Regional Offices for Civil
Rights—Technical Assistance

The Office for Civil Rights, US. Department of Education,
maintains 12 regional offices which are able to answer ques-
tions on matters related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. For further information, contact the appropri-
ate regional office from the list below.

Office for Civil Rights, New York Office
US. Department of Education

75 Park Place, 14th Floor

New York, NY 10007-2146

(212) 637-6466

(212) 637-0478 (TTY)

(212) 264-3803 (FAX)

ocr_newyork@ed.gov

Area Served: NJ, NY, PR,VI

Office for Civil Rights, Philadelphia Office
US. Department of Education

Wanamaker Building

100 Penn Square East, Suite 515

Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 656-8641

(215) 656-8604 (TTY)

(215) 656-8605 (FAX)

ocr_philadelphia@ed.gov

Area Served: DE, KY, MD, PA, WV

Office for Civil Rights, Boston Office
US. Department of Education

J-W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse
Room 707, 01-0061

Boston, MA 02109-4557

(617) 223-9662

(617) 223-9695 (TTY)

(617) 223-9669 (FAX)

ocr_boston@ed.gov

Area Served: CT, MA, NH, RI,VT

Office for Civil Rights, Atlanta Office
US. Department of Education

61 Forsyth Street SW, Suite 19T70

Atlanta, GA 30303-3104

(404) 562-6350

(404) 331-7236 (TTY)

(404) 562-6455 (FAX)

ocr_atlanta@ed.gov

Area Served: AL, FL, GA, SC,TN

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Office for Civil Rights, Dallas Office
US. Department of Education

1999 Bryant Street, Suite 2600

Dallas, TX 75201

(214) 880-2459

(214) 880-2456 (TTY)

(214) 880-3082 (FAX)

ocr_dallas@ed.gov

Area Served: AR, LA, MS, OK, TX

Office for Civil Rights, District of Columbia Office
US. Department of Education.

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

P.O. Box 14620, Room 316

‘Washington, DC 20044-4620

(202) 208-2545,

(202) 208-7741 (TTY)

(202) 208-7797 (FAX)

ocr_de@ed.gov

Area Served: NC, VA, DC

Office for Civil Rights, Chicago Office
US. Department of Education

111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053

Chicago, IL 60606-7204

(312) 886-8434

(312) 353-2540 (TTY)

(312) 353-4888 (FAX)

oct_chicago@ed.gov

Area Served: IL, IN, MN, WI

Office for Civil Rights, Cleveland Office
US. Department of Education

600 Superior Avenue East

Bank One Center, Room 750

Cleveland, OH 44114-2611

(216) 522-4970

(216) 522-4944 (TTY)

(216) 522-2573 (FAX)

ocr_cleveland@ed.gov

Area Served: MI, OH

Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office
US. Department of Education

10220 North Executive Hills Boulevard

8th Floor, 07-6010

Kansas City, MO 64153-1367

(816) 880-4200

(816) 891-0582 (TTY)

(816) 891-0644 (FAX)

oct_kansasCity@ed.gov

Area Served: IA, KS, MS, NE, ND, SD

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Copyright © 2001

American Council on Education
One Dupont Circle NW
Washington, DC 20036-1193

The HEATH National Resource Directory on Postsecondary Education and Disability is a selection of resources in the major areas
of interest in the field of postsecondary education and disability, rather than a comprehensive list of such resources. Many of
the organizations included can respond to questions about an individual’s own situation, and most can provide published
materials, In addition, staff may be asked about sources of assistance close to the caller's location.

The Directory’s table of contents provides an outline of its organization. The index lists names of organizations described in each
section, and the list of toll-free telephone services reproduces only numbers from this Directory. HEATH has resource papers
on many of the Directory topics. Publications may be ordered, at no cost, by writing, faxing, e-mailing, or calling HEATH.

Dottie Jones, Editor; Mario Payne, Editorial Advisor; Dan Gardner, Editorial Assistant; and Vickie M. Barr, Director,
HEATH Resource Center. June 2001.

The HEATH National Resource Directory on Postsecondary Education and Disability has been prepared under Cooperative
Agreement No. H326H980002 with the U.S. Department of Education, awarded to the American Council on Education.
The contents do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government, nor does mention of products or organizations
imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. This Direcory is free by request to the HEATH Resource Center, One
Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-1193.


SHHH

Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200
Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 657-2248

(301) 657-2249 (TTY)

(301) 913-9413 (FAX)

national@shhh.org,

http://wwwshhh.org

SHHH is a nonprofit educational organization with an
international membership and a nationwide support network
of chapters and groups. SHHH, dedicated to the well-being
of people of all ages who are hearing impaired, offers sup-
port groups for families who are hard of hearing, and also
provides consumer information and advocacy.

SFA

Stuttering Foundation of America
3100 Walnut Grove Road

PO. Box 11749, Suite 603

Memphis, TN 38111-0749

(901) 452-7343

(800) 992-9392

(901) 452-3931 (FAX)
stutter@vantek.net
http://wwwstuttersfa.org

SFA concerns itself with the prevention and improved
treatment of stuttering. Information available from the
Foundation includes survey results revealing typical parental
reactions to stuttering in their children and an awareness kit
containing helpful suggestions about how to communicate
with individuals who stutter. SFA seeks to increase aware-
ness and understanding in the workplace; the publication
How To React When Speaking With Someone Who Stutters is
recommended for human resource personnel and other
employers, campus career services personnel, and disability
support services staff.

TDI

Telecommunications for the Deaf, Incorporated
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 589-3786

(301) 589-3006 (TTY)

(301) 589-3797 (FAX)

info@tdi-online.org

http://www.tdi-online.org

TDI is a nonprofit consumer and advocacy organization,
promoting visual telecommunications through technologies
and legislation for people who are deaf, late deafened, hard
of hearing, or deaf-blind. TDI publishes an annual national
directory of TTY numbers and a quarterly news magazine,
GA-SK. The annual directory is $27. Membership fees are
$25 for individuals, $50 for nonprofit organizations or busi-

nesses with fewer than 15 employees, and $75 for businesses
with more than 15 employees.

TRIPOD

1727 West Burbank Boulevard
Burbank, CA 91506

(818) 972-2080

(800) 352-8888 (Voice/TTY)

(800) 287-4763 (Voice/TTY, CA only)
(818) 972-2080 (TTY)

(818) 972-2090 (FAX)
tripodschool@earthlink.net
http://wwwtripod.org

TRIPOD is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing
support and services for individuals, including children, who
are deaf ot hard of hearing and their families. TRIPOD
offers model local education, Montessori, and integrated
public/private and bilingual instruction for parents and chil-
dren, from preschool to high school level. In addition, TRI-
POD has videos for sale or loan.

Vision Impairment

AFB

American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300

New York, NY 10001

(212) 502-7600

(800) 232-5463 (9:00 am-2:00 pm EST)
(212) 502-7662 (TTY)

(212) 502-7777 (FAX)

afbinfo@afb.org,

http://wwwatb.org

AEB is committed to equality for the 10 million Americans
who are blind or visually impaired. Since 1921,AFB—the
organization to which Helen Keller devoted more than 40
years of her life—has been eliminating barriers that prevent
people who are blind or visually impaired from reaching their
potential. Every seven minutes, another person in the United
States becomes blind or visually impaired; AFB is addressing
the most critical issues facing this growing population: inde-
pendent living, literacy, employment, and technology.

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Rehabilitation

CSAVR.

Council of State Administrators of Vocational
Rehabilitation

P.O. Box 3776

‘Washington, DC 20007

(202) 638-4634 (Voice/TTY)

(202) 333-5881 (FAX)

CSAVR js the membership organization of the State
Directors of Vocational Rehabilitation Programs. Callers are
referred to the appropriate state office for further assistance.

ICD

International Center for the Disabled
340 East 24th Street

New York, NY 10010-4019

(212) 585-6250

(212) 585-6060

(212) 585-6161 (FAX)
hutp://wwwICDrehab.org

ICD provides comprehensive community-based rehabilita~
tion services designed to empower individuals with disabil-
ities to achieve their personal goals, aspirations, and inde-
pendence. The center offers vocational evaluation, work
adjustment training, work skills training programs, and job
placement, as well as medical rehabilitation, mental health
services, substance abuse treatment for adults with co-
existing disabilities, literacy and learning disability services,
and a program for adults with head injury.

NRA

National Rehabilitation Association
633 South Washington Street
Alexandria,VA_ 22314

(703) 836-0850

(888) 258-4295,

(703) 836-0849 (TTY)

(703) 836-0848 (FAX)
info@nationalrehab.org
hetp://www.nationalrehab.org

NRA membership comprises persons with disabilities, pro~
fessional rehabilitation workers, and others from the fields of
education, medicine, business, and industry. Members receive
six newsletters annually and the Journal of Rehabilitation quar-
terly. NRA is active in areas such as advocacy, legislative
design, and the development of education and training pro-
grams for people with disabilities. The separate professional
divisions are: Job Placement, Rehabilitation Counseling,
Rehabilitation Administration, Vocational Evaluation and
Work Adjustment, Independent Living, Rehabilitation
Instructors, and Multicultural Rehabilitation Concerns and
Support Staff. The association has 60 national affiliate chapters.

NARIC

National Rehabilitation Information Center
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 800

Silver Spring, MD 20910-5633

(301) 562-2400(Voice/TTY)

(800) 346-2742 (Voice/TTY)

(301) 495-5626 (TTY)

(301) 562-2401 (FAX)

naricinfo@kra.org

hetp://www.naric.com

NARIC is a library information center focusing on disabili-
ty and rehabilitation research. Information specialists pro-
vide quick reference and referral services, customized data-
base searches, and document delivery. NARIC’s databases
are also accessible from its web page.

RI

Rehabilitation International
25 East 21st Street, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10010

(212) 420-1500

(212) 420-1752 (TTY)

(212) 505-0871 (FAX)
rehabintl@rchab-international. org
http://www.rehab-international.org

RI is a federation of national and international organiza-
tions and agencies conducting programs to assist people
with disabilities and their families, and all who work for
prevention rehabilitation and integration. It publishes the
International Rehabilitation Review, which reports on world-
wide scientific developments in the fields of disability and
rehabilitation, as well as other related fields.

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UCP

United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Incorporated
1660 L Street NW, Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 776-0406 (Voice/TTY)

(800) 872-5827 (Voice/TTY)

(202) 776-0414 (FAX)

national@ucp.org

http://www.ucp.org

UCP is a nationwide network of 135 state and local volun-
tary agencies that provide services and education for indi-
viduals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Direct
services vary from affiliate to affiliate but may include med-
ical evaluation and treatment, employment, housing, family
support and social programs, as well as advocacy and com-
munity education.

USCPAA

United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association
USCPAA National Center

25 West Independence Way

Kingston, RI 02881

(401) 792-7130

(401) 792-7132 (FAX)

uscpaa@mail.bbsnet.com

http://www.uscpaa.org

Formed in 1987, USCPAA is the national governing body
‘on competitive sports for individuals with cerebral palsy,
traumatic brain injury, and survivors of strokes. USCPAA
formulates the rules, implements policies and procedures,
conducts national championships in 12 sports, disseminates
safety and sports medicine information, and selects the ath-
letes to represent the United States in international compe-
tition. The USCPAA National Center provides a variety of
services and programs for its membership. These services
include publications, educational program fund-raising activ-
ities, sports medicine programs, video resources, and general
information about sports-related activities. USCPAA staff
are available to answer questions and provide additional
information.

YAI/NIPD

YAI/National Institute for People with
Disabilities

460 West 34th Street, Suite 11

New York, NY 10001-2382

(212) 563-7474

(212) 273-6100

(212) 268-1083 (FAX)

hetp://www.yai.org

YAI/NIPD is 4 nonprofit organization serving people with
mental retardation and developmental disabilities in more
than 100 programs throughout New York City, Long Island,
Westchester County, and Rockland County, NY. Services
include residential, clinical, day services, and family support.
Videotapes, manuals, and guides for training parents and
professionals are available nationally. The videos, On Our
Own, Children with Special Needs, and AIDS: Teaching People
with Disabilities to Better Protect Themselves, are available by
contacting YAI/NIPD. YAI/NIPD also holds an annual
international conference and 20 one-day conferences deal-
ing with current issues in developmental disabilities. An
affiliate, YAI/NYL, serves infants and children through early
intervention services. Some services and materials are free,
and a catalog is available. In addition, YAI/RCALD has
begun an alliance to serve individuals with learning disabili-
ties and holds an annual conference as part of this effort.

Learning Disabilities

CLD

Council for Learning Disabilities
P.O. Box 40303

Overland Park, KS 66204

(913) 492-8755

(913) 492-2546 (FAX)
hwp://www.cldinternational.org

CLD is a national organization which serves professionals
who work with individuals with learning disabilities. It has
an interdisciplinary, field-based focus. The organization
sponsors an annual international conference and several
regional conferences. It publishes the Learning Disability
Quarterly and the LD Forum, and sponsors awards for
research and teaching related to learning disabilities.

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Chronic Illness

AIDS Action Council
1906 Sunderland Place NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 530-8030

(202) 530-8031 (FAX)
webmaster@aidsaction.org
hetp://wwwaidsaction.org

The AIDS Action Council was founded in 1984 as the
voice of America’s AIDS organizations in Washington. The
council represents more than 1,000 community-based AIDS
service organizations and promotes the implementation of a
nationally coordinated plan to fight AIDS. The council
publishes AIDS Action Update every six weeks and periodic
monographs on aspects of federal AIDS policy.

