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Helps children and adults with disabilities to live with equality, dignity, and independence.
Description of services, volunteer opportunities, and contact information.
http://alabama.easter-seals.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ALDR_homepage
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Rolling Across Alabama
A nonprofit organization fighting to increase the independence of those with disabilities. Includes
products, services, photos, resources, issues, message board and opportunities that are of interest
to the disabled.
http://www.rollingacrossalabama.org
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Alabama Deafblind Project
Provides services to children and young adults who are deafblind, and to their families.
http://www.pathfindersofal.org/
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Council of Organizations Serving Deaf Alabamians (COSDA)
A consortium of Alabama agencies and organizations whose mission is service to deaf or hard of
hearing individuals. Mission statement, members, awards, grants, interpreter licensure, by-laws,
news, and minutes.
http://www.cosda.org/
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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Provides, through a single agency, seamless system of service delivery for infants, adolescents,
adults and older individuals with disabilities.
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/
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Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network
Information on temporary relief for caregivers and families of people with disabilities.
http://alabamarespite.org/
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Space Camp for Students with Visual Impairments
Hands-on science curriculum for students in upper elementary through high school grades who are
blind and visually impaired. Program highlights include presentations by blind or otherwise
disabled NASA professionals on career awareness and occupational opportunities in science.
http://www.tsbvi.edu/space/
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Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards
Acts as a liaison between its members, the Federal Government, the State Legislature, and the
Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Offers continuing education workshops
and conferences for its members and for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses,
teachers, consumers, family members, and other mental health professionals.
http://accmhb.org/
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Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center - Alabama Affiliate
Helps facilitate voluntary compliance with and effective implementation of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
http://www.sedbtac.org/ada/se_region/se_regionTemplate.cfm?st=AL
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SEAC Parent Assistance Center
A nonprofit coalition of parents of children with disabilities, concerned citizens and
organizations of parents and professionals serving Alabama's children with disabilities.
http://www.seacparentassistancecenter.com/
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Workshops, Inc.
Provides vocational training, sheltered employment, and other support services to people with
disabilities in Central Alabama. Complete text of "Life Skills for Vocational Success"
curriculum.
http://www.workshopsinc.com/
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Start On Success Alabama
Assists rural youth with physical disabilities to successfully transition into work. Students,
partners, news, and contact information.
http://www.startonsuccess.org/alabama.asp
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Partners in Policymaking of Alabama
Trains people with disabilities and their families to be effective advocates. Description, mission
statement, annual reports, and application.
http://www.acdd.org/About/PIPA.htm
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Alabama Association of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Statewide association of local public agencies (MR 310 Boards) responsible for planning, needs
assessment, and services for individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Contact information, description of services, jobs, and links.
http://www.almrservices.org/
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Alabama Work Incentives Network
Assistance in understanding the impact of employment on Social Security Benefits. Contact
information for benefits specialists, frequently asked questions, and links.
http://www.alawin.org/
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Alabama Disabilities Action Coalition
Individuals with disabilities and organizations representing them, educating candidates and the
public on accessibility, transportation, and employment.
http://accessalabama.org/
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WHIL Radio Reading Service and Alabama Print Information Center
Allows blind or visually impaired site users to listen to recorded newspapers, magazines, and other
items at any time. How to register and contribute, sample Windows Media files, links, and contact
information.
http://www.alaprint.org/
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KEN Mental Health Services Database: Alabama
Facilities, services, resources, and state mental health statistics.
http://www.mentalhealth.org/databases/kdata.asp?D1=AL
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Sign Painters
Music, costume, mime, dance and skits that are all performed in the graceful art of sign language,
with a translation for the sign language-impaired. Information about the group and performers,
schedule of appearances, pictures and videos, and links.
http://www.thesignpainters.com/
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Alabama Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf
Membership information, newsletters, calendar, licensure law, local affiliates, links, and contact
information.
http://www.jsu.edu/depart/dss/ALRID/
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Technology Assistance for Special Consumers (TASC)
Provides individuals with disabilities, their families or advocates, and associated professionals
access to assistive technology devices and services to increase independence in the home, school,
and work environments. Site includes description of services, information on assistive technology,
links, directions, newsletter, and projects.
http://tasc.ataccess.org/
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Nick's Crusade 2003
A campaign to change the fact that, after age 21, Alabama and many other states do not have a
program to adequately care for people with disabilities. Site includes an introduction to the
issues, a letter-writing campaign, publicity, links, news, and a countdown clock to the moment
Nick's home care ends.
