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