ACHA

American College Health Association
PO. Box 28937

Baltimore, MD 21240-8937

(410) 859-1500

(410) 859-1510 (FAX)

sharon@acha.org

http://wwwacha.org

Founded in 1920, ACHA is a nonprofit organization serving
and representing the interests of professionals and students in
health and higher education. Members include institutions
of higher education, individual health care providers, and
students dedicated to health promotion on their campuses.
Through its many publications, programs, and services,
ACHA addresses critical issues such as HIV infection and
sexually transmitted diseases, alcohol and other drug abuse,
vaccine-preventable diseases, student health insurance,
health needs of international students and students of color,
and other important, sensitive issues prevalent in college
communities.

CDC/NPIN

Centers for Disease Control/National Prevention
Information Network

P.O. Box 6003,

Rockville, MD 20849-6003

(800) 458-5231

(800) 243-7012

(888) 282-7681 (FAX)

info@cdenpin.org

hutp://www.cdcnpin.org

The CDC/NPIN is the national reference, referral, and dis-
tribution service for information on HIV/AIDS, or STDs,
and TB, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC). All of NPIN’s services are designed to facilitate the
sharing of information and resources among people working

in HIV, STD, and'TB prevention, treatment, and support
services. NPIN staff serve a diverse network of constituents
who work in international, national, state, and local settings.

IDF

Immune Deficiency Foundation

40 West Chesapeake Avenue, Suite 308

Towson, MD 21204

(410) 321-6647

(800) 296-4433

(410) 321-9165 (FAX)

idf@primaryimmune.org

http://www.primaryimmune.org

The Immune Deficiency Foundation is a national organiza-
tion devoted to research and education for primary immune
deficiency diseases. The foundation publishes educational
material for patients, families, and health care professionals,
along with providing research grants, free consultative/sec-
ond opinions, visiting professors, and other services to med-
ical institutions. Scholarships are offered to individuals diag- ~
nosed with a primary immune disease and information also
can be accessed through a web-based “Ask the Expert” page
for individuals needing answers to questions on primary
immunodeficiency diseases.

NCPOA

National Chronic Pain Outreach Association,
Incorporated

P.O. Box 274, Suite 100

Millboro, VA 24460

(540) 862-9437

(540) 862-9485 (FAX)

nepoa@efw.com

NCPOA is a nonprofit organization that disseminates infor-
mation about chronic pain and its management. NCPOA
operates an information clearinghouse which publishes the
quarterly newsletter Lifeline, sponsors public information
efforts, and develops local support groups for people with
chronic pain and their families. Low-cost pamphlets, publica~
tions, and audio and videocassettes are available.

National Health Information Center
P.O. Box 1133

Washington, DC 20013-1133

(301) 565-4167

(800) 336-4797

(301) 984-4256 (FAX)
nhicinfo@health.org
http://wwwehealth.gov/nhic

The National Health Information Center welcomes
inquiries from consumers and professionals interested in
health-related issues. Referrals are provided to appropriate
organizations. The center is a service of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease

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APH

American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue

Louisville, KY 40206-0085

(602) 895-2405,

(800) 223-1839

(502) 899-2274 (FAX)

info@aph.org

http://www.aph.org

APH is the largest nonprofit manufacturer of educational,
workplace, and lifestyle products and services for people
with visual impairments. Catalogs are available free-of-
charge in print and on audiocassette.

LRS

Library Reproduction Service
14214 South Figueroa Street

Los Angeles, CA 90061-1036
(310) 354-2610

(800) 255-5002

(310) 354-2601 (FAX)
Irsprint@aol.com
http://www.lrs-largeprint.com

LRS produces large-print reproductions of any educational
materials. Each reproduction is made-to-order to meet the
visual requirements of the individual student. All reproduc-
tions are exact copies of original inkprints, made in cooper-
ation with the publishers. LRS large-print books are bound
in standard library-quality buckram bindings and average

9 inches by 11 inches, allowing for easy usage and storage.
Institutions or individuals can order from LRS, and delivery
time ranges from two to eight weeks. A catalog is available
upon request.

NABS

National Alliance of Blind Students

1230 13th Street NW, Suite 1004

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 467-5081

(800) 424-8666

(202) 467-5085 (FAX)

info@acb.org

hetp://wwwacb.org

NABS is an affiliate of the American Council of the Blind,
which provides a national voice for students with vision
impairments. A national newsletter, The Student Advocate,
is available to members. NABS also sponsors a program to
assist with employment. Dues are $10 per year.

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NAVH

National Association for Visually Handicapped
22 West 21st Street, Sixth Floor

New York, NY 10010

(212) 889-3141

(212) 727-2931 (FAX)

staff@navh.org
heep://www.navh.org

NAVH offers services for people with partial vision.
Information booklets and publications (many in large print)
are available to consumers, their families, professionals and
paraprofessionals, and for the business community, A loan
library of large-print materials also is available. Newsletters
are issued once or twice a year. Most literature is offered in
Russian and Spanish. In addition, a regional office in San
Francisco handles 13 western states. The San Francisco
address is: NAVH, 3201 Balboa Street, San Francisco, CA
94121, (415) 221-3201.

National Association of Blind Students
c/o National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
1800 Johnson Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314

(410) 685-5653 (FAX)

nfb@nfb.org

hetp://nfb.org

The National Association of Blind Students, the Student
Division of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), is
dedicated to considering and acting upon issues of concern
to students who are blind. With affiliates in more than 20
states, this division provides a nationwide network for blind
students. The Student Division is a self-support network and
a mechanism for political action, conducting both national
and local seminars and workshops throughout the year. In
addition, it produces a nationally circulated publication
specifically for college and university students who are blind.
Serving as the collective voice of organized blind students in
America, the Student Division meets on a continuing basis
with such major service providers as Recording for the
Blind & Dyslexic and the Educational Testing Service.

NBP

National Braille Press, Incorporated

88 Saint Stephen Street

Boston, MA 02115

(617) 266-6160

(888) 965-8965

(617) 437-0456 (FAX)

hetp://www.nbp.org

NBP is a nonprofit Braille printing and publishing house
dedicated to increasing access to the printed word. Print or
Braille catalogs are available, free of charge, upon request.
NBP offers a variety of Braille and audio publications on

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COMMUNITY INTEGRATION

The Arts

ATA

Association for Theatre and Accessibility
National Arts and Disability Center

UCLA Affiliated Program

Los Angeles, CA 90095-6067

(310) 794-1141

(310) 564-0051 (FAX)

http://ata.ucla.edu

ATA is a networking organization for educators, professionals,
and organizations producing theatre with and for individuals
who have disabilities. The association holds an annual joint
conference with The American Alliance for Theatre and
Education and publishes Resources in Theatre and Disability

NIAD

National Institute of Art and Disabilities
551 23rd Street

Richmond, CA 94804

(510) 620-0290

(510) 620-0326 (FAX)

reddot@niadart.org

hetp://www.niadart.org

NIAD’s mission is to provide an artistic environment which
promotes creative expression, independence, dignity, and
community integration for people with developmental
disabilities. NIAD trains up to 50 adults each day in paint-
ing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, decorative arts,
and more. Their artwork is actively promoted through an
exhibitions program.

VSA Arts

1300 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 628-2800

(800) 933-8721

(202) 737-0645 (TTY)

(202) 737-0725 (FAX)

info@vsarts.org

http://www. vsarts.org

VSA Arts is an international organization that provides
learning opportunities through the arts for people with
disabilities, especially children and youth. Founded in 1974
by Jean Kennedy Smith as an affiliate of the John F Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts, VSA Arts offers programs
in creative writing, dance, drama, literature, music, and the
visual arts in all 50 states and 85 countries worldwide.
Through a network of local, state, and national organizations,

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VSA Arts seeks to promote worldwide awareness of the
educational and cultural benefits of the arts for all people.
VSA Arts Festivals are the culmination of year-round com-
munity-based programming efforts. These festivals provide
workshops and training sessions for people with disabilities
as well as educators, parents, and friends.

Employment

JAN

Job Accommodation Network
‘West Virginia University

918 Chestnut Ridge Road
P.O. Box 6080
Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
(304) 293-7186 (Voice/TTY)
(800) 232-9675 (Voice/TTY)
(800) 526-7234 (Voice/TTY)
(304) 293-5407 (FAX)
jan@jan.icdi.wvu.edu
heep://www,jan.wvu.edu

JAN is an international information network and consulting
resource which provides information about employment
issues, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and
possible employment-related accommodations to employers,
rehabilitation professionals, and persons with disabilities.
Callers should be prepared to explain their specific problem
and job circumstances. Sponsored by the President’s
Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities, the
Network is operated by West Virginia University’s Rehabil-
itation Research and Training Center, Brochures and printed
materials are available at no cost.

JOB

Job Opportunities for the Blind
National Federation of the Blind
1800 Johnson Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314

(410) 685-5653 (FAX)

nfb@ntb.org

hep://www.nfb.org

JOB is the free nationwide job listing and job referral pro-
gram of the National Federation of the Blind and the U.S.
Department of Labor. JOB has more than 40 free publica-
tions, including Blind People at Work and How to Hire a
Competent Blind Employee (part of the free ADA Series). Call
or write JOB for a free sample packet of its materials.

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math, and engineering. Primarily an information center,
the project links people with disabilities, their families, pro-
fessors, teachers, and counselors with scientists, mathemati-
cians, and engineers who have disabilities and who can
share their coping strategies in education and career
advancement in technical fields. The project also offers
advice on making professional meetings and museum
exhibits accessible. A major project, ENTRY POINT!,
places students with disabilities in internships in the public
and private sectors. AAAS offers several publications
including The Resource Directory of Scientists and Engineers
with Disabilities (3rd Edition, 1995). Two videotapes, The
Problem Solvers: People with Disabilities in Engineering Careers
and A Critical Difference: Mentoring Students with Disabilities in
Science and Engineering are also available.

AACRAO.

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and
Admissions Officers

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 520

Washington, DC 20036-1171

(202) 293-9161

(202) 872-8857 (FAX)

info@aacrao.org

hittp://www.aacrao.com

Founded in 1910, AACRAO is a nonprofit, voluntary,
professional education association of degree-granting
postsecondary institutions, government agencies and higher
education coordinating boards, private educational organiza-
tions, and education-oriented businesses. Its goal is to
promote higher education and further the professional
development of members working in admissions, enrollment
management, financial aid, institutional research, records,
and registration.

ACS

American Chemical Society

1155 16th Street NW

‘Washington, DC 20036

(202) 872-4600 (Voice/TTY)

(800) 227-5558

(202) 872-6067 (FAX)

service@acs.org

http://wwwaacs.org

ACS is the world’s largest scientific organization, with an
international membership of more than 150,000 chemists
and chemical engineers. Although most of its members
work in industry, many ate also in academe and govern
ment. Many of ACS's efforts are directed at serving the
public interest. The Society’s Committee on Chemists with
Disabilities publishes a manual, Teaching Chemistry to Students
with Disabilities.

ACRES

American Council on Rural Special Education
Kansas State University

2323 Anderson Avenue, Suite 226

Manhattan, KS 66502-2912

(785) 53-ACRES (2-2737)

(785) 532-7732 (FAX)

heep://wwwksu.edu/acres

Dedicated to the education-related interests of individuals
with disabilities living in rural areas, ACRES publishes the
ACRES Ruralink, Membership provides access to the
ACRES annual conference, monographs, and Rural Special
Education Quarterly, as well as other resources.

ACA

American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22304-3300

(703) 823-9800

(800) 347-6647

(703) 823-6862 (TTY)

(703) 823-0252 (FAX)
Ipeele@counseling.org
hetp://www.counseling.org,

ACA is the parent organization for counselors from educa~
tional and social service settings across the country. ACA has
15 subdivisions including postsecondary, secondary, and ele-
mentary school counselors; career counselors; mental health,
employment, diagnostic/evaluation and rehabilitation coun-
selors; and other interested professionals. Each group has its
own newsletter, publications, and conferences. An ACA
publications list is available.

ASAHP

Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
1730 M Street NW, Suite 500

‘Washington, DC 20036

(202) 293-4848

(800) 497-8080

(202) 293-4852 (FAX)

asahp3@asahp.org

hetp://www.asahp.org

ASAHP seeks to strengthen allied health academic units and
programs, enhance public appreciation and support of allied
health education, advance allied health education through
cooperation and collaboration with other professional organi-
zations, and secure a coalition of allied health academic units
and programs. ASAHP publishes Trends, a monthly newsletter
for allied health professionals which includes information
about integrating people with disabilities into the field. It also
publishes Alliances in Health and Education: Serving Youngsters
with Special Needs, which includes an instructors’ guide of
strategies for teaching and ways to incorporate relevant topics
into curricula, workshops, and conferences ($19.95). Their
Journal ($70) and Trends ($55) are included with membership.

