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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.
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Last update: February 1, 2007
RHODE ISLAND
The Comprehensive Education Strategy (CES) is Rhode Island's action plan for preparing all the state's children to be lifelong learners, productive workers, and responsible citizens. Governor Lincoln C. Almond charged the Rhode Island Goals 2000 Panel, with the active collaboration of the Board of Regents, to develop this critical policy document. Completed in 1996, its clear agenda of high educational standards, meaningful student assessments, and accountability for school improvement serves as a guide for all of the state's education efforts.
The Department of Labor and Training provides a wide-range of services for Employers and Job Seekers, including distribution of Unemployment Insurance (UI) and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) Benefits, Workers' Compensation Benefits, Workforce Development Services, Employer Services, and Labor Market Information. We strive on quality assistance for job seekers and employers, as well as the business and economic community.
The primary mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health is to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.
The DHS makes top-notch health insurance universally available to all children and others in need, provides necessary child care subsidies to working Rhode Island families, and cares for and honors our state’s veterans. We also strive to improve long term care for our elderly, provide valued rehabilitative services to the disabled, and transition thousands of Rhode Islanders off the state’s old welfare system and into our new Family Independence Program (FIP) toward economic self-reliance.
Re-Focus, Inc. is a non-profit human service agency based in Providence, which serves adults with differing physical and developmental needs. We are an organization of dedicated people offering opportunities for growth in a loving, trusting, and challenging environment. We value and encourage the enhancement of the whole person each with unique talents and strengths. We also value the right of using these gifts in making informed life choices.
ATAP, the Rhode Island Assistive Technology Act Project (P.L. 105-394) is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations and agencies, each with a targeted assistive technology focus, working together providing information and improving access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
Rhode Island offers a variety of incentive programs and support services ranging from site selection assistance to industrial revenue bond financing. A comprehensive database of available land and buildings in the State can help you find and acquire space for any business.
Online library system.
The DHS provides a number of services and programs for adults, including adults with disabilities. Helping families and individuals maintain independence and thrive in their community is DHS’ vision for all Rhode Islanders.
Rhode Island has a large number of elderly citizens, many of whom may require assistance at some point to maintain or enhance their quality of life. The DHS provides the following services to eligible elderly Rhode Islanders.
Included among our services are a variety of programs available to help with a parent’s transition into employment, comprehensive health insurance for children up to age 19, certain families and pregnant women, food stamp benefits to help families provide nutritional meals, and child care subsidies to thousands of working families, struggling with the cost of child care, as well as access and availability issues.
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.
Please take this opportunity to browse our website and learn about the Council and its role in helping people with disabilities living in Rhode Island to live independently.
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SOUTH CAROLINA
The Department of Commerce is South Carolina’s lead agency for the growth and development of business and industry. The South Carolina Department of Commerce, in partnership with our communities, will be the nation’s most effective organization for locating new, quality investments and expanding existing investments to create wealth and help achieve the highest quality of life for all South Carolinians.
The Department and its statewide network of local Disabilities and Special Needs (DSN) Boards provide services to people in South Carolina with mental retardation, autism, brain injuries, and spinal cord injuries and to their families. Many of these services are available close to your home.
The SCDOE is committed to raising the quality of education in South Carolina through comprehensive and sustained reform. Priorities include raising academic standards through accountability, making sure every child starts school ready to learn, improving the quality of the State’s principals and teachers, ensuring that schools are safe and healthy places for learning, and increasing the support of parents and communities in public schools.
The Department of Health and Human Services improves the health and social status of South Carolina families by contracting with public and non-profit organizations, credentialed medical professionals, and private businesses to provide Medicaid, child care, and aging services.
Besides our offices in Columbia, DHEC operates health and environmental district offices, as well as local health departments and clinics, to ensure that the many programs and services we provide will meet the needs of local areas. Includes in-home care and health facilities licensing services.
LLR now has: The Division of Fire and Life Safety, which includes the Office of State Fire Marshal and the S.C. Fire Academy. The Division of Labor, which includes Elevator and Amusement Rides, Labor Services, Labor-Management Mediation, Migrant Labor, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and OSHA Voluntary Programs. The Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing.
The mission of the DSS is to ensure the health and safety of children and adults who cannot protect themselves, to help parents and caregivers provide nurturing homes, and to help people in need of financial assistance reach their highest level of social and economic self-sufficiency. The agency's goal is to help people live better lives.
