Saturday, December 17, 2011

Family Center on Technology and Disability’s (FCTD) Knowledge Network -- the A's

The members of the Family Center on Technology and Disability’s (FCTD) Knowledge Network are as diverse as the children they serve.  They come from all 50 U.S. states and represent a range of disabilities.

In this directory, you will find the name, contact information and a brief description of all of members of the Knowledge Network.   Individual organizations are listed alphabetically by state. ________________________________________________________________________

Alabama

1. Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities

RSA Union Building, 100 North Union St., P.O. Box 301410
Montgomery, AL 36130-1410
Phone (334) 242-3973 (800) 232-2158  Fax: (334) 242-0797
E-mail:
addpc@mh.state.al.us
Website:
http://www.acdd.org
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Parent/Family Support, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities has 36 members who oversee activities in advocacy, capacity building, and systems change. These initiatives contribute to a coordinated, comprehensive system of community services that are directed by people with developmental disabilities and/or their families. This approach results in consumer and family-centered activities that have individualized supports and other forms of assistance that enable individuals with developmental disabilities to exercise self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion in all facets of community life.

2. Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation

100 North Union Street
Montgomery , AL 36130-1410
Phone 1-(800) 367-0955, (334) 242-3454   Fax: (334) 242-0725
E-mail:
DMHMR@mh.state.al.us
Website:
http://www.mh.state.al.us/
Organization Type: Disability/Disorder Specific, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: Mental Health Impairments

The Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation is the state agency responsible for serving Alabama citizens with mental illness, mental retardation and substance abuse problems. Currently, they operate one developmental center for persons with mental retardation and seven facilities for persons with mental illness. The W. D. Partlow Developmental Center for persons with mental retardation is certified by Title XIX, and the seven psychiatric facilities maintain JCAHO accreditation and/or Title XIX certification. The department contracts for services with hundreds of local service providers in all 67 Alabama counties.

3. Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS)

2129 E. South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
Phone (334) 281-8780 (800) 441-7607  Fax: (334) 281-1973
Website:
http://www.rehab.state.al.us
Organization Type: State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services' (ADRS) mission is to enable Alabama's children and adults with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential. We are the only state agency in the country that offers a comprehensive array of medical, educational, psychological, vocational, technological and independent living services for children and adults with disabilities from birth through old age. ADRS is comprised of seven major divisions: Computer Services, Accounting and Purchasing, Human Resources, Legal, Early Intervention System, Children's Rehabilitation Service and Vocational Rehabilitation Service. The agency's 700-plus employees serve more than 80,000 Alabamians each year through 33 community-based field offices. They offer: Alabama's Early Intervention System, Children's Rehabilitation Service, Vocational Rehabilitation Service, and State of Alabama Independent Living/Homebound Service.

4. Alabama Disabilities Action Coalition

206 13th St. South
Birmingham, AL 35233-1317
Phone 1-(800) 441-7607 (205) 254-7333 (TDD)  Fax: (205) 251-0605
E-mail:
information@accessalabama.org
Website:
http://www.accessalabama.org
Contact Name: Graham Sisson, President
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Alabama Disabilities Action Coalition (ADAC) is a nonpartisan coalition of individuals with disabilities and organizations representing them. ADAC seeks to build a broad based statewide coalition of all people with disabilities in order to bring about positive changes in attitude among people without disabilities. ADAC supports legislation that will allow people to use the money that Medicaid would spend on nursing home care to get care in their own homes. ADAC also supports the passage of necessary programmatic and funding legislation for increased access to community-based care. Finally, ADAC urges Medicaid to establish access to home and community-based services for people with disabilities and seniors in a timely manner.

5. Alabama Family Ties, Inc.

PO Box 241225
Montgomery, AL 36124-1225
Phone (334) 240-8437, (877) 834-0615  Fax: (334) 240-0907
E-mail:
help@alfamilyties.org
Website:
http://www.alfamilyties.org
Contact Name: Sarah-Ellen S Thompson
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Parent/Family Support
Disabilities Served: Mental Health Impairments, Multiple Disabilities, ADHD/ADD

Alabama Family Ties (AFT) is an advocacy and educational organization that instills hope and empowerment for families with children and adolescents who have serious emotional disturbances (SED). They do this through education, family support, and by connecting these families, one to another. It is the mission of AFT to: help families cope with the feelings of the anxiety, the helplessness, the hopelessness and frustration of their circumstances; provide information on SED to better understand the illness and plan for their child’s needs; educate the family on the system of services and methodologies for gaining access to that system; connect families together to foster the development of local support groups throughout the state; advocate for the proper treatment and care for the SED population in the state and to protect their rights; support the financial needs of the child serving agencies to enable them to better serve this special population; partner with other organizations having similar interests and advocacy goals to further the cause of improved quality of life for all children and their families; and provide leadership development of existing parents/families provide leadership for the development of self-advocacy skills for youth.

6. Alabama Head Injury Foundation

3100 Lorna Road, Suite 226
Hoover, AL 35216
Phone (205) 823-3818 or (800) 433-8002   Fax: (205) 823-4544
E-mail:
info@ahif.org
Website:
http://www.ahif.org
Organization Type: Disability/Disorder Specific, Parent/Family Support, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: Brain Injury and Stroke, Health Impairments, Mental Health Impairments

The Alabama Head Injury Foundation (AHIF) was founded by professionals and families in 1983 to increase public awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and to stimulate the development of supportive services. Today, AHIF is among the largest state brain injury associations in the nation with model programs and statewide services. Whether the injury is mild or severe the life of the injured person and their family is changed forever. The impact can be both emotionally and financially devastating. AHIF provides the information to help clients and families understand the results of injury. AHIF helps access available resources and provides services and programs which meet the unique needs of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI) as well as spinal cord injury (SCI) in certain programs. They offer the following services: Respite Care, Housing Assistance, Information and Referral, Camp Program, Recreation Program, Advocacy, Children's Community Support Project, and Support Groups.

7. Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL 35161
Phone (256) 761-3200  Fax: (256) 761-3200
E-mail:
jridg@AIDB.state.AL.us
Website:
http://www.aidb.org/
Contact Name: Terry Graham, President
Organization Type: Disability/Disorder Specific, Schools and School Districts, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: Deaf / Blind, Hearing Impairments / Deaf, Visual Impairment / Blind

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind is the world's most comprehensive education and rehabilitation system serving children and adults who are deaf, blind and multidisabled. Children ages 3 to 21 are served through Alabama School for the Deaf, the Alabama School for the Blind and the Helen Keller School of Alabama, accredited residential programs. E.H. Gentry Technical Facility is an accredited two-year technical school for adults who are deaf or blind or who have multiple disabilities. Alabama Industries for the Blind gives meaning and substance to the lives of visually impaired adults through employment opportunities in Talladega and Birmingham. Nine Regional Centers throughout Alabama serve people from birth all the way through life, helping them connect with the local resources they need to live a rich, full life.

8. Alabama Statewide Technology Access and Response Project (STAR)

2129 East South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116-2455
Phone (334)613-3480 (800)441-7607 (800)499-1816(TTY)  Fax: (334) 613-3485
E-mail:
srenner@rehab.state.al.us
Website:
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/star
Contact Name: Rosalyn Glover
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, Federal Agencies, Independent and Community Living, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The mission of the STAR Program is to enhance independence, productivity and quality of life for all Alabamians with disabilities through access to assistive technology devices and services. STAR is a federally funded grant under the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. Through the STAR Information and Referral Service, persons can request information about assistive technology products, services, resources, suppliers, and funding. STAR serves people of all ages and disabilities and responds to AT requests from people with disabilities, family members of people with disabilities, professionals, educators, employers, and other interested persons.

9. American Disability Association

2201 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone (205) 328-9090  Fax: (205) 251-7417
E-mail:
ADAnet@adanet.org
Website:
http://www.adanet.org
Organization Type: Information Centers, National Organizations and Associations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The mission of the American Disability Association is to meet the informational needs of Americans with diverse disabilities; to promote awareness of disability culture by building bridges of understanding among all people; and to enhance their collective quality of life and access to freedom. They try to achieve their mission by working with each other to identify issues and strengthen resources, they enable individual communities. They work to interconnect the broader disability community. They see a strong, culturally diverse and multi-disciplined perspective as critical in shaping national policies promoting and sustaining the disability community. Further, they encourage the free sharing of information, the active sharing of access to information resources, and the development of ethical, enlightened disability social policy. They wish to encourage increased quality of life through education and skills development, diverse employment opportunities, and arts and recreation.