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GRI

Gallaudet Research Institute

Center for Assessment and Demographic Studies
Gallaudet University, Hall Memorial Building
800 Florida Avenue NE, Suite 450
‘Washington, DC 20002

(202) 651-5575 (Voice/TTY)

(800) 451-8834 x5575,

(202) 651-5746 (FAX)
michael.karchmer@gallaudet.edu
http://gri-gallaudet.edu

GR1 is a research group on the Gallaudet University campus
that collects, analyzes, and publishes data on children who
are deaf or hard of hearing. Data collection is accomplished
through its Annual Survey of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
and Youth, in existence since 1968. The center has developed
special norms on the Stanford Achievement Test for students
who are deaf, and has conducted projects in the areas of
postsecondary studies, transition from high school to post-
secondary education, program placement, and communication
methodology in the classroom. In addition, GRI publishes
College and Career Programs for Deaf Students (Ninth Edition),
a biennial publication that describes postsecondary programs
across the United States for students with hearing loss,
describing the type of education and support services offered.
The cost is $12.95 plus postage and handling.

HKNC

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind
Youths and Adults

111 Middle Neck Road

Sands Point, NY 11050

(516) 944-8900

(516) 944-8637 (TTY)

(516) 944-7302 (FAX)

hkncintake@aol.com
http://www.helenkeller.org/national

HKNC was created by Congress in 1969, and operates
under the auspices of Helen Keller Services for the Blind,
Incorporated. The center provides services on a national basis
to individuals who are deaf-blind, their families, and service
providers through three component programs: a national
headquarters with a residential training and rehabilitation
facility where deaf-blind individuals receive intensive special-
ized services; a network of 10 regional field offices that
provide referral and counseling assistance to deaf-blind indi-
viduals and technical assistance to service providers; and an
affiliate program that provides incentive grants to public and
private agencies that serve individuals with deaf-blindness.

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NAD

National Association of the Deaf
814 Thayer Avenue, Suite 250

Silver Spring, MD 20910-4500

(301) 587-1788

(301) 587-1789 (TTY)

(301) 587-1791 (FAX)
nadinfo@nad.org

hetp://www.nad.org

NAD, established in 1886, is the largest constituency organ-
ization safeguarding accessibility and civil rights in educa-
tion, employment, health care, and telecommunications for
28 million Americans who are deaf and hard of hearing. A
private, nonprofit organization, the NAD is a federation of
51 state association affiliates (including the District of
Columbia), organizational affiliates, and direct members.
Primary areas of focus include grassroots advocacy and
empowerment, captioned media, certification of American
Sign Language and Deaf Studies professionals, deafness
related information and publications, legal assistance, policy
development and research, public awareness, sign language
interpreter certification, and youth leadership development.

National Association of the Deaf, Captioned
Media Program

1447 East Main Street

Spartanburg, SC 29307

(800) 237-6213

(800) 237-6819 (TTY)

(800) 538-5636 (FAX)

info@cfv.org

hutp://www.cfv.org

The National Association of the Deaf’s Captioned Media
Program is a free loan service funded by the U.S. Depart-
ment of Education. Patrons may choose from more than
4,000 open-captioned education and general interest pro-
grams that do not require a decoder. To qualify for this
service, one must have some type of hearing loss or be a
parent, teacher, or professional working with individuals
with hearing loss.

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publishes an annual Post-Polio Directory which lists clinics,
health professionals, and support groups. I. VULN. News, for
ventilator users, is published quarterly and contains the latest
information on home mechanical ventilation. GINI also
publishes the annual I. VULN. Resource Directory, which lists
ventilator users, health professionals committed to home
mechanical ventilation, ventilator equipment and aids, and
related organizations, associations, and foundations. There is
a modest fee for the publications and questions are welcome.

LPA

Little People of America, Incorporated
LPA National Headquarters

P.O. Box 745

Lubbock, TX 79408

(888) LPA-2001 (572-2001)
Ipadatabase@juno.com
http://wwwpaonline.org

LPA assists dwarfs with their physical and developmental
concerns related to short stature. LPA offers information
on employment, education, disability rights, adoption of
short-statured children, medical issues, clothing, adaptive
devices, and parenting tips. Information is provided
through hundreds of dedicated volunteers throughout the
United States, through a national newsletter, LPA Today,
and through chapter and district newsletters, LPA also
provides opportunities for social interaction at chapter,
district, and regional meetings, national conferences, and
via participation in athletic events. Educational scholar
ships, medical assistance, and grants are provided, as well as
access to a medical advisory board, assistance in adoption,
and funds for publications and other projects.

NMSS

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

733 Third Avenue

New York, NY 10017

(212) 296-5363

(800) 344-4867

(212) 296-3425 (FAX)

info@nmss.org.

http://www.nationalmssociety.org

NMSS provides accurate, up-to-date information to individ-
uals with multiple sclerosis, their families, and health care
providers. Information is available for those who are newly
diagnosed, those who have been living with multiple sclerosis
for some time, and for their family, friends, and employers.

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NSCIA

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 500

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(301) 588-6959

(800) 962-9629

(301) 588-9414 (FAX)

resource@spinalcord.org
hetp://www.spinalcord.org

This membership organization provides information about
spinal cord injury and related subjects to injured individuals,
families, health care professionals, and other agencies. Local
support is available through a network of 35 chapters across
the country. Other offerings include a support system for
children and their families titled “In Touch with Kids,” referral
services, and publications. Membership benefits include free
copies and discounts on books offered by NSCIA, a discount
pharmaceutical program, and special rates for NSCIA’s con-
vention and education seminars.

PVA

Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th Street NW

‘Washington, DC 20006-3517
(202) 872-1300

(800) 424-8200

(202) 416-7622 (TTY)

(202) 785-4452 (FAX)
andread@pva.org
heep://www.pva.org

PVA is a national veterans service organization dedicated to
serving the needs of America’s paralyzed veterans and repre-
senting the concerns of all veterans and members of the
disability community. The national organization and its
chapters throughout the United States and Puerto Rico are
actively involved in spinal cord research and wheelchair
sports/recreation programs, and promote general accessibility
to society for physically challenged individuals.

TPN

The Perspectives Network, Incorporated

P.O. Box 1859

Cumming, GA 30028-1859

(770) 844-6898 (Voice/Fax)

(800) 685-6302

tpn@thi.org

http://www.tbi.org.

TPN, a nonprofit organization founded by a survivor of
acquired brain injury for brain injury survivors and family
members, offers an international quarterly magazine, The
TPN Magazine, writer and artist guidelines, survivor identifi-
cation cards, peer communication networks, fact brochures,
a lending library (available only in the United States), and
empathy workshops for professionals and family members.

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ADVOCACY, ACCESS, AND AWARENESS

Advocacy and Awareness
Across Disability

CEC

Council for Exceptional Children
1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-5704

(703) 620-3660

(703) 264-9446

(888) CEC-SPED (232-7733) (ITY)
(703) 264-9494 (FAX)
service@cec.sped.org
http://www.cec.sped.org

CEC is an international professional organization dedicated
to improving educational success for exceptional individuals
—students with disabilities and/or students who are gifted.
CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets
professional standards, provides continual professional devel-
‘opment, advocates for newly and historically underserved
exceptional individuals, and helps professionals obtain condi-
tions and resources necessary for effective professional prac-
tice, CEC also houses two disability-related clearinghouses,
both of which are described elsewhere in this directory—
the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted
Education and the National Clearinghouse for Professions
in Special Education. Call or write for information on
conventions, conferences, and a wide array of CEC
publications.

Disability Statistics RRTC
Disability Statistics Rehabilitation,
Research and Training Center
Institute for Health and Aging
University of California-San Francisco
3333 California Street, Room 340
San Francisco, CA 94121

(415) 502-5217

(415) 502-5216.

(415) 502-5208 (FAX)
distats@itsa.ucsf.edu
hetp://www.dsc.ucsf.edu

Disability Statistics Rehabilitation, Research and Training
Center is a program funded by the National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to
train individuals and develop statistical information on
disability in the United States. The Disability Statistics
RRTC Information Service provides statistical informa-
tion to inquirers on a wide range of topics as they relate
to disability, such as demography; epidemiology; health

services use, coverage, and costs; employment and earn-
ings; and social services and benefits. The center also dis-
seminates statistical information through its publications,
which include abstracts, reports, journal articles, and pro-
ceedings.

DAV

Disabled American Veterans
807 Maine Avenue SW
‘Washington, DC 20024

(202) 554-3501 (Voice/TTY)
(202) 554-3581 (FAX)
cst@daviail.org
hetp://www.dav.org,

DAV is a national membership organization of service-
oriented veterans with disabilities, their families, and sur-
vivors. Its National Service Office (NSO) advises mem-
bers and nonmembers across the country. Without
charge, DAV’s National Service Officers act as advocates
for individuals seeking to obtain the benefits to which
they are entitled. DAV works to lower the rate of unem-
ployment among veterans with disabilities and to prevent
discrimination against them. DAV’s Voluntary Services
operates nationwide, as does its Transportation Network.

Easter Seals National Headquarters
230 West Monroe Street, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60606-4802

(312) 726-6200

(800) 221-6827

(312) 726-4258 (TTY)

(312) 726-1494 (FAX)
info@easter-seals.org
http://wwweaster-seals.org

The Easter Seals National Headquarters offers a wide range
of quality rehabilitation services and programs to assist adults
and children with disabilities and their families. Easter Seals
centers offer employment opportunities for physical, occu-
pational, speech, and other rehabilitation professionals.


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Mainstream, Incorporated
6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 240
Takoma Park, MD 20912

(301) 891-8777 (Voice/TTY)
(301) 891-8778 (FAX)
wlink@mainstreaminc.org
hetp://www.mainstreaminc.org/

Founded in 1975, Mainstream, Incorporated is a national
nonprofit organization dedicated to improving competitive
employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Mainstream provides specialized services and acts as a bridge
that links people with disabilities, employers, and service
providers. The organization works with the disability,
employer, and rehabilitation communities to identify and
implement cost-effective programs and services that will
benefit all three of its constituencies.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Center
on Employment

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Lyndon Baines Johnson Building

52 Lomb Memorial Drive

Rochester, NY 14623-5604

(716) 475-6834 (Voice/TTY)

(716) 475-6219 (TTY)

(716) 475-7570 (FAX)

ntidcoe@rit.edu
hetp://www.rit.edu/ntid/co/ce/

Operated by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf,
the Center on Employment was established to promote
successful employment of RIT’s students and graduates
who are deaf. The Center also offers resources and training
to employers and professionals who are deaf.

ODEP

Office of Disability Employment Policy

US. Department of Labor

1331 F Street NW, Suite 300

‘Washington, DC 20004-1107

(202) 376-6200

(202) 376-6205 (ITY)

(202) 376-6219 (FAX)

info@pcepd.gov

hutp://www.pcepd.gov

In the FY 2001 budget, Congress approved a new Office of
Disability Employment Policy, US. Department of Labor.
Programs and staff of the former President's Committee on
Employment of People with Disabilities have been integrated
into this new office. The mission of ODEP is to heighten
and perpetuate the goal of increasing employment of persons
with disabilities. This will be achieved through policy analysis,
technical assistance, and development of best practices, as
well as outreach, education, constituent services, and pro-
moting ODEP’s mission among employers.

WAVE, Incorporated

525 School Street SW, Suite 500
Washington, DC 20024-2762
(202) 484-0103

(800) 274-2005

(202) 488-7595 (FAX)
mail@waveinc.org
http://www.waveinc.org

Wave, Incorporated (Work, Achievement, Values, and
Education) was founded as a pilot program to motivate,
educate, and train high school drop-outs. WAVE,
Incorporated now works in schools across the country to
keep middle school and high school students in school. The
‘WAVE network reaches more than 150 communities and
schools, annually serving thousands of youth. Members of
the network receive comprehensive training for teachers and
other professionals, curriculum development, training mate-
rials and textbooks, and ongoing technical assistance.

Independent Living

ILRU

Independent Living Research Utilization Program
2323 South Shepherd, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77019

(713) 520-0232

(713) 520-5136 (TTY)

(713) 520-5785 (FAX)

ilru@ilru.org
http://wwwilra.org

ILRU is a federally funded research and training center
which focuses on improving the effectiveness of independ-
ent living centers. It produces resource materials, develops
and conducts training programs on independent living
issues, provides technical assistance and consultation to
independent living centers, conducts a variety of research
projects on factors affecting independence, and publishes a
bimonthly newsletter about the independent living field.
The Directory of Independent Living Programs lists programs on
a state-by-state basis. Individuals are invited to contact
ILRU for free referral to Centers for Independent Living
near their communities.

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Access Board

Architectural and Transportation Barriers
Compliance Board

1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20004-1111
(202) 272-5434

(800) 872-2253 (Voice/TTY)
(202) 272-5449 (TTY)

(800) 993-2822 (TTY)

(202) 272-5447 (FAX)
info@access-board.gov
http://www.access-board.gov

An independent federal agency, the 25-member Access
Board includes 13 presidentially appointed public members
as well as representatives of 12 federal departments and
agencies. The agency was created in 1973 to enforce
requirements for access to federally funded buildings and
facilities under the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968. The
agency also sets guidelines under the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and provides technical assistance and
information on removal of architectural, transportation,
communication, and attitudinal barriers affecting persons
with disabilities.

