| Advocacy |
Children's Action Alliance
4001 North Third Street, Suite 160
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 266-0707
(602) 263-8792 (Fax)
http://www.azchildren.org
E-mail: caa@azchildren.org
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Louisiana Citizens for Action Now
http://www.lacanadvocates.org
Provides a wealth of self advocacy information. Linda recommends individuals check out the "Legislative Activities" section for an outline of a sample letter to Legislators and a "How-To" testify before a legislative body. |
Native American Protection and Advocacy Project
P.O. Box 3539
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(928) 283-3208
Toll Free: (877) 283-3208
http://www.dnalegalservices.org
Intake at the Shiprock New Mexico office |
Native American Protection and Advocacy Project
P.O. Box 392
Shiprock, NM 87420
(800) 862-7271
(505) 368-3216
http://www.dnalegalservices.org
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Government |
Arizona Department of Health Services
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 520
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-1023
(602) 542-1145 (Fax)
http://www.azdhs.gov
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Arizona Office for Children with Special Health Care Needs
150 North 18th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-1025
http://www.azdhs.gov/phs/ocshcn/index.htm
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GovBenefits.Gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov
Provides information regarding government assistance programs nationwide. Includes a state-by-state program search. |
Utah Department of Health/MEDICAID
Customer Information Line:
1-800-662-9651
http://health.utah.gov/medicaid/provhtml/contac...
*Customer Information Line also serves Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada.
**General Medicaid information. A listing of free health care clinics as well as programs to apply for in your area. You MUST contact them in person by phone. Under FAQ's click "Where can I find out about Medical Assistance Programs" for local information and additional web links.
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| Agencies/Assistance Programs - Private |
Cover the Uninsured ~ A Project of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
(202) 572-2928
http://covertheuninsured.org
E-mail: info@covertheuninsured.org
*State by state listings of various insurance programs for individuals and families who have difficulty obtaining medical insurance. |
National School Foundation Association
2130 Grand Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 971-2324
(515) 965-5481 (Fax)
http://www.schoolfoundations.org
* Provides a Listing of Foundations by State (click on menu in left-hand menu). Excellent resource for those needing foundation information in each state. |
New Mexico Indian Children's Program (UNM Center for Development & Disability)
2300 Menaul NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Toll Free 1-866-427-8661
(505) 272-3000
(505) 272-9014 (Fax)
http://www.icpservices.org/unm/
*Serving the Four Corners Area |
Northern Arizona University Center on Disabilties
http://www.nau.edu/ihd/index.shtml
*Large number of state links. |
| Assistive Technologies |
Arizona Technology Access Program (AzTAP)
2400 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(800) 477-9921
(602) 728-9534
(602) 728-9535 (Fax)
http://www.nau.edu/ihd/aztap/
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| Charities and Foundations |
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America
3550 North Central Avenue, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2127
(800) 722-9474
(602) 279-9474
(602) 279-0855 (Fax)
http://www.wish.org/
*See contact Us page for local chapters in your state. |
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
1-800-344-4863
http://www.mdausa.org/
Email: mda@mdausa.org
*See home page for office in your community. |
The United Way of the Navajo Nation
P.O. Box 309
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-6661
(928) 871-6663 (Fax)
http://www.navajoway.org/
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| Child Care Resource Listings |
Child Care Aware
3101 Wilson Blvd. Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22201
1-800-424-2246
TTY:1-866-278-9428
(703) 341-4101 (Fax)
http://www.childcareaware.org
Child Care Aware is a cooperative program of the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Funded through the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
**SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers. |
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| Disability Specific Organizations |
(Autism) Temple Grandin PhD.
