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US MILITARY

Advocacy
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.
National Disability Rights Network
900 Second Street, NE, Suite 211
Washington, DC 20002
202-408-9514
TTY: 202-408-9521
202-408-9520 (Fax)
http://www.napas.org/
E-mail: info@ndrn.org *Click on "Get Help in Your State" to find a chapter near you.
Agencies/Assistance Programs - Government
GovBenefits.Gov
http://www.govbenefits.gov
Provides information regarding government assistance programs nationwide. Includes a state-by-state program search.
The Children's Partnership ~ Expresslane Program
2000 P Street, NW, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 429-0033
(202) 429-0974 (Fax)
http://www.expresslaneinfo.org/AM/Template.cfm?...
E-mail:frontdoordc @childrenspartnership.org *Click on "Program Examples" then "Program Location" for programs in your state.
Warrior Care/Wounded Warrior Resource Center
(800) 342-9647
http://www.warriorcare.mil
E-mail: wwrc@militaryonesource.com *A Department of Defense program which serves as a portal to specific programs and resource information for military members and their families. Accessible information 24 hours a day by phone or e-mail.
 
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.
Air Force
Air Force Aid Society
241 18th Street, Suite 202
Arlington, VA 22202
1-800-769-8951
(703) 607-3022 (Fax)
http://www.afas.org/index.cfm
Email: dvosburg@afas.org.
Air Force Community
http://www.afcommunity.af.mil
*Search for "Special Needs" for services and information.
Air Force Link
http://www.af.mil
Air Force Special Needs
http://www.afspecialneeds.org
** Requires Military approved access. Contains DoD and MAJCOM specific contact information for USAF, USAFR, and ANG SNIAC programs.
Air National Guard/Reserve
Air National Guard
http://www.ang.af.mil
 
Army
Army Emergency Relief
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria , VA 22332
(866) 878-6378
DSN: 328-0000
(703) 325-7183 (Fax)
http://www.aerhq.org
Email: aer@aerhq.org
Army Virtual Family Resource Group (vFRG)
http://www.armyfrg.org/skins/frg/home.aspx
Army Well Being
http://www.armywell-being.org/skins/wblo/home.aspx
Army.MIL
http://www.army.mil
Association Of The United States Army (Family Programs)
2425 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
8000-336-4570 ext.150
http://www3.ausa.org/family
E-mail: skidd@ausa.org
My Army Life Too
http://www.myarmylifetoo.com/skins/malt/home.as...
Army Family Member Support and Training.
Army National Guard/Reserve
Army National Guard
http://www.arng.army.mil
Army Reserve
http://www.armyreserve.army.mil/ARWEB
Assistive Technologies
Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST
40 Harvard Mills Square, Suite 3
Wakefield, MA 01880-3233
(781) 245-2212
TTY (781) 245-9320
(781) 245-5212 (Fax)
http://www.cast.org
E-mail: cast@cast.org * CAST is a nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning.
Inclusive TLC (Technology Learning Communication)
2206 Legacy Oak Drive
Waxhaw, NC 28173
(704) 243-3622
1-800-462-0930
(704) 243-3623 (Fax)
http://www.inclusivetlc.com/
E-mail: info@inclusiveTLC.com
National Assistive Technology Assistance Partnership (NATTAP)
1700 North Moore St., Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209-1903
(703) 524-6686
TTY (703) 524-6639
(703) 524-6630 (Fax)
http://www.resna.org
*Listings by state.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
20 Roszel Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(866-732-3585)
http://www.rfbd.org/
* The nation's educational library for those with print disabilities. * See home page for the library branch in your area.
Charities and Foundations
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A
Short Hills, NJ 07078
1-800-225-0292
http://www.christopherreeve.org
*Spinal Cord injuries and paralysis.
Jordan Thomas Foundation
P.O. Box 22764
Chattanooga, TN 37422
(423) 622-9006
http://www.jordanthomasfoundation.org
*Assists children with the need for prosthetics.
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.
 