APPA

The Association of Higher Education Facilities
Officers

1643 Prince Street

Alexandria, VA 22314-2818

(703) 684-1446

(703) 549-2772 (FAX)

steve@appa.org

hetp://wwwappa.org

APPA (formerly the Association of Physical Plant
Administrators) is an international association whose pur-
pose is to promote excellence in the administration, care,
operation, planning, and development of higher education
facilities. Regional directors throughout the country provide
referrals to speakers on the topic of accessibility in educa~
tional facilities. Removing the Barriers: Accessibility Guidelines
and Specifications (1991) offers detailed information. The
book is available from APPA Publications, at a cost of $10
plus $1 for shipping and handling.

Education and Career Access

ACCSCT

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and
Colleges of Technology

2101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 302

Arlington, VA 22201

(703) 247-4212

(703) 247-4533 (FAX)

info@accsct.org

http://www.accsct.org

ACCSCT is nationally recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education as an institutional accrediting agency that
accredits postsecondary private vocational schools and col-
leges throughout the United States. There are more than
760 ACCSCT-accredited schools in the United States,
offering quality education which ranges from certificate to
baccalaureate-level degree programs. ACCSCT has been a
provider of quality assessment for accrediting review since
its inception in 1967.

ACT

ACT Universal (and Special) Testing
P.O, Box 4028

Towa City, IA 52243

(319) 337-1332

(319) 337-1701

(319) 337-1285 (FAX)

hetp://www.act.org

ACT arranges for individual administration of the ACT
assessment for students with physical or perceptual disabili-
ties, given proper documentation of the disability. Individual
administrations may be approved, for example, for those
who cannot attend established test centers, nor take the tests
within the allotted time using regular-type test booklets, or
who are confined to hospitals on all scheduled test dates.
Accommodations may include use of large-type or Braille
editions or audiocassette tapes, For further information, call
or write for a Request for Special Testing.

AAAS

American Association for the Advancement of
Science

Project on Science, Technology, and Disability

1200 New York Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 326-6670 (Voice/TTY)

(202) 371-9849 (FAX)

http://www.entrypoint.org

http://wwwaaaas.org

The Project on Science, Technology, and Disability was
founded in 1975 as a project of AAAS to improve the entry
and advancement of people with disabilities in science,

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The Arc of the United States
Governmental Affairs Office

1730 K Street NW, Suite 1212
Washington, DC 20006

(202) 785-3388

(202) 785-3411 (TTY)

(202) 467-4179 (FAX)
gacinfo@thearc.org
http://www.thearc.org

The Arc of the United States is a national organization of
and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities
and their families. Through education, research, and advocacy,
the group works to improve the quality of life for children
and adults with mental retardation and their families, as well
as to prevent both the causes and effects of mental retardation.

ASA

Autism Society of America

7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300

Bethesda, MD 20814-3067

(301) 657-0881

(800) 3AUTISM (328-8476)

(301) 657-0869 (FAX)

info@autism-society.org

hup://www.autism-society.org

Founded in 1965, ASA works to promote public awareness
of autism. Both the national office and a network of more
than 220 chapters in 48 states work with parents, profes-
sionals, and the public to provide information, referrals, and
advocacy. The society also distributes materials on autism,
and hosts an annual conference. In addition, ASA publishes
The Advocate, a bimonthly newsletter.

CFF

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
6931 Arlington Road

Bethesda, MD 20814

(301) 951-4422

(800) 344-4823

(301) 951-6378 (FAX)
info@eff.org
http://www.cfhorg

The foundation exists to assure the development of the
means to control and prevent cystic fibrosis and to improve
the quality of life for people with the disease. It supports
research; accredits a network of care centers nationwide;
develops materials to help patients, families, and the public
understand cystic fibrosis; and seeks to affect public policy.

to

EFA

Epilepsy Foundation of America
4351 Garden City Drive, Suite 500
Landover, MD 20785

(301) 459-3700

(800) 332-1000 (Consumers)

(800) 332-4050 (Professional Library)
(800) 332-2070

(301) 577-2684 (FAX)
postmaster@efa.org
hetp://www.epilepsyfoundation.org

The Epilepsy Foundation of America is the national
organization that, through research, education, advocacy
and service, works for people affected by seizures. The
foundation publishes pamphlets, brochures, and a newslet-
ter, and offers a membership program. The national office
also provides referrals, supports medical research, works
with governmental agencies, and works with Congress to
advance the interests of people with epilepsy. Technical
information is provided to professionals through the
National Epilepsy Library.

MDA

Muscular Dystrophy Association, Incorporated
3300 East Sunrise Drive

Tucson, AZ 85718-3208

(520) 529-2000

(520) 529-5300 (FAX)

mda@mdausa.org

hetp://www.mdausa.org.

MDA fights more than 40 neuromuscular diseases through
worldwide research, a nationwide network of clinics which
provide a wide range of medical services, and professional
and public education.

NDSC

National Down Syndrome Congress

7000 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road NE

Lake Ridge 400 Office Park, Building #5, Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30328-1655

(770) 604-9500

(800) 232-NDSC (6372)

(770) 604-9898 (FAX)

ndsccenter@aol.com.

hitp://www.ndsccenter.org

The National Down Syndrome Congress is a national
advocacy organization for persons with down syndrome and
in that capacity, functions as a major source of support and
empowerment to persons with down syndrome and their
families. NDSC also serves as a clearinghouse on down
syndrome by collecting, creating, and disseminating informa-
tion via the National Down Syndrome Congress Center,
the NDSC annual convention, and Down Syndrome News.

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DOCUMENT RESUME

ED 458 729 : EC 308 675

AUTHOR Jones, Dottie, Ed.

TITLE HEATH National Resource Directory on Postsecondary Education
and Disability, 2001.

INSTITUTION American Council on Education, Washington, DC. HEATH
Resource Center.

SPONS AGENCY Department of Education, Washington, DC.

PUB DATE 2001-06-00

NOTE 52p.

CONTRACT H326H980002

AVAILABLE FROM American Council on Education, HEATH Resource Center, One
Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-1193.
Tel: 800-544-3284 (Toll Free); Tel: 202-939-9320; Fax:
202-833-5696; e-mail: HEATH@ace.nche.edu; Web site:
http: //www.HEATH-Resource-Center.org.

PUB TYPE Reference Materials - Directories/Catalogs (132)
EDRS PRICE MFO1/PC03 Plus Postage.
DESCRIPTORS Accessibility (for Disabled); Advocacy; Civil Rights

Legislation; *Disabilities; Financial Support; Higher
Education; *Organizations (Groups); Resource Materials;
Social Integration

IDENTIFIERS Americans with Disabilities Act 1990

ABSTRACT

Approximately 200 organizational resources concerned with
postsecondary education and disability are listed and described in this
directory. Resources are listed under six broad categories: (1) advocacy,
access, and awareness; (2) community integration (in the arts, employment,
independent living, recreation, and rehabilitation); (3) disability-specific
organizations; (4) funding; (5) legal assistance; and (6) information on the
Americans with Disabilities Act. Each listing usually includes the following
information: name and address, phone numbers, e-mail address, Web site, anda
one-paragraph description. A separate section lists toll-free telephone
numbers for most of the organizations. (DB)

Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made
from the original document.



INDEX

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Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
ACT Universal (and Special) Testing.
ADA Project—University of Missouri/Columbia...

Adaptive Environments Center, Incorporated

ADDult Support of Washington...
AIDS Action Council...
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing...

Alliance for Technology Access...

American Amputee Foundation, Incorporated.

American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness

American Association for the Advancement of Science.....

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers ...
American Association of the Deaf-Blind...

American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities..

American Association on Mental Retardation.......

American Bar Association’s Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law ..
American Chemical Society ....
American College Health Association.
American Council on Rural Special Educatio:
American Counseling Association
American Foundation for the Blind

American Institute of Architects..

American Occupational Therapy Association, Incorporated...

American Physical Therapy Association, Incorporated...

American Printing House for the Blind...

American Self-Help Clearinghouse ...

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association......
Arc of the United States, The.

Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board.....

Association for Theatre and Accessibility
Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, The...
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions ......
Association on Higher Education And Disability...

Attention Deficit Information Network, Incorporated .....
Autism Society of America ...
Beach Center on Families and Disability .....

Brain Injury Association...

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ERIC/EC

ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted
Education

The Council for Exceptional Children
1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-5704

(703) 264-9475

(800) 328-0272

(703) 620-2521 (FAX)
cricec@cecsped.org

http://ericec.org

The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted
Education covers all aspects of education and development,
including identification, assessment, intervention, and enrich-
ment, both in special settings and within the mainstream.

ERIC/HE

ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education
George Washington University

One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 630

Washington, DC 20036-1183

(202) 296-2597

(800) 773-3742

(202) 452-1844 (FAX)

eric-he@eric-he.edu

http://www.eriche.org

The ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education addresses
college and university issues: programs, students, curriculum
and instruction, and institutional research. ERIC/HE offers
various publications, a web site, a question and answer service,
and an ERIC database.

FSD

Foundation for Science and Disability

236 Grand Street, Office 226

Morgantown, WV 26505-7509

(304) 293-5201

(304) 292-4554

(304) 293-6363 (FAX)

ekeller@wvu.edu
http://wwwaas.wvu.edu/~scidis/organize/FSD. html

FSD is an organization of scientists and professionals in vari-
ous fields, most of whom have disabilities, who offer their
skills to help solve disability-related problems. Inquirers are
referred to members who respond to requests for guidance,
problem solving, or career suggestions. Members assist edu-
cation institutions and industry to create favorable condi-
tions for people with disabilities. Some grants are available to
graduate students with disabilities who are college seniors or
beyond, already accepted or enrolled in graduate ot profes-
sional school, and are in science, mathematics, or engineer-
ing, Requests for information on grants should be
addressed to the director, E.C. Keller Jr., West Virginia
University, Box 6057, Morgantown, WV 26506-6057.

Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and
Law School Admission Services (LSAS)

661 Penn Street

PO. Box 2000

Newtown, PA 18940-0998

(215) 968-1001

(215) 968-1128 (TTY)

(215) 968-1119 (FAX)

lsacinfo@lsac.org
hetp://wwwsac.org

LSAS is the operating arm of the Law School Admission
Council (LSAC), which exists to help both law schools and
applicants with the admission process. LSAC is a nonprofit
membership organization of 141 law schools in the United
States and Canada. LSAS administers the Law School
Admission Test (LSAT), which is required for admission to all
‘American Bar Association (ABA)-approved law schools.
Disability-related information regarding access to tests and
law school is available upon request.

MIUSA

Mobility International, USA
P.O. Box 10767

Eugene, OR 97440-3484

(541) 343-1284 (Voice/TTY)
(641) 343-6812 (FAX)

info@miusa.org
heep://wwwamiusa.org

MIUSA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding
equal opportunities for persons with disabilities in interna-
tional educational exchange, leadership development, disabil-
ity rights training, and community service. MIUSA’ inter-
national educational exchanges last from two to four weeks
and are held throughout the year in the United States and
abroad. Delegates live with homestay families and partici-
pate in leadership training, workshops and seminars, adaptive
recreation, language classes, and community service projects.
Exchanges have been coordinated in Africa, Asia, Central
America, Europe, and South America. Contact MIUSA for
membership information, a listing of available publications
and videos, as well as information regarding volunteer/
intern opportunities.

MIUSA also manages the National Clearinghouse on
Disability and Exchange (NCDE), which provides free
information and referral to individuals with disabilities
regarding volunteer, short-term work, and study and
research opportunities abroad, NCDE also advises interna-
tional exchange organizations on recruiting and accommo-
dating people with disabilities in their programs.

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AHEAD

Association on Higher Education And Disability
University of Massachusetts, Boston

100 Morrissey Boulevard

Boston, MA 02125-3393

(617) 287-3880

(617) 287-3882 (TTY)

(617) 287-3881 (FAX)

ahead@umb.edu

heep://wwwahead.org

The Association on Higher Education And Disability
(AHEAD) is an international, multicultural organization of
professionals committed to full participation in higher edu-
cation for persons with disabilities. The association pro-
motes excellence through education, communication, and
training, and thus sponsors numerous training programs,
workshops, and conferences, while also making available an
array of publications. AHEAD was founded in 1977 to
address the need and concern for upgrading the quality of
services and support available to persons with disabilities in
higher education.

College Board SAT Services for Students with
Disabilities

P.O. Box 6226

Princeton, NJ 08541-6226

(609) 771-7137

(609) 882-4118 (TTY)

(609) 771-7944 (FAX)

ssd@info.collegeboard.org
hetp://www.collegeboard.com

Through its Admissions Testing Program, the College Board
provides special arrangements to minimize the possible
effects of disabilities on test performance. Call or write for
Information for Students with Special Needs or Information for
Counselors and Admissions Officers,

DETC

Distance Education and Training Council
1601 18th Street NW

‘Washington, DC 20009-2529

(202) 234-5100

(202) 332-1386 (FAX)

detc@detc.org

hetp://www.detc.org

DETC isa voluntary association of accredited distance
education schools, founded in 1926 to promote sound edu-
cational standards and ethical business practices within the
correspondence field. Through its Accrediting Commission,
it recognizes nearly 100 schools and centers which sponsor
courses of study that can be completed by students outside
of the classroom, including degree as well as nondegree

programs.

