http://www.vsarts.org/

"VSA arts (formerly Very Special Arts), an international non profit organization celebrating the power of the arts have made in the lives of individuals with disabilities." They "offer a wide range of educational programming and events both nationally and through [their] vast international affiliate network."


http://www.eparent.com/

"Exceptional Parent is the leading publication for the special needs community. Empowering parents and professionals by sharing ideas, support, products and resources in the care and parenting of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs."


http://www.house.gov/writerep/

"The Write Your Representative service is provided by the U.S. House of Representatives to enable the American public to identify, and in some cases contact, their Representative."


http://www.senate.gov/

This site will enable you to identify and/or write your Senator. Do this often! You cannot imagine how much it can help.


http://nadc.ucla.edu/

National Arts and Disability Center. "Information, resource and training center. Dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media-, and literary- arts communities."


http://www.nea.gov/

National Endowment for the Arts.


http://www.enablelink.org/

"Welcome to the Homepage of EnableLink - Linking People with Disabilities to a World of Resources."


http://www.niadart.org

"NIAD'S mission is to provide an art program for people with developmental disabilities which promotes creative expression, independence, dignity and community integration."


http://www.axisdance.org/

"Since 1987, AXIS Dance Company has created an exciting body of work developed by dancers with and without disabilities. They are in the forefront of paving the way for a powerful and inclusive dance form, 'physically integrated dance.'"


http://www.pilobolus.com/

This dance group is known for "a collaborative choreographic process and a unique weight-sharing approach to partnering." Their dances are inspiring and amazing.


http://www.gggreg.com/dancingwheels.htm

"If dance is an expression of the human spirit, then it is best expressed by people of all abilities. No organization exemplifies this better than DANCING WHEELS. Considered one of the premier arts and disabilities organizations in the country, DANCING WHEELS is a professional, modern dance company that unifies both stand-up and sit-down dancers. Founded in 1980, DANCING WHEELS is a vehicle for all people of all abilities."


http://www.udsakron.org/kaleidoscope.htm

"Kaleidoscope Magazine has a creative focus that examines the experiences of disability through literature and the fine arts. Unique to the field of disability studies, this award-winning publication expresses the experiences of disability from the perspective of individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and society as a whole."


http://www.allenshea.com/CIRCL/resources.html

This 442 page document can help supported living agencies develop a toolbox of information, materials and resources for helping everyone learn about supported living. You can download each of the five sections (in pdf format)


http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/checkweb.htm

ADA Checklist for Readily Achievable Barrier Removal


http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

Autism Society of America


http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/tbp/dirc.html

Disability Information and Referral Center - Texas State Library


http://www.dpctexas.org/

DPC works to promote public policy in the areas of education, employment, healthcare and managed care, housing accessibility, long-term care and transportation.


http://fortworth.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=TXNW_homepage

Easter Seals Greater Northwest Texas: Services for Children and Adults with Disabilities and Special Needs


http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/

The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is a 29-member board dedicated to ensuring that all Texans with developmental disabilities, about 344,300 individuals, have the opportunity to be independent, productive and valued members of their communities.


http://tcds.edb.utexas.edu/

Texas center for Disability Studies Home Page


http://www.dars.state.tx.us/

The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) works in partnership with Texans with disabilities and families with children who have developmental delays to improve the quality of their lives and to enable their full participation in society.


http://www.acf.hhs.gov/

This page opens the window to information on the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).


http://www.state.tx.us/category.jsp?language=eng&categoryId=7.3

Here you'll find a compilation of resources and materials on disability services and programs throughout the State of Texas.


http://www.thearcoftexas.org/

The Arc of Texas- ""...creating opportunities for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to be included in their communities."


http://www.nmha.org/

The National Mental Health Association (NMHA) is the country’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness - working to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the 54 million individuals with mental disorders, through advocacy, education, research and service.


http://www.ucp.org/

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the world's premier gateway to disability resources on the Internet and is a network for people with disabilities, with information on advocacy and services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities and their families.


http://www.advocacyinc.org/

The mission of Advocacy, Inc.is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of people with disabilities.


http://txp2p.org/

"Texas Parent to Parent is a nonprofit organization that was created by parents for families of children with disabilities, chronic illness and other special needs throughout the state of Texas. They provide both support and information to those families."


http://atto.buffalo.edu/

"The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) provides information on AT applications that help students with disabilities learn in elementary classrooms."


http://www.ableproject.org/ableproject/

Their "mission is to provide a network where people with disabilities and their loved ones can effortlessly research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products, thereby helping them to lead more independent lives."


http://www.aoa.gov/index.asp

"The U.S. Administration on Aging is an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers."


http://www.caregiver.com/

This is the webpage for the 'Caregiver' magazine, which claims to be "For Caregivers, About Caregivers, By Caregivers."


http://www.ucp.org/

"United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability."


http://www.nichcy.org/

"The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities" which provides people "with information on topics regarding children and youth with disabilities, birth through 22."


http://www.adornequip.co.uk/exhib.htm

"adorn, equip is a unique exhibition originated by The City Gallery, Leicester, which examines issues around the design of equipment and accessories used by disabled people. This is an online version of the touring exhibition, produced by Ju Gosling aka ju90 during an artist's residency at Oriel 31."


http://www.artandpower.com/index.asp

"art + power is a membership led group of disabled artists based in Bristol that seeks to empower people through high quality artistic _expression."


http://www.neighborhoodcenterofthearts.com/

"The Neighborhood Center of the Arts web site. Since 1984 The Neighborhood Center of the Arts has provided developmentally disabled adults an opportunity to lead full and rewarding lives, a place where they can make friends, explore their abilities, and gain a sense of accomplishment."


http://www.studioeleven.org/

"The mission of Studio XI, an internationally recognized model arts program, is to advance the careers of artists challenged by disabilities through programming, education and advocacy, demonstrating the strength and power of the creative spirit."


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