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     Independent Life Resources attempts to bring you the most up-to-date Disability and Senior STATE SPECIFIC links available. This directory was personally created to support persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and those with other health related needs. This is, however, not an endorsement of any of the programs, products, or services listed.

Michael S. True, ILR Publishing Editor

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The Alabama Association of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities

AAMRDD is Alabama's statewide association of local public agencies responsible for Planning, Needs Assessment and Services for individuals with mental retardation. Many of our agencies also serve children with developmental disabilities. Our agencies are where people go or whom they call on when they need services.

Alabama Commission on Aging (state)

...the older people of our state are entitled to equal opportunity. They should have adequate income, enjoy physical and mental health, suitable housing, employment without discrimination, retirement, community services, freedom and independence, and initiative in planning for themselves.

Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities

The Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities has 36 members who oversee activities in advocacy, capacity building, and systems change. These initiatives contribute to a coordinated comprehensive system of community services that are directed by people with developmental disabilities and/or their families.

AlaWeb - State government

Welcome to the State of Alabama's Official Web Site - AlaWeb! AlaWeb is your portal to Alabama state government information.

Alabama Statewide Technology Access and Response Project (STAR)

The mission of the STAR Program is to enhance independence, productivity and quality of life for all Alabamians with disabilities through access to assistive technology devices and services.

Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs (state)

ADECA, which operates as an extension of the Governor’s office, administers these grants from funds provided by the federal government, the state legislature and other sources. Grants are used to create jobs, build needed water and sewer systems, provide for law enforcement and traffic safety, promote energy efficiency and conservation and help victims heal from the trauma of family violence, among other projects.

Dept. of Education (state)

Homepage and access to school system information throughout Alabama.

Dept. of Human Resources (state)

The agency was created to administer financial assistance programs enacted by the federal Social Security Act to cope with the economic hardships of the period. Some of the major responsibilities assumed by the agency over the years include the Food Stamp Program, the Child Support Enforcement Program, and protective programs for both adults and children.

Dept. of Labor (state)

Primarily contacts. This site is under development.

Dept. of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (state)

The Alabama DOMHMR is the state agency responsible for serving Alabama citizens with mental illness, mental retardation and substance abuse problems. Last fiscal year, we served around 200,000 people through a broad network of state mental illness and mental retardation facilities and community-based services, including residential, outpatient and prevention programs for persons with substance abuse problems.

Dept. of Public Health (state)

The purpose of the Alabama Department of Public Health is to provide caring, high quality and professional services for the improvement and protection of the public’s health through disease prevention and the assurance of public health services to resident and transient populations of the state regardless of social circumstances or the ability to pay.

Dept. of Rehabilitation (state)

The ADRS mission is to enable Alabama's children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. We are the only state agency in the country that offers a comprehensive array of medical, educational, psychological, vocational, technological and independent living services for children and adults with disabilities from birth through old age.

Medicaid Information (state)

Our mission is to provide an efficient and effective system of financing health care for our beneficiaries.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

UAB Civitan International Research Center

Welcome to the UAB Civitan International Research Center. Exciting research is underway here with a focus on preventing and treating a wide range of developmental disabilities that affect children and families everywhere. Our faculty, clinicians, and scientific investigators are international leaders in their fields and are deeply committed to training the next generation of professionals who will carry this expertise around the world.

Alaska Commission on Aging (state)

The mission of the Alaska Commission on Aging (ACoA) is to promote the dignity and independence of senior Alaskans, and to assist them in leading useful and meaningful lives.

Alaska Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Assistive Technology Program

The purpose of the AT Project is to ensure all Alaskans have the assistive technology and related services needed to live, work and participate in their community.

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (state)

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority represents the only organization of its kind in Alaska dedicated to assisting those who experience mental illness; mental retardation or similar disabilities; chronic alcoholism with psychosis; or Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.

Alaska State Independent Living Council

Excellent links page for private, state, and federal support systems.

Dept. of Community and Economic Development (state)

Promote local economic development by providing technical and financial support for community infrastructure critical to economic development and small business startup. Partner with other state agencies, private businesses, ANCSA corporations, tribes, and local governments to identify and develop opportunities for rural, regional and local economic development.

Dept. of Education and Early Development (state)

It is the policy of this state that the purpose of education is to help ensure that all students will succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best values of society, and be effective in improving the character and quality of the world about them.

Dept. of Health and Social Services (state)

DHSS listings of programs and services.

Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development (state)

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development shall foster and promote the welfare of the wage earners of the state, improve their working conditions, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The department administers employment services, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation programs; enforces laws and regulations dealing with job safety, hours of work, wages, work conditions, and public employer/employee labor relations...

Division of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities (DHSS)

Promotes increased awareness and acceptance of people with special needs, and works toward decreasing the incidence and impact of mental disorders and developmental disabilities.

RELAYalaska

Contact CGI service rep. If a TTY user wants to talk with a person who does not have a TTY, how does the TTY user make contact? That is what RELAYalaska does. The TTY user dials RELAYalaska at 1-800-770-TYPE (8937) and tells the Communication Assistant (CA) to dial the telephone number of the "voice person." The CA stays on the line throughout the entire conversation. The CA reads the sender’s typed message to receiving party, and types the spoken response so the TTY user can read it.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Aging and Adult Administration (state)

The Aging and Adult Administration provides information and services to seniors within Arizona through Adult Protective Services, Benefits Counseling, Long Term Care Ombudsman, Program Legal Services Assistance, and the Older Workers Program/Title V. Each of these services assists in accomplishing the administration's number one goal to provide opportunities for keeping vulnerable adults and older persons in their homes and communities.

Arc of Arizona, inc.

The 18 affiliate Arc chapters are statewide and offer a full continuum of services that includes residential programs, day programs, supported work programs and job training, family supports, Arc sponsored conferences and workshops, resource / information and advocacy, for children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.

Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council

The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is a federally mandated council established under Title VII, Section 705 of the Rehabilitation Act Amendment of 1992. SILC is a 501(C)(3) organization as well as a Governor’s Council. Includes contact information.

Arizona Technology Access Program (AZTAP)

The mission of the AzTAP is to (a) increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities and their families, and (b) facilitate the development of a consumer-responsive AT service delivery system.

Dept. of Commerce (state)

The Arizona Department of Commerce supports a globally competitive environment statewide, by leading and promoting economic, community and workforce development throughout Arizona.

Dept. of Economic Security (state)

We are dedicated to promoting the well-being and self-sufficiency of individuals and families through the delivery of quality integrated services.

Dept. of Education (state)

The home page of the Dept. of Education. Lists services and programs available within the state.

Dept. of Health Services (state)

"Leadership for a healthy Arizona." Includes links to Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services.

Division of Behavioral Health Services (DHS)

DBHS serves as the single state authority to provide coordination, planning, administration, regulation and monitoring of all facets of the state public behavioral health system.

Home Care in Phoenix

We specialize in helping veterans and their surviving spouses attain financial assistance that can cover all or part of your home care costs in Phoenix. Services also available in: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, and the communities of Maricopa County, Arizona.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Arkansas Increasing Capabilities Access Network (ICAN)

We're the Tech Act project for Arkansas, created through the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, and committed to the belief that all persons with a disability can be independent and productive if they have the right technology.

Arkansas Independent Living Council

CIL's are local, community operated centers that are operated primarily by and governed primarily by people with disabilities. They are not residential facilities. They are better described as resource centers. They are service oriented in that they offer services such as information and referral, independent living skills training, advocacy, and peer support and counseling.

Dept. of Economic Development (state)

Whether you are expanding your existing business or starting a new one, trying to find training for your existing workforce, or possibly looking to enhance your community's economic development initiatives, ADED is ready to help you. Remember: "together we can."

Dept. of Education (state)

The mission of the Department is to provide the highest quality leadership, service, and support to school districts and schools in order that they may provide equitable, quality education for all students in Arkansas public schools.

Dept. of Health (state)

Includes the following services: Chronic Disease and Disability Prevention, Hearing, Speech and Vision, Home Care, Home Health,Hospice, In-Home Services, and Personal Care/Community-Based Case Managment, among others.

Dept. of Human Services (state)

The Arkansas Department of Human Services provides a wide variety of human and social services.

Dept. of Labor (state)

The mission of the Arkansas Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the health, safety and welfare of the wage earners of Arkansas by providing services and enforcing laws to improve working conditions and enhance their opportunities for safe and profitable employment.

Dept. of Rehabilitation Services (state)

View this website and see the variety of services that we provide that help us to carry out our mission of putting people with disabilities back to work. You will see a comprehensive array of services that will be designed both to help the employer and the employees seek gainful employment and technical assistance.

Dept. of Rural Services (state)

Our agency strives to assist citizens of rural Arkansas through in house grant programs, funding opportunity research, information sharing and educational opportunities through regional forums and the annual Arkansas Rural Development Conference.

