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ABLEDATA
ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive
technology products and rehabilitation equipment available
from domestic and international sources.
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Assis-TECH, Inc.
Has been the leading information technology proposal
support company in the Washington, D.C. area since 1989.
Provides nationwide support for federal, state and local,
and commercial proposals.
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Technology
Access Center
Services for people of all ages who have a disability,
their families, agencies, teachers, employers and others.
Services include network and information referral, funding
resources, community education, evaluation and training,
and computer summer camp.
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Ergoguys
Retailer of assistive technology equipment and supplies
who passes on low overhead costs to the consumer. Always
researching new and exciting products to offer customers.
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Break
Boundaries - REACH (Remote Electronic Access & Control
Hands-free)
A division of Home Technologies Corporation whose goal
is to help people with mobility impairments increase their
independence, and improve their quality of life, with
the help of cutting edge Assistive Technology.
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Freeware
Home
Downloadable programs that could be helpful for individuals
with various forms of disabilities.
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"The Social Security Administration has released
the 2006 edition of what many people simply call the "Red
Book," which is a summary guide to employment support
for individuals with disabilities under the Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplementary Security
Income (SSI) programs. " |
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"Workplace
Technologies for People with Disabilities"
This new employment-focused guide provides information
on how employers and service providers can utilize assistive
technology to make workplaces and service centers accessible
to people with disabilities. |
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Job Accommodations
Network
A free consulting service designed to increase the employability
of people with disabilities by providing individualized
worksite accommodations solutions, technical assistance
regarding the ADA and other disability related legislation,
and educating callers about self-employment options.
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Missouri Works!
The official Workforce Resource website for the State
of Missouri for both job seekers and businesses seeking
to fill positions.
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Missouri
Career Networks
Fast, reliable, secure Web Hosting. Guaranteed uptime,
no setup fee or annual commitment, generous storage
and band with, free technical support, and low cost
flexible plans available.
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APSE-MO
- The Network on Employment
A national organization committed to improving and expanding
integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes
for people with disabilities.
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University
of MO-Columbia Region VII CRP-RCEP
Provides strategies to build the capacity of community
rehabilitation programs resulting in increasing community
inclusion and integrated employment for persons with
disabilities. Includes training and education, leadership
development, technical consultation, and information
sharing.
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Disability
Benefits 101
Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps workers, job seekers,
students and service providers understand the connections
between work and benefits. In addition to the Benefits-to-Work
Calculator and the Job-to-Job Calculator, a new calculator
called School and Work is now available for youth with
disabilities.
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Medicaid
Exception Request.pdf - 92.59K
If
you are a Medicaid recipient and have lost a service that
is medically necessary, you can apply for a Medicaid Exception.
A Certificate of Medical Necessity must accompany the
exception request. |
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Certificate
of Medical Necessity.pdf - 19.89K
The
Medicaid Certificate of Medical Necessity along with the
Medicaid Exception Request form require a physician's
statement of medical need. The physician must indicate
if the request is an emergency or non-emergency. |
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Medicare
Booklet
The attached booklet outlines Mental Health Benefits covered
by MediCARE |
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US Department
of Health and Human Services
Provides information regarding HHS as the federal government's
principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans.
They provide essential human services, especially for
those who are least able to help themselves, with more
than 300 programs, covering a wide spectrum of activities.
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Missouri
Department of Mental Health
Information and services available regarding: (1) the
prevention of mental disorders, developmental disabilities,
substance abuse, and compulsive gambling; (2) the treatment,
habilitation, and rehabilitation of Missourians who
have those conditions; and (3) the improvement of public
understanding and attitudes about mental disorders,
developmental disabilities, substance abuse, and compulsive
gambling.
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Missouri
Medicaid Manuals
The division of Medical Services (DMS) has published 27
provider manuals along with 4 addenda and 7 billing layout
manuals for viewing on the Internet. This link provides
assistance in navigating the manuals with an overview,
answers to frequently asked questions, and definitions
of common terms. |
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Equip
your Neighbor Partnership
Collects used DME and then distributes free, used durable
medical equipment to anyone in the St. Louis and surrounding
areas who are in need of items.