10. Autism Society of Alabama

3100 Lorna Road, Suite 132
Birmingham, AL 35216
Phone (205) 824-6734 In Alabama: (877) 428-8476  Fax: (205) 824-9032
E-mail:
info@autism-alabama.org
Website:
http://www.autism-alabama.org
Organization Type: Disability/Disorder Specific, Information Centers, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities

The mission of the Autism Society of Alabama (ASA) is to improve the quality of life of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families through education, advocacy, and support. ASA believes that every individual has inherent worth and dignity, inclusion in the community is preferred over exclusion, options and opportunities should be available for every person, services should focus on the family and the individuals, services should strive to be a model of excellence and incorporate validated innovations, consumers should expect and receive effective advocacy and leadership, and that consumers deserve to receive current information on diverse therapeutic options.

11. Disability Support Services (Jacksonville State University)

700 Pelham Rd. North
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Phone (256) 782-5093(V) (256) 782-7575 (TTY)   Fax: (256) 782-5025
E-mail:
dss@jsucc.jsu.edu
Website:
http://www.jsu.edu/depart/dss
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, Parent/Family Support, University-Affiliated Programs
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Disability Support Service at Jacksonville State University provides interpreters for students with hearing impairments for their classes. Each interpreter is highly qualified for the position.

12. Easter Seal-Achievement Center

510 West Thomason Circle
Opelika, AL 36801
Phone (334) 745-3501  Fax: (334) 749-5808
E-mail:
info@achievement-center.org
Website:
http://www.achievement-center.org
Organization Type: Independent and Community Living, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Achievement Center-Easter Seal works to provide vocational development and extended employment programs for physically, mentally, and developmentally disabled individuals; to assist them in obtaining competitive or extended employment; and to help maximize their independent living skills. The center offers a variety of employability development services to their consumers including adult education, employability development, food service, industrial based training, job coaching, job readiness, on-the-job evaluation and training, remunerative employment, and transportation.

13. Lakeshore Foundation

4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone (205) 313-7400 (888) 868-2303
E-mail:
information@lakeshore.org
Website:
http://www.lakeshore.org
Contact Name: Jeff Underwood, President/CEO
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Brain Injury and Stroke, Mobility Impaired, Multiple Sclerosis, Spina Bifida

Lakeshore Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes independence for persons with physically disabling conditions and opportunities to pursue active healthy lifestyles. The Foundation offers a wide range of fitness, recreation, athletic and education programs to members – children and adults who experience some 32 different diagnostic conditions including spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, amputation, head injury, birth conditions or trauma from accidents or acts of violence. The Foundation also serves persons who have been diagnosed with arthritis, cancer, diabetes, chronic back pain, cardiac conditions, high blood pressure and many other related disorders. Lakeshore Foundation offers more than 60 ongoing activities and classes each week for children and adults that cover four major program areas: aquatics, fitness, competitive athletics and general recreation. The Foundation is also home to some of the world’s most prestigious wheelchair sports events.

14. Learning Disabilities Association of Alabama

P.O. Box 11588
Montgomery , AL 36111
Phone (334) 277-9151
E-mail:
alabama@ldaal.org
Website:
http://www.ldaal.org
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Disability/Disorder Specific, Parent/Family Support, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: Learning Disabilities

The Learning Disabilities Association of Alabama (LDAAL) is a non-profit grassroots organization whose members are individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. LDAAL strives to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. LDAAL is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law. LDAAL seeks to accomplish this through awarenes, advocacy, empowerment, education, service and collaborative efforts.

15. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) Alabama

6900 6th Avenue South, Suite B
Birmingham, AL 35212
Phone (205) 833-8336 (800) 626-4199  Fax: (205) 833-8309
E-mail:
office@namialabama.org
Website:
http://www.namialabama.org/
Contact Name: Jolene James
Organization Type: Disability/Disorder Specific, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: Mental Health Impairments, Mental Retardation, Neurological Disorders

NAMI Alabama is an organization comprised of local support and advocacy groups throughout the state dedicated to improving the quality of life for persons with a mental illness in Alabama. The number of such groups is growing rapidly as families become more determined to improve treatment and care for Alabamians with mental illness. NAMI Alabama links affiliates and members so they can more effectively advocate on statewide issues affecting persons with mental illness. Local affiliates offer support and education and focus on local issues such as housing, jobs, sharing and caring. NAMI Alabama advocates on the local, state and federal levels to approve legislation that will improve the lives of the persons with serious mental illness. NAMI Alabama works at the state level and shares the overall concerns of all local affiliates and speaks as one collective voice on statewide issues.

16. National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Alabama Chapter

3840 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone (205) 879-8881 1-(800) 344-4867  Fax: (205) 879-8869
E-mail:
alc@nmss.org
Website:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/alc/home/
Organization Type: Disability/Disorder Specific, Independent and Community Living, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: Mobility Impaired, Multiple Sclerosis

The National MS Society is dedicated to ending the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis. The Alabama Chapter is one of 140 chapters and branches of the National MS Society in the United States. We serve the entire state of Alabama from our main office in Birmingham. The Chapter offers support to people with MS and their families by providing programs and services designed to enhance quality of life. All of the Chapter’s programs are supported by voluntary contributions. They conduct many special events throughout the year including the John N. Whitaker MS 150 Bike Tour, MS Walk, and the MS Wine Auction. The Alabama Chapter contributes approximately $350,000 annually to fund MS research projects. The Chapter is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees and staffed by twelve full time employees.

17. Southern Disability Foundation

PO Box 20752
Montgomery, AL 36105-0752
Phone (205) 992-5966
E-mail:
pabrusse@southernco.com
Organization Type: National Organizations and Associations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Southern Disability Foundation provides low interest loans to individuals with disabilities to purchase assistive technology.

18. Special Education Action Committee, Inc.

600 Bel Air Boulevard, Suite 210 PO Box 161274
Mobile, AL 36616-2274
Phone 251- 478-1208 (Voice/TDD), 1-800-222-7322 AL only  Fax: 251- 473-7877
E-mail:
seacofmobile@pac.com
Website:
http://www.seacparentassistancecenter.com
Contact Name: Mavis Smith
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

SEAC trains parents to train other parents so that all children with disabilities will receive the rights and benefits guaranteed under Public Law 105-17, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

19. Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama

P.O. Box 130220
Birmingham, AL 35213
Phone (205) 802-7551  Fax: (205) 802-7553
E-mail:
info@alabamashaa.org
Website:
http://www.conweb.com/shaa
Contact Name: Byron McCain, Executive Director
Organization Type: Disability/Disorder Specific, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: Communication and Speech, Hearing Impairments / Deaf

The Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama seek to advance the disciplines of speech-language pathology and audiology, especially in Alabama

20. Technology Assistance for Special Consumers

P.O. Box 443
Huntsville, AL 35804
Phone (256) 532-5996  Fax: (256) 532-2355
E-mail:
tasc@hiwaay.net
Website:
http://tasc.ataccess.org/
Contact Name: Linda M. Rass
Organization Type: Assistive Technology
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Technology Assistance for Special Consumers strives to provide individuals with disabilities, their families or advocates, and assosciated professionals access to assistive technology devices and services to increase independence in the home, school, and work environments. TASC provides the following to their consumers: Computer Resource Center, Lending Library, Consumer Action Teams, Outreach, Teacher/ Professional Training, and Community-Based Demonstrations.

21. The Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education

1201 11th Avenue South, Suite 300
Birmingham, AL 35205
Phone (860) 306-2496  Fax: (617) 536-0352
E-mail:
lbeckwith@helenkellerfoundation.org
Website:
http://www.helenkellerfoundation.org/
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Disability/Disorder Specific, Private Sector Companies
Disabilities Served: Deaf / Blind, Hearing Impairments / Deaf, Visual Impairment / Blind

The Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education continues the work to which its namesake dedicated her life. Based on the legacy of Helen Keller, the Foundation strives to prevent blindness and deafness by advancing research and education. The Foundation aspires to be a leader in integrating sight, speech and hearing research with the greater biomedical research community, creating and coordinating a peer-reviewed, worldwide network of investigators and institutions. The goals of the Foundation are to integrate clinical and laboratory research to enhance the state of vision and hearing worldwide, to conduct a program of public education emphasizing hearing and vision awareness and the importance of medical research, and to develop funding resources and a public relations effort sufficient to support an effective global research and education program.