EEC

Educational Equity Concepts, Incorporated
National Clearinghouse on Women and Girls with
Disabilities

100 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor

New York, NY 10011

(212) 243-1110 (Voice/TTY)

(212) 627-0407 (FAX)

information@edequity.org

hup://www.edequity.org,

EEC’s commitment to equity for people with disabilities
focuses on two goals: to increase public awareness and
understanding of the issues concerning women and girls
with disabilities, and to increase the integration of adults and
children with disabilities into all aspects of educational,
work, social, and family life. The National Clearinghouse
on Women and Girls with Disabilitics, a project of EEC,
publishes Bridging the Gap: A National Directory of Services
(1998) and Building Community: A Manual Exploring Issues of
Women and Disability. Further outreach is provided through
the publication, Only Half the Battle: Report on Women with
Disabilities in Postsecondary Education (1993).

ERIC/ACVE

ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and
Vocational Education

1900 Kenny Road

Columbus, OH 43210-1090

(614) 292-7069

(800) 848-4815, x2-7069

(614) 688-8734 (TTY)

(614) 292-1260 (FAX)
ericacve@postbox.acs.ohio-state.edu
http://ericacve.org

The ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational
Education is located within the Center on Education and
Training for Employment (CETE) at Ohio State
University. Part of the College of Education, CETE’s mis-
sion is to facilitate the career and occupational preparation
and advancement of youth and adults. ERIC/ACVE sup-
ports this mission by providing comprehensive information
services in adult and continuing education, career educa-
tion (childhood through adult), and vocational and techni-
cal education—including employment, referrals, orienta-
tions, and training workshops.

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EASI

Equal Access to Software and Information

c/o TLT Group

P.O. Box 18928,

Rochester, NY 14618

(716) 244-9065 (FAX)

easi@ttgroup.org

hetp://wwwarit.edu/~easi

A project of the Teaching, Learning, and Technology (TLT)
Group, EASI serves as a resource to the education commu-
nity by providing information and guidance on access-to-
information technologies for individuals with disabilities.
EASI disseminates information on developments and
advancements within the adaptive computer technology
field to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries, and the
workplace.

FCC

Federal Communications Commission/Disabilities
Rights Office

Consumer Information Bureau

445 12th Street SW, Sixth Floor

Room 6C-410

‘Washington, DC 20554

(202) 418-1400

(202) 418-2555 (TTY)

(202) 418-0232 (FAX)

access@foc.gov

http://www.fec.gov/cib/dro

The Disabilities Rights Office (DRO) provides information
and assistance, and fields complaints and inquiries regarding
relay services, speech to speech services, closed captioning,
and disability access to telephone equipment and services.
DRO implements Americans with Disabilities Act Title IV,
Telecom Act Sections 225, 255, 251a, 713, etc. The FCC
Consumer Information Bureau provides information and
assistance regarding slamming, cramming, unsolicited phone
calls, ham radio, billing errors, and satellite TV. Concerns
should be expressed by calling (888) CALL-FCC or (888)
TELL-FCC (TTY).

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IBM Accessibility Center
Information Center

11400 Burnet Road

Mailstop 9150

Alston, TX 78758

(800) 426-4832

(800) 426-4833 (TTY)
snsinfo@us.ibm.com
http://www.IBM.com/able.

The IBM Accessibility Center responds to requests for
information on how IBM products can help people with a
wide range of disabilities use personal computers. While the
center is uniable to diagnose or prescribe an assistive device
or software, free information is provided on what is available
and where users can go for more details.

JAN
Job Accommodation Network
“West Virginia University

918 Chesnut Ridge Road

P.O. Box 6080

Morgantown, WV 26506-6080
(304) 293-7186 (Voice/TTY)
(800) 232-9675 (Voice/TTY)
(800) 526-7234 (Voice/TTY)
(304) 293-5407 (FAX)
jan@jan.icdi.wvu.edu
http://www,an.wvu.edu

JAN is an international information network and consulting
resource which provides information about employment
issues, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and
possible employment-related accommodations to employers,
rehabilitation professionals, and persons with disabilities.
Callers should be prepared to explain their specific problem
and job circumstances. Sponsored by the President's
Committee on Employment of People With Disabilities, the
Network is operated by West Virginia University’s Rehabil-
itation Research and Training Center. Brochures and printed
materials are available at no cost.

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Speech and Hearing
Impairment

AG Bell

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf
& Hard of Hearing

3417 Volta Place NW

Washington, DC 20007-2778

(202) 337-5220

(202) 337-5221 (TTY)

(202) 337-8314 (FAX)

info@agbell.org

hep://wwwagbell.org

AG Bell follows Alexander Graham Bell’s philosophy of
mainstreaming children who are deaf by emphasizing
oral-deaf education. Thus, lip reading and the use of residual
hearing for oral communication differentiates this group
from those who use manual communication (sign language).
Membership and materials are available for parents, profes-
sionals, and oral-deaf adults. The Volta Review is a journal for
professionals, and Volta Voices is the association’s magazine for
members. Descriptive literature and a publications list are
available by request. AG Bell sponsors a children’s rights
advocacy network to assist parents with educational choice.
Financial aid programs are available for people who are oral
heating impaired, infants through college age.

AADB

American Association of the Deaf-Blind
814 Thayer Avenue

Silver Spring, MD 20910

(800) 735-2258 (relay service only)

(301) 588-6545 (TTY)

(301) 588-8705 (FAX)

AADB is a national consumer advocacy organization for
people who have combined hearing and vision impair-
ments, The organization provides technical assistance to
persons who are deaf-blind and their families, educators, and
service providers, and holds an annual convention. Annual
dues are $15.

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ASHA

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
10801 Rockville Pike

Rockville, MD 20852

(301) 897-5700 (Voice/TTY)

(800) 638-8255 (Voice/TTY)

(301) 571-0457 (FAX)

actioncenter@asha.org

hetp://www.asha.org.

ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing associa-
tion for speech-language pathologists and audiologists who
provide services to people with speech, language, and hearing
disabilities. Brochures, information packets, and professional
referrals of speech, language, and hearing services are available.
Programs and services are offered to ASHA members who
work in various settings, including education and health care.
ASHA follows legislation relevant to people with communi-
cation disabilities, and through its public information depart-
ment, provides materials to consumers about communication
disabilities and professional treatment

DB-Link

DB-Link

Teaching Research

345 North Monmouth Avenue
Monmouth, OR 97361

(800) 438-9376

(800) 854-7013

(503) 838-8150 (FAX)
dblink@tr.wou.edu
hetp://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink

DB-Link, the national information clearinghouse on chil-
dren who are deaf-blind, addresses a wide range of topics
(including transition) pertinent to families, educators, and
service providers of children who are deaf-blind.

Deaf-REACH
3521 12th Street NE
Washington, DC 20017

(202) 832-6681 (Voice/TTY)
(202) 832-8454 (FAX)
info@deaf-reach.org
http://www.deafreach.org

Deaf-REACH, a national nonprofit organization, helps
adults who are deaf and have other disabilities maximize
their self-sufficiency through referral, education, advocacy,
counseling, and housing, Offerings to clients include three
group homes, a community service center, a clubhouse with
day programs, an independent living skills program with
sheltered mailing workshops, a case management unit, and
deaf-blind services. Undergraduate and graduate internships
are available to qualified students who are deaf.

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California Public Health Institute ...
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation...

Centers for Disease Control/National Prevention Information Network......

Challenge, Incorporated...
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders .
College Board SAT Services for Students with Disabilities.....
Council for Exceptional Children...

Council for Learning Disabilities ....
Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...
DB-Link...

Deaf-REACH ....
Department of Transportation...
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Incorporated...
Disability Statistics Rehabilitation, Research and Training Cente

Disabled American Veteran:
Disabled and Alone/Life Services for the Handicapped, Incorporated .
Disabled Sports, USA,

Distance Education and Training Council.

Division of Adult Education and Literacy Clearinghouse...
DREDF ADA Hotline...
Easter Seals National Headquarters...

Educational Equity Concepts, Incorporated.....

Epilepsy Foundation of America...
Equal Access to Software and Information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education...
ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education ...

Family Caregiver Alliance ...

Federal Communications Commission/Disabilitics Rights Office...

Federal Student Aid Information Center...

Foundation Center, The

Foundation for Science and Disability ......

Gallaudet Research Institute ....

Gazette International Networking Institute
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults
IBM Accessibility Center ..

Immune Deficiency Foundation

Independent Living Research Utilization Program .....

Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy .........::cssssseecesssietees
International Center for the Disabled ..



Psychiatric Disabilities

Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Boston University

930 Commonwealth Avenue, Second Floor
Boston, MA 02215

(617) 353-3549

(617) 353-7701 (ITY)

(617) 353-7700 (FAX)

kfurlong@bu.edu
hetp://www.bu.edu/sarpsych

The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is affiliated with
Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and
the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling at Boston
University. The center is a research, training, and service
organization dedicated to improving the lives of people who
have psychiatric disabilities by improving the effectiveness of
people, programs, and service systems. The mission of the
center is to increase knowledge in the field of psychiatric
rehabilitation and apply this knowledge to train treatment
personnel, develop effective rehabilitation programs, and
assist in organizing both personnel and programs into
efficient and coordinated service delivery systems.

NAMI

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
Colonial Place Three

2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201-3042

(703) 524-7600

(800) 980-6264

(703) 524-9094 (FAX)
hetp://wwwnami.org

NAML isa self-help organization of persons with mental
illness, their families, and their friends. Comprising more
than 1,000 affiliate groups nationwide, its goals are mutual
support, education, and advocacy for persons with severe
mental illness and their families. The alliance’s philosophy
states that brain disease causes schizophrenia, manic depres-
sion, and other disabling mental conditions. Support groups
provide coping strategies to persons with mental illness and
their families. NAMI also offers a newsletter, The NAMI
Advocate, and other publications. Call to find the closest
affiliated group.

NMHA

National Mental Health Association
1021 Prince Street

Alexandria,VA 22314-2971

(703) 684-7722

(800) 969-6642

(800) 433-5959

(703) 684-5968 (FAX)

infoct@nmha.org

http://www.nmha.org

NMHA is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organi-
zation addressing all aspects of mental health and mental
illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA
works to improve the mental health of all Americans—
especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders—
through advocacy, education, research, and service.

National Mental Health Consumers Self-Help
Clearinghouse

1211 Chestnut Street, Suite 1207

Philadelphia, PA 19107

(215) 751-1800

(800) 553-4539

(215) 751-9655 (TTY)

(215) 636-6310 (FAX)

info@mhselfhelp.org

htep://www.mbselfhelp.org

The National Mental Health Consumers Self-Help Clearing-
house helps mental health consumers with the technical
aspects of planning, providing, and evaluating mental health
and community support services, Publications, library
materials, and personal consultations assist those wishing to
establish and develop self-help groups, organize consumer
coalitions, advocate for mental health reform, and fight the
stigma that society places on mental illness.

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NCES

National Center for Education Statistics
1990 K Street NW, Suite 9114

Washington, DC 20006

(202) 502-7300

(202) 502-7466 (FAX)

barbara marenus@ed. gov
http://www.nces.ed.gov

NCES collects, analyzes, and disseminates data on education
in the United States, conducts international comparisons of
education statistics, and provides leadership in developing
and promoting the use of standardized terminology and
definitions for the collection of those statistics. In carrying
out its function, NCES works collaboratively with states,
local education agencies, other federal agencies, international
organizations, and education constituent groups.

NCD

National Council on Disability

1331 F Street NW, Suite 1050

Washington, DC 20004

(202) 272-2004

(202) 272-2074 (TTY)

(202) 272-2022 (FAX)

mauigley@ncd.gov

hetp://www.ned.gov

NCD is an independent federal agency comprising 15
members appointed by the President and confirmed by the
Senate. It is charged with addressing, analyzing, and making
recommendations on issues of public policy which affect
people with disabilities. The National Council originated
and developed the first draft of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.
The National Council distributes a free monthly publica~
tion, The NCD BULLETIN.

NOD

National Organization on Disability
910 16th Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006

(202) 293-5960 (Voice/TTY)

(202) 293-7999 (FAX)

ability@nod.org.

hetp://www.nod.org

NOD promotes the full participation of Americans with
disabilities in all aspects of community life. Its primary pro-
gram is the Community Partnership Program, a network of
4,100 towns, cities, and counties nationwide. NOD’s com-
munity partnerships undertake many different activities to
improve attitudes toward people with disabilities, to expand
educational and employment opportunities, to eliminate
physical barriers, and to expand religious, cultural, and recre-
ational activities, A quarterly newsletter, REPORT, is
available upon request.

OSERS

U.S. Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services

330 C Street SW, Room 3132

Washington, DC 20202-2524

(202) 205-8241

(202) 205-4208 (ITY)

(202) 401-2608 (FAX)
htep://wwwacd.pubs/offices/osers

OSERS'’s mission is to provide leadership to achieve full
integration and participation in society of people with dis-
abilities by ensuring equal opportunity and access to and
excellence in education, employment, and community liv-
ing.To achieve this mission, OSERS is divided into three
program areas: the Office of Special Education Programs
(OSEP), the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA),
and the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research (NIDRR). Each program area supports a variety
of projects and initiatives.