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Midwest
Special Needs Trust
Created in 1989
by state statute, Midwest Special Needs Trust is a non-profit
organization established for the purpose of administering
special needs trusts. If properly structured and administered,
special needs trusts do not affect an individual’s
eligibility for benefits such as SSI or Medicaid. |
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Department of Elementary
& Secondary Education
This site is an “all in one” webpage for Missouri
school issues. Topics include: Curriculum, finance, certification,
special education, laws, career opportunities and vocation
rehabilitation |
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Department
of Mental Health
The three Divisions under this Department are Alcohol
and Drug Abuse, Comprehensive Psychiatric Services and
Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities. From this
site an individuals can also access Network of Care. |
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DMH
MR/DD Regional Centers
From this webpage, an individual can find regional center
locations along with habilitation centers across Missouri.
This site will also contain the most recent Division Directives
along with “current issues”. |
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Governor's Council
on Disability
Promotes full participation and inclusion of the nearly
1 million Missourians with disabilities in all aspects
of community life by educating citizens, businesses, schools,
universities and others of their rights and responsibilities
under the Americans with Disabilities Act. |
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Missouri General
Assembly
From this site, you can look up bills or Legislators along
with view Missouri’s Constitution and take a virtual
tour of the Capital |
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Missouri
State Senate
Provides information regarding Senators, bill tracking,
calendar of bills or you can listen to live debates. |
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Missouri State Home Page
From this page, you can find anything relevant to Missouri
including: Looking up legislators or legislation; Amber
Alert warnings; Lottery numbers and Homeland Security.
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Project Vote-Smart
Provides background information on all state and national
elected officials. This website includes biographical,
issue positions, voting records, campaign finances and
interest group ratings. |
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DisabilityInfo.gov
User friendly disability website that has links to more
than a dozen governmental agencies and many non-profit
organizations. |
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Legal Serives of Missouri
Providing legal services to low income and elderly people
in Missouri. |
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NASDDDS
The National Association of State Directors of Developmental
Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) is a nonprofit organization,
established in 1964, to improve and expand public services
to people with mental retardation and other developmental
disabilities. |
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Missouri
Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities
The Missouri Planning Council for Developmental Disabilities
(MPCDD) is a federally funded, 23-member, consumer-driven
council appointed by the Governor. Its mandate is to plan,
advocate for, and give advice concerning programs and
services for persons with developmental disabilities that
will increase their opportunities for independence, productivity,
and integration into communities.
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Missouri Catalog
of State Assistance Programs A Listing of Grants, Loans,
and Assistance Programs The 2007 catalog was created in
partnership with: Missouri Association of Counties Missouri
State Agencies
The catalog provides all Missourians, non-profit agencies,
state and local governments and private companies with detailed
information about state assistance programs and how to apply
for the programs. The catalog is available here
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Challenge
Grants for Technology in Education
The Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI)
makes these grants to consortia comprised of one or more
school districts in high poverty areas, businesses, libraries
and other appropriate agencies or organizations for the
purpose of improving and expanding new applications of
technology. |
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Federal
Register Online
Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal
Register is the official daily publication for rules,
proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations,
as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.
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The Foundation Center
Goal is to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing
knowledge about US philanthropy. This website will assist
with finding grants in your area. |
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Technology
in Education
Technology in Education is responsible for coordinating
the development and implementation of the Department’s
educational technology policies, research projects and
national technology summits. |
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Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation
These grants focus on the pressing health and health care
issues facing our country. The Foundation works with a
diverse group of organizations and individuals to identify
solution and achieve comprehensive, meaningful and timely
change.
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Attention Deficit
Disability Plus
This is a website dedicated to providing great answers
to tough questions about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder and related conditions. They offer helpful resources
and seminars that will benefit professionals and parents
alike. |
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Attention Deficit
Disability WareHouse
This leading resource helps with the understanding and
treatment of all developmental disorders, including ADHD
and related problems. This website has resources for purchase.