Elibability criteria for services provided by this Division.
We are a federally funded project concerned with getting technology into the hands of people with disabilities so that they might live, work, learn and be a more independent part of the community.
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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SOUTH DAKOTA
The ACA advises ASA staff on concerns relating to the needs of older South Dakotans. Initiates and supports cooperation among state agencies and departments to improve services to older South Dakotans. Reviews and evaluates programs and services and makes recommendations. Reviews and makes recommendations on applications for grants to be funded through ASA in accord with regulations under the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, or the requirements of other funding sources.
Combining the education, history, arts, and state library systems into one unique organization.
. . .working to prevent disease and promote health, ensure access to needed, high-quality health care, and efficiently manage public health resources.
Our mission is to promote the highest level of independence for all individuals regardless of disability or disorder.
A variety of employment and unemployment services benifitting South Dakota citizens.
South Dakotans are strong and independent people. But when financial difficulties, physical or mental handicaps, or status in society threaten independence, the Department of Social Services is there to help. Individuals or families experiencing difficulties may be eligible for help from one of the department’s programs.
It is the mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities to support people with developmental disabilities and their families in a manner that is flexible, responsive to individual needs, and promotes inclusion, growth and choice, enhances productivity, and is cost effective.
To promote the highest level of personal independence for individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses or serious emotional disturbances.
The DakotaLink project is directed toward systems change and advocacy which will result in a comprehensive, consumer responsive system of technology-related assistance for individuals with disabilities of all ages. DakotaLink is designed to provide a cross disability and age, multi-cultural statewide assistive technology program.
Directory to Agencies and Services. Also direct links to buisness and tourism information.
The SDHDA is committed to leading the affordable housing industry by our integrity, innovation and financial strength. We are a team of highly motivated individuals dedicated to encouraging the prudent investment of public financing and private capital to stimulate the construction, preservation, rehabilitation, purchase, and development of affordable single and multifamily housing and day care facilities.
The SDRS provides a foundation for the financial future of over 60,000 members and their families. Its mission is to give members the opportunity to achieve financial security at retirement, death or disability by providing an outstanding, appropriate and equitable level of benefits.
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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TENNESSEE
The Mission of DCS, in collaboration with families, local communities, juvenile courts, and schools will be to provide timely, appropriate, and cost-effective services for children in state custody and at risk of custody, so these children can strive to reach their full potential as productive, competent, and healthy adults.
The Department of Commerce and Insurance bears the complex responsibility of protecting the interests of consumers while providing fair, efficient oversight and a level field of competition for industries and professionals doing business in Tennessee. The TennCare Oversight Division monitors the financial condition of the health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and behavioral health organizations (BHOs) that contract to provide services to 1.3 million TennCare enrollees.
Business and community development assistance. Also deals with consumer complaints.
The mission of taking Tennessee to the top in education guides administration of the state's K-12 public schools. The Department of Education puts students first in every aspect of education decision-making and has challenged Tennessee educators to be creative in designing programs that make a positive difference.
The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect and promote the health of the community.
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is to provide an effective system of services for disadvantaged, disabled and vulnerable Tennesseans to improve their quality of life.
To be a proactive organization with valued employees; to bring together those who offer jobs and those who need jobs with job-related assistance, education, and training in a safe, profitable workplace.
The department is responsible for providing services to individuals with mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The department, employees and service partners are committed to providing the highest level of service to individuals and families.
The Memphis Center For Independent Living is a community based non-profit organization dedicated to integrating people with disabilities into community life.
We are dedicated to serving persons with disabilites through individualized programs of training and support, interdisciplinary coordination of services, public awareness, and education. Located in Knoxville, TN.
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.
The SILCTN is a not for profit organization established pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. It is our mission to promote, support and provide independent living services that are consumer controlled by and for a cross disability population. Such services are non-residential and are to be provided within an integrated, fully inclusive setting to ensure the maximum leadership, empowerment and independence of individuals with disabilities.
The Tennessee Commission on Aging & Disability protects the rights, meets the needs, and preserves the dignity of older Tennesseans through visible and effective advocacy, leadership, and stewardship.
The Tennessee Technology Access Project (TTAP) provides Tennesseans who have disabilities with comprehensive information related to assistive technology.