http://www.templegrandin.com/templehome.html
*Great informational resource. |
FAS (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) Community Resource Center
4710 East 29th. Street, Suite 7
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 296-9172
http://www.come-over.to/FASCRC/
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
http://come-over.to/FAS/
*Informational site sponsored by FAS community Resource Center, Tucson, Arizona. |
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| Early Intervention |
Arizona Early Intervention Program
3839 North Third Street, Suite 304
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(888) 439-5609 (In Arizona Only)
(602) 532-9960
http://www.de.state.az.us/azeip/
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| Education |
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 542-5057 (info line)
(602) 542-3183 (SPED info line)
http://www.ade.az.gov
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Arizona State Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services
1535 West Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(800) 352-4558
(602) 542-4013
http://www.ade.state.az.us/ess/
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Mountain Plains Regional Resource Center (Utah State University)
1780 N. Research Parkway, Suite 112
Logan, UT 84341
(435) 752-0238
http://www.rrfcnetwork.org/mprrc
The MPRRC serves Arizona, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Click on your state from this home page for events and information in your area. |
Strategic Alternative Learning Center (SALT)
1010 N. Highland Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 621-1242
http://www.salt.arizona.edu
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| Housing Programs - Government |
Arizona Department of Housing
1110 Washington Street, Suite 310
Phoenix, AZ 85007
(602) 771-1000
TTY: (602) 771-1001
(602) 771-1002 (Fax)
http://www.housingaz.com
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DisabilityInfo.gov ~ Housing
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Provides a comprehensive listing of Federal and State housing programs and up to date program information. |
Paralyzed Veterans of America
801 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-3517
1-800-424-8200
http://www.pva.org
*Not just for paralyzed Veterans, not just for paralysis. Ask for their Architecture Program!
**SNRP recommends their publication "Accessible Home Design". |
SocialServe.com
P.O. Box 35305
Charlotte, NC 28235
1-877-428-8844
(704) 334-8722
(704) 334-0779 (Fax)
http://www.socialserve.com/index.html
email: info@socialserve.com
Provides private and Government housing location assistance. |
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Arizona)
One North Central Avenue, Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(888) 404-3894
(602) 379-7100
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| Housing Programs - Private |
ABILITY Awareness
1440 E. 1st St., Suite 107
Santa Anna, CA 92710
(714) 277-4330
(949) 943-4496 (military/ Los Al
(714) 277-3743 (Fax)
http://www.abilityawareness.org/index.htm
Email: Info@ABILITYawareness.org
*Builds accessible low income homes.
**Provides outpatient reahbilitiation housing for wounded military members and their families.
To contact ABILITY House at Los Al, please Email LosAl@ABILITYawareness.org |
Center For Universal Design North Carolina State University
P.O. Box 8613
Raleigh, NC 27695-8613
(800) 647-6777
V/TTY:(919) 515-3082
(919) 515-3023 (Fax)
http://www.design.ncsu.edu\cud
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Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225
(617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://www.adaptenv.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org |
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| Independent Living Organizations |
Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL)
1229 East Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034-1101
(800) 280-2245
(602) 256-2245
http://www.abil.org
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Arizona Statewide Independent Living Council
2400 North Central Avenue, Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 262-2900
(602) 271-4100 (Fax)
http://www.azsilc.org/centers.asp
email: azsilc@qwest.net |
Assist! to Independence
P.O. Box 4133
Tuba City, AZ 86045
(888) 848-1449
V/TT (928) 283-6672
(928) 283-6284 (Fax)
http://www.assisttoindependence.org/ati
Serving Navajo and Hopi Reservations |
CyberCIL of Arizona New Horizons ILC (Flagstaff Branch Office)
2501 N. 4th St. Suite 11-A
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
V/TT/Fax (520) 214-7102
http://www.cybercil.com
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New Horizons Independent Living Center
8085 E. Manley Dr., Suite 1
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
V/TT (520) 772-1266
(800) 406-2377
http://www.newhorizonsilc.org
(Navajo and Hopi Reservations)
Serving Yavapai and Coconino counties |
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| Indian Health Services |
Navajo Area Indian Health Service (NAIHS))
P.O. Box 9020
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 87105811
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffic...