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Autism
- could my child have autism
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Autism Society
of Wisconsin
Their mission is to promote lifelong opportunities for
persons within the autism spectrum and their families
to be fully included, participating members of their communities
through information and referral, advocacy, public awareness,
and education and support for Wisconsin’s Autism
Society of America chapter, professionals and others who
support individuals with autism in Wisconsin. |
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Autism Research Institute
(ARI)
Their goal is a collaborative effort to capitalize on
each organizations’ strength, coordinate programs
and services and to promote unity within the autism community.
This website links to other national Autism websites.
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Child-Neurology
Home Page
The main purpose of this website is to coordinate the
available internet resources in Child Neurology, both
for professions and patients. |
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Dyslexia
The British Dyslexia Association, whose vision is that
of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people
to reach their potential. |
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Fragile X Syndrome
The Fragile X Research Foundation (FRAXA), whose mission
is to accelerate progress toward effective treatments
and ultimately a cure for Fragile X, by directly funding
the most promising research |
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Hydrocephalus
Association
Their mission is to provide support, education and advocacy
for individuals, families and professionals. |
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Moebius
Syndrome Foundation
The Moebius Syndrome Foundation website. Moebius syndrome
is a rare neurological disorder that is present at birth.
It primarily affects the 6th and 7th cranial nerves, leaving
those with the condition unable to move their faces. |
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Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) is an organization
of families and professionals working together to promote
and fund research, provide education, and offer support
to enhance the quality of life of those impacted by Prader-Willi
syndrome |
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Sensory
Resources
Resources for raising children with sensory motor, developmental,
and social emotional changes. |
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Sotos
Syndrome
Basic information on Sotos Syndrome. A genetic condition
causing physical overgrowth during the first years of
life, which is often accompanied by delayed motor, cognitive
and social development. |
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Tourette Syndrome
Official website of the national Tourette Syndrome Association
(TSA), offering resources and referrals to help people
cope with the problems associated with TS. |
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Upside!
An informal society of individuals, parents, and friends
involved with the world of Down Syndrome.
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AAIDD
(Formerly AAMR)
AAIDD is the professional association run by and for professionals
who support people with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. |
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Allen, Shea, &
Associates
Provides professional services in the area of planning,
research, training, materials development, and evaluation
within the field of human services with an emphasis on
disabilities. |
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The Boulevard
A Disability Resource Directory of Products and Services
for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and
Healthcare Professionals |
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CARF
CARF reviews and grants accreditation services nationally
and internationally on request of a facility or program.
Our standards are rigorous, so those services that meet
them are among the best available. |
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Canine
Companions
Canine Companions for Independence® is a national
nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of children
and adults with disabilities by providing highly-trained
assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality
partnerships. |
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Children's
Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund’s Leave No Child Behind®
mission is to ensure every child a Healthy Start,
a Head Start, a Fair Start,
a Safe Start, and a Moral Start
in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help
of caring families and communities. |
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The Council for
Exceptional Children
International professional organization dedicated to improving
educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities,
students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates
for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional
standards, provides continual professional development,
advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals
with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain
conditions and resources necessary for effective professional
practice. |
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Family
Village
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.
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Missouri Developmental Disability Resource Center
Center that provides three levels of support. Whether
you want to become more informed, get connected, or find
ways to volunteer, MODDRC offers a network of support
options to get you started and support you throughout
your journey. |
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Music
Therapy for ADHD
Website that looks specifically at how music can be used
to help those who have attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder. |
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National Association
for the Education of Young Children
The National Association for the Education of Young Children
(NAEYC) is dedicated to improving the well-being of all
young children, with particular focus on the quality of
educational and developmental services for all children
from birth through age 8. |
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National Center for
the Dissemination of Disability Research
The NCDDR scope of work responds directly to NIDRR's concern
for increasing the effective use of NIDRR(National Institute
on Disability and Rehabilitation Research)-sponsored research
results in shaping new technologies, improving service
delivery, and expanding decision-making options for people
with disabilities and their families. |
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disabilities
in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,
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IDEA,
which is the law authorizing special education,
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No
Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with
disabilities), and
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research-based
information on effective educational practices
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Office
of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
Dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers,
children and youth with disabilities ages birth through
21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist
states and local districts. |
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Our Kids
Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers
and others who are working with children with physical
and/or mental disabilities and delays. |
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Parent Advocacy Coalition
for Educational Rights
The mission of 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. |
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Learning Disability
Resources
LD Resources is a collection of entries on various aspects
of learning disabilities with comments from community
members. |
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Quality Mall
A place where you can find lots of free information about
person-centered supports for people with developmental
disabilities. |
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Riggs Institute
The Riggs Institute is a self-supporting, non-profit literacy
agency and publisher. We offer language arts curriculum
for teachers and parents and formal training seminars
as well. |
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The
Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL)
The Council’s
goal is to be partners and mentors to their customers,
showing them how they can become even better at ensuring
that people with intellectual disabilities and people
with mental illness lead lives of dignity and quality.
