Self Help Clearinghouse
Disability Helpline
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Refers callers to libraries that have information on books on tapes and in Braille available for qualified blind or handicapped persons who can't read standard print.
Voice: 1-800-424-8567
TDD: 202-707-0744
Verified: 10/16/2008Abledata
Provides information, publications and consumer reviews of all types of assistive technologies for persons with disabilities. Sponsored by Nat'l Inst. on Disability and Rehab. Research and U.S. Dept. of Education.
Voice: 1-800-227-0216
Verified: 10/16/2008Childcare Plus
Information and referrals to families of children (birth to 5). Provides training for childcare providers and other early childcare professionals.
Voice: 1-800-235-4122
Verified: 10/16/2008ADA Technical Assistance Line
Provides free publications on the American Disabilities Act. A new publication will be available each month in a limited supply.
Voice: 1-800-514-0301
TDD: 1-800-514-0383
Verified: 10/16/2008Easter Seals National Headquarters Disability Helpline
Provides disability resource packets for children and adults with disabilities. Online directory available.
Voice: 1-800-221-6827
Website: http://www.easterseals.com
Verified: 10/16/2008National Council on Independent Living
Provides information and referrals to independent living centers.
Voice: 1-877-525-3400
TDD: 202-207-0340
Website: http://www.ncil.org
E-mail: ncil@ncil.org
Verified: 10/16/2008National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Provides information on disabilities with a special focus on children (birth to age 22). Services include information, referrals, technical assistance to parents, educators, caregivers and advocates. Referrals to support groups. Most publications are free.
Voice: 1-800-695-0285
TDD: 202-884-8200
E-mail: nichcy@aed.org
Verified: 10/16/2008Disabled American Veterans
Provides free, professional assistance to veterans and their families in obtaining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies of the government. Guidelines for developing chapters.
Voice: 1-877-426-2838
Website: http://www.dav.org
E-mail: feedback@davmail.org
Verified: 10/16/2008Through the Looking Glass
Phone support, newsletter, information and referrals for disabled parents or parents of disabled children.
Voice: 1-800-644-2666 or 510-848-1112
TDD: 1-800-804-1616
Website: http://www.lookingglass.org
E-mail: tlg@lookingglass.org
Verified: 10/16/2008Disabled and Alone
Helps families and caretakers of a loved one with a disability answer the question, 'Who will look after my loved one when I am gone?' by creating a 'life plan' and carrying out each family's plan for their disabled loved one, as directed and funded by the family.
Voice: 1-800-995-0066 or 212-532-6740
Website: http://www.disabledandalone.org
E-mail: info@disabledandalone.org
Verified: 10/16/2008Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)
Support for parents of special needs children. Referrals to educational advocates, support groups, attorneys and other resources. Medical insurance problem solving. Assistance with estate planning. Newsletter, speakers' bureau and interactive bulletin boards.
Voice: 1-800-872-5827
E-mail: info@ucp.org
Verified: 10/16/2008Canine Companions for Independence
Trains dogs to assist people with physical and developmental disabilities. Also has opportunities for people interested in volunteering to raise puppies.
Voice: 1-866-224-3647
Website: http://www.cci.org
Verified: 10/16/2008Job Accommodation Network
Information on accommodations for people with disability. Sponsored Office of Disability Employment Policy and Dept. of the Labor.
Voice: 1-800-526-7234
TDD: 1-877-781-9403
Website: http://www.jan.wvu.edu
E-mail: jan@jan.wvu.edu
Verified: 10/16/2008University of Montana Rural Institute
Provides support, education, research and sevice for children and adults with disabilities who live in rural areas. Technological services, early intervention, personnel development, research and assistive technology services are available.
Voice: 1-800-732-0323
E-mail: rural@ruralinstitute.umt.edu
Verified: 10/20/2008Technical Assistance Alliance for Parents Centers
Support and education for families of children with any disability. Advocates for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Literature, training sessions, information and referrals.
Voice: 1-888-248-0822
TDD: 952-838-0190
Website: http://www.taalliance.org
E-mail: alliance@taalliance.org
Verified: 10/16/2008National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse
Maintains a database of over 80,000 accessible apartments nationwide. Helps people with disabilities find accessible apartments. Owners and managers may also use this service to register their accessible units.
Voice: 1-800-421-1221
Website: http://www.accessibleapartments.org
E-mail: clearinghouse@naahq.org
Verified: 10/16/2008U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Information, speakers, technical assistance, training and referrals regarding enforcing ADA and prohibiting discrimination in employment of disabled persons.
Voice: 1-800-669-4000
TDD: 1-800-669-6820
Website: http://www.eeoc.gov
Verified: 10/16/2008National Institute for Rehab Engineering
Provides information, advice and referrals to people with all types of disabilities about assistive technology equipment. Aim is to help people with disabilities to be more independent and self-sufficient.
Voice: 1-800-736-2216 or 973-853-6585
E-mail: nire@warwick.net
Verified: 10/17/2008Access Board
Advocates for accessibility. Provides publications and forms to press charges against agencies that are not accessible.
Voice: 1-800-872-2253 or 202-272-0080
TDD: 1-800-993-2822 or 202-272-0082
Website: http://www.access-board.gov
E-mail: info@access-board.gov
Verified: 10/16/2008
The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.
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