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Phoenix Area Indian Health Services
Two Rennaisance Square 40 North Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85004-4424
(602) 364-4123
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/Area Offi...
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Tucson Area Indian Health Services
7900 So. J. Stock Road
Tucson, AZ 85746-7012
(520) 295-2405
(520) 295-2602 (Fax)
http://www.ihs.gov/FacilitiesServices/AreaOffic...
*Serves the Tohono O'odham Nation and Pascua Yaqui Tribe |
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| Information |
Disability Information.Gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Large Federal database providing easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. To find disability resources in your state just click on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each of the subject areas listed in their menu. |
Girls Health.gov
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 301
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://4girls.gov
*See "Illness and Disability" tab. Excellent information resource. |
MedicareSolutions
http://www.medicaresolutions.com/disability-res...
*A comprehensive page on disabilities providing informative links in several areas of interest including Disability Rights, support groups, government resources and organizations and others. |
National Organization on Disability
910 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 293-5960
TTY: (202) 293-5968
(202) 293-7999 (Fax)
http://www.nod.org
E-mail: ability@nod.org |
Northern Arizona University Institute for Human Development
PO Box 5630
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5630
(928) 523-4791
(928) 523-4791
TTY: (928) 523-1695 (Fax)
http://www.nau.edu/ihd/
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United Spinal Association
75-20 Astoria Boulevard
Jackson Heights, NY 11370
800-404-2898
(718) 803-3782
(718) 803-0414 (Fax)
http://www.unitedspinal.org/disability-publicat...
*Linda's favorite down-loadable informational resource. Linda recommends the following booklets: Disability Etiquette (PDF), Taking Action (PDF), Adaptive Automotive Equipment (PDF), The Americans with Disabilities Act (PDF),The Fair Housing Amendments Acts (PDF) and Accessing Local Government (PDF). Please see the menu page for other publications you may be interested in. |
| Legal Advocacy/Information |
Arizona Center for Disability Law
3839 N. Third Street, SUite 209
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(800) 927-2260
(602) 274-6287
http://www.acdl.com
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Arizona Law Help (AZLawHelp.org)
http://www.azlawhelp.org/
*Type in your county under "Find Legal Help" in your area. |
Arizona Office for Americans with Disabilities
100 North 15th Avenue, Suite 361
Phoenix, AZ 85507
(800) 358-3617
(605) 542-6276
http://www.azada.gov
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National Health Law Program (NHelp) Main Office
2639 South La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90034-2675
(310) 204-6010
(310) 204-0891 (Fax)
http://www.healthlaw.org
Email: nhelp@healthlaw.org
* NHeLP serves legal services programs, community-based organizations, the private bar, providers and individuals who work to preserve a health care safety net for the millions of uninsured or underinsured low-income people. |
Native Legal Net~ a project of DNA People's Legal Services
PO Box 306
Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-4151
(928) 871-5036 (Fax)
http://www.nativelegalnet.org/
E-mail: content@dnalegalservices.org |
Wright's Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com
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| Medical Centers/Hospitals/Clinics |
Banner Children's Hospital at Banner Desert Medical Center
1400 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 512-3000
http://www.bannerhealth.com
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Phoenix Children's Hospital
1919 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 546-1000
http://www.phoenixchildrens.com
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University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine
1450 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 626-7864
http://www.fcm.arizona.edu/
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University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine
1450 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 626-7864
http://www.fcm.arizona.edu/
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University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine
1450 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 626-7864
http://www.fcm.arizona.edu/
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| Other |
Disability Studies, Temple University Blog
http://disstud.blogspot.com
*Based at Temple University but with nationwide contributors. Has a LARGE list of disability related blogs. |
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| Parent Support Programs |
PEAK Parent Center, Inc Region 5
611 North Weber, Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(800) 284-0251
(719) 531-9400
http://www.peakparent.org
email: region5ptac@peakparent.org |
Raising Special Kids
2400 N. Central Ave., Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 242-4366
http://www.raisingspecialkids.org
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| Patient Assistance Programs |
American Dental Association ~ Give Kids A Smile Program
http://www.givekidsasmile.ada.org/findGKAS.asp
*This is a yearly clinic in most communities. Click on the Clinic locator to find a clinic in your area. |
Cover the Uninsured
http://covertheuninsured.org
Email: info@covertheuninsured.org
* Provides a State by State guide to finding healthcare insurance coverage in your state. |
Merck Patient Assistance Programs
P.O. Box 100
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100
908-423-1000
http://www.merck.com/responsibility/pap-informa...