22. UCP of East Central Alabama

PO Box 694
Anniston, AL 36202
Phone (256) 237-8203  Fax: (256) 235-2388
E-mail:
executivedirector@ecaucp.org
Website:
http://www.ecaucp.org/
Contact Name: Linda Johns
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

UCP of East Central Alabama is an affiliate of the United Cerebral Palsy Association, and they serve the people in the state of Alabama. UCP of East Central Alabama offers the following programs and services: Service Coordination; Early Intervention Services (0-3); Adult Habilitation; Registered Nurse; Special Education Teachers; Home-Based Services; Inclusive Day Care; Nutritional Assessments; Information & Referral; Advocacy Network; In-Home & Family Support; Speech Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Physical Therapy; Psychological Assessments; Vocational & Independent Living Training; Specialized Equipment; Assistive Technologies; USDA Child & Adult Food Program; Assessments & Evaluations; and Out-Patient Services.

23. UCP of Greater Birmingham

120 Oslo Circle
Birmingham, AL 35211
Phone (205) 944-3939 (800) 654-4483
E-mail:
lindab@ucpbham.com
Website:
http://www.ucpbham.com/
Contact Name: Linda Baker, Director of Development
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham is a caring, compassionate family committed to providing quality services for persons with disabilities. We recognize and value the uniqueness of all individuals. Their mission is to empower those we serve to live full and meaningful lives. Their programs include: Parent & Infant Information, Hand in Hand, Adult Services, Silk Screen Arts, Community Living Services, and Supported Employment.

24. UCP of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley

2075 Max Luther Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
Phone (256) 852-5600 (256) 859-4900  Fax: (205) 852-6722 (256) 859-4332
E-mail:
therapy@ucphuntsville.org
Website:
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/27
Contact Name: Cheryl Smith
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville and Tennessee Valley was established in 1963 to provide programs and services to children with cerebral palsy and their families. Since then, UCP has expanded these services to meet the needs of children with other types of disabilities, and we now serve over fifty-three diagnoses. These services include: Children's Services, Family Services, and Equipment Loan Program, and Childcare Training.

25. UCP of Mobile

3058 Dauphin Square
Connector
Mobile, AL 36607
Phone (251) 479-4900  Fax: (251) 479-4998
E-mail:
info@ucpmobile.org
Website:
http://www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/160
Contact Name: Gledd Harger, Executive Director
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

UCP of Mobile is dedicated to advancing the independence of people with disabilities. They now provide services in 18 Alabama counties, and touch the lives of 400 families each day. The services they provide to people with disabilities can start in infancy with one of our early intervention programs and may continue through adulthood with our supported employment program. They also offer speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, preschool classes, respite, advocacy, summer camp, and more.

26. UCP of Northwest Alabama

4212
Jackson Highway
Sheffield, AL 35660

Phone (256) 381-4310  Fax: (256) 381-4378
E-mail:
ucpofnwa@hiwaay.net
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

UCP of Northwest Alabama is an affiliate of UCP and serves people with disabilities located in the area of Northwest Alabama.

27. UCP of West Alabama

1100
UCP Parkway
North
Port, AL 35476-4200

Phone (205) 345-3031  Fax: (205) 345-3035
E-mail:
tfrankucp@comcast.net
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

UCP of West Alabama is a UCP affiliate and they provide programs and services for people with disabilities throught the area of western Alabama.

28. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Spinal Cord Injury Model System and UAB Traumatic Brain Injury Model System

619 19th Street South, SRC 529
Birmingham, AL 35249-7330
Phone (205) 934-3283 (205) 934-4642 (TDD)  Fax: (205) 975-4691
E-mail:
sciweb@uab.edu
Website:
http://www.spinalcord.uab.edu
Organization Type: State and Local Organizations, University-Affiliated Programs
Disabilities Served: Mobility Impaired, Orthopedically Impaired

The UAB Model SCI System and Model TBI System conducts research to improve and maintain a cost-effective comprehensive service delivery system from the moment of injury across the lifespan of persons with spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury. Emphasis is on collaborative clinical research to solve the medical management and acute rehabilitation problems of individuals with SCI and TBI.

Alaska

29. Alaska School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

P.O. Box 196614
Juneau, AK 99519-6614
Phone (907) 742-4243 (907) 742-4431 (907) 742-4243  Fax: (907) 742-4299
E-mail:
lee_dennis@asdk12.org
Website:
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/Alaskan_Schools/
Contact Name: Dennis A. Lee, Director
Organization Type: Information Centers, Schools and School Districts, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The objective of this program is to provide residential services as part of the educational program for deaf students in the state. This program consists of two components. The instructional support component is provided by the Anchorage School District through a grant agreement with the Department. The Anchorage School District operates the Alaska School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.The residential component is performed by the Department of Health and Social Services based on a Reimbursable Service Agreement with the Department. The Anchorage School District is the liaison for the residential program.

30. Alaska Youth and Family Network

P.O. Box 23-3142
Anchorage, AK 99523-3142
Phone (907) 770-4979 (888) 770-4979   Fax: (907) 770-4997
E-mail:
info@ayfn.org
Website:
http://www.ayfn.org
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Mental Health Impairments, Mental Retardation

Alaska Youth and Family Network advocates for families and children with social / emotional / behavioral challenges and related disabilities to be included as equal partners with professionals in developing policies, programs and ensuring adequate services and information. They offer a network information to and from parents, youth and providers to learn about and learn how to use the "best practices" in the field of mental health services. They strive to train parents to advocate and navigate the mental health system of care. They involve families and youth in policy and program development to ensure accessible and culturally appropriate services. Finally, they support youth in organizing a physical and electronic communication system.

31. Alpine Alternatives, Inc.

2518 E. Tudor Rd, Suite 105
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone (907) 561-6655 1-(800) 361-4174  Fax: (907) 563-9232
E-mail:
info@alpinealternatives.org
Website:
http://www.alpinealternatives.org
Contact Name: Margaret E. Webber
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Alpine Alternatives, Inc. is an agency which began in 1980 through the efforts of a great many dedicated individuals who had a strong commitment to the service of disabled individuals. Those that created Alpine knew that adapting recreation activities to the unique need of challenged individuals would result in much more than just physical abilities. The primary benefits to those that participate in Alpine's programs are increased self confidence, pride and independence. Because of this they are proud of what Alpine Alternatives has been, what it is now and what it will be. The programs at Alpine Alternatives include: Camp Alpine, Cross Country Ski Program, Downhill Ski Program, Equestrian Program, and Day Outings Program. Their programs are designed to help people expand their horizons, master new skills, make new friends, and increase motor coordination.

32. Assistive Technology Lending Library of Alaska

2217 E Tudor Rd, Suite 4
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone (907) 563-2599 (800) 723-2852   Fax: (907) 563-0699
E-mail:
atla@atlaak.com
Website:
http://www.atlaak.com
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Assistive Technology Lending Library of Alaska offers the following assistive technology services: funding, consultation and training, and products. They also offer a wide array of assistive technology products.

33. Bristol Bay Native Association

P.O. Box 310
Dillingham, AK 99576

Phone (907) 842-5257  Fax: (907) 842-5932
E-mail:
gsorensen@bbna.com
Website:
http://www.bbna.com
Contact Name: Gail Sorensen
Organization Type: State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Bristol Bay Native Association (BBNA) is dedicated to the principle of Native self-determination. Its primary purposes are: to respond to the needs and priorities of the 30 recognized tribal councils of the region as those councils determine them to be; to encourage support and foster each council's ability to do those things they can and want to do for themselves in exercising self governance; and to foster personal responsibility and self-sufficiency among our Native People. BBNA offers the following services: Early Learning Opportunities, Economic Development, Elders' Services, Jobs, Head Start, Higher Education and Adult Vocational Training, Lands and Resources, Realty, Social Services, Tribal Government Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce Development, and VPSO Program.

34. Challenge Alaska

3350 Commercial Drive, Suite 208
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone (907) 344-7399 (888)430-2738 TTY: (907) 344-7270  Fax: (907) 344-7349
E-mail:
challenge.alaska@acsalaska.net
Website:
http://www.challenge.ak.org
Contact Name: Beth Edmands
Organization Type: State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Challenge Alaska is a non-profit organization that provides sports and therapeutic recreation opportunities for those with disabilities. Challenge Alaska believes that everyone, regardless of physical ability, should have an equal chance at recreational opportunities. Exhilarating physical recreation is a crucial aspect of early rehabilitation and life-long well-being. It is an important track to improved mobility, increased self-confidence, and development of specific skills. They hope to give their participants the skills and confidence needed to eventually partake in these activities independently.

