Resources

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BrainLine
BrainLine is a national multimedia project offering authoritative information and support to anyone whose life has been affected by brain injury or…
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Finances, Healthcare, Individual Rights, Injury, Personal Stories Community Based Organization
Birth Defect Research for Children
This website contains fact sheets covering the major categories of birth defects as well as “how to” guides for parents.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Parenthood Community Based Organization, Supports & Services
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
Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE)
APSE offers Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) training for employment support professionals who provide employment services to…
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
American Red Cross Training Services
Here you'll find information about certification training offered by the American Red Cross
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Certifications, Course Materials & Curriculum, Online Learning
Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder Presentation by Alliance Health
This presentation provides an overview of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Healthcare Audio & Video
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…
 Accessibility Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Individual Rights Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works
AbleThrive - United Spinal Association
This website contains educational information about life skills, parenting, relationships, activities, and travel.
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Employment, Healthcare, Injury, Parenthood, Personal Stories, Relationships, Transportation Community Based Organization, Scholarly & Creative Works
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…
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Parenthood Scholarly & Creative Works
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC)
An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin…
 Community Living, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Employment, Healthcare, Transition Certifications, Online Learning
North Dakota Community Staff Training Program
North Dakota has provided staff training through a cooperative effort by the North Dakota Department of Human Services, the North Dakota Center for…
 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care Certifications, Online Learning
Autism Caregiver Training (ACT)
ACT offers certification for caregivers and public service professionals. The Autism Healthcare & Service Provider Training Certification Course…
 Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care Certifications
Center for Assistive Technology and Training (CCATT)
The CCATT center assists individuals, families, and professionals in the selection, acquisition, and use of assistive technology. 
 Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Healthcare Community Based Organization, Online Learning, Supports & Services
Adaptive Tools for Independence: Universal Design
This video, created by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation and Craig Hospital, highlights the universal designs and adaptive equipment…
PBS Move to Include: Assistive Technologies
The PBS Move to Include website contains several short informative videos covering assistive technologies and other disability related subjects.
Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Advocacy, Healthcare, Support Services Audio & Video, Community Based Organization
The Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
RESNA is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions.
 Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Healthcare, Support Services Community Based Organization
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NICHD’s mission is to lead research and training to understand human development, improve reproductive health, enhance the lives of children and…
 Accessibility Resources, Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Health & Genetics Resources Direct Care, Healthcare Government Information
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
This NIH website provides educational material about assistive devices for people with hearing, voice, speech, or language disorders.
Accessibility Resources, Assistive Technology Resources, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Direct Care, Healthcare Government Information, Supports & Services
ADA Olmstead Act
This website provides information about Olmstead v. L.C., a ruling that requires states to eliminate unnecessary segregation of persons with…
 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