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TEXAS
Advocating the Legal Rights of Texans with Disabilities. LEGAL RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR RELATED CONDITIONS (ICFS-MR/RC). All residents of Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded and Persons with Related Conditions (ICFs-MR) have certain rights...
A county-by-county services directory.
Caregiver support for Older Texans and their families. (links)
The Department's services address a broad spectrum of housing and community development issues that include low interest mortgage financing, emergency food or shelter, rental subsidy, energy assistance, weatherization, economic development, and the provision of basic public infrastructure for small rural communities.
Our key responsibilities to the citizens of Texas include: *fostering of individual choices, dignity, and independence for the aged and persons with disabilities, *sustaining families and individuals in times of need while encouraging self-sufficiency, *using public funds in a cost effective and efficient manner.
The TDLR is a state regulatory agency that currently oversees twenty types of businesses, industries, trades and occupations. The agency is responsible for issuing licenses, conducting inspections, investigating complaints, assessing penalties, setting rules and standards and holding hearings.
The state's MHMR system serves about 175,000 Texans with mental illness or mental retardation annually. Services range from 24-hour care in both short- and long-term residential settings to community-based services and supports designed to help individuals live successfully in their community.
The mission of PRS is to protect the unprotected - children, elderly, and people with disabilities -- from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. he agency provides child protective services, child-care licensing, adult protective services, and community based programs. PRS regulates child care; investigates allegations of abuse and neglect against children, the elderly, and people with disabilities; provides for foster care, adoption, and a variety of services for victims and their families; and supports contracted programs that make families safe and secure.
The communities in Texas are as many and diverse as the state is big. We deliberately and continuously seek to learn from these communities, and adjust course in our approach to public health when needed. We serve as a leader in facilitating solutions to health concerns identified by people within these communities.
Priorities: High-quality, accessible services and supports for people with disabilities in their homes and communities; Health care reform that addresses the short and long-term needs of persons with disabilities; Direct representation of individuals with disabilities and their families and advocates on policymaking boards and commissions; Advocacy for a customer-friendly service delivery system.
The HHSC provides leadership and direction, and fosters the spirit of innovation needed to achieve an efficient and effective health and human services system for Texans. HHSC has oversight responsibilities for designated Health and Human Services agencies, and administers certain health and human services programs including the Texas Medicaid Program, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Medicaid waste, fraud, and abuse investigations.
ORCA was created in 2001 during the 77th legislative session (House Bill 7) to serve as a focal agency for the state's health, economic development, and community development programs targeting rural Texas communities.
The Office is the state’s advocate in Washington, D.C., representing state government with the Administration, Congress, and federal agencies. State government includes the legislature, state agencies, and state officials. Texas state officials realize that in order for the state government to maintain a strong position in our relationship with the federal government...
Providing short and long-term health care personnel to the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex and East Texas areas and its surrounding area hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, surgery centers, and home health care agencies benefiting patients, health care institutions and employees alike.
PATH is a grant project of Partners Resource Network, Inc. (PRN), a non-profit agency serving Texas as the statewide Parent Training and Information Center (PTI). The PATH Project is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Through PATH, Partners provides services across the state of Texas to parents of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with all types of disabilities. Partners can also provide information to parents moving to the state.
Preferred Healthcare is located in Dallas, TX and is a subsidiary of PHC and Associates, Inc. PHC operates medical equipment sales/rental centers, Mail and Catalog Sales, eCommerce Websites, and Medicare/Insurance Billing Centers.
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.
The TEA is the administrative agency of the Texas educational system.
TENET was established and developed by the collaborative efforts of the Department of Information Resources, the Texas Education Agency, and The University of Texas at Austin. Its purpose was to advance and promote education in Texas by providing a communications infrastructure which can be used to foster innovation and educational excellence in Texas.
The mission of the Texas State Independent Living Council is to promote the philosophy of independent living and to promote the expansion of quality consumer directed independent living service programs statewide.
The Texas Technology Access Project provides information, conducts training and technical assistance and works with policy makers to support children and adults with disabilities in their efforts to acquire and use technology as a routine part of day-to-day living. The Project was formerly named the Texas Assistive Technology Partnership.
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UTAH
Utah's Assistive Technologies and disability issues resource site.
We are the licensing and registration agency for Utah's professional and corporate community. We provide oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, professional and occupational licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate and residential mortgage lending.