35. Disability Law Center of Alaska

3330 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 103
Anchorage, AK 99503
Phone (907) 344-1002 1-(800) 478-1234  Fax: (907) 349-1002
E-mail:
akpa@dlcak.org
Website:
http://www.dlcak.org
Contact Name: Donna D. Woodfin
Organization Type: State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Disability Law Center of Alaska works to increase the understanding of rights and responsibilities of consumers, legal professionals, service providers, families and advocates throughout Alaska by maintaining an information center and disseminating current legal rights information.

36. FairNet

1215 E. Cowles
Fairbanks
, AK 99701

Phone (907) 459-1153
E-mail:
john.johnston@taos.fnsb.lib.ak.us
Website:
http://www.fairnet.org
Contact Name: John Johnston
Organization Type: Information Centers, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

FairNet is an electronic community network for Fairbanks, Alaska, and the surrounding area. FairNet provides educational and community information to the public free of charge. People without a computer will be able to access FairNet through public access sites. FairNet's mission is to build and strengthen existing communities through shared and integrated information services. They promote computer and telecommunications literacy, and support access to electronic information for all people.

37. Ilisagvik College: Accomodations for Persons with Disabilities

Student Affairs,
P. O. Box 749
Barrow, AK 99723

Phone 1-(907) 852-3333 1-(800) 478-7337.  Fax: (907) 852-1746
E-mail:
barbara.struble@ilisagvik.cc
Website:
http://www.ilisagvik.cc/acpps.html
Contact Name: Barbara J Struble
Organization Type: University-Affiliated Programs
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Autism, ADHD/ADD

Located in the northernmost point of Alaska, Ilisagvik College is a two-year community college offering quality post-secondary academic, vocational and technical education aimed at matching workforce needs. Ilisagvik College will make reasonable accommodations in order for students with disabilities to attend classes.

38. Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center

P.O. Box 2474
Homer, AK 99603
Phone (907) 235-7911 1-(800) 770-7911   Fax: (907) 235-7911
E-mail:
ilc@xyz.net
Website:
http://www.peninsulailc.org
Organization Type: Independent and Community Living, Information Centers, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center is a non-profit organization run by persons with disabilities for persons with disabilities. Their primary goal is to assist persons with impairments to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the communities of their choice. The Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center is a full service Center. They offer the four core services; Information & Referral, Advocacy (both on a systems and a personal level), Skills Training, and Peer Counseling. In addition they have a variety of other services aimed at promoting independence. All of the services offered are consumer controlled.

39. LINKS Mat-Su Parent Resource Center

HC01 Box 6389
Palmer , AK 99645
Phone 907-373-3632  Fax: 907-373-3620
E-mail:
links@gci.net
Website:
http://www.linksprc.org/
Contact Name: Katherine Foster-Dalmolin, Project Director
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

LINKS is funded to serve communities located within, and/or served by the Mat-Su Borough School District, including outreach in remote areas and villages, providing support and education, parent-to-parent connections to mentors, information and referral, and access to library materials. These services are provided through one-on-one assistance and individualized workshops for small or large groups. LINKS Mat-Su Parent Resource Center is dedicated to providing information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. They are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people.

40. PARENTS, Inc

4743 E Northern Lights Blvd
Anchorage , AK 99508
Phone (907) 337-7678 (907) 337-7629 (TTY)  Fax: (907) 337-7671
E-mail:
parents@parentsinc.org
Website:
http://www.parentsinc.org
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Information Centers, Parent/Family Support, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

PARENTS is a partnership of Alaska families of children with disabilities, which provides support, training, resources, and advocacy statewide. PARENTS believes that strong capable families are the best resources for children with special needs. They also believe that parents of these children can provide support and information to each other. PARENTS helps families by offering information, training, referrals, support, and advocacy services. They can connect parents with other parents who share the same needs and concerns. PARENTS works with parents of children with special needs (all kinds and all ages), professionals and others, to improve the lives of children and families in homes, schools, and communities around the state. PARENTS includes people from across the state. Their board members and staff represent children and families in all regions of Alaska and reflect the many cultures, ages, and disabilities of Alaskan children.

41. Southcentral Foundation

4501 Diplomacy Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone (907) 729-4977  Fax: (907) 729-4978
E-mail:
scfweb@citci.com
Website:
https://www.southcentralfoundation.com/index.cfm?pg=22
Contact Name: Leanndra Hampton, Tribal Leader
Organization Type: State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Southcentral Foundation is an Alaska Native non-profit health corporation formed under the tribal authority of Cook Inlet Regional, Incorporated (CIRI). Southcentral Foundation envisions a Native community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness. Their mission is to work together with the Native community to achieve wellness through health and related services. In meeting the mission statement of Southcentral Foundation, SCF has formed or joined in partnerships statewide and locally to reach the goal of the vision statement. The purpose of SCF is to address the needs of Alaska Native/American Indian people.

42. Southeast Regional Resource Center

210 Ferry Way
Juneau, AK 99801
Phone (907) 586-6806  Fax: (907) 463-3811
E-mail:
info@serrc.org
Website:
http://www.serrc.org
Contact Name: JoAnn Henderson
Organization Type: Schools and School Districts, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Southeast Regional Resource Center is dedicated to delivering exemplary service to school districts and communities throughout the state, SERRC - Alaska's Educational Resource Center - provides a variety of programs designed to meet the educational needs of all Alaskans. From Even Start Family Literacy Programs to school district-based services to adult education, SERRC currently provides more than 70 programs and administers more than 300 grants and contracts that impact thousands of Alaskans.

43. Special Education Service Agency (SESA)

2217 E Tudor Rd. Suite 1
Anchorage, AK 99507
Phone (907) 562-7372 (907) 563-8284  Fax: (907) 562-0545
E-mail:
kprivratsky@sesa.org
Website:
http://www.sesa.org
Contact Name: Kathy Privratsky; Project Coordinator
Organization Type: State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Special Education Service Agency (SESA) is a publicly funded agency which provides assistance to Alaskan school districts and early intervention programs serving students with low incidence disabilities. SESA offers the following programs: Low Incidence Disability Outreach Program, Alaska Autism Resource Center (AARC), Alaska Dual Sensory Impairment Services, Assistive Technology, Consultation and Education for Early Hearing Impairment, SESA Low Incidence Disability Library, and Vision Impairment Services for Infants and Toddlers.

44. The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority

550 West 7th Ave, Suite, 1820
Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone (907) 269-7960  Fax: (907) 269-7966
E-mail:
jeff_jessee@mhta.revenue.state.ak.us
Website:
http://www.mhtrust.org
Contact Name: Jeff Jessee
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Disability/Disorder Specific, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: Mental Health Impairments

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority administers the Mental Health Trust established in perpetuity. It has a fiduciary responsibility to its beneficiaries to enhance and protect The Trust and to provide leadership in advocacy, planning, implementing and funding of a comprehensive integrated mental health program to improve the lives and circumstances of its beneficiaries. The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority administers some programs outside of the regular state budget process. These are programs and projects that are Trustee initiated and approved; and overseen by Trust staff. These programs include: the Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program, the In-step Plan, and Current Trust led Initiatives.

45. The Arc of Anchorage

2211 Arca Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone (907) 277-6677 (907) 277-2232 (TTY)  Fax: (907) 272-2161
E-mail:
info@arc-anchorage.org
Website:
http://www.arc-anchorage.org
Contact Name: Gwendolyn Lee, Executive Director
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Arc of Anchorage envisions a community that recognizes and embraces people of all abilities. They work to achieve this vision through their mission which is to encourage and celebrate the potential of people who experience disabilities. Their Core Values are to: Uphold Dignity, Promote Respect, Support Independence, Value Choice, Embrace Adventure, Welcome Opportunity, and Strive for Joy. The Arc of Anchorage offers the following programs and services: Adult Mental Health Services, After School Program, Arc Espresso Shop, Arctic Resource Center, Camp Aurora, Children's Mental Health Services, Community Enrichment/Quality of Life (CE/QL), Community Living Services, Community Support Network, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, Family Services, Family Support Project, Interpreter Referral Line, Nursing Services, Student Living Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Substance Abuse Treatment, Summer Enrichment Program, Supported Employment, and Supported Parenting.

