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Advocacy Links

State of Maine Links

Ability Maine - http://www.abilitymaine.org

Maine's Online News Magazine and Resource Guide for People with Disabilities.

Access Maine.org -- http://www.accessmaine.org/ 

This website was developed to assist Mainers with disabilities, their families, and providers. This site includes information useful to employers, educators, researchers, and the general public.

Alpha One -- http://www.alphaonenow.com/index.php 

Alpha One, directed by people with disabilities, is committed to being a leading enterprise providing the community with information, services and products that create opportunities for people with disabilities to live independently.

American Heart Association (Maine Chapters) - http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=10000018&state=ME

The American Heart Association provides contacts for Maine counties and provides information on heart disease.

Autism Society of Maine Support & Advocacy - http://www.asmonline.org/

The Autism Society of Maine sponsors and conducts a variety of support and advocacy services for families and individuals affected by  Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Disability Rights Center (DRC)- http://www.drcme.org

The Disability Rights Center is Maine's protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities. Their mission is to advance and enforce the rights of individuals with disabilities.

KIDS Legal Aid - http://www.kidslegalaid.org/

KIDS Legal Aid of Maine is a new statewide project within Pine Tree Legal Assistance. They specialize in legal services addressing the needs of low-income Maine children. They provide direct representation, consultations and group trainings.

The Independent Living Services Program-- http://www.maine.gov/rehab/dvr/dvr_il.htm

The Independent Living Services (ILS) Program assists people who have significant disabilities to live more independently in their homes and communities. The program provides and arranges needed IL services subject to the availability of funds. The program is also an advocacy program for people with disabilities and their families.

Maine Developmental Disabilities Council- http://www.maineddc.org/ 

Maine's Developmental Disabilities Council, funded under authorization of the federal Developmental Disabilities Act, works with persons with developmental disabilities and their families to ensure they have access to the individualized services and supports they need to live productive lives within their communities.

Maine Equal Justice Partners (MEJP) - http://www.mejp.org/

Maine Equal Justice Partners (MEJP) works in the legislature, before administrative agencies and the courts, to give low-income Maine people an effective voice on issues they care about.

NAMI Maine - http://me.nami.org/

NAMI Maine is a grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illness. Services are provided both directly and through a statewide structure of local affiliates and support groups.

Pine Tree Legal Assistance- http://www.ptla.org

Pine Tree Legal Assistance is a non-profit corporation providing legal assistance to low income residents of Maine.

Southern Maine Parent Awareness - http://www.somepa.org/

This is a site for parents of children with special needs. It provides information about events going on to help provide information for parents and children of/with special needs. It also provides contact information for more particular situations and provides some information for some common questions.

State of Maine Accessibility & Resources-- http://www.maine.gov/portal/accessibility.html

The state of Maine is committed to ensuring accessibility for disabled citizens and employees to information, technology, state facilities, and parks and other recreational opportunities.

National Links

AUTCOM (Autism National Committee) - http://www.autcom.org/

This site is for the promotion of equal rights for people with Autism. It has its own Newsletter and a bookstore containing Autism Spectrum Disorders resources.

Autism Society of America - http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

The Autism Society of America site is devoted to the understanding of autism as well as the education and treatment of people with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Candlelighters, Childhood Cancer Foundation - http://www.candlelighters.org

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (CCCF) National Office is a national non-profit membership organization whose mission is to educate, support, serve, and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer, and the professionals who care for them.

DisabilityInfo.gov--  http://www.disabilityinfo.gov

DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with the information they need to know quickly and easily. The site provides access to disability-related information and programs on numerous subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation, and community life.

Administration on Developmental Disabilities- http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD, its staff and programs, are part of the Administration for Children and Families , of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Family Village - http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx

Family village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.

Family Voices- http://www.familyvoices.org/

A website of and for families and friends of children with special needs. Here you can access information about health care, state Title V programs, and how to be advocates for children with special health care needs. There are links to a variety of other sites as they relate to children with special health care needs.

Kids as Self Advocates (KASA) - http://www.fvkasa.org

Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is an organization created by youth with disabilities for youth to educate society about issues concerning youth with a wide spectrum of disabilities and special healthcare needs. KASA believes in supporting self-determination, creating support networks and proactive advocacy for all youth with disabilities in our society.

Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities - http://www.mncdd.org/index.html

The mission of the Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities is to provide information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes that will lead to increased independence, productivity, self determination, integration and inclusion (IPSII) for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) - http://www.naddc.org/ 

The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national, member-driven organization consisting of 55 State and Territorial Councils. NACDD places high value on meaningful participation and contribution by Council members and staff of all Member Councils, and we advocate and continually work towards positive system change on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability    for Youth - http://www.ncwd-youth.info

NCWD/Youth is your source for information about employment and youth with disabilities. Our partners - experts in disability, education, employment, and workforce development - strive to ensure you will be provided with the highest quality, most relevant information available.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Diabetes Public Health Resource - http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/

This site offers information pertaining to conferences, general information, statistics, and other information related to diabetes. It also contains information about the National Education Program and State Based programs that are easily accessible through the clickable map.

The PACER Center-- http://www.pacer.org/ 

The mission of  The PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.

Office of Civil Rights-- http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

The Office of Civil Rights' mission is to ensure equal access to information and promote educational excellence throughout the nation through vigorous enforcement of Civil Rights. The site includes information about disability discrimination and information for students with disabilities preparing for post secondary education.

The Youthhood-- http://www.youthhood.org

The Youthhood is a free, interactive Web site that young adults and their teachers, parents, and mentors can use to plan for life after high school. Grounded in the principals of universal design, the site addresses the future planning needs of all youth.

 

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