Merck offers a family of programs providing free and discounted medicines to patients who cannot afford their prescribed medicines. |
NeedyMeds
P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931
http://www.needymeds.org
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non profit, has information on programs that help people who can't afford their medications and health care costs. Provides data regarding approximately 2400 programs and nearly 11,000 free/low-cost/sliding-scale clinics. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance
1-888-477-2669
http://www.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Partnership for Prescription Assistance Kids
1-877-369-1477
http://kids.pparx.org
The Partnership for Prescription Assistance offers a single point of access to more than 475 public and private patient assistance programs, including more than 180 programs offered by pharmaceutical companies. More than 2,500 brand-name and generic medicines are covered. |
Pfizer Helpful Answers
1-866-706-2400
http://www.pfizerhelpfulanswers.com
Pfizer Helpful Answers is a family of assistance programs for uninsured and underinsured patients who need help getting their Pfizer medicines.
These programs provide:
•Pfizer medicines for free or at a savings to patients who qualify
•Some programs also offer reimbursement support services
Call for more information. |
RxAssist
111 Brewster Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-729-3284
401-729-2955 (Fax)
http://www.rxassist.org
Email: info@rxassist.org
Patient Assistance Program Center ~ Offers a comprehensive database of programs and information. |
| Recreation |
Ability Station
278 South 880 West
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
800-520-1222
http://www.abilitystation.com
Ability Station offers toys for special needs children needing sensory, fine motor and gross motor,and cognitive development. Toys are reviewed by an Occupational, Physical or Speech Therapist. |
ARTability, Accessing Arizona's Arts
P.O. Box 25159
Phoenix, AZ 85002
(602) 757-8118
(520) 631-6253
(602) 258-9521 (Fax)
http://www.artability.org/
Email: Artabilityaz@hotmail.com |
Arts for All, Inc
2520 North Oracle Road
Tucson, AZ 85702-3063
(520) 622-4100
http:// www.artsforallinc.org/
E-mail: adminassist@artsforallinc.org |
Best Buddies Arizona
502 West Roosevelt Street, Building #2
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 253-6301
(602) 253-6337 (Fax)
http://www.bestbuddiesarizona.org
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Cochise Area Network of Therapeutic Equestrian Resources
7388 E. Chief Joseph Drive
Sierra Vista , AZ 85636
(520) 559-2365
http://canter.cochisenet.com/
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FlagHouse Inc.
601 FlagHouse Drive
Hasbrouck Heights , NJ 07604-3116
http://www.flaghouse.com
*Need a grant? Click on "Grant Writing Center" in the bottom menu for more information.
*Supplier of Special Needs equipment and resources for physical education, sports, fitness, and recreation and for health, special needs, special education, sensory integration, and multisensory environments. |
Horses Help
P.O. Box 71005
Phoenix, AZ 85050
(602) 569-6056
http://horseshelp.org/
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Horses With Heart, Inc.
Whistle Stop Ranch, 151 South Highway 69
Dewey-Humboldt, AZ 86327
(928) 533-9178
(928) 778-1198 (Fax)
http://horseswithheart.org/
Email: riding@horseswithheart.org |
Liberty Swing
http://www.libertyswing.com.au
For information E-mail: Australia office at diane@libertyswing.com.au
*Playground swing equipment for people with disabilities which enable children in wheelchairs to enjoy the fun and recreation of swinging. |
Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled
200 S. Center Street, Building 1
Mesa, AZ 85201
http://www.arizonadisabledsports.com
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National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608-6904
1-800-900-8086
1-312-355-4058 (Fax)
http://www.ncpad.org/
Email: ncpad@uic.edu.