Arizona

46. American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center

Institute for Human Development, Northern Arizona University, P.O. Box 5630
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5630
Phone (928) 523-4791 (928) 523-1695 (TDD)  Fax: (928) 523-9127
E-mail:
Priscilla.Sanderson@nau.edu
Website:
http://www4.nau.edu/ihd/airrtc/
Contact Name: Priscilla Sanderson, Director
Organization Type: National Organizations and Associations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

AIRRTC is a project of the Institute for Human Development, an Arizona University Center on Disabilities at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff. The mission of the AIRRTC is to improve the quality of life for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities through the conduct of research and training that will: (1) result in culturally appropriate and responsive rehabilitation services, (2) improve employment outcomes and facilitate access to services for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities, and (3) increase participation of American Indians and Alaska Natives in the design and delivery of rehabilitation services for employment outcomes. The AIRRTC is the only national research and training center in the U.S. that investigates American Indian and Alaska Native disability-related issues, and has a collection of 20 years of products that are available to the public via their Website (see address above). It can be ordered from their catalog (can be found on our Web-page address), or through their American Indian Rehabilitation Clearinghouse.

47. ARC of Arizona

5610 South Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Phone (602) 243-1787 (800) 252-9054  Fax: (602)268-7483
E-mail:
arcofarizona@aol.com
Website:
http://www.arcarizona.org
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Mental Retardation

The Arc of Arizona is a chapter of the national Arc organization on mental retardation, which is committed to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where they live, learn, work and play. The Arc of Arizona is committed to reducing the incidence and limiting the consequences of mental retardation through education, research, advocacy and the support of families, friends and community. Through successful pursuit of quality and justice, they will provide leadership in the field of mental retardation and developmental disabilities by continuing to develop necessary human and financial resources to attain its goals.

48. Arizona Center for Disability Law

100 North Stone Ave., Suite 305
Tuscon, AZ 85701
Phone (520) 327-9547 (800) 922-1447   Fax: (520) 884-0992
E-mail:
center@acdl.com
Website:
http://www.acdl.com/
Contact Name: Leslie Cohen
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, State and Local Organizations, University-Affiliated Programs
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Arizona Center for Disability Law is a not for profit public interest law firm, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals with a wide range of physical, mental, psychiatric, sensory and cognitive disabilities. The Arizona Center for Disability Law advocates for the legal rights of persons with disabilities to be free from abuse, neglect and discrimination and to have access to education, health care, jobs, and other services in order to maximize independence and achieve equality.

49. Arizona Technology Access Program

Institute for Human Development; Northern Arizona University; 4105 N. 20th Street, Suite 260
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone (602) 728-9534 (602) 728-9536 (TTY) (800) 477-9921  Fax: (602) 728-9353
E-mail:
Jill.Oberstein@nau.edu
Website:
http://www.nau.edu/ihd/aztap
Contact Name: Jill Sherman, Project Director
Organization Type: General, Advocacy and Law, Assistive Technology, Information Centers, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP) was established in October 1994, and is a part of a national network of technology-related assistance programs. The Institute for Human Development at Northern Arizona University was designated by the Governor of Arizona to serve as the lead agency and fiscal agent for the program. The mission of the AzTAP is to (a) increase access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services for individuals with disabilities and their families, and (b) facilitate the development of a comsumer-responsive AT service delivery system. Program staff work with consumers, service providers, state agencies, private industry, legislators, and other interested individuals to facilitate the development of a statewide system to provide AT services. AzTAP works to address changes in laws, regulations and practices, such as the passage of a state assistive device warranty bill. They work to overcome barriers of funding, such as co-sponsoring a used computer recycling program. AzTAP also works to facilitate collaboration with state agencies, such as in co-sponsoring training events designed to inform consumers of their rights and resources available to meet their AT needs. They strive to empower individuals to advocate for themselves by networking with other disability groups for legislative advocacy, information sharing, and developing/improving services. Finally, AzTAP works to improve the timeliness of services by developing Regional Resource Centers in AT.

50. Bart Stevens Special Needs Planning, LLC

8687 E. Via De Ventura # 213
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone (480) 991-0909 (888) 447-2525  Fax: (480) 556-0714
E-mail:
info@bssnp.com
Website:
http://www.bssnp.com/defaultnew.asp
Contact Name: Bart Stevens, Executive Director
Organization Type: Independent and Community Living, Information Centers, National Organizations and Associations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The mission of Bart Stevens Special Needs Planning is to help families and professionals plan for the future care, supervision, security, and quality of life for a loved one with special needs. They offer the following services: Initial Consultation, Hourly Consultation, Conference/Seminar Speakers, Group Planning Workshops, and private fee-based planning

51. Brain Injury Association of Arizona (BIA-AZ)

4250 E. Camelback Road, Suite K-280
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone (602) 323-9165 (888) 500-9165 (602) 508-8024  Fax: (602) 508-8285
E-mail:
info@biaaz.org
Website:
http://www.biaaz.org
Contact Name: Theresa Armstrong, MA, President
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Brain Injury and Stroke

The Brain Injury Association of Arizona (BIA-AZ) is a non-profit membership organization of people with brain injuries and their families, friends, and service providers working together since 1983 to provide information & referrals, education, advocacy and support for those affected by brain injury. They are the only statewide organization in Arizona dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with brain injuries and their families and preventing brain injuries. BIA-AZ is a chartered state affiliate of the Brain Injury Association of America.

52. Casa Grande Elementary School District 4 - Special Education

501 S. Florence Street

Case Grande, AZ 85222
Phone (520) 836-2111
Website:
http://www.cgelem.k12.az.us/sped.html
Contact Name: Maria Rascon, Director of Special Education
Organization Type: Schools and School Districts
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Special Education includes an array of services for children with disabilities. Placement in a special education program is made through a process of referral, screening, evaluation and identification designed to identify all district children who could benefit from special instruction. The education of students with disabilities is a shared responsibility among regular and special education personnel. It is in the least restrictive environment, and includes a continuum of alternative placements, which are considered prior to a placement in a more restrictive special education setting.

53. Down Syndrome Network of Arizona

4025 E. Chandler Boulevard-#70-C3
Phoenix , AZ 85048
Phone (480) 759-9150  Fax: (480) 759-9180
E-mail:
info@dsnetworkaz.org
Website:
http://www.dsnetworkaz.org
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Mental Retardation

The mission of the Down Syndrome Network of Arizona is to advocate for opportunities for individuals with Down Syndrome so they may fully participate in society. Their purpose is to provide information to assist people with DS and their families to better understand and arrange for services, to provide networking opportunities for people with DS and their families, to promote greater public understanding of people with DS and the syndrome itself, and to effect change in policies and behavior to improve services, education, employment and overall quality of life for people with DS and their families.

54. Exceptional Family Member Program

R. W. Bliss Army Health Center
Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613
Phone (520)533-9035  Fax: (520)533-9319
E-mail:
marie.chester@cen.amedd.army.mil
Website:
http://www.armycommunityservice.org/vacs_efm/home.asp
Contact Name: Marie Chester-Berlin
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Assistive Technology, Disability/Disorder Specific, Parent/Family Support, Schools and School Districts, State and Local Agencies, State and Local Organizations, United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates, University-Affiliated Programs
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Autism, Brain Injury and Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Communication and Speech, Developmental Disabilities, Health Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health Impairments, Multiple Disabilities, Neurological Disorders, ADHD/ADD, Leukemia

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, and educational, medical, and personnel services to families with special needs.

55. Families Reaching Harmony

P.O. Box 5423
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone (520) 729-2468  Fax: (520) 729-2470
E-mail:
TMGenigma@aol.com
Contact Name: Thedia Michelle Gamble
Organization Type: Parent/Family Support, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Families Reaching Harmony is a Parent Training Information Center for people living in and around Arizona.

56. Ganado Unified School District: Special Education Department

P.O. Box 1157
Ganado, AZ 86505
Phone (928) 755-1102 ext. 1107  Fax: (928) 755-1177
E-mail:
clarina.boyd@ganado.k12.az.us
Website:
http://www.ganado.k12.az.us/offices/excstu.htm
Contact Name: Clarina Arviso-Boyd, Coordinator
Organization Type: Schools and School Districts
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Ganado Special Education Services in partnership with the community and schools, strives to provide services to students with disabilities, to prepare them to be functional and productive citizens through direct and indirect services, social-interpersonal opportunities, and by providing academic, communication, physical, occupational, vision, and hearing therapies. They work with the regular education teachers and support the students in the regular education classroom as much as possible. Some of the Itinerate therapists (Speech/Language, Physical therapist, Occupational therapist, Vision and Audiologist) take the students out of their classes to provide direct services. These therapists also work with the general education as well as the special education teachers in providing activities to carry over the therapists program during the week. They also work with the teachers to modify and adapt various activities. The general education curriculum is used as much as possible to develop programs to enhance the student’s strengths and work on their weaknesses. Their goal is to help the students to become as functional as possible and prepare them to productive citizens. They are working to increase their transition program and assist the parents with the next step after graduation. They have implemented several new processes to support the Re-Authorization of IDEA ’97 (Special Education Law). Their forms and processes are consistent within the schools per state guidelines. Their services include: specialized transportation. counseling groups, parent participating in counsel meetings, training, and mentoring programs.