Architectural Access

AIA

American Institute of Architects
Library and Archives

1735 New York Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20006

(202) 626-7300

(800) 242-3837

(202) 626-7587 (FAX)
library@aia.org

hetp://wwwaia.org

Through AIA’ Library and Archives, inquirers can locate
specific books or magazine articles and have a wide range of
questions answered by QuickSweep, which provides access
to all of the library's resources. QuickSweep is a free service
and is accessible via the phone, e-mail, fax, or mail.
Additionally, through Archways, AIA library staff are available
to perform in-depth research and help locate elusive infor-
mation. Call to discuss research questions and to obtain a
cost estimate.


DISABILITY-SPECIFIC ORGANIZATIONS

Attention Deficit Disorder

ADDault Support of Washington
P.O. Box 7804

Tacoma, WA 98406-0804

(253) 759-5085

(253) 383-2596 (FAX)
addadhd@home.com
http://www.addult.org

ADDult Support of Washington is a nonprofit organization
whose purpose is to help people with attention deficit
disorder achieve their full potential. A listing of local, state,
and national resources can be found on the group’s web site.

AD-IN

Attention Deficit Information Network,
Incorporated

475 Hillside Avenue

Needham, MA 02194

(781) 455-9895

(781) 444-5466 (FAX)

adin@gis.net

heep://www.addinfonetwork.com

AD-IN is a nonprofit volunteer organization that offers
support and information to families of children with attention
deficit disorder (ADD), adults with ADD, and professionals
through a national network of 60 parent and adult chapters.
Contact AD-IN for a list of chapters, as well as for informa-
tion packets specifically designed for adults with ADD, parents
of children with the disorder, or educators. AD-IN also pro-
vides information to those interested in starting a new local
chapter, and serves as a resource on training programs and
speakers for those who work with individuals with ADD.

Challenge, Incorporated

42 Way to the River Road

P.O. Box 488,

‘West Newbury, MA 01985,

(508) 462-0495

(800) 233-2322

(508) 462-0495 (press 5* after tone) (FAX)

Founded in 1986, Challenge, Incorporated is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to providing current information
about attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder to parents,
teachers, professional care providers, and adults with ADD.
Membership includes the bimonthly newsletter, Challenge, a
discount prescription drug card, and referrals to professionals
and ADD support groups. Individual membership is $25.

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A professional membership is available for $45 and includes
a listing in Challenge’s professional referral list.

CHADD

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit
Disorders

8181 Professional Place, Suite 201

Landover, MD 20785

(301) 306-7070

(800) 233-4050

(301) 306-7090 (FAX)

national@chadd.org

hetp://www.chadd.org

CHADD is a nonprofit, parent-based organization that
disseminates information on ADD and has more than 600
parent support groups. It also publishes ATTENTION!
a quarterly magazine, and CHADDER, a quarterly
newsletter. All members can also receive a Fact Sheet
Series. Call or write for additional free information.

ADDA

National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
1788 Second Street, Suite 200

Highland Park, IL 60035

(847) 432-ADDA (2332)

(847) 432-5874 (FAX)

mail@add.org

http://wwwaadd.org

ADDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating
for the needs of adults with ADD and their families. Call
or write for further information on membership, conference

registration, or for a free copy of the ADDAlog, a catalog of
the association's materials.

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LEGAL ASSISTANCE

Organizations

ABA

American Bar Association’s Commission on
Mental and Physical Disability Law

740 15th Street NW

Washington, DC 20005

(202) 662-1570

(202) 662-1012 (TTY)

(202) 662-1032 (FAX)

cmpdl@attmail.com

hetp://www.abanet.org

ABA, a professional membership organization for lawyers,
fulfills its commitment to justice and rule of law for per-
sons with mental and physical disabilities through the
Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law. Since
1973, the Comuission’s publications, legal research services,
and policy formulations have led to a greater understanding
of disability law within the legal community and beyond.
The Commission publishes The Mental and Physical Disability
Law Reporter, a comprehensive resource on all important
legal developments in disability law. A broad range of other
publications are also available.

DREDF

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund,
Incorporated

2212 Sixth Street

Berkeley, CA 94710

(510) 644-2555 (Voice/TTY)

(800) 466-4232

(510) 841-8645 (FAX)

dredf@dredf.org

http://wwwedredf.org

DREDF is a national disability rights law and policy center
dedicated to equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Ie offers education and training programs on disability civil
rights issues, legal support and advocacy, and analysis of poli-
cy questions. DREDF further administers an Americans with
Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Center, funded by the

US. Department of Justice, Publications are available for dis-
tribution, and callers can be referred to local sources of help.

Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental
Health Law

1101 15th Street NW, Suite 1212

Washington, DC 20005-5002

(202) 467-5730

(202) 467-4232 (TTY)

(202) 223-0409 (FAX)

hn1660@handsnet.org

http://wwwbazelon.org

The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
is a national nonprofit advocacy organization formed in 1972;
until 1993, it was called the Mental Health Law Project.
The center uses litigation and federal policy reform to define
and uphold the legal rights of children, adults, and elders
with mental disabilities and create approaches to meeting
their needs that will assure them choice and dignity. Staff
attorneys provide training and other assistance to legal
services, protection and advocacy organizations, and other
advocates for low-income individuals and families. The
center publishes issue papers, booklets, and manuals explaining
and interpreting major federal laws and regulations that
protect the rights of, and make resources available to, children
and adults with disabilities, and maintains a web site listing
extensive advocacy resources.

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INFORMATION ON THE AMERICANS WITH
DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

Disability and Business
Technical Assistance Centers

Region 1, New England DBTAC

Adaptive Environments Center, Incorporated
374 Congress Street, Suite 301

Boston, MA 02210

(617) 695-0085 (Voice/TTY)

(617) 482-8099 (FAX)

adaptive@adaptenv.org

hetp://wwwadaptenv.org

Area Served: CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT

Region 2, Northeast. DBTAC

United Cerebral Palsy Associations of New Jersey
354 South Broad Street

‘Trenton, NJ 08608

(609) 392-4004

(609) 392-7044 (TTY)

(609) 392-3505 (FAX)

dbtac@ucpanj.org

http://www.disabilityact.com

Area Served: NJ, NY, PR,VI

Region 3, Mid-Atlantic DBTAC
TransCen, Incorporated

451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 607
Rockville, MD 20850

(301) 217-0124 (Voice/TTY)
(301) 217-0754 (FAX)
adainfo@transcen.org
hetp://wwwadainfo.org

Area Served: DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV

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Region 4, Southeast DBTAC

UCP National Center for Rehabilitation
Technology at Georgia Tech

490 Tenth Street

Adanta, GA 30318

(404) 385-0636 (Voice/TTY)

(404) 385-0641 (FAX)
se-dbtac@mindspring.com
http://www.sedbtac.org

Area Served: AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC,TN.

Region 5, Great Lakes DBTAC

University on Disability & Human Development
1640 West Roosevelt Road

Chicago, IL 60608

(312) 413-1407 (Voice/TTY)

(312) 413-1856 (FAX)

gldbtac@uic.edu

http://www.adagreatlakes.org

Area Served: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

Region 6, Southwest DBTAC

Independent Living Research Utilization Program
2323 South Shepherd Boulevard, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77019

(713) 520-0232 (Voice/TTY)

(713) 520-5785 (FAX)

iru@iltu.org

hetp://wwwilru.org/dbtac

Area Served: AR, LA, NM, OK,TX

Region 7, Great Plains DBTAC

ADA Project—University of Missouri/ Columbia
100 Corporate Lake Drive

Columbia, MO 65203

(573) 882-3600 (Voice/TTY)

(573) 884-4925 (FAX)

adalh@showme.missouri.edu

hetp://www.adaproject.org

Area Served: IA, KS, MO, NE


IDA

The International Dyslexia Association
The Chester Building

8600 LaSalle Road, Suite 382

Baltimore, MD 21286-2044

(410) 296-0232

(800) 222-3123,

(410) 321-5069 (FAX)

info@interdys.org

http://www.interdys.org.

IDA (formerly The Orton Dyslexia Society) is an interna-
tional nonprofit organization concerned with the complex
issues of dyslexia, a specific learning disability. The association
provides effective teaching approaches and related clinical
educational intervention strategies and support, encourages
interdisciplinary study and research, and is committed to
dissemination of research through conferences, publications,
and its 43 volunteer branches and two national affiliates.
Free information (some available in Spanish or on audio-
tape) and testing and tutoring referral services are available
upon request.

JKL

JKL Communications
P.O. Box 40157

Washington, DC 20016

(202) 223-5097

(202) 223-5096 (FAX)
plath3@his.com
hutp://wwwhis.com/~plath3/

JKL Communications has books and videos on LD/ADD
legal education and workplace issues. Books include Learning
Disabilities and the Law, ADD and the Law, Succeeding in the
Workplace, and Higher Education Services for Students with LD
or ADD—A Legal Guide,

LDA

Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road, Suite 3

Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349

(412) 341-1515

(888) 300-6710

(412) 344-0224 (FAX)

Idanatl@usaor.net

hetp://www.ldaAmerica.org

LDA (formerly Association for Children and Adults with
Learning Disabilities) is a nonprofit, 50,000-member
national information and referral service. It provides free
information on learning disabilities and can put those who
make inquiries in contact with one of 500 local chapters
throughout the country. In addition to the bimonthly
newsletter, Newsbriefs, LDA produces the biannual Learning
Disabilities Multidisciplinary Journal, and sponsors an annual
international conference for professionals. The annual mem-
bership fee, which includes a newsletter subscription, is $30.

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NCLLD

National Center for Law and Learning
Disabilities

P.O. Box 368

Cabin John, MD 20818

(301) 469-8308

(301) 469-9466 (FAX)

NCLLD seeks to promote understanding of learning dis
abilities, attention deficit disorder, and related conditions;
knowledge of applicable laws; and development of appro-
priate policies. To achieve these goals, NCLLD provides
services to assist individuals with disabilities, their families,
educators, employers, and interested professionals. Services
include education, advocacy, analysis of legal issues, and
policy recommendations. Contact NCLLD for cost and
ordering information for its publications, which include 13
pamphlets on LD/ADD legal issues.

NCLD

National Center for Learning Disabilities
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401

New York, NY 10016

(212) 545-7510

(888) 575-7373

(212) 545-9665 (FAX)

hetp://wwwild.org

NCLD, established in 1977, is a national nonprofit organiza-
tion committed to improving the lives of individuals with
learning disabilities. Its services include raising public
awareness and understanding, national information and
referral, educational programs, and legislative advocacy.
NCLD produces educational tools; newsletters; and a five-
part video series titled We Can Learn. NCLD’s referral system,
through a computerized database and trained volunteers and
staff, links parents, professionals, and others concerned with
LD to those who can help them. NCLD maintains an active
presence in Washington, DC, providing ongoing awareness
of the need for more effective public policies and legislation
to help individuals with learning disabilities. NCLD offers
membership to the public, which includes special informa-
tion on learning disabilities, as well as regular updates,
including THEIR WORLD. Information on services and
publications is available from NCLD upon request.


HEATH RESOURCE CENTER

National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for
Individuals with Disabilities

The HEATH Resource Center is the clearinghouse that operates under congressional legislative mandate to collect and dis-
seminate information nationally about disability issues in postsecondary education. Funding from the U.S. Department of
Education enables HEATH to increase the flow of information about educational support services, policies, and procedures
related to educating or training people with disabilities after they have left high school.

The HEATH Resource Center is designed to:

* Identify and describe educational and training opportunities.

* Promote accommodations that enable full participation by people with disabilities in regular, as well as specialized,
postsecondary programs.

* Recommend strategies that encourage participation in the least restrictive and most productive environment possible for
each individual.

To accomplish these goals, HEATH has an extensive publication program, a toll-free telephone service, and a professional
staff that participates in a strong network of colleagues across the country.

HEATH resource papers, fact sheets, guides, and directories focus on disability-related issues as they emerge on college
campuses or in vocational-technical training schools, adult education programs, independent living centers, and other
community-based training programs. Single copies of HEATH publications are available at no cost and may be reproduced.
Publications are available in alternate formats (audiocassette and computer disk) and also may be directly downloaded from
the HEATH web site at www.heath-resource-center.org.

HEATH% constituency is comprised of postsecondary administrators and campus disability service providers, teachers and
instructors, high school and vocational rehabilitation counselors, government officials, librarians, health professionals, and
journalists, as well as those with disabilities and their families. The toll-free telephone line is available to encourage direct
interaction with HEATH staff.

Participation by HEATH staff in national, regional, and statewide conferences and training workshops has led to the devel-
opment of a national network of professionals. This network enables staff to suggest speakers, access options, and obtain
audiovisual materials and other resources to enhance such meetings.

HEATH staff can be reached Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time at (800) 544-3284 or, in the
Washington, DC, metropolitan area, at (202) 939-9320; both lines are available for voice or TTY calls. HEATH also may be
contacted via electronic mail at heath@ace.nche.edu.

Inquiries also may be mailed to HEATH at One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036-1193. Inquiries will
receive prompt attention.

The HEATH Resource Center is a program of the American Council on Education.

Janet L. Holmgren, Board Chair, ACE
President, Mills College, Oakland, California

David Ward, President, ACE


National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education...

National Clearing House of Rehabilitation Training Materials.....

National Down Syndrome Congress ..........

National Down Syndrome Society .....

National Easter Seals National Headquarters.
National Fragile X Foundation
National Health Information Center .
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities...
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped...
National Mental Health Association ...
National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse ......