Child Care Resource Listings
Care . Com, Inc.
1400 Main St.
Waltham, MA 02451
http://www.care.com/special-needs-p1162.html
*Has a large Special Needs section with references as well as information regarding respite providers in local areas. Listed by state and zip code.
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.
National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies/Military Programs
http://www.naccrra.net/MilitaryPrograms
*Child Care Resource programs and listings for ALL branches of service including National Guard and Reserve. **Includes child care links by Base AND by neighborhood.
ZiggyBug
92 Corporate Park, Suite C-262
Irvine, CA 92606
http://www.ziggybug.com
*"World's largest child care directory". SNRP does NOT endorse this site. Listed for reference only. Use responsible caution when investigating ALL care providers.
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Mutual Assistance
4200 Wilson Blvd, Suite 610
Arlington, VA 22203-1804
http://www.cgmahq.org/
Email: ARL-DG-CGMA@uscg.mil
US Coast Guard Home & Safety Directorate/Special Needs Program
2100 Second St. SW (Office of the Commandant)
Washington, DC 20593-0001
http://www.uscg.mil/WORKLIFE/special_needs.asp
US Coast Guard Integrated Support Command
(206) 217-6612 (Family Resource)
http://www.uscg.mil/MLCLANT/ISCPORTSMOUTH
 
Disability Specific Organizations
(Autism) Temple Grandin PhD.
http://www.templegrandin.com/templehome.html
*Great informational resource.
Autism and PDD Support Network
14271 Jeffrey #3
Irvine, CA 92620
http://www.autism-pdd.net
On-line information and support for families with children with Autism and Spectrum Disorders. Has a state-by-state Autism resource list.
Cerebral Palsy Family Network
http://www.cpfamilynetwork.org
Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation, Inc
302 West Main St. #100
Avon, CT 06001
800-223-8355
860-676-8166
860-676-8337 (Fax)
http://www.cdlsusa.org
E-mail: info@cdlsusa.org
Epilepsy Therapy Development Project
11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 730
Reston, VA 20190
http://www.epilepsytdp.org/
Epilepsy.com/ Epilepsy Therapy Development Project
http://www.epilepsy.com/
Families For Early Autism Treatment (FEAT)
P.O. Box 255722
Sacramento, CA 95865-5722
(916) 843-1536
http://www.feat.org
Email: webmaster@feat.org *State-by-State listing available.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence
2101 Gaither Road, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20850
1-866-786-7327
http://www.fascenter.samhsa.gov
IDEA League ~ International Dravet Syndrome Epilepsy Action League
P.O. Box 803338 #18880
Chicago, IL 60680
http://www.idea-league.org
E-mail: info@idea-league.org Parent and professional organization promotes research and education for the early diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and cure of Dravet Syndrome, also known as SMEI (Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy), and related genetic, febrile, sodium channel epilepsies.
 
Early Intervention
National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families (Zero to Three)
2000 M Street, NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 638-1144
http://www.zerotothree.org
Western Office: 350 South Bixel, suite 150 Los Angeles, California 90017 (213) 481-7279
NCBDDD Learn The Signs ~Act Early Campaign
1600 Clifton Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30333
1-800-232-4636 (Info Line)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/ActEarly
*Large data base of early developmental milestones and information.
Education
Department of Defence Education Activity: special Education
4040 North Fairfax Drive, Webb Building
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 588-3146
http://www.dodea.edu/curriculum/specialEduc.cfm...
Email: special_ed@hq.dodea.edu
Hampton Roads School Information
http://www.militaryk12link.com
*Education information regarding schools in the Hampton Roads Virginia area.
IDEA 2004/U.S. Department of Education
http://idea.ed.gov/
*Updated IDEA Act information for all age groups.
Military Child Education Coalition
P.O Box 2519 - 108 East FM 2410 Suite D
Harker Heights, TX 76548
(254) 953-1923
(254) 953-1925 (Fax)
http://www.militarychild.org/
Military Child Initiative at John's Hopkins University
615 North Wolfe Street, E4527
Baltimore, MD 21205
http://www.jhsph.edu/mci
email: mci@jhsph.edu
Military Dependant Education Foundation
PO Box 2026
Woodbridge, VA 22195
703- 577-4521
703-286-7648 (Fax)
http://mil-ed.org
E-mail: contactus@mil-ed.org
Military Student.ORG (Offical Department of Defense Web Site)
http://www.militarystudent.org
*Click on Special Needs Families
School Matters ( A Service of Standard and Poors)
http://www.schoolmatters.com
*Search for schools by state, district, name or zip code.
US Department of State Special Education Needs Resource Information
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520
202-647-4000
TTY:1-800-877-8339
http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/rsrcs/pubs/2043...
*Information for Foreign Service Employees.
VA for Kids
http://www.va.gov/kids/
Designed for children in 5th grade and up and their teachers. Provides interactive information and programs regarding various military topics. Lists scholarships and other resources.
Virginia Public Schools and Children of the Military
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/military/
Great informational source for military families.
 