57. Mental Health Association of Arizona

6411 E. Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone (480) 994-4407  Fax: (480) 994-4744
E-mail:
general@mhaarizona.org
Website:
http://www.mhaarizona.org
Contact Name: Lori Lieber, President
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Mental Health Impairments

Serving Arizona since 1954, The Mental Health Association of Arizona (MHA) is the state's oldest and most respected citizen's group dedicated to all aspects of mental health and behavioral health disorders. An affiliate of the National Mental Health Association, MHA's mision is to promote good mental health and work on behalf of all people living with mental illness by advocating, educating and shaping public policy. In addition, MHA is committed to support all people with mental disorders to achieve respect and dignity, to reach their full potential, and to be free from stigma and prejudice. The Mental Health Association of Arizona is a catalyst for promoting awareness of effective prevention and treatment of mental disorders. As an agent of social change, MHA educates, advocates, supports research, and facilitates access to services. Their services include: Free mental health screenings, Support groups, Referrals, Mentor programs, Education, and Advocacy.

58. Muscular Dystrophy Association

3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone (800) 572-1717
E-mail:
mda@mdausa.org
Website:
http://www.mdausa.org
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, Disability/Disorder Specific, Information Centers, National Organizations and Associations
Disabilities Served: Developmental Disabilities, Muscular Dystrophy

The Muscular Dystrophy Association, MDA, is a voluntary health agency — a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive medical and community services, and far-reaching professional and public health education. MDA annually holds a telethon to raise funds for further research. The telethon features a wide variety of celebrities and it raises millions of dollars for Muscular Dystrophy. MDA also provides a summer camp for children with Muscular Dystrophy. These two programs, along with others, help the MDA get closer to their goals.

59. Navajo Nation Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation

P.O. Box 1420
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone (520) 871-6338  Fax: (520) 871-7865
E-mail:
tmr_oser@hotmail.com
Contact Name: Treva Roanhorse, Director
Organization Type: State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Navajo Nation Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation (NNOSERS) colaborates with Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (ARSA) and San Juan Independent Living Center. This collaborative effort began in 1997, when staff from ARSA, NNOSERS, San Juan CIL, and the American Indian Rehabilitation Research and Training Center initiated a pilot training workshop to improve independent living service delivery to American Indian consumers and thus provide a foundation for better employment outcomes. An evaluation after nine months showed that 89% of active participants had improved or increased their level of IL services to American Indian consumers.

60. Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona

2600 North Wyatt Drive
Tucson, AZ 85712
Phone (520) 324-3150  Fax: (520) 324-3152
E-mail:
ppsa@pilotparents.org
Website:
http://www.pilotparents.org/
Contact Name: Lynn Kallis
Organization Type: Parent/Family Support, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona is a parent training and information center serving Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Pima, Pinal, Santa Cruz, and Yuma. They offer a wide variety of programs and services that support families of children with disabilities. These include peer to peer support, parent training and information center, state improvement grants, partners in policymaking, library, and the navigator. Partners in Policymaking is and innovative leadership training program that teaches people to be community leaders and to effect systems change. The Navigator is their quarterly newsletter providing reviews on Lending Library books and tapes, upcoming trainings, articles related to disabilities, and updates on state and local issues, legislative issues and community updates.

61. Raising Special Kids

2400 N Central Avenue, Suite 200
Pheonix, AZ 85004
Phone (602)242-4366 1-(800) 237-3007  Fax: (602) 242-4306
E-mail:
info@raisingspecialkids.org
Website:
http://www.raisingspecialkids.com/rsk/
Contact Name: Joyce Millard-Hoie
Organization Type: Parent/Family Support, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Raising Special Kids exists to support and encourage families on the challenging journey of raising children with special health care needs or various disabilities. They do this so they can maximize their abilities in order to successfully navigate through today's world. Their programs encourage experienced families to volunteer to help other families; allow for exchange of current information and knowledge; support the role of the family in establishing public opinion; help parents to acquire skills to become advocates for and with their children; assist families, professionals and the community in becoming collaborative partners; and encourage children's fulfillment of their potential and pursuit of their own dreams.

62. Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona Inc.

745 N. Gilbert Rd., #124 PMB 273
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone (480)926-6500
E-mail:
gina@sharingds.org
Website:
http://www.sharingds.org
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Mental Retardation

Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona (SDSA) provides an uplifting place where parents, families, and community can share the joys and unique challenges of loving a person with Down syndrome (DS). Education and personal experiences are offered in various forms to help empower families and service providers. SDSA is unique in that it changes how society views people with DS. Once a person is introduced to others involved with SDSA, he or she will be changed forever. The primary goal of SDSA is to integrate people with DS into society in order to establish a well-balanced community. All those who develop relationships with people with DS are better off because of it. To achieve their goal, SDSA provides the following services and programs: Lending Library, Advocacy, One-on-one Parent Support, Monthly Newsletter, Monthly Parents Meeting with featuring informational speakers, and personal home visits.

63. Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center

1002 E. McDowell Road, Suite A
Phoenix, AZ 85006
Phone (602) 340-8717  Fax: (602) 340-8720
E-mail:
sarrc@autismcenter.org
Website:
http://autismcenter.org/
Contact Name: Emily Chappell, Executive Director
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Autism

The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) is a nonprofit, community-based organization dedicated to autism research, education and resources for children and families. SARRC undertakes self-directed research, serves as a satellite site for national and international projects and provides up-to-date information, training and assistance to families and professionals about autism and related disorders. Through integrative research, educational outreach, model programs and collaborative initiatives, SARRC sets forth, promotes and facilitates best practices for early intervention and long-term care of children with autism and related disorders.

64. Southwest Human Development

2850 N. 24th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone (602) 266-5976 (602) 266-1034 (TTY)  Fax: (602) 274-8952
E-mail:
lchasko@swhd.org
Website:
http://www.swhd.org/index.asp
Organization Type: General, Assistive Technology, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Learning Disabilities

Southwest Human Development is a non-profit educational and human services organization founded in 1981. The agency provides comprehensive services to young children and their families who face challenges related to health, child abuse and neglect, mental health, poverty and disabilities. In addition, training and consultation is provided to other organizations and individuals. Southwest Human Development is the state's largest community-based organization of its type. A staff of over 400 serves more than 40,000 children and families each year in Maricopa County, Arizona Southwest Human Development offers a full array of services to children with disabilities and their families. These services combine home-visiting, center-based playgroups, classroom consultations and direct therapy. These services include: Head Start Disabilities Services, Early Intervention, and Assistive Technology.

65. Technology Access Center of Tucson (TACT)

4710 East 29th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone (520) 745-5588 (x1265)
E-mail:
tactaz@aol.com
Website:
http://www.ed.arizona.edu/tact/
Contact Name: Paula Feeney
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Technology Access Center of Tucson (TACT) is a grassroots organization formed in partnership with people with disabilities, families and professionals. TACT provides timely, inexpensive, objective, state-of-the-art information about assistive technology (AT). TACT provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to explore technology that may enhance their independence, productivity, recreation and social opportunities according to their individual needs and interests. TACT's services include: AT Assessments, Community Presentations, Center Orientations, Loan of AT Equipment, Information and Referral, Individualized Research Packets, AT Demonstrations, Adapted and Lending Library, AT Vendors Show, and more.

66. The Arizona Spina Bifida Association

1001
East Fairmount Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85014

Phone (602) 274-3323  Fax: (602) 274-7632
E-mail:
office@azspinabifida.org
Website:
http://www.azspinabifida.org
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Spina Bifida

The Arizona Spina Bifida Association enhances the quality of life for those living with spina bifida by providing services and information. Their Welcome Baby Program gives small gifts to your new baby in certain participating hospitals. The ASBA provides limited transitional housing for adults 18 and over. The ASBA housing units are shared. They are open to anyone with a disability. However, persons with spina bifida may receive priority placement. ASBA also provides lunches to members and their families every Friday. These are just a few of the programs they offer.

67. UCP of Central Arizona, Inc

1802 W. Parkside Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Phone (602) 943-5472 (888) 943-5472  Fax: (602) 943-4936
E-mail:
info@ucpofaz.org
Website:
http://www.ucpofaz.org
Contact Name: Gy Collison
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

Since 1952, UCP of Central Arizona has served as a private, non-profit health and human service organization for adults and children with disabilities and their families. As an affiliate of the UCP Association, we serve more than 1700 families each year. Their innovative programs help children and adults with such disabilities as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, attention deficit disorder. In fact, more than 65% of the people they serve have a disability other than cerebral palsy.

