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Administration on Developmental Disabilities
A partnership with state governments, local communities, and the private sector to assist people with developmental disabilities to reach maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and community integration.
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add/
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Runs national health care programs that benefit about 75 million Americans - Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP, HIPAA, and CLIA. Site includes information on coverage and laws, local contacts, printable forms, glossary, and publications.
http://cms.hhs.gov/
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Disability.gov
One-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government.
http://www.disability.gov
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Federal Information Technology Accessibility Initiative
Section 508 requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. Site includes information in Section 508, a calendar of events, accessible vendors, training, coordinators, forums, and links.
http://section508.gov
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Federal Interagency Coordinating Council
Facilitates successful outcomes for young children with disabilities and young children at risk for developing disabilities and their families. Site includes new, calendar, committee list, members, links, and contact information.
http://www.fed-icc.org
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National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils
A national organization for Developmental Disabilities Councils that advocates and works for change on behalf of people with developmental, as well as other, disabilities, and their families. Site includes contact information and profiles for state councils, events, public policy, and resources.
http://www.naddc.org/
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National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
Federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. Site includes information on disabilities, programs, public policy, calendar, publications, jobs, and items for sale.
http://www.protectionandadvocacy.com/
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National Council on Disability
An independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. Site includes Frequently Asked Questions, news, links, and resources.
http://www.ncd.gov/
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National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages. Site includes information on programs, grants, legislation, publications, and research.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/
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National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
NLS, a unit of the Library of Congress, administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials that are circulated to eligible borrowers by postage-free mail through a network of cooperating libraries. Site includes information on elegibility, catalogs of books and magazines in Braille and audio, and publications.
http://lcweb.loc.gov/nls/
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National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
Collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. Site includes five searchable databases of research, organizations, documents, and Internet pages; an interactive calendar of disability and rehabilitation events around the world; monthly features; and information/document request and publication forms.
http://www.naric.com/
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
Supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Site includes information on agencies, programs, grants, legislation, publications, and research.
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/
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Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Develops and implements comprehensive and coordinated programs of vocational rehabilitation, supported employment and independent living for individuals with disabilities. Site includes information on programs, grants, legislation, publications, and research.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/RSA/About/
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Social Security Online Disability Programs
Information about Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. How to apply for benefits, health insurance, program information, newsletters, and online manuals.
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/
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U. S. Access Board
An independent federal agency devoted to accessibility for people with disabilities. Site includes accessibility guidelines and standards, technical assistance, training, research, enforcement, and publications.
http://www.access-board.gov/
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USDA TARGET Center
Resource center assisting federal employees with disabilities through the use of assistive technology. Site includes virtual tour, programs and services, TARGET Centers, news and events, laws and regulations, and related sites.
http://www.usda.gov/oo/target.htm
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