Individual Rights

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Learn About Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - A CDC Resource
This CDC website contains educational information about Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare, Individual Rights, Support Services Data Briefs & Reports, Government Information, Supports & Services
Learn About Disability and Health - CDC Resources
The CDC's website contains a library of educational information about developmental disabilities.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare, Individual Rights, Nutrition Government Information
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
CaringInfo
CaringInfo helps family members and caregivers make informed decisions about care and services before a crisis.
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Advocacy, Direct Care, Healthcare, Illness, Individual Rights Community Based Organization
BrainLine
BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or PT...
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Finances, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Injury, Personal Stories Community Based Organization
Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training (ASERT) E-Learning
A state of PA initiative, ASERT provides eLearning courses that provide training to a variety of audiences within the autism community.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Relationships, Support Services, Values and Ethics Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
A Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement
This section of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) website contains a Brief History of the Disability Rights Movement in America. It also contains link...
 Accessibility Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Individual Rights Community Based Organization, 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
Unpacking Disabilities Blog with Mariah Nichols
This site contains educational material and resources for people with disabilities and others.
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Finances, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Personal Stories Scholarly & Creative Works
RTC Media
RTC/CL provides research, evaluation, training, technical assistance and dissemination to support the aspirations of persons with developmental disabi...
 Advocacy, COVID-19, Direct Care, DSP Frontline Supervisor, Individual Rights, Person Centered Planning, Personal Stories, Values and Ethics Audio & Video, Community Based Organization