68. UCP of Southern Arizona

3941 E. 29th Street, Suite 601-604
Tuscon, AZ 85711
Phone (520) 795-3108  Fax: (520) 795-3196
E-mail:
staff@ucpsa.org
Website:
http://www.ucpsa.org/
Contact Name: Karen MacKay
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona is to advance the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. They provide many services to their consumers and their staff, which include: Attendant Care, Respite Care, Habilitation, Individualized Designed Living Arrangements, Respitality, and the UCPSA Newsletter.

Arkansas

69. Arc of Arkansas

2004 So. Main St.
Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone (501) 375-7770
E-mail:
shitt@arcark.org
Website:
http://www.arcark.org
Contact Name: Steve Hitt, Chief Executive Officer
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Mental Retardation

The Arc of Arkansas is a chapter of the national Arc. They provide services to the people of Arkansas who have a disability. They offer the following: Supported Employment, Adult Development Program, Center for Performing and Visual Arts, Targeted Case Management, Personal Care, Residential Living Services, and PALS - Recreation. The Supported Employment program enables persons with disabilities to work competitively in regular jobs in the community. Support includes supervision, training and transportation when needed. The Adult Development program provides independence and life skills training to developmentally disabled adults to help them achieve the maximum physical and mental functioning level possible. The Arc Arts Center offers daily classes in drawing, painting, sculpting, ceramics and framing. Targeted Case Management is a service provided to persons with developmental disabilities by a certified Targeted Case Manager. This is a one-on-one program designed to facilitate the coordination of services and resources for the individual in order to promote independence and to enhance their quality of life. Personal Care is a service provided to individuals with disabilities by certified Personal Care Aides. The program is designed to allow individuals with disabilities to remain in their own home by providing assistance with meal preparation, shopping, laundry, housework and transportation for medical purposes. Residential Living Services allows people with disabilities to live independently in a residence suited to their abilities. Residential opportunities range from structured, closely supervised homes with live-in staff to semi-independent and independent apartments or houses. The Arc is a unique provider of independent housing opportunities in Arkansas with the remodeling of the
Trinity Court
facilities on
Main St.
in downtown Little Rock, to the newly renovated Eastside Loft apartments, formally Eastside Junior High school. PALS (Planned Activities and Leisure Services) provide a program of regularly scheduled events provided on the 3rd Friday of each month at The Arc Arts Center in North Little Rock. Each of the events are themed such as the Valentine's Dance and Halloween Dance.

70. Arkansas Association for Hearing Impaired Children

P.O. Box 2007
Benton, AR 72018-2007
Phone (501) 316-2442 1-(877) 504-5778
E-mail:
aahic@aristotle.net
Website:
http://www.aahic.org
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Hearing Impairments / Deaf

The Arkansas Association for hearing impaired children is a chapter of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf. The association was formed by parents of young hard of hearing and deaf children. Those parents had mutual needs for support and services. One program the association sponsers is Camp Winnamocka, which is a camp for hard of hearing children featuring outdoor skills, games, and fun. They also offer a hearing aid loaner bank, parent support, a newsletter, and a lending library.

71. Arkansas Disability Coalition

1123 South University Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72204-1605
Phone (501) 614-7020 (800) 223-1330   Fax: (501) 614-9082
E-mail:
adcoalition@earthlink.net
Website:
http://www.adcpti.org/
Contact Name: Wanda Stovall
Organization Type: Advocacy and Law, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Arkansas Disability Coalition works for equal rights and opportunity for Arkansans with disabilities through public policy change, cross-disability collaboration, and the empowerment of people with disabilities and their families. They offer information, training, and support services.

72. Arkansas School for the Blind

PO Box 668
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone (501) 296-1810 (800) 362-4451   Fax: (501) 296-1831
E-mail:
hill@asb.k12.ar.us
Website:
http://www.arkansasschoolfortheblind.org/
Contact Name: Jim Hill, Superintendent
Organization Type: Schools and School Districts
Disabilities Served: Deaf / Blind, Visual Impairment / Blind

Students at Arksansas School for the Blind (ASB) receive a quality education from specially trained instructors of the Visually Impaired in all academic areas. They also receive instruction in the areas of: Orientation and Mobility, Braille, Nemith Code, Adaptive Technology, and Adaptive Physical Education. ASB features a comprehensive Music and Art program, as well as extensive extra curricular activities. ASB is a proud member of the Arkansas Activities Association and The North Central Association of Schools for the Blind. The Arkansas School for the Blind will offer quality educational programs and resources for young people who are blind and visually impaired which will enable them to become productive, self-sufficient citizens.

73. Disability Rights Center, Inc.

1100 North University #201
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone (501) 296-1775 (800) 482-1174  Fax: (501) 296-1779
E-mail:
panda@arkdisabilityrights.org
Website:
http://www.arkdisabilityrights.org/
Contact Name: Jan Barker
Organization Type: State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The DISABILITY RIGHTS CENTER (DRC) is a private non-profit agency with offices in Little Rock, Arkansas. Since 1977 the Governor of Arkansas has designated DRC the independent rights protection and advocacy system for persons with disabilities in Arkansas. DRC operates under authority outlined in Federal law and is funded primarily by the Federal government.

74. FOCUS, Inc.

2809
Forrest Home Road
Joneboro, AR 72401

Phone (870) 935-2750 1-(888) 247-3843  Fax: (870) 931-3755
E-mail:
focus_inc2@hotmail.com
Website:
http://
Organization Type: Information Centers, State and Local Agencies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Focus, Inc. was founded in 1978, as an early intervention program for perschoolers with disabilities in East Arkansas. Over the years they have branched out to serve older children and then adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Focus also has the state grant for Parent Training and Information, which administers a state wide program that distributes information to parents of children with disabilities. The PTI conducts workshops for parents and professionals concerning special education issues and also offers support groups. Focus employs approximately 150 people and serves hundreds of Arkansans' with disabilities. Their overarching goal is to offer services to families and individuals that promote lifestyle changes and that encourage success in the home, school and community.

75. InvoTek, Inc.

1026 Riverview Drive
Alma, AR 72921
Phone (479) 632-4166   Fax: (479) 632-6457
E-mail:
tjakobs@invotek.org
Website:
http://www.invotek.org
Contact Name: Tom Jakobs, P.E., President
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Communication and Speech, Mobility Impaired

InvoTek is located in Alma, Arkansas and specializes in technology-based solutions that meet the needs of people with disabilities, with a particularly interest in working with people who have substantial physical limitations and are unable to speak. For several years after startup in 1988, InvoTek, Inc. developed and marketed accessible toys, augmentative communication devices, and a voice-dialing telephone (see Prior Products for examples). Since 1995, they have concentrated on the research and development of new ways for people with disabilities to access environmental controls, augmentative communication devices and computers. Invotek successfully sought funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and have received recognition for their accomplishments. InvoTek, Inc. continues its emphasis on applied R&D to refine its innovations for commercial availability. InvoTek is presently seeking strategic partners for several of their active research projects. The laser-sensing technology that they have developed has application in several product areas in addition to the disability field.

76. Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas

7509 Cantrell Rd, Suite 103C
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone (501) 666-8777
E-mail:
ldaa@sbcglobal.net
Website:
http://www.ldaarkansas.org
Contact Name: Wendy Wood, President
Organization Type: General
Disabilities Served: Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas (LDAA) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization of parents and professionals. The Association is devoted to defining and finding solutions to the broad spectrum of learning problems. A person with learning disabilities can learn, but they must be taught in a manner appropriate for their particular strengths. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging early identification and intervention, fostering research and promoting education.

77. Technology Resource Center (Arkansas)

3920 Woodland Heights Rd
Little Rock, AR 72212-2495
Phone (501) 227-3600   Fax: (501) 227-3601
E-mail:
atrce@aol.com
Website:
http://www.iser.com/easterseal-AR.html
Contact Name: Arkansas Easter Seals Socity
Organization Type: Assistive Technology
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

At the Technology Resource Center a multidisciplinary team of consultants conduct augmentative/ alternative communication, computer, environmental control, and sensory processing evaluations. Other Services Provided Include: Speech and Occupational Therapies, After-school and Summer Computer Classes, and Training Sessions for Computer Use and Assistive Technology. Services are provided for children and adults. This program is a member of the Alliance for Technology Access, which is a national network of assistive technology centers, vendors, and researchers.