Dept. of Workforce Education (state)

The mission of the Arkansas Department of Workforce Education is to provide the leadership and contribute resources to serve the diverse and changing workforce training needs of the youth and adults of Arkansas.

Lions World Services for the Blind (Little Rock, Arkansas)

Welcome to LWSB, one of the World's largest, multi-service rehabilitation centers for the blind and visually impaired persons. We enroll clients from any location in the United States and other countries. Our 50 years of services to people who are blind have earned us a world-wide reputation for quality, comprehensive rehabilitation services and excellent job placement results. Individual attention and flexibility in services are the Keys to our success and your success.

May's Mission for the Handicapped

Vocational opportunities and other local programs in Heber Springs, AR.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Assistive Technology Network

California's AT Network is dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.

Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors

The mission of BAADS is to make all aspects of sailing in the San Francisco Bay Area accessible. This includes full participation in teaching, day excursions, racing, and advanced sailing activities, as well as development of adaptive facilities, sailboats and other equipment and information to promote these ends.

Berkeley (Calif.)Commission on Disability

Charged with actively promoting the total integration and participation of persons with disabilities into all areas of economic, political, and community life. Membership shall be made up primarily of persons who have disabilities.

Berkeley (Calif.)Disaster Council

Participates in the review and updating of the emergency response plan and assists in the development of a process for community review of the plan. Also, empowered to register disaster workers.

Berkeley (Calif.)Housing Advisory Commission

Advises Council on housing matters; advises Council on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) programs and funding allocations; hears and determines matters regarding the abatement of substandard and deficient buildings; serves as an appeals board for tenants and property owners regarding relocation and correction of code violations; advises Council on Housing Trust Fund (HTF) allocations.

Berkeley (Calif.)Parks and Recreation Commission

Reviews policies and programs related to recreation, parks, camps, public greenery and open spaces

Berkeley (Calif.)Transportation Commission

Advises the Council on transportation policies, facilities, and services.

The BRAIN

The BRAIN (Bay Region Agency Information Network, -California) is a quality, comprehensive information and referral database which includes over 1,800 health and human care programs serving residents of San Francisco, Marin, Napa and Solano. Everyone from professional counselors, to job seekers, to volunteers, to you, can use the BRAIN. What ever your need is, the BRAIN has the answer. Go ahead and give it a try. Just type in your search criteria or choose from the list of categories and see what you get.

California Alliance for Inclusive Communities, Inc.

C.A.I.C. is a state-wide family based organization committed to advocating for high quality community-based services and supports for individuals of all ages with developmental and other related disabilities, and their family members, throughout the individual’s life span.

California Association of State Hospitals - Parent Councils for the Retarded

CASH-PCR, comprised of families and friends of the residents of the California State Developmental Centers, is dedicated to insuring that all persons with developmental disabilities receive the quality services and supports necessary for them to realize their full potential, as mandated by the Lanterman Act.

California CACFP - Child care resources

Columbia Basin Edu-Care Association is a non profit organization, sponsoring the United States Department of Agriculture's Child Care Food Program. Our purpose is to aid the day care provider educationally and monetarily to help maintain the pre-school age child at an ever growing level of nutritional excellence.

California Care Network

Government sponsored services for the elderly and disabled. It includes most state-licensed and certified facilities.Types of services provided include health, social services, mental health, alcohol and other drug, and dependent care services. If you know what type of facility you need, use the Search for a Facility link.

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

"The purpose of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is to collaborate with and increase the capacity of California's Independent Living Centers to create access and integration for people with disabilities.

California Government Agencies

Government listing of all agency websites

California Long-Term Care Council

This interdepartmental, interagency council will be made up of representatives from the State Departments of Health Services, Mental Health, Developmental Services, Social Services, Alcohol and Drug Programs, Aging, Rehabilitation, Community Services and Development, the Office of Statewide Planning and Development and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities. The Council will coordinate long-term care policy development and program operations and develop a strategic plan for long-term care policy.

California Pacific Medical Center

Medical resources

California State Independent Living Council

Works to maximize the opportunities for independence for persons with disabilities through enhancement of a system of independent living services.

Chambers Benefits Consulting (Los Angeles)

Hopefully this site will give you information and direction. Knowing what’s ahead and what you have to do to get there relieves stress. It also helps to know that there’s someone on your side who can answer your questions and help with problems should they arise.

Child Development (California DOE)

Resources and information for child development contractors, families, and community members regarding child development programs funded by the state.

Community Options, Inc.