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Waisman Center
The Waisman Center is dedicated to the advancement of
knowledge about human development, developmental disabilities,
and neurodegenerative diseases throughout the lifespan.
The center is one of nine national facilities that includes
a Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities Research
Center and a University Center for Excellence in Developmental
Disabilities |
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WebAble
Dedicated to helping government agencies, technology vendors,
e-commerce corporations, and educational institutions
make their technology equally accessible to all people,
including those with disabilities. |
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Winners on Wheels
(WOW)
WOW empowers kids in wheelchairs by encouraging personal
achievement through creative learning and expanded life
experiences that lead to independent living skills.
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Access Unlimited
Company which creates products that “allow easy
access to ANY vehicle, from cars and vans to trucks and
SUVs” |
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Braun
A provider in the mobility industry since 1963. Manufacturer
of wheelchair and scooters. Their stated mission is "Providing
Access to the World" |
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Bruno Independent
Living Aids, Inc.
Bruno Independent Living Aids, Inc., is a global manufacturer
of accessibility products designed to enhance the lives
of those challenged by limited mobility. |
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Different Roads
to Learning
Striving to meet the needs of families and professionals
working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
Their product line contains over 250 products, including
books, flashcards, and videos, along with other materials
critical to Applied Behavior Analysis and Verbal Behavior
programs. |
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Don Johnston,
Inc.
Empowers educators with supplemental instruction and intervention
solutions to help struggling learners build core literacy
skills with confidence. |
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Ex
'n Flex
For individuals with MS - CP -- Para and Quadrapalegics
-- Strokes -- Parkinsons and Arthritis who wish to develop
their own home based exercise therapy program |
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Kempf- Katalavox
Design and manufacture a voice-control system called
Katalavox. It is a speech-recognition system
used in the following applications:
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Prentke-Romich
Co.
Company which specializes in the development and manufacture
of augmentative communication devices, computer access
products, and other assistive technology for people with
severe disabilities. |
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R.J. Cooper
Software and Hardware for Persons with Special Needs |
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SourceOne
Medical
For people with mobility challenges, an electric wheelchair
or scooter means freedom. You can go anywhere you want. |
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Telesensory
Helping people with visual impairments achieve greater
independence through innovative, technology-based products
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Independent
Living Aids, Inc.
Selection of specially adapted low vision aids
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Youreable
Information, Products and Services for people with disabilities.
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Centre
for Disability Studies
CDS is an interdisciplinary centre for teaching and research
in the field of disability studies at the University of
Leeds (England). |
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Northamptonshire
People First
Central England People First organization.
People with learning difficulties speaking up for themselves.
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Missouri
Protection and Advocacy
MO P&A is a federally mandated system in the state of
Missouri which provides protection of the rights of persons
with disabilities through legally-based advocacy. |
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Missouri
Parents ACT
MPACT is a statewide parent training and information center
serving all disabilities. Their mission is to ensure that
all children with special needs receive an education that
allows them to achieve their personal goals. |
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Independence
Plus Grant
The goal of this project is to plan, develop and implement
a life-enhancing consumer-directed system in Missouri
that allows people with disabilities, and their families,
choices and control over their supports and services.
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Fanlight
Productions
A leading distributor of innovative film and video works
on the social issues of our time, with a special focus
on healthcare, mental health, professional ethics, aging
and gerontology, disabilities, the workplace, and gender
and family issues. |
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Tyler
Tyler is a typical high school student who happens to
have cerebral palsy and some other challenges. He has
taken on a mission to educate the world about Ability
Awareness. |
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