78. UCP of Central Arkansas

9720
North Rodney Parham Rd
Little Rock, AR 72227

Phone (501) 224-6067  Fax: (501) 227-5591
E-mail:
info@ucpcark.org
Website:
http://www.ucpcark.org
Contact Name: Edmond Benton
Organization Type: United Cerebral Palsy Affiliates
Disabilities Served: Cerebral Palsy

United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas is a non-profit organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas. UCP was incorporated in 1957, for parents of children with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities who could not find assistance other than state run institutions. The current array of services has grown in scope from day care and parent relief for five children to a comprehensive network of habilitation/rehabilitation capable of serving disabled individuals from any community in the state.

California

79. AbilityFirst

1300 Green Street
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone (626) 396-1010  Fax: (626) 396-1021
E-mail:
contactus@abilityfirst.org
Website:
http://www.abilityfirst.org/
Organization Type: Information Centers, Parent/Family Support
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

AbilityFirst provides programs and services to help children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities realize their full potential throughout their lives. They offer a myriad of programs at various locations throughout Southern California, including: recreational after school and weekend programs at nine centers; year-round camping opportunities at two residential camps; a variety of warm-water aquatic classes at four indoor pools; and parent groups.

80. AbleProject

CA
Phone (408) 263-8000  Fax: (408) 273-6660
E-mail:
info@ableproject.org
Website:
http://www.ableproject.org/ableproject/
Organization Type: Assistive Technology
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

AbleProject.org is a non-profit organization focused on helping people with disabilities. Their mission is to provide a network where people with disabilities and their loved ones can effortlessly research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products, thereby helping them to lead more independent lives. AbleProject uses the Internet to: empower people with disabilities, help them learn about the available assistive equipment that include specialty designed computer keyboards, speech software, wheelchairs, scooters, commode chairs, bathing aids, modified vehicles; find the correct assistive equipment and services; obtain help in their own area or home; do comparison-shopping at the most affordable price and save money; and provide families and care providers with solutions.

81. Access Ingenuity

3635 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Phone (877) 579-4380 (707) 579-4380  Fax: (707) 579-4273
E-mail:
access@accessingenuity.com
Website:
http://www.accessingenuity.com/
Organization Type: Assistive Technology
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

Access Ingenuity is a leader in the development of effective access solutions and provide services and products to help people with disabilities maintain their independence. Access Ingenuity is geared up to be your partner in meeting the needs of people with disabilities. They carry a wide variety of assistive technology devices, backed by a highly experienced staff with over 20 years experience in the assistive technology field. Their goal is to develop an on-going relationship with you to ensure that your efforts to provide access to people with disabilities are successful.

82. Achievable

5901 Green Valley Circle, Suite 320
Culver City, CA 90230
Phone (310) 258-4191  Fax: (310) 258-4191
E-mail:
ucafaro@achievable.org
Website:
http://www.achievable.org/home.html
Contact Name: Ursula Cafaro, Executive Director
Organization Type: General, Advocacy and Law, Parent/Family Support
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Developmental Disabilities

Achievable aims to significantly improve the quality of life of persons with developmental disabilities (autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and epilepsy). Where possible, Achievable seeks innovative, long-term and cost-effective solutions to problems, with particular focus on needs that are urgent. Achievable only provides assistance in situations where the family’s resources are not adequate to meet the need, and when government and private funding sources are not available. For persons with developmental disabilities, Achievable strives, through its grants to: encourage them to lead full and independent lives; advance their inclusion and participation as active citizens in our community; strengthen their families as their primary care unit; support the full expression of their talents and interests; and offer creative solutions to obstacles that arise due to their developmental disability. At the same time, through its publications, media and community education campaigns, Achievable hopes to raise public awareness about and foster acceptance of developmental disabilities, and to encourage people to bring their financial and creative resources to the service to the developmentally disabled.

83. Adaptations by Adrian

PO Box 65
San Marcos, CA 92079-0065
Phone (877) 623-7426
E-mail:
adrians1@infostations.com
Website:
http://www.adaptationsbyadrian.com/
Organization Type: Private Sector Companies
Disabilities Served: Mobility Impaired

Adaptations by Adrian manufactures clothes that are adapted to wheelchairs. They sell jackets, capes, shirts, pants, loungewear, clothing protectors, weather protection, foor wear, and accessories. They sell their clothes and moderate prices. The clothes are customized for wheelchairs and/or motor deficits. They often make custom clothes.

84. Adaptive Computer Empowerment Services

10054 Prospect Ave. Suite E
Santee, CA 92071
Phone (858) 244-1226   Fax: (858) 571-0919
E-mail:
padams@adaptive.org
Website:
http://www.adaptive.org/
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, Private Sector Companies
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

This San Diego County, CA, organization supplies refurbished and/or upgraded computers to residents with disabilities who otherwise could not obtain the equipment. It also performs repairs and upgrades, research in determining what kind of assistive technology would best suit the individual, basic training in computer skills, and reduced rates for internet service for people with disabilities.

85. Ala Costa Center

1300 Rose Street
Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone (510) 527-2550  Fax: (510) 527-4543
E-mail:
info@alacostacenter.org
Website:
http://www.alacostacenter.org/
Organization Type: General, Private Sector Companies, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Developmental Disabilities

Ala Costa is a one-of-kind program providing developmentally disabled kids with a safe, supportive and caring place to go after school hours and during vacation time. They are committed to providing children with the skills and self-esteem they need for success, while, at the same time, giving much needed guidance and support to their families. Their board of directors, teachers and support staff make sure all the students have the opportunity to establish friendships, learn new skills and participate in the community. Most importantly, They work hard to help them become contributing and successful citizens.

86. Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)

1304 Southpoint Blvd., Suite 240
Petaluma, CA 94954
Phone (707) 778-3011 (707) 778-3015 (TTY)  Fax: (707) 765-2080
E-mail:
ATAinfo@ATAccess.org
Website:
http://ataccess.org/
Contact Name: Russ Holland
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, National Organizations and Associations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based resource centers, developers, vendors and associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. The mission of the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is to increase the use of technology by children and adults with disabilities and functional limitations. All Members of the ATA provide: Information & referral on technology resources, Outreach & public awareness, Presentations at conferences, Training for individuals with disabilities and professionals, and Networking opportunities.

87. American Thermoform Corporation (ATC)

1758 Brackett Street
La Verne, CA 91750
Phone (909) 593-6711 (800) 331-3676  Fax: (909) 593-8001
E-mail:
rhaggen@americanthermoform.com
Website:
http://www.americanthermoform.com/
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, Disability/Disorder Specific
Disabilities Served: Visual Impairment / Blind

American Thermoform Corporation (ATC) has been providing supplies, equipment and excellent customer service to their market for almost 40 years. Paper for Braille Embossers, Braille Writers, labeling material, poly covers, and various types of Embossers are all in their family of fine products. In fact, all of their products were developed especially for use by, and for the blind. This is what they do. This is who they are.

88. A.T. KRATTER and Company: Technology and Service for People with Disabilities

12062 Valley View Street; Suite 109
Garden Grove, CA 92845-1739
Phone (714) 799-3000  Fax: (714) 799-3100
E-mail:
info@atkratter.com
Website:
http://www.atkratter.com/
Organization Type: Assistive Technology
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific, Deaf / Blind, Learning Disabilities, Visual Impairment / Blind, ADHD/ADD, Apraxia of Speech, Dyslexia

A.T. KRATTER & Company, Inc. is dedicated to providing the best technology available for people with the full range of visual impairment, and for those with a variety of learning disabilities. They also provide their clients with all the necessary training and any continuing support they might need. A.T. KRATTER & Company serves the southern California region, and has done so for the last nine years. They believe in creating opportunities for people with disabilities. They use adaptive programs and devices every day to perform their own tasks, and this first hand experience of disability and solutions allows them to offer their clients exceptional insight into how they can best benefit from the products and training we offer.

89. AT Network

1029 J Street, Suite 120
Sacramento, CA 95814-2495
Phone (916) 325-1690 (916) 325-1695 (TTY)  Fax: (916) 325-1699
E-mail:
Steven@atnet.org
Website:
http://www.atnet.org/
Contact Name: Steven LeVene, AT Information Coordinator
Organization Type: Assistive Technology, Information Centers, State and Local Organizations
Disabilities Served: General / Non-disability Specific

California's AT Network is dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians. The AT Network provides Advocacy, Resources, and Education. The resources include: AT Journal, AT Services Directory, AT Training Center, and other AT resource links.