Adding flavor to the pot of living options for people with developmental disabilities comes Community Options, Incorporated (COI), a Family Home Agency (FHA). COI provides services to adults with developmental disabilities 18 years of age and older. COI has expertise and resources to create nurturing living arrangements where a person with a disability can become a full participating family member in a private home.

Community Resources for Independence (Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma Counties, California)

Community Resources for Independence (CRI) is a non-profit corporation established in 1976 by a group of disabled and non-disabled individuals to advance the rights of persons with disabilities to equal justice, access, opportunity and participation in our communities. Serving Mendocino County, Napa County, and Sonoma County in California.

Community Resources for Independent Living (Alameda County)

What is CRIL? An independent living center formed in 1979 by people with disabilities in southern Alameda County, (CA).* A non-profit providing services free of charge *A cross-disability and community-based organization promoting integration within the community *A resource center assisting persons with disabilities in becoming more independent.

Contra Costa Crisis Center

Contra Costa County, California: If you're feeling hopeless or distressed, talking with someone who cares can help. Our counselors are trained and ready to listen. 24-Hour Crisis Line: 800-833-2900 * 24-Hour Grief Line: 800-837-1818 * 24-Hour Homeless Line: 800-808-6444 * 24-Hour Youth Line: 800-718-4357. Our mission is to keep people alive and safe, help them through crises, and connect them with additional resources in the community.

Dept. of Aging (state)

The California Department of Aging administers a broad range of home- and community-based services throughout California, working primarily with 33 Area Agencies who serve seniors and adults with functional impairments.

Dept. of Alcohol and Drug Programs (state)

To lead California's strategy to reduce alcohol and other drug problems by developing, administering, and supporting prevention and treatment programs.

Dept. of Developmental Services (state)

Welcome to the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.

Dept. of Education (state)

California's elementary and secondary school programs as well as a variety of other educational support services.

Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing (state)

The Mission of the Department of Fair Employment and Housing is to protect the people of California from unlawful discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations, and from the perpetration of acts of hate violence.

Dept. of Health Services (state)

CDHS is part of the California Health and Human Services Agency. The CDHS is one of the largest departments in State government, with over 5,000 employees working in its Sacramento headquarters and over 60 field offices throughout the State. As part of its mandate, the CDHS administers a broad range of public and clinical health programs that provide health care services to Californians.

Dept. of Mental Health (state)

DMH has oversight over almost a $2.2 billion public mental health budget, approximately 8,244 authorized positions and provides services in the following four broad areas: System leadership for state and local county mental health departments. System oversight, evaluation and monitoring. Administration of federal funds. Operates four state hospitals, (Atascadero, Metropolitan, Napa and Patton) and an Acute Psychiatric Program at the California Medical Facility at Vacaville.

Department of Rehabilitation (state)

The California Department of Rehabilitation works in partnership with individuals with disabilities and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

Dept. of Social Services

The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence."

Developmental Services delivery systems

A detailed description of the Devepomental Services delivery system.

Easter Seals of Southern California

Easter Seals Southern California is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to promote equality, dignity and independence for children and adults with disabilities.

Employment Development Department (state)

Your direct link to job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes, and more!

Evergreen Chalet

Evergreen Chalet (EC) is a residential care facility for the elderly, also known as assisted living or board and care facility. EC is licensed for 12 residents by the State of California (License #374600960) Evergreen Chalet is located in a beautiful rural area of Vista, CA.

FAMILIES FOR EFFECTIVE AUTISM TREATMENT OF THE GREATER BAY AREA

Welcome to the Greater SF Bay Area FEAT (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) Tutor/Therapist & Family Link Website. This is a volunteer effort. Tutors/therapists who are currently available and have expressed interest in receiving calls are listed below. Professional behavior consultants and agencies are listed on a separate page. You can get to that page by clicking on the "Agencies" button to the left.

FREED Center for Independent Living

As a non profit Independent Living Resource Center, our goal is to empower people with disabilities to exercise their civil rights in becoming active, productive members of our community. The majority of FREED's staff and Board of Directors are people with disabilities. We are headquartered in Grass Valley, CA and serve the counties of Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Sierra and Colusa with a branch office located in Marysville.

General Licencing Requirements for ICF's (state)

General Licencing Requirements for Intermediate Care Facilities (California regulations)

Helping Hands West

A group of families with children with upper limb deficiencies. Our goal is to help each other through the ups and downs of raising our children. We are a network of parents helping each other and learning from each other. We share a common bond that enables us to offer each other things not readily available elsewhere. We provide emotional support, information exchange, newsletters, networking, referrals, speakers and events in Northern California.

