Reference
Exceptional Parent Magazine
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Helpful Links
www.disabilityinfo.gov
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 is a civil rights law created to assure equal opportunity for people with disabilities in all aspects of American life. The ADA and other federal laws also forbid discrimination on the basis of disability and provide for equal access to education, housing, transportation, and health care. This website provides links to information on the ADA and other federal civil rights laws pertaining to people with disabilities, their families, employers, and community members.

www.thearc.org
The Arc of the United States works to advance federal public policy in the interest of protecting and enhancing the vital programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

www.specialneedsalliance.com
The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a network of America's leading Disability and  Public Benefits lawyers. SNA member lawyers work to secure Medicaid and other public benefits for disabled individuals of all ages. They help plan for the future care and financial security of special needs children and anyone permanently disabled as the result of personal injury or medical malpractice by tailoring estate plans that protect and maximize life savings. Your nearest SNA lawyer is well versed in the specific laws and public benefits eligibility requirements in your state.

www.geneticalliance.org
Genetic Alliance, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals who have genetic disorders and their families. Its toll-free helpline is a resource for consumers and professionals looking for genetic support groups and genetic services.

www.ncd.gov
The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting some 54 million Americans with disabilities.

www.nichcy.org
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities is a national information and referral center provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals.

www.rarediseases.org
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.