“Culture and the state's diversity continue to play a role in the economic viability of the state.
Links to Major Public Health Services and Programs in Utah...
Our goal is to Prevent and Protect from harm those at risk of being abused, neglected or exploited. Protect the community from youthful and adult offenders who are served by the Department. We support people in achieving self-reliance, encourage natural support systems within families and communities, support people with special needs in leading lives that are independent, productive and fulfilling through prevention and intervention, and support families in acquiring resources to nurture and provide for their children and/or other family members.
The DWS is "Utah’s Job Connection." DWS is the product of Utah’s bold vision for the future of quality workforce development. It is a consolidation of all employment related functions into a comprehensive service delivery system. Now job seeker and employer customers can access the services they need without the confusion and burden of working with multiple agencies.
The Division of Aging and Adult Services was created to serve the needs of Utah's seniors. The Division also administers the Adult Protective Services program to protect seniors and disabled adults from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
The Division of Mental Health performs the following functions:
The State division of Mental Health provides monitoring, quality assurance, and technical assistance to community mental health centers.This includes: technical assistance, staff training, public education and resource development for each of the community mental health centers to develop and assure state-of-the-art mental health practices.
“Economic development is the cornerstone of my administration and I felt it was important to bring both business development and tourism into the Governor’s Office,” said Governor Huntsman. “Creating new jobs and increasing the number of tourists in Utah is vital to the economic viability of the state.”
Educational systems and services for the state of Utah.
A resource For Individuals With Disabilities. Our mission is to assist individuals with disabilities to prepare for and obtain employment and increase their independence.
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.
The Utah Assistive Technology Program is designed to help you know what assistive technology is available, how to get funding for assistive technology, and to provide you with links and resources.
Providing support, training, counseling, and education for individuals with Down syndrome, their parents, families, and the community.
The UGCPD coordinates services and plans for "persons with developmental disabilities and for all persons with needs for similar programs and services regardless of age of onset or cause of disability." The Governor appoints 30 Council members, at least half of whom are citizens with disabilities or family members of persons with disabilities. The Council serves to identify unmet service needs of people with disabilities in Utah and to plan and advocate solutions for those unmet needs.
The Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind offer programs in many settings that meet the unique needs of children with sensory impairments. A wide variety of support services are also available.
Our ultimate responsibility is to enhance the quality of life for our brothers and sisters with disabilities statewide by providing a synergy between USILC, CILs, USOR and the greater community.
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VERMONT
The Goal of The Agency of Human Services is to improve the health and well-being of Vermonters and promote their ability to meet their basic needs.
Centers for Independent Living, often referred to as CILs are non-residential places of action and coalition, where persons with disabilities learn empowerment and develop the skills necessary to make lifestyle choices. Centers provide services and advocacy to promote the leadership, independence, and productivity of people with disabilities.
The DAD is the center of the Agency of Human Services' program management and policy development with respect to older persons and persons with disabilities. The Department has the following goals: Assist older persons and adults with physical disabilities to live as independently as possible. Assist persons with disabilities to find and maintain meaningful employment. Assure quality of care and life to individuals receiving health care and/or long term care services from licensed or certified health care providers and protect elderly and disabled adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development encompasses three major state departments and many programs that serve the Vermont public by enhancing the Vermont business climate, marketing Vermont to tourists and others, and strengthening Vermont communities in a wide variety of ways. The Agency is comprised of the Departments of Economic Development, Tourism and Marketing, and Housing and Community Affairs.
It is the mission of the Department for Children and Families to promote the social, emotional, physical and economic well being and the safety of Vermont's children and families. This is done through the provision of protective, developmental, therapeutic, probation, economic, and other support services for children and families in partnership with schools, businesses, community leaders, service providers, families, and youths statewide.
Working under the authority of the State Board of Education, the VTDOE is committed to helping students, educators, and public schools meet Vermont’s high standards.
Empoyer and employee assistance in matching people to jobs, unemployment assistance, and job training.
More than a century old in Vermont, public health is the system that works to protect and promote the health of its citizens. It is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging healthy life and promoting physical and mental health.
DHCA offers a wide range of programs to further sustainable development in Vermont communities. The Department is the state's central office for local and regional land use planning, state housing policy including the mobile home park program, the Vermont Community Development Program, state-owned historic sites, archeological resources, and preservation of Vermont's historic downtowns and village centers.