Housing and Community Development (state)

Provide leadership, policies and programs to preserve and expand safe and affordable housing opportunities and promote strong communities for all Californians. A department of the Business, Transportation, and Housing Agency.

Housing Consortium of the East Bay

Creating affordable, accessible housing for persons with developmental disabilities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

Independent Living Centers of Contra Costa and Solano Counties

Independent living Resource is a non-profit organization serving Contra Costa and Solano counties(California), under consumer direction. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to: Control their own lives. Provide advocacy and support for individuals with disabilities to live independently. Create an accessible community free of physical and attitudinal barriers. Advocate complete social economic and political integration. Contact Information only, at this time.

Independent Living Resource Center San Fransisco

OUR MISSION is to ensure that people with disabilities are full social and economic partners, both within their families and in a fully accessible community.

Independent Living Resource Center (Santa Barbara)

The Independent Living Resource Center, Inc., is an organization of, by and for persons with disabilities who reside or work in our service area. Our purpose is to assist and encourage individuals to achieve their optimal level of self-sufficiency while eliminating the architectural, communication and attitudinal barriers which prevent them from full participation in the community.

Inland Regional Center

San Bernardino and Riverside Counties,CA - Regional Centers are community-based, private, non-profit agencies which help people with a developmental disability obtain services and supports that enhance quality of life and increase independence, inclusion, and normalization. IRC is one of 21 regional centers in the state of California serving roughly 15,800 individual residing in San Bernardino and Riverside counties with service delivery covering an area close to 28,000 miles of geography.

Life Alert

Life Alert provides medical emergency response alert in life-threatening events nationwide. Life Alert is the only company endorsed by C. Everett Koop, MD, former US Surgeon General. Life Alert appears on TV and in AARP magazine. Life Alert also serves the communities of Beverly Hills, Encino, El Segundo and in the states of New York, New Jersey , Eastern Florida, and Western Florida. Life Alert members enjoy independent home living for an average of an extra 6 years. Visit the Life Alert websites to learn more: http://www.lifealert.com - http://www.lifealert.net - http://www.seniorprotection.com - http://www.911seniors.com or http://www.911lifealert.com

Los Angeles, California, Government Agencies/Departments

Comprehensive listings of links to LA and other regional government services.

Marsha K. Chandler, Attorney at Law (Ojai, California)

I specialize in the creation of Special Needs Trusts for persons with disabilities and their families, as well as other forms of estate planning. In addition, I am also available as a speaker to speak to audiences about Special Needs Trusts, the collection of judgments and/or other areas of my expertise (which also includes Family Law).

Medi-Cal

Welcome to the Medi-Cal Web site. This site provides access to provider bulletins, manuals, regulations and forms for enrolling in the Medi-Cal program. A variety of transactions can also be performed through this site including: Recipient Eligibility, CMC Uploads, Checkwrite Information and much more.

Mikkon-ADHC (West Covina, California)

Mikkon is an Adult Day Health Care (ADHC)facility. The Center is located in West Covina, California. Mikkon-ADHC's mission states that: “Integrity, honor, service and compassion are the pillars of the facility. We will do our best to ensure faithfulness to these ideals.”

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - Santa Cruz, California

We are a movement of families, friends and individuals dedicated to improving the quality of life of people affected by serious mental illness and the ultimate eradication of these diseases. This site serves as a forum for new material on Recovery and Advocacy on Mental Health Issues, as well as recent news updates and submissions (fresh air) from our readers.

National Empowerment Center, Inc. - West

Recovery is real and this website is filled with practical information that will help you recover if you have been labled with a mental illness.

Network of Care

Network of Care was created with a California Department of Aging innovation grant. The project is part of a broad effort by Alameda and Sacremento counties to improve and better coordinate long-term care services locally.

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

The Mission of OSHPD is to promote healthcare accessibility through leadership in analyzing California's healthcare infrastructure, promoting a diverse and competent healthcare workforce, providing information about healthcare outcomes, assuring the safety of buildings used in providing healthcare, insuring loans to encourage the development of healthcare facilities, and facilitating development of sustained capacity for communities to address local healthcare issues.

On-line California Code of Regulations, Title 22

CCR Title 22 (CDSS) (Community Care Facilities Licensing Manuals) The following regulations contain those sections of the California Code of Regulations, Title 22 under the administration of CDSS.

PeopleWho

People who experience mood swings, fear voices and visions...

Protection and Advocacy, Inc. of California.