National Multiple Sclerosis Society ........--.0...00-0-+

National Organization for Rare Disorders, Incorporated

National Rehabilitation Association

National Rehabilitation Information Center...
National Spinal Cord Injury Association........
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Incorporated...

+. (Voice/TTY)

Paralyzed Veterans of America .....

The Perspectives Network, Incorporated

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Incorporated

Spina Bifida Association of America...

Stuttering Foundation of America...........
Tourette Syndrome Association, Incorporated ......

TRIPOD....

...(Voice/TTY)
(Voice/TTY, CA only)
(Voice/TTY)

United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Incorporated.
VSA Arts Education Office
WAVE, Incorporated...

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(800) 641-7824
(800) 223-5219
(800) 232-6372
(800) 221-4602
(800) 221-6827
(800) 688-8765
(800) 336-4797
(800) 695-0285
(800) 424-8567
(800) 969-6642
(800) 553-4539
(800) 344-4867
(800) 999-6673
(888) 258-4295
(800) 346-2742
(800) 962-9629
(800) 369-7433
(800) 424-8200
(800) 685-6302
(800) 221-4792
(800) 621-3141
(800) 992-9392
(800) 237-0717
(800) 352-8888
(800) 287-4763
(800) 872-5827
(800) 933-8721
(800) 274-2005

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RESNA

Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive
Technology Society of North America
1700 North Moore Street, Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903

(703) 524-6686

(703) 524-6639 (TTY)

(703) 524-6630 (FAX)

info@resna.org

http://www.resna.org

RESNA is an interdisciplinary association of people whose
purpose is to improve the potential of individuals with dis-
abilities through the use of technology. RESNA serves as an
information center to address research, development, dissem-
ination, integration, and utilization of knowledge in rehabili-
tation and assistive technology settings. Write or call for
information on membership, publications, national and
regional conferences, as well as journal and newsletter
subscriptions. Contact RESNA for state and local centers.

Trace Research and Development Center
University of Wisconsin-Madison

5901 Research Park Boulevard

Madison, WI 53719-1252

(608) 262-6966

(608) 263-5408 (TTY)

(608) 262-8848 (FAX)

web@trace.wisc.edu

hetp://trace.wisc.edu

The Trace Research and Development Center is a part

of the College of Engineering at the University of
Wisconsin—Madison. Founded in 1971,Trace has been a
pioneer in the field of technology and disability. Its mission
is to prevent the barriers and capitalize on the opportunities
presented by current and emerging information and
telecommunication technologies, in order to create a world
that is as accessible and usable as possible for as many people
as possible. The Center is currently working on ways to
make standard information technologies and telecommuni-
cations systems more accessible and usable by people with
disabilities. This work is primarily funded through grants by
the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research (of the U.S. Department of Education).

WDSG

Worldwide Disability Solutions Group
Apple Computer, Incorporated

I Infinite Loop, MS 38-DS

Cupertino, CA 95014

(800) MY-APPLE (692-7753)
applewdsg@eusorld.com
hetp://www.apple.com/disability

WDSG works with key education, rehabilitation,

and advocacy organizations nationwide to identify the
computer-related needs of individuals with disabilities

and to assist in the development of responsive programs.
WDSG is involved with Apple's research and development
to ensure that its computers have built-in accessibility
features. By working closely with third-party vendors
who develop products for people with disabilities, WDSG
is further able to provide information about Apple’s
personal computers and the technology of independence.

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NPND

National Parent Network on Disabilities

1130 17th Street NW, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 463-2299

(202) 463-9405 (FAX)

jfosse@mindspring.com

hetp://www.npnd.org.

NPND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving
the lives of children, youth, and adults with disabilities and
their families. Services that NPND provides include legisla-
tive representation, reference and referral, national and
regional conferences, outreach to parents, materials develop-
ment and distribution, and a database to link parents to
local, state, regional, national, and/or international services.

PHP

Parents Helping Parents
3041 Alcott Street

Santa Clara, CA 95054

(408) 727-5775

(408) 727-0182 (FAX)
info@php.com
htep://www.php.com

PHP is a nonprofit, parent-directed family resource center
for children with special needs. PHP provides information,
support, and training for families of children of any age
with any kind of special need (mental, physical, emotional,
or learning disability) resulting from accident, illness, or
birth defect. PHP’s National Center on Parent Directed
Family Resources provides technical assistance, conferences,
and training for parents interested in establishing their own
resource center and is developing a project designed to
bring parent-to-parent support to the managed care hospi-
tal setting. PHP operates an electronic bulletin board sys-
tem that may be accessed by computer, providing a
resource directory and a listing of new groups and confer-
ences for families and professionals.

Sibling Information Network
University of Connecticut

AJ. Pappanikou Center

249 Glenbrook Road

Storrs, CT 06269-2064

(860) 486-4985

(860) 486-5037 (FAX)

The Network was established to assist individuals interested
in the needs of families of persons with disabilities. It
offers a state-by-state listing of sibling support groups and
Sibling Information Network News, a newsletter published four
times a year, describes projects, literature, research findings,
and ideas useful to siblings of a person with a disability.
Membership in the Network is $8.50 per year for individ-
uals and $15 per year for organizations.

STOMP

Specialized Training of Military Parents
6316 South 12th Street

Tacoma, WA 98465,

(253) 565-2266

(800) 5-PARENT (572-7368)

(253) 566-8052 (FAX)
wapave9@washingtonpave.com
hup://www.washingtonpave.org

STOMP provides special training and support to military
families throughout the United States and overseas, with
special emphasis on helping Parent Training and Information
(PTI) Centers learn about issues facing military parents.
Topics of expertise include PL. 102-119, the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Domestic Dependent
Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDEASS, formerly
Section VI schools);The Civilian Health and Medical
Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS); and
anti-discrimination regulation for the Armed Services.
STOMP directly works with military base hospitals, com-
manders, Exceptional Family Member Programs (EFMPs),
and other service providers, and also conducts workshops for
military parent leaders. For assistance, families may call the
project collect.

The Alliance
The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent
Centers

PACER Center

8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044
(952) 838-9000,

(888) 248-0822

(952) 838-0190 (TTY)

(952) 838-0199 (FAX)
alliance@taalliance.org
http://www.taalliance.org,

The Alliance is funded by the U.S. Department of Education,
Office of Special Education Programs, to serve as the coor-
dinating office for the Technical Assistance to Parent Projects.
The Alliance focuses on providing technical assistance for
establishing, developing, and coordinating Parent Training
and Information Projects under the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act.

The Alliance offers a variety of resources to assist the Parent
Centers as they move into the 2ist century. To reach the
parent center in your state, contact the Technical Assistance
Alliance for Parent Centers (the Alliance), via one of the
four regional centers located in California, New Hampshire,
Ohio, and Texas.

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ISAL

Institute for the Study of Adult Literacy
The Pennsylvania State University

College of Education

102 Ruckley Building

University Park, PA 16802-3202

(814) 863-3777

(814) 863-6108 (FAX)

isal@psu.edu

hitp://www.ed.psu.edu/isal

ISAL’ goals include development and dissemination of a
sound conceptual and research base in adult literacy,
improvement of practice, and leadership and coordination
of comprehensive approaches to the delivery of adult litera
cy services, Projects address interrelated themes: workplace
literacy, uses of technology in adult literacy, intergenerational
family literacy, learner differences, curricula/instructional
materials development, and staff development/training.

NCFL

National Center for Family Literacy
325 West Main Street

‘Waterfront Plaza, Suite 200

Louisville, KY 40202-4251

(502) 584-1133

(502) 584-0172 (FAX)

ncfl@famlit.org

http://www.famlit.org

The National Center for Family Literacy is a nonprofit
organization supporting family literacy services for families
across the United States through programming, training,
research, advocacy, and dissemination.

NIFL

National Institute for Literacy
1775 I Street NW, Suite 730
‘Washington, DC 20006-2401

(202) 233-2025

(877) 576-7734 (TTY)

(202) 233-2050 (FAX)
staffasst@nifl.gov
http://www.nifl.gov

Established under the National Literacy Act of 1991, NIFLs
purpose is to enhance the national effort to achieve com-
plete literacy, creating a national support system for literacy
and serving as the focal point for interagency policy devel-
opment, dissemination of information, technical assistance,
program evaluation, and research and demonstration. The
Institute also serves as the catalyst for stimulating coordina-
tion of literacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.
The National Literacy Act of 1991 also established a net-
work of State Literacy Resource Centers, one function

of which is to serve as the reciprocal link between the
Institute and literacy service providers to share information,
data, research, expertise, and literacy resources. The Institute
coordinates and, where appropriate, provides assistance to
State Literacy Resource Centers for cooperative projects of
national scope and significance.

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HEATH

National
Resource

Directory

on Postsecondary
Education
and Disability

2001

HEATH

Resource Center

National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities

AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION

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FUNDING

Federal Student Aid Information Center
Office of Student Financial Assistance
Postsecondary Education

US. Department of Education

Washington, DC 20202

(800) 433-3243

(800) 730-8913 (TTY)

http://www fafsa.ed.gov

The Federal Student Aid Information Center staffs a toll-
free telephone number available to all states and Puerto
Rico. Staff can answer questions about federal student aid
from students, parents, and members of Congress, as well as
financial aid administrators. The center offers several publi-
cations, including the Student Guide: Financial Aid from the
US. Department of Education (an annual publication) and the
Application for Federal Student Aid (in English and Spanish).

The Foundation Center
79 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10003

(212) 620-4230

(212) 691-1828 (FAX)

The Foundation Center disseminates current information on
foundation and corporate giving through national collections
in New York City and Washington, DC; field offices in
Adanta, Cleveland, and San Francisco; and a network of some
200 cooperating libraries in all 50 states and abroad. Through
these library collections, grant-seekers have free access to core
center publications plus a wide range of books, periodicals,
and research documents relating to foundations and philan-
thropy. Services include reference librarians to assist visitors,
free orientations, and microform and photocopying facilities.

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NDSS

National Down Syndrome Society
666 Broadway, Eighth Floor

New York, NY 10012-2317

(212) 460-9330

(800) 221-4602

(212) 979-2873 (FAX)

info@ndss.org

http://www.ndss.org

NDSS was established in 1979 to increase public awareness
about down syndrome, assist families in addressing the needs
of children with this genetic condition, and sponsor and
encourage scientific research. Today, the society supports
young researchers seeking causes of, and answers to, down,
syndrome; sponsors internationally renowned scientific sym-
posia; advocates on behalf of families and individuals affected
by this condition; and develops educational materials, many
of which are distributed at no cost. NDSS also provides
information and referral services through its national toll-
free line.

FXF

National Fragile X Foundation
P.O. Box 19088,

San Francisco, CA 94119-0488

(510) 763-6030

(800) 688-8765

(510) 763-6223 (FAX)
natl&x@sprintmail.com
hetp://www.fragilex.org

The mission of FXF is to promote education and research
of fragile X syndrome and disseminate information and new
findings. FXF holds a biannual international conference that
is a multidisciplinary effort to share and exchange the latest
information and research into fragile X syndrome. Contact
the foundation for information about available audio/visual
educational aids and supplies, names of parent contacts,
regional resource centers, and professionals with expertise in
fragile X syndrome.

SBAA

Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW, Suite 250
‘Washington, DC 20007-4226

(202) 944-3285

(800) 621-3141

(202) 944-3295 (FAX)

sbaa@sbaa.org

hetp://wwwesbaa.org

SBAA serves as the national office for more than 70 local
chapters of parents and other members of families having
children born with spina bifida, individuals with spina bifida,
and the medical and allied health professionals who work

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with them. Additionally, SBAA operates an information
clearinghouse, an information and referral service, and peri-
odic public awareness and related efforts. SBAA also pro-
vides information on spina bifida as it relates to progress in
the areas of medicine, education, legislation, and financial
assistance. Membership information and various publica-
tions are available.

TASH

29 West Susquehanna Avenue, Suite 210
Baltimore, MD 21204

(410) 828- 8274

(410) 828-1306 (TTY)

(410) 828-6706 (FAX)

info@tash.org

http://www.tash.org

TASH (formerly The Association for Persons with Severe
Handicaps) is an international advocacy association of people
with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and
people who work in the disability field, all of whom are
working toward a society in which inclusion of all people in
all aspects of society is the norm. TASH has 39 chapters
throughout the United States and members from 38 coun-
tries worldwide. TASH’s mission is to eliminate physical and
social obstacles that prevent equity, diversity, and quality of
life, through individual, public policy, and legislative advocacy.
TASH membership benefits include a monthly magazine, a
quarterly journal, a variety of conferences and training oppor-
tunities, as well as opportunities for members to participate
in national and international disability rights efforts.

TSA

Tourette Syndrome Association, Incorporated

42-40 Bell Boulevard

Bayside, NY 11361-2820

(718) 224-2999

(800) 237-0717

(718) 279-9596 (FAX)

ts@tsa-vsa.org

hitp://www.tsa-usa.org:

The Tourette Syndrome Association is a national health
organization whose programs of research, professional and
public education, and individual and family services are
provided through its national office and 50 volunteer
chapters throughout the country. Services offered include lay
and professional counseling; educational and legal advocacy;
support programs; in-service education for educators,
psychologists, physicians, and social workers; and
publications, videos, and films for both lay and health care
professional audiences.