The Department of Labor & Industry's mission is to provide for the safety, protection and welfare of people where they work, live and play, in a manner that is fair, consistent, supportive and professional.
The DMH is responsible for the provision of services to children and adults who have developmental disabilities, a severe and persistent mental illness, and/or a severe emotional disturbance. The Department intends to have these services, to the extent possible, delivered within the context of the individual's family, home and community. It is the Department's goal to empower people to live as independently and productively as possible.
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities to prepare themselves for work and find a job LINK.
ESD, formerly the Department of Prevention, Assistance, Transition, and Health Access (PATH) and before that the Department of Social Welfare (DSW), administers state and federal programs such as Medicaid, Food Stamps, and Reach Up to assist eligible Vermonters in need.
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.
The Vermont Statewide Independent Living Council exists to advance the equality with which people with disabilities enjoy, participate in and contribute to the lives of their communities, families and friends.
The Vermont Assistive Technology Project is to effect systems change to insure the integration of Assistive Technology within all services to Vermonters with disabilities.
"Improving Vermonters' Lives Through Voluntary Service"
VHCB has supported reinvestment in older housing in small town and village centers, revitalizing downtown neighborhoods where residents can walk to services, and rebuilding a sense of community while spurring other private investment. The conservation of Vermont’s open and wild lands preserves the landscape, supports the agricultural economy, protects wildlife habitat, and provides public access to the state’s waterways and woodlands.
VSHA has been providing affordable housing to families in need for over thirty years. Our affordable housing initiatives reach many Vermonters, from senior citizens, young families, those with special needs to residents of mobile home parks.
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VIRGIN ISLANDS
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.
The purpose of these resource centers are to: Provide examples of assistive technologies for demonstration purposes - Disseminate information regarding assistive technologies through such outlets as seminars, workshops, and demonstrations - Provide information on funding sources for assistive technology - Provide information, technical assistance, and services to Virgin Islands schools, employers, and public and private institutions to assist with the implementation of the ADA.
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VIRGINIA
The Adult Services Program within the Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Service Programs, provides long-term care and prevention services through management oversight for: Services to adults, Adult protective services, Domestic violence prevention services, Virginia Caregivers Grant Program, Auxiliary Grant Program, and General Relief Program.
Prince William County, VA. This summer residential camp for disabled and physically challenged children provides medical personnel and routine care on a 24 hour basis. In addition to the medical personnel and regular camp counselors, the camp tries to provide one adult volunteer for every two children during the time they are at camp.
A comprehensive list of Virginia's government agencies.
The Department’s objective is to help Virginians find the information and services they need to lead healthy and independent lives as they grow older. The Department for the Aging is designated by the federal government as the agency to oversee all state programs using funds provided by the federal Older Americans Act. Area Agencies on Aging contract with the Department to provide services in communities throughout Virginia.
DBVI is committed to providing quality services to assist Virginia’s citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence.
VDDHH works to reduce the communication barriers between persons who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families and the professionals who serve them. VDDHH operates with the full understanding that communication is the most critical issue facing persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The foundation of all programs at VDDHH is communication - both as a service (through interpreters, technology and other modes) and as a means of sharing information for public awareness (through training and education).
In addition to detailed information on DBA's programs and services, this site offers a wealth of resources to new and expanding businesses in the Resource Center, a step-by-step guide to starting your business in the Business Launch Pad, and a comprehensive Calendar of Events for business leaders and the economic development community.
"A better education for a brighter future."
Protecting you and your environment.
The Virginia Department of Health Professions works to assure the safe and competent delivery of health care to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia through the process of examining, licensing and disciplining health care practitioners governed by one of the 13 state health care boards.
"Collaborating with Virginia's Communities to fully develop their economical potential and create a healthy, safe, and affordable living environment."
(DHRM) provides comprehensive human resource management services to agencies with small or no HR staffs and those without sufficient resources to offer full HR programs. DHRM staff has specific agency assignments and provide technical guidance and professional HR consultation covering all aspects of human resources.
DOLI is a diverse agency dedicated to serving the needs of the citizens of the Commonwealth by making Virginia a better place to work. The Department has several operational divisions and offices serving the public - the Office of Cooperative Programs, which includes Consultation and Training, Voluntary Protection Programs, Research and Analysis, and Communications; Apprenticeship; Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety; Occupational Safety and Health Compliance; and State Labor Law Compliance.