*Maintains a State-by-state listing of camps and recreational facilities. |
National Park Service/Accessible Opportunities in National Parks
http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/access/opportunities...
*Contact information is available by Park. Check out the left-hand menu for more National Park accessibility information. |
National Parks Pass
http://www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm
*Updated information regarding free access passes to National Parks for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. |
Stable Influence Charity Programs
P.O. Box 54006
Phoenix, AZ 85078-4006
(623) 465-0637
http://www.stableinfluence.org/
Email:stableinfl@aol.com
*Contact for area locations |
Therapeutic Equine Academy for Children
3745 N. LaBrea Road
Eloy, AZ 85231
(520) 466-7002
(520) 466-7008 (Fax)
http://www.pinalcountyschools.org/TEACH/
Email: TEACH@Pinalcountyschools.org |
Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (T.R.O.T)
8920 E. Woodland Road
Tucson, AZ 85749
(520) 749-2360
(520) 749-0123 (Fax)
http://www.horseweb.com/client/trot/index.htm
Email: trotarizona@aol.com |
| Service Dogs/Canine Programs |
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)/National Center
P.O. Box
Oceanside, CA 92052
(800) 572-2275
(760) 901-4300
(760) 901-4551 (Fax)
http://www.caninecompanions.org
*Contact for regional training centers and Veteran's Programs. |
Canine Companions for Independence/Southwest Region
124 Rancho del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92057
(800) 572-2275
(760) 901-4300
(760) 901-4350 (Fax)
http://www.cci.org/southwest/index.html
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Eye Dog Foundation for the Blind
8252 S. 15th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85041
(602) 276-0051
1-800-393-3641
http://www.eyedogfoundation.org/default.aspx
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Positive Partners Assistance Dogs, Inc.
P.O. Box 2088
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 721-1309
* Trains wheelchair assistance, hearing assistance, guide dogs and mobility assistance dogs. Will train dogs for anyone in the United States. |
Power Paws Assistance Dogs, Inc.
P.O. Box 1163
Scottsdale, AZ 85252
(480) 945-0754
(480) 945-0525 (Fax)
http://www.azpowerpaws.org
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| Transition/Post Secondary Schooling |
HEATH Resource Center/ George Washington University
2134 G Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20052
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_c...
E-mail: AskHEATH@gwu.edu
*The HEATH Resource Center gathers and disseminates information to help people with disabilities reach their full potential through postsecondary education and training. Contains a wealth of information and resources on a wide variety of subjects related to education. |
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD)
4455 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20008
877-871-0744
TTY: 877-871-0665
http://www.ncwd-youth.info
*Federal informational program site. Excellent resource. Click on "Content By State" for programs in your area. |
Virginia College Quest
George Mason University
, VA
http://www.vacollegequest.org/index.shtml
E-mail: info@vacollegequest.org
*An excellent Post-High School education resource. |
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| Transportation Information |
Freewheel Mobility
680 North 1000 West, Unit 7
Centerville, UT 84014
(801) 294-0550
1-888-779-8267
http://www.freewheelvans.com
Wheelchair van sales, rentals and repair.
** SNRP Recommended vendor.
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National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association
3327 W. Bearss Ave.
Tampa, FL 33618
(800) 833-0427
(813) 264-2697
(813) 962-8970 (Fax)
http://www.nmeda.org/
Email: nmeda@aol.com
*Provides a state-by-state listing of NMEDA QAP certified dealerships. Start here when looking for mobility equipment (lifts, vehicles, steering systems, etc.) information. |
School Transportation News
P.O. Box 789
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 792-2226
http://www.stnonline.com/stn/
*See Special Needs Transportation |
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