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JKL Communications...

Job Accommodation Network...

Job Opportunities for the Blind.....
Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law...
Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and Law School Admission Services (LSAS)..

Learning Disabilities Association of America...

Library Reproduction Service ....

Litde People of America, Incorporated .....

Mainstream, Incorporated ....

Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center.....

Meeting the Challenge, Incorporated ....
Mobility International, USA
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Incorporated ....
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill.
National Alliance of Blind Students ....

National Association for Visually Handicapped.
National Association of Blind Students .
National Association of Protection & Advocacy Systems ..
National Association of the Deaf... .

National Association of the Deaf, Captioned Media Program......
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association .....
National Braille Press, Incorporated

National Captioning Institute

National Center for Education Statistics
National Center for Family Literacy .
National Center for Law and Learning Disabilities...

National Center for Learning Disabilities

National Chronic Pain Outreach Association, Incorporated.

National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education ...
National Council on Disability...

National Deaf Education Network and Clearinghouse...

National Down Syndrome Congress ....

National Down Syndrome Society ...
National Federation of the Blind ....
National Fragile X Foundation...
National Health Information Center
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.

National Institute for Literacy...
National Institute of Art and Disabilitie:

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders......

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped ....

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NCI

National Captioning Institute

1900 Gallows Road, Suite 3000

Vienna, VA 22182

(703) 917-7600 (Voice/TTY)

(703) 917-9878 (FAX)

mail@ncicap.org

hetp://www.ncicap.org

NCI, a nonprofit corporation founded in 1979, is the nation’s
largest provider of closed-captioned television services for the
broadcast, cable, and home video industries. Presently, NCI
captions more than 70 percent of all nationally captioned
programming. Other NCI activities include educational
research, public awareness, and providing counsel to Congress
on captioning-related issues.

National Deaf Education Network and
Clearinghouse

Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center
Gallaudet University

800 Florida Avenue NE

‘Washington, DC 20002-3695

(202) 651-5340

(202) 651-5101 (FAX)
clearinghouse.infotogo@gallaudet.edu
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/clearinghouse/index. html

The National Deaf Education Network and Clearinghouse
performs numerous functions related to information dissem-
ination at the Gallaudet University Laurent Clerc National
Deaf Education Center. The clearinghouse responds to
inquiries about a diverse range of topics related to students
who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also collaborates with
authors within the Gallaudet community and around the
nation to design, produce, and disseminate books, videotapes,
periodicals, and other information related to children who
are deaf or hard of hearing, their families, and the profes-
sionals who serve them.

NIDCD

National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders

National Institutes of Health

31 Center Drive

MSC 2320

Bethesda, MD 20892-3456

(800) 241-1044

(800) 241-1055,

(301) 402-0018 (FAX)

nidcdinfo@nidcd.nih.gov

http://wwwanided.nih. gov

NIDCD provides health information about human commu-
nication and disorders of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice,
speech, and language. Fact sheets, brochures, reports, direc
tories, database searches, and other resources are available for

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the public and health professionals. Publications are available
online and through online ordering. In addition, NIDCD
has established a national resource center, the NIDCD
Information Clearinghouse, to help health professionals,
patients, people in industry, and the public locate health
information about human communication disorders.

NTID

National Technical Institute for the Deaf
Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT)
Lyndon Baines Johnson Building

52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Suite 3823
Rochester, NY 14623-5604

(716) 475-6840 (Voice/TTY)

(716) 475-6400 (Voice/TTY)

(716) 475-6906 (Voice/TTY)

(716) 475-5623 (FAX)

ntidnic@rit.edu
hetp://www.ntidweb.rit.edu

The first and largest technological college in the world for
students who are deaf and hard of hearing, NTID offers
diploma and associate degree studies in applied art and
computer graphics, business, computer applications and elec
tronics, computer integrated machining, digital imaging and
publishing, and ophthalmic optical finishing and surfacing.
In addition to its academic programs, NTID also offers
educational access and support services to students in nearly
200 technical and professional courses of study offered
through the other six colleges of RIT: Applied Science
and Technology, Business, Engineering, Imaging Arts and
Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Science. More than 1,100
students who are deaf and hard of hearing from around the
world study, live, and socialize with RIT’s 12,000 hearing
students on the Rochester campus.

RID

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
333 Commerce Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 838-0030

(703) 838-0459 (TTY)

(703) 838-0454 (FAX)

info@rid.org

http://wwwarid.org

RID is a membership organization with nearly 8,200
members, including professional interpreters and translitera-
tors, interpreter/transliterator educators, students, persons
with deafness or hearing impairment, and professionals in
related fields, RID’s mission is to initiate, sponsor, promote,
and execute policies and activities that will further the
professions of American Sign Language interpretation and
English transliteration. RID has 57 affiliate chapters in the
United States and Canada.

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Office for Civil Rights, Denver Office
US. Department of Education

Federal Building

1244 Speer Boulevard

Suite 310, 08-7010

Denver, CO 80204-3582

(303) 844-5695

(303) 844-3417 (TTY)

(303) 844-4303 (FAX)

ocr_denver@ed.gov

Area Served: AZ, CO, MT, NM, UT, WY

Office for Civil Rights, San Francisco Office
US. Department of Education

Old Federal Building, 09-8010

50 United Nations Plaza, Room 239

San Francisco, CA 94102-4102

(415) 556-4275

(415) 437-7783 (TTY)

(415) 437-7786 (FAX)

ocr_sanfrancisco@ed.gov

Area Served: CA

Office for Civil Rights, Seattle Office
USS. Department of Education

915 Second Avenue, Room 3310, 10-9010
Seattle, WA 98174-1099

(206) 220-7900

(206) 220-7907 (TTY)

(206) 220-7887 (FAX)

ocr_seattle@ed.gov

Area Served: AK, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA, American Samoa,
Guam, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

Technology

ABLEDATA

8630 Fenton Street, Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 608-8998,

(800) 227-0216

(301) 608-8912 (TTY)

(301) 608-8958 (FAX)
abledata@macroint.com
http://wwwabledata.com

ABLEDATA, a project of the National Rehabilitation
Information Center, is a database of information about
products for persons with disabilities. It contains descrip-
tions of more than 27,000 commercially available products
for rehabilitation and independent living. Users may contact
ABLEDATA by telephone or mail to have an information
specialist conduct a search.

Alliance for Technology Access
2175 East Francisco Boulevard, Suite L
San Rafael, CA 94901

(415) 455-4575

(800) 455-7970

(415) 455-0654 (FAX)
atainfo@atacess.org
hep://www.ATAccess.org

Alliance for Technology Access is a national organization
dedicated to providing access to technology for people with
disabilities through its coalition of 45 community-based
resource centers in 34 states and the Virgin Islands. Each
center provides information, awareness, and training in the
use of microcomputer technology. Services range from
hands-on workshops to training for professionals, from
guided problem solving to technical assistance for
individuals with disabilities and family members.

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Mobility Impairment and
Injury-Related Disabilities

AAF

American Amputee Foundation, Incorporated
PO. Box 250218

Hillcrest Station

Little Rock, AR 72225

(501) 666-2523

(501) 666-8367 (FAX)

cjwalden@hotmail.com

AAF offers information and referral services to amputees
and their families, as well as peer support and self-help
information where available.

AOTA

American Occupational Therapy Association,
Incorporated

4720 Montgomery Lane
PO. Box 31220

Bethesda, MD 20824-1220
(301) 652-2682

(800) 377-8555

(301) 652-7711 (FAX)
praota@aota.org
http://wwwaota.org

AOTA is the nationally recognized professional association for
more than 50,000 occupational therapists and occupational
therapy assistants. These individuals work with people experi-
encing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord injuries,
cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems, and
mental illness, in a wide range of practice settings including
hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies, outpatient
rehabilitation clinics, psychiatric facilities, and schools.

APTA

American Physical Therapy Association,
Incorporated

1111 North Fairfax Street
Alcxandria, VA 22314-1488
(703) 684-APTA (2782)
(703) 683-6748 (TTY)
(800) 999-APTA (2782)
(703) 684-7343 (FAX)
kathygiancoli@apta.org
hetp://wwwapta.org

The APTA is a national professional organization repre-
senting more than 66,000 members. Its goal is to foster
advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and edu-
cation. Included in APTA’s mission is furthering the profes-
sion’s role in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
movement dysfunctions and the enhancement of the public’s
physical health and functional abilities.

BIA

Brain Injury Association

105 North Alfred Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 236-6000

(800) 444-6443,

(703) 236-6001 (FAX)

familyhelpline@biausa.org

hetp://www biausa.org

BIA (formerly the National Head Injury Foundation) is a
national membership organization dedicated to improving
the quality of life for people with brain injury and their
families. The association reaches out to its members through
education, support, information, and advocacy services. BIA
is affiliated with 45 state associations and more than 400
support groups nationwide.

FCA

Family Caregiver Alliance
690 Market Street, Suite 600
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 434-3388

(415) 434-3508 (FAX)
info@caregiver.org
http://www.caregiver.org

Founded in 1977, FCA was the first community-based, non-
profit organization in the country to address the needs of
families and friends providing long-term care by developing
services, advocating for public and private support, conducting
research, and educating the public, FCA has developed a
dedicated approach to working with families based on con-
sumer needs. Core services include specialized information
and assistance, consultation on long-term care planning,
service linkage and arrangement, legal and financial consulta-
tion, respite services, counseling, and education.

GINI

Gazette International Networking Institute
4207 Lindell Boulevard, Suite 110

St. Louis, MO 63108-2915

(314) 534-0475,

(800) 735-2466 (Voice relay)

(800) 735-2966 (TTY relay)

(314) 534-5070 (FAX)

gini_ind@msn.com

heep://wwwpost-polio.org

GINI seeks to reach, inform, and dignify people with dis-
abilities throughout the world through its network of people
and publications, and is the umbrella organization for the
International Polio Network and the International Ventilator
Users Network. Rehabilitation Gazette, an international
journal written by individuals with disabilities, is published
biannually and contains articles and resources pertinent to
disability. Polio Network News, published quarterly, contains
updated information on the late effects of polio. GINI also

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NAPAS

National Association of Protection & Advocacy
Systems

900 Second Street NE, Suite 211

Washington, DC 20002

(202) 408-9514

(202) 408-9521 (TTY)

(202) 408-9520 (FAX)

diane@napas.org,

http://www.protectionandadvocacy.com

NAPAS is the membership association of the directors of
three federally funded programs: the Protection &
‘Advocacy Systems (P&As) for Persons with Developmental
Disabilities; the P&As for Persons with Mental Illness,
which provide legal advocacy for clients; and the Client
Assistance Program (CAP), which assists clients of voca-
tional rehabilitation services with eligibility and legal prob-
lems. NAPAS provides technical assistance and training for
members and staffs, and monitors congressional and federal
agency activities related to disability issues.

National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special
Education

1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300

Arlington, VA 22201-5704

(800) 641-7824

(866) 915-5000 (TTY)

(703) 264-1637 (FAX)

nepse@cec.sped.org

hetp://www-specialedcareers.org

The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special
Education is committed to enhancing the nation’s capacity
to recruit, prepare, and retain well-qualified diverse educa-
tors and related services personnel for children with disabili-
ties. The clearinghouse serves as an information resource for
professionals and students in the fields of special education
and related services professions. As the only information
center of its type, the clearinghouse gathers, develops, and
disseminates information on recruitment, preparation, and
retention of special educators. It also provides information
related to financial aid and employment in the field of
special education.

NSF

National Science Foundation

Programs for Persons with Disabilities (PPD)
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 815
Adlington, VA 22230

(703) 292-4674

(703) 292-8640

(703) 292-9018 (FAX)

hrdppd@nsf. gov

http://www.ehr.nsf gov/ehr/hrd/ppd.asp

The National Science Foundation provides awards for
research and education in the sciences and engineering.
The Programs for Persons with Disabilities is committed to
bringing about needed change in academic and professional
climates, and to developing new methods of teaching
science and mathematics for students with disabilities.

WID

World Institute on Disability

510 16th Street, Suite 100

Oakland, CA 94612

(510) 763-4100

(810) 208-9493 (TTY)

($10) 763-4109 (FAX)

wid@wid.org

hetp://www.wid.org

WID is a public policy institute which seeks solutions to
major problems faced by people with disabilities of all ages.
Founded in 1983, it offers information on independent
living, personal attendant care, and results of studies in
foreign countries.

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Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) provide
training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, chil-
dren, and youth with disabilities and to professionals who
work with these children. This assistance helps parents more
effectively participate with professionals in meeting the
educational needs of their children.

‘West Regional Center

Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center
94 Galli Drive, Suite C

Novato, CA 94949

(415) 884-3535

(800) 578-2592

(415) 884-3554 (ITY)

(415) 884-3555 (FAX)

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Area served: AK, AZ, CA, Department of Defense
Dependent Schools (DODDS), HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR,
Pacific Jurisdiction, UT, WA, WY

Midwest Regional Center

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with
Disabilities (QCECD)

Bank One Building

165 West Center Street, Suite 302

Marion, OH 43302-3741

(740) 382-5452

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US. Department of Education

400 Maryland Avenue SW

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The Division of Adult Education and Literacy
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Literacy Act of 1991 (PL. 102-73). Established in 1981, the
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