PAI works in partnership with people with disabilities - to protect, advocate for and advance their human, legal and service rights. We strive toward a society that values all people and supports their rights to dignity, freedom, choice and quality of life.

Regional Centers

The State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout their lifetime. The Department of Developmental Services provides leadership and funding for these services and supports through state-operated developmental centers and contracts with twenty-one agencies called regional centers. The regional centers have offices throughout California to provide a local resource to help find and access the many services available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

San Diego Resources for the Visually Impaired

A good directory for the San Diego user.

SHHH-California State Association

SHHH and our members are catalysts who make mainstream society more accessible to people who are hard of hearing. We strive to improve the quality of hard of hearing people's lives through education, advocacy and self help.

Stanford University School of Medicine

The Stanford University School of Medicine is a world-class training ground for future leaders in biomedical research and medical practice.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Suported Life Institute

The mission of the Supported Life Institute is to offer educational and training opportunities to assist individuals and organizations in the work of improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Sacremento, CA.

Tri-County Independent Living, Inc.

TILI is one of twenty-nine Independent Living Centers throughout the state of California. We have proudly served Humboldt, Del Norte and Trinity Counties since 1978. Our mission is to provide programs, services and information for people with disabilities in an effort to allow choices for individuals to optimize their social and economic independence.

Boulder, (Colorado) City Homepage

Boulder community resources. Weblinks and phone numbers.

Colorado Assistive Technology Partners (ATP)

ATP is a compilation of services, projects, activities, and research dedicated to enhancing access to assistive technology at home, school, work and play for individuals with disabilities, their families, employers, and professionals providing services.

Colorado State Departments

All state government agencies and related information

Dept. of Education (state)

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) is the administrative arm of the Colorado State Board of Education. With an organizational commitment to high standards, tough assessments, and rigorous accountability measures, CDE serves the preK-12 public education, adult literacy and library communities of Colorado.

Dept. of Health Care Policy and Financing (state)

Our mission is to purchase cost-effective health care for qualified, low-income Coloradans.

Dept. of Human Services (state)

"Our mission is to design and deliver quality human services that improve the safety and independence of the People of Colorado."

Dept. of Labor and Employment (state)

The department administers employment services, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation programs; enforces laws and regulations dealing with job safety, hours of work, wages, work conditions, and public employer/employee labor relations...

Dept. of Local Affairs

The Department of Local Affairs (DoLA) is committed to adapting to the changes communities are experiencing statewide. DoLA's mission is to help build the capacity in local communities for local governments to succeed. We do this in two ways; Financial Assistance and Technical Assistance.

Dept. of Public Health and Environment

Primarily a contact list and organizational chart of the system.

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center

The Center's Mission is "...to provide leading-edge services that create opportunities for people with developmental disabilities and their families to participate fully in the community." Quality, dignity and choice are the values of DDRC.

Division of Aging and Adult Services

The Mission of this Division is to empower older adults, individuals with disabilities, and others with special needs, including persons who are homeless to live safely with maximum personal independence by planning and promoting an effective, integrated, accessible system for the delivery of financial and medical support, affordable housing, and services.

Office of Economic Development and International Trade (state)

To foster a positive business climate that encourages quality economic development through financial and technical assistance for local and regional economic development activities throughout the State of Colorado.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Statewide Independent Living Council (CO)

The purpose of the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) is to promote the philosophy of independent living (IL) and empowerment of persons with significant disabilities residing in Colorado.

Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (CT)

The mission of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) is to create opportunities that allow individuals with disabilities to live and work independently. As a division within the Connecticut State Department of Social Services, the Bureau’s activities support the Department’s mission to assist the citizens of our state to achieve their full potential for competitive employment, self-reliance and independent living.

Connecticut Tech Act Project

ATP is a compilation of services, projects, activities, and research dedicated to enhancing access to assistive technology at home, school, work and play for individuals with disabilities, their families, employers, and professionals providing services.

Dept. of Education (state)

"We are committed to the success of all Connecticut students.."

Dept. of Labor (state)

Opportunity, guidance, and support...

Dept. of Mental Retardation (state)

Department of Mental Retardation (DMR) is a state agency funded by the State of Connecticut to purchase or provide a wide range of supports and services for citizens of Connecticut with mental retardation. The supports and services DMR administers or purchases include residential services, day programs, employment supports, family supports, case management and clinical services.

Dept. of Public Health (state)

Keeping Conneticut healthy...

Dept. of Social Services (state)

Provides a broad range of services to the elderly, disabled, families, and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.