Services to People with Disabilities include: Employment and Vocational Services, Community Living assistance,Assistive Technology / Devices and Equipment, Disability Determination, and DRS Business Services for potential employers.
A variety of social assistance programs for Virginians.
The Fairfax Area Disability Services Board represents persons with physical and sensory disabilities in Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
NVTC is a Commonwealth of Virginia training center for the mentally retarded.
Parenting a child with a disability means you may need to be an expert at navigating a complex maze of educational, health care and social services for your child. Being your child's advocate in these areas can be a challenge. We serve families of children with disabilities in Virginia. Our staff and board are parents of children with disabilities, people with disabilities and professionals who serve them.
Special Education Resources from the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia
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.
The purpose of the system is to increase the availability of technology to Virginians of all ages. VATS is a statewide systems change project committed to improving the quality of life for all Virginians by increasing awareness and accessibility of assistive technology.
Non-profit health organization.
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WASHINGTON
The Aging and Adult Services Administration helps adults and older people with functional disabilities to secure preferred long-term care services and quality of life
A resource site for the persons with hearing impairments, produced in the state of Washington.
The Washington State CTED assists in the building and sustaining of strong social, environmental and economic foundations. We work to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for all of Washington's citizens.
The Department of Health works to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State
Every day across the state, we deliver a diverse array of services to our customers -- Washington’s 5 million citizens, 150,000 employers and 1.9 million workers. Divided and scattered statewide across six regions and 22 service centers, our 2,500 employees provide services in the communities where our customers live and work.
We are an agency that protects the public safety and welfare in all areas we license and regulate, and ensures the fair, timely and efficient collection of state revenue.
The Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) provides a variety of programs to blind and visually impaired persons of all ages. People whose vision is not correctable by ordinary eye care are likely candidates for services.
The DSHS is an agency that helps people. We do this in partnerships with families, community groups, religious organizations, private providers, other government agencies, and the many thousands of generous foster parents, neighbors, and citizens who make Washington a special place by taking care of each other.
The DDD assists individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain services and supports based on individual preference, capabilities and needs, and which promote everyday activities, routines and relationships common to most citizens. This page includes a current list of this agency's services.
Easter Seals Washington is a direct service organization committed to providing world class, quality programs and services to help people with disabilities and their families live with equality, dignity and independence. We accomplish our mission through a statewide network of services and facilities governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, professional staff and volunteers.
Welcome to this new resource for caregivers in Washington State. Here you will find information for family and other unpaid caregivers. Paid caregivers may also find it useful.
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.
The Council provides advocacy, education, and leadership to guide the development of and promote access to independent living services and centers for independent living statewide. It also increases opportunities for self-determination and creates awareness of people with disabilities as a valuable human resource.
WATA is a consumer advocacy network that includes the University of Washington Center for Technology and Disability Studies (UWCTDS), and the AT Resource Center at Easter Seal Society in Spokane (EATRC). WATA also receives guidance from a Consumer Majority Advisory Board.
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.
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WEST VIRGINIA
The Bureau for Children and Families is responsible for the operation of a number of programs that affect families and children. Because of the number of different programs and the rules for those programs, visitors to this web site may sometimes find it difficult to locate the information they want. In order to assist visitors to this web site the following general information is provided for their use.
We provide a wide range of Services, which may vary slightly from county to county. They include transportation, nutrition, in-home care, legal, employment, health insurance counseling, and assistance for residents of nursing and personal care homes.
In cooperation with the Governor and the Legislature, county school systems, parents and others, the West Virginia Board of Education assures that all students achieve at high levels of academic performance, allow for life-long learning, and develop positive social behaviors to improve the quality of their life.
A variety of services serving the health and human resource needs of West Virginia Citizens.
The West Virginia Division of Labor, established by the State Legislature in 1889, has diversified responsibilities that affects workers, employers and consumers.
MTSTCIL is a community-based organization providing advocacy, networking, and resources to persons with disabilities and their families. The centers are a place where people with disabilities are free to meet, share, learn and plan lives of greater independence and self reliance.
The OCRHS facilitates coordinated, comprehensive, and integrated community-based health services through support of community primary health care centers, local health departments, hospitals, and emergency medical systems in the state of West Virginia.