http://nickscrusade.com/
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State of Alabama Governor's Office on Disability
Helps make policy changes for the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities. Site
includes mission statement, links, and contact information.
http://www.good.state.al.us/Default.htm
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Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities
Advocates for Alabama's citizens with developmental disabilities and their families. Grant
information, news, calendar, email newsletter, resources, and links.
http://acdd.org/
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Alabama Children's Services
Listing of Alabama disability resources.
http://www.ralphblack.com/children.htm
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Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
The state agency responsible for serving Alabama citizens with mental illness, mental retardation
and substance abuse problems. Database of mental health providers in the state.
http://www.mh.state.al.us/
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Independent Living Center of Mobile
A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to expand opportunities for individuals with
disabilities through information and referral, advocacy, peer support, and training.
http://www.ilcmobile.org/
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Independent Living Center of Birmingham
Community-based and non-residential services for people with disabilities.
http://www.birminghamilc.org/
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Fairfax Church of Christ Deaf Ministry
Background of the ministry, schedule of services and events, Bible verses, pictures, links, and
contact information.
http://www.fxcc.org/deaf/
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Alabama Residential Facilities for the Disabled
Contact information and details.
http://www.medicalonline.com/disabled/residential/al/
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Individual And Family Supports
Provides flexible supports to people with developmental disabilities in Alabama and their families
- things like washing machines, diapers, wheelchair ramps, and car batteries.
http://www.ifsonline.org
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Alabama Association for Persons in Supported Employment (AL-APSE)
Education, technical assistance and training, advocacy and support for people with disabilities,
family members, employers, and employment specialists. Calendar, message board, newsletter, and
links.
http://www.al-apse.org/
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Learning Disabilities Association of Alabama
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their
families, to alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities, and to supporting
endeavors to determine the causes of learning disabilities.
http://www.ldaal.org/
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Achievement Center - Easter Seal of East Central Alabama
Provides vocational development and extended employment programs for physically, mentally, and
developmentally disabled individuals. Serving Chambers, Lee, Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa
counties.
http://www.achievement-center.org/
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Medical Rehabilitation Research & Training Center
Conducts research and training in the prevention and treatment of secondary conditions of spinal
cord injury.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=8762
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Alabama Lions Sight Conservation Association
Founded to conserve sight by avoiding and preventing blindness; to preserve sight by treating
diseases and injuries to the eye and to restore lost vision where possible.
http://www.vip.digitrends.com/lions/alsca.htm
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Lakeshore Foundation
Serves men and women, children and adults, who have experienced a wide range of conditions
including arthritis, MS, spinal cord injury, strokes, amputations, head injury or cerebral palsy.
Support comes from a wide variety of programs and includes sponsorship, coaching, resource
materials, and education.
http://www.lakeshore.org/
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Very Special Arts Alabama
Festivals feature performances, art exhibitions, demonstrations, and educational workshops where
children, youth, and adults with disabilities proudly share their artistic accomplishments with the
public.
http://www.vsarts.org/affiliates/states/al.lasso
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State Resources Literacy and Learning Disabilities - Alabama
Contact information for literacy resources.
http://novel.nifl.gov/nalld/al.html
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Alabama Medical Libraries
Links to seven medical libraries.
http://www.uab.edu/lister/alhela/alalib.htm
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NICHCY Alabama State Disability Resources
Lists of state agencies, protection and advocacy, disability-specific organizations,
technology-related assistance, and parent organizations.
http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/al.htm
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Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
Comprehensive education and rehabilitation system serving children and adults who are deaf, blind
and multidisabled. Information on schools, regional centers, Industries for the Blind, and the
special equestrians program.
http://www.aidb.state.al.us/
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Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
Protection and Advocacy program serving eligible individuals with disabilities in Alabama. Responds
to allegations of abuse, neglect and violations of rights of persons with disabilities or
discrimination based on their disability. Excellent database of Alabama disability resources,
online special education publications, description of services, and links.
http://www.adap.net
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UAB Civitan Americorps
A community service program with emphasis on volunteer opportunities for individuals with
disabilities.
http://www.circ.uab.edu/cpages/americrp.htm
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Civitan International Research Center
Coordinates and conducts research related to human development, mental retardation, and
developmental disabilities. Comprehensive listing of programs and links at the UAB Civitan
International Research Center with information about mental retardation and developmental
disabilities.
http://www.circ.uab.edu/
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Alabama Medicaid Home Page
Official web site of the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Information about
the Alabama Medicaid program, schedules of events, provider software and forms,
manuals, bulletins and notices, and links to other health care related web sites.
http://www.medicaid.state.al.us/
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