Elderly Services Division (DSS)

Our site is designed to help seniors and professionals learn about the different programs and services offered by the Department of Social Services, Elderly Services Division. Connecticut’s Elderly Services Division is committed to serving seniors by supporting and promoting programs that serve the growing needs of the aging community in all five regions of Connecticut.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative (DATI)

DATI focuses on improving public awareness, public access to information, funding for assistive technology devices and services, training and technical assistance, and coordination of statewide activities.

Delaware.gov

This index, organized by branch of government and major department, provides links to state offices and agencies with a web site.

Dept. of Education (state)

This web site will help you access resources and information pertaining to this Department, the State Board of Education, and our public school system as a whole.

Dept. of Health and Social Services (state)

"To improve the quality of life for Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations."

Dept. of Services to Children, Youth and their Families: Delaware Kids (state)

We help strengthen families and communities so that children can be raised in a nurturing environment, and provide direct services for those families with more complex needs.

Dept. of Labor (state)

The Delaware Department of Labor connects people to jobs, resources, monetary benefits, workplace protections and labor market information to promote financial independence, workplace justice and a strong economy. Includes: The Division of Employment and Training, The Division of Unemployment Insurance, The Division of Industrial Affairs, and The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Economic Development Office (state)

Assistance in small business development and international commerce.

Services and Programs for the Aging Population

You will find service and program information for the aging population and their caregivers, by program or service subject here.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments

Department of Human Services, Planning, and Public Safety

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

University Legal Services AT Program for the District of Columbia

ULS/ATPDC is committed to improving the District of Columbia's capacity to provide appropriate assistive technology devices and services for all Washingtonians with disabilities.

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FLORIDA

Agency for Workforce Innovation (state)

We are responsible for implementing policy dealing with workforce development programs, welfare transition, unemployment compensation, workforce information services and labor market information. Whether you are an employer, job seeker or partner, you will find important and useful information.

211 Brevard (Brevard County, FL)

211 Brevard responds to people in crisis and/or needing information about community resources. We collect, maintain and distribute comprehensive information on community resources, and provide the community with access to data through technology.

Dept. Education (state)

Home page for the Florida Department of Education.

Dept. of Elder Affairs (state)

To create an environment that provides choices, promotes independence and enables older Floridians to remain in their communities for a lifetime.

Dept. of Health (state)

To promote and protect the health and safety of all people in Florida through the delivery of quality public health services and the promotion of health care standards.

Florida Alliance for Assistive Service and Technology (FAAST, Inc.)

FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.

Florida Independent Living Council, Inc.

Here you will find information about what agencies and individuals in the state of Florida are doing to promote Independent Living. Be sure to visit the Grassroots Forum to obtain forms and applications for vendors, conferences and scholarships.

Florida Mental Health Institute

Florida's primary research and training center for mental health services and a nationally recognized source for its innovative research and training, the Institute was created by the Legislature to expand knowledge about how best to serve the mental health needs of Florida's citizens.

Life Alert

Life Alert provides medical emergency response alert in life-threatening events nationwide. Life Alert is the only company endorsed by C. Everett Koop, MD, former US Surgeon General. Life Alert appears on TV and in AARP magazine. Life Alert also serves the communities of Beverly Hills, Encino, El Segundo and in the states of New York, New Jersey , Eastern Florida, and Western Florida. Life Alert members enjoy independent home living for an average of an extra 6 years. Visit the Life Alert websites to learn more: http://www.lifealert.com - http://www.lifealert.net - http://www.seniorprotection.com - http://www.911seniors.com or http://www.911lifealert.com

Senior Solutions of Southwest Florida

SSSF operates under the mandate of the Older Americans Act of 1965 and the State Department of Elder Affairs in Planning Service Area (PSA) Eight, encompassing the counties of Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee and Sarasota. Senior Solutions advocates for older adults, funds an equitable, cost-effective delivery system and promotes education and services structured to maintain health, independence and dignity.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Thomas J. Schmokel - Consultant

ADA Expert / ADA Consultant

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GEORGIA

Business Services and Employment (state)

Business in Georgia is both distinct and diverse. There are several aspects of business services and employment in the state that range from the different opportunities within the state to the laws and requirements mandated by the state.

Dept. of Community Affairs (state)

Today, the newly expanded DCA operates a host of state and federal grant programs; serves as the state's lead agency in housing finance and development; promulgates building codes to be adopted by local governments; provides comprehensive planning, technical and research assistance to local governments; and serves as the lead agency for the state's solid waste reduction efforts.