Mission: To help shape healthy environments for patients and residents within healthcare facilities by promoting the quality services and high standards of care that arise when facilities are in compliance with state licensure rules and with federal certification regulations.
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.
The West Virginia Assistive Technology System (WVATS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to increase awareness of and accessibility to assistive technology. This program provides individuals of all ages and types of disabilities an avenue to explore what technology they need to become more independent at home, school and work.
The West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council was founded to assure that West Virginians with developmental disabilities receive the services and supports they need in order to achieve independence, productivity and inclusion in their communities.
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WISCONSIN
Wisconsin offers a broad range of home and community-based services for older adults, people with disabilities, family caregivers and those who work with older adults.
Wisconsin - We are a home and treatment center for children and young adults who have developmental disabilities due to closed head injuries, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, autism, behavioral and genetic liabilities and physical handicaps.
The primary agency for providing integrated services to businesses.
From this page you can locate information about the programs and services provided through the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS).
Serving thousands of K-12 students across the state. Now, more than ever, closing the achievement gap must become our number-one priority, the economic engine for ensuring long-term security for our state and for our citizens.
The Department mission is to provide professional, quality services to members of occupations and professions regulated by the state in order to safeguard consumer health, safety and well being.
The Department's primary responsibilities include providing job services, training and employment assistance to people looking for work, at the same time as it works with employers on finding the necessary workers to fill current job openings.
Independent Living Resources is committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice and education resulting in empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Providing direct services to clients in southwest Wisconsin area.
A listing of Mental Health services.
New Horizons Un-Limited Inc. (NHU) is a small, yet growing, non-profit organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We began in December of 1994 as a small website and have grown into a service organization serving thousands of people affected by lifelong disability annually via our internationally accessed website and local community initiatives.
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.
The mission of the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities is to support the full inclusion and self-determination of people with developmental disabilities and their families. Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Waisman Center.
The Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative is a statewide project funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to help all school districts develop or improve their assistive technology services. WATI also works with Birth to 3 programs through a grant from the Wisconsin Birth to 3 Program.
The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority serves Wisconsin residents and communities by working with others to provide creative financing resources and information to stimulate and preserve affordable housing, small business, and agribusiness.
The primary objectives of the Rehabilitation Act is to empower individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, economic self-sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society.
Wisconsin United for Mental Health is a partnership of public and private organizations created to help educate Wisconsinites about mental illness and to serve as a resource for people around the state.
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Our students must be able to succeed in higher education, technical programs and the world of work. Even though Wyoming is a rural state, our technology systems will provide equal opportunity and access to all of our students.
Welcome to the Wyoming Department of Employment. Wyoming prides itself in leading the nation with online employment resources, and you will find them all linked here!
DFS will provide temporary assistance in the development of responsible, productive and self-sufficient individuals in Wyoming; provide treatment for; and hold emotionally and troubled youth accountable for behaviors; provide protective services for all individuals in Wyoming when they are unable to protect themselves; administer programs consistently and in compliance with federal and state statutory and executive order requirements.
The Wyoming Department of Health is the primary State agency for providing health and human services. It administers programs maintaining the health and safety of all citizens of Wyoming.
The DDD is responsible for the Wyoming State Training School in Lander, Wyoming, as well as extensive preschool services, early intervention services, children's home and community-based services, adult home and community-based waiver services throughout Wyoming. Individuals with developmental disabilities range in age from infants and toddlers to senior adults. These individuals may have mental retardation or a closely-related condition, or other developmental disabilities.
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.
Welcome to the Wyoming Board of nursing web pages. We hope the information contained herein will assist you in obtaining information about the Board and its activities.
The mission of WYNOT is to build statewide capacity for universal access to assistive technology for all of Wyoming and to establish a self-sustaining system... In pursuing this mission, WYNOT will provide information, training, and technical assistance to statewide and community-based organizations to enhance their capacity to meet the assistive technology needs of individuals with disabilities.
Our primary purpose, together with the Wyoming Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, is to jointly develop, and sign the State's Plan for Independent Living. Additionally, we monitor, review, and evaluate the implementation of the State Plan. We work with our two Center's for Independent Living; and the Brain Injury Association of Wyoming concerning different independent living issues that affect the citizens of Wyoming living with significant disabilities.
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