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A Guide to Disability Rights Laws: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws U.S.: This guide provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with dis...
Accessibility, Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Individual Rights Government Information
A History of Human Services, Universal Lessons, and Future Implications - Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
This website contains a complete video recording of a two day lecture "A History of Human Services, Universal Lessons, and Future Implications&qu...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, Individual Rights Community Based Organization, Online Learning
A Parent’s Guide to Evidence-based Practice and Autism: National Autism Center at May Institute
Everywhere they turn, parents of children with autism are bombarded with treatment choices. This manual is designed to support parents as they make de...
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Parenthood Scholarly & Creative Works
ADA Olmstead Act
This website provides information about Olmstead v. L.C., a ruling that requires states to eliminate unnecessary segregation of persons with disabilit...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Individual Rights Government Information
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)
AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and others concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Accessibility, Assistive Technology, Behavioral Health & Wellness, Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics, Inclusive Education Advocacy, Direct Care, Employment, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Person Centered Planning, Positive Behavior Intervention, Substance Misuse, Support Services Certifications, Community Based Organization, Online Learning, Supports & Services
American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR)
Members have access to webinars, online courses and an annual conference that honors excellence in the field of direct support with their annual DSP o...
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Direct Care, DSP Frontline Supervisor Online Learning, Supports & Services
CaringInfo
CaringInfo helps family members and caregivers make informed decisions about care and services before a crisis.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Advocacy, Direct Care, Healthcare, Illness, Individual Rights Community Based Organization
CDC Disability & Health Information for Family Caregivers
The CDC has information for family members who provide support to someone with a disability, whether a child or an adult, to help them stay safe and h...
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Advocacy, Direct Care, Healthcare Government Information, Supports & Services
CDC Resources for Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion
This CDC website provides a variety of educational material and other resources about traumatic brain injury and concussion.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Advocacy, Healthcare, Injury Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Scholarly & Creative Works, Supports & Services
Center for Public Representation Initiative for Supported Decision Making
Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is an effective alternative to guardianship that is gaining momentum in Massachusetts and nationwide. Supported Decis...
Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Guardianship and Supported Decision Making, Individual Rights, Personal Stories Community Based Organization