Dept. of Community Health (state)

The Department of Community Health is responsible for: Insuring nearly 2 million people; Maximizing the state’s health care purchasing power; Planning coverage for uninsured Georgians; Coordinating health planning for state agencies.

Dept. of Education (state)

This is a comprehensive directory of the Georgia DOE.

Dept. of Human Resources (state)

Divisions include: Aging Services, Family and Children Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases, and Public Health.

Division of Aging Services (DHR)

To meet the challenge of caring for older citizens, the Division of Aging Services works with other DHR divisions, state agencies and community programs to provide a strong community service system.

Division of Family and Children Services (DHR)

The Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is responsible for welfare and employment support, protecting children, foster care and other services to strengthen families.

Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases (DHR)

The MHDDAD regional offices are the contact points for people needing treatment for mental illness or substance abuse problems, support services for people with mental retardation, or substance abuse prevention services. Services are provided across the state through seven state hospitals, one mental retardation institution, and through contracts with 26 community service boards, boards of health and various private providers. In addition , contracted community programs screen people for admission to state hospitals and give follow-up care when they are discharged.

Division of Public Health (DHR)

The GDPH is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the State of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population. At the state level, GDPH is divided into numerous branches, sections, programs and offices, and at the local level, GDPH functions via 19 health districts and 159 county health departments.

Education and Training

Georgia offers various opportunities for education. Whether you are pursuing a career in education or planning to enroll, Georgia offers many programs, courses, benefits and locations to do so.

Family and Health (state)

Many state offices offer quick and easy access to information about their services and programs. Users can find records, as well as information about healthcare, medical, disability, senior, and parent and children services in this section.

Georgia State Departments

Access to Georgia's various state departments and legislators.

Georgia Tools for Life

Tools for Life increases access to appropriate assistive technology devices and assistive technology services for all Georgians with disabilities so they can live, learn, work, and play independently in communities of their choice.

The Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities

The DD Council is a separate state agency administered by the Georgia Department of Human Resources. The Council is charged with creating systems of change for people with developmental disabilities and their families to: Increase independence, inclusion, integration, and productivity for people with disabilities through such activities as public policy research, analysis, and reform, project demonstrations, and education and training.

Learning Disabilities Research and Training Center, University of Georgia

This informational Guide was developed for and about adolescents in transition and adults with learning disabilities and attention disorders. This Guide may be used by consumers, their families, the professionals who work with them, and those who write policy that include and affect all people with learning disabilities.

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia, Inc.

Independent living services in Georgia are provided by local non-profit, consumer organizations through grants administered by Rehabilitation Services and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). The independent living philosophy promotes consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and systems advocacy.

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HAWAII

Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC)

ATRC provides information and training on devices, services, and funding resources. Activities include partnerships with HCIL, UCPA, and a variety of groups including, consumers, educators, employers, state agencies, and private organizations.

Dept. of Education (state)

Aloha! Welcome to the Department of Education web site. From here, you can access many of the educational resources available, links to the various schools and offices, the Board of Education, current state legislation (while in session), and get more information about the Standards Based Reform.

Executive Office on Aging (state)

Greetings and welcome to Executive Office on Aging's website. We have included information that we believe will be useful to you - whether you are a professional in an aging program or a daughter or son looking for help in caring for your parents.

Dept. of Human Resources Development (state)

Job Opportunities . Training . Labor Relations . Performance Management . Administrative Rules . Contacts . Workers Compensation . Safety . Documents . Employee Benefits . Request for Proposals

Dept. of Human Services (state)

Includes various legislative rules and guidelines for services.

Dept. of Health (state)

Welcome to the Hawaii Department of Health website. This site provides information about Department of Health programs, services, and activities.

Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations (state)

Includes: phone directory for the six line divisions, six offices, and eight administratively attached agencies and One-Stop Workforce Assistance Centers - a job placement and training system to help people find work and employers find suitable workers.

Hawaii Centers for Independent Living

The Hawaii Centers for Independent Living (HCIL) is a non-profit organization operated by and for persons with disabilities, ensuring the rights of people with disabilities to live independently and fully integrated in the community.

Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii

Mission: To serve as a catalyst to provide Hawaii's residents with affordable housing and shelter opportunities in a balanced and supportive environment without discrimination.

State Depts. Contacts

The Hawaii state governments' homepage contact list - all state agencies, (email).

State and Local Government on the Net

This is a comprehensive directory of all state and many local agency contacts through their web sites. Excellent for finding government services in your area.

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