Employment
America's Heroes at Work
http://www.americasheroesatwork.gov
*Designed for employers, this site also has comprehensive Veteran's Resources and Links lists, including a section of Resources for transitioning service members and their families.
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
200 Constitution Avenue (US Dept. Of Labor)
Washington, DC 20210
1-866-ODEP-DOL (633-7365)
TTY 1-877-889-5627
http://www.dol.gov/odep
Operation Break Free
P.O. Box 2026
Woodbridge, VA 22195
(703) 577-4521
(703) 286-7648 (Fax)
http://operationbreakfree.com
E-mail: Contactus@operationbreakfree.com Credited training and education programs for military members, war wounded veterans,care givers.
Operation Life Transformed
11758 Gailemont Court
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 577- 4521
http://www.operationlifetransformed.org
Provides employment schooling/training for military members and spouses. Grant/funding programs available.
Equipment
Ability Hub/Assistive Technology Solutions
c/o The Gilman Group, L.L.C. P.O. Box 6356
Rutland, VT 05702-6356
(802) 775 1993
http://www.abilityhub.com/links/computer.htm
Email: info@abilityhub.com *Information regarding computer assistive technologies.
 
Housing Programs - Government
DisabilityInfo.gov ~ Housing
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
*Provides a comprehensive listing of Federal and State housing programs and up to date program information.
Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST
(888) 341-7781 (V/TTY)
http://www.fairhousingfirst.org/index.asp
*Promotes compliance with the Fair Housing Act in design and construction. Excellent resource links list.
Granting Freedom~Virginia's Military Home Modification Grant Program
http://www.vhda.com/vhda_com/template_a.asp?vhd...
*Granting Freedom is a grant program that pays for modifications to make living spaces more accessible for servicemen or women who sustained injury during service in a combat theatre of operations. See site for contacts and details.
Kentucky Housing Corporation
1231 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
(800) 633-8896
(502) 564-7630
http://www.kyhousing.org
*AD Military members see Kentucky Military Housing Assistance Program under "Resources".
MassHousing
One Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02108-3110
(617) 854-1000
TDD: (617) 854-1025
(617) 854-1091 (Fax)
https://www.masshousing.com
* See also “A Home for the Brave’’. A new mortgage program that offers safe, affordable home loans for Massachusetts veterans.
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".
Public Housing Authorities Directors Association/Local Housing Authority Sites
http://www.phada.org/ha_list.php
*Site lists for city/community Housing Authorities (listed by state).
 
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
Assist, Inc.
218 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 355-7085
(801) 355-7086 (Fax)
http://www.assistutah.org/index.html
*Email:info@assistutah.org *Among other services, ASSIST provides architectural design assistance for housing and accessibility to low income households or persons with disabilities living within specific geographic areas in the state of Utah. **SNRP Recommends the Assist Guidebook to the Accessible Home.
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
Homes For Our Troops
37 Main Street
Taunton, MA 02780
(866) 787-6677
508-823-3300
508-823-5411 (Fax)
http://www.homesforourtroops.org
*Provides adaptive housing for disabled Vets
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
Institute for Human Centered Design (Adaptive Environments)
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 695-1225 (v/tty)
1 (617) 482-8099 (Fax)
http://adaptiveenvironments.org
E-mail: info@HumanCenteredDesign.org
Indian Health Services
National Indian Child Welfare Association NICWA
5100 SW Macadam Ave. Suite 300
Portland, OR 97239
(503) 222-4044
(503) 222-4007 (Fax)
http://www.nicwa.org/index.asp
 
Information
Beach Center on Disability/University of Kansas
1200 Sunnyside Ave. Room 3136 Haworth Hall
Lawrence , KS 66045-7534
(785) 864-7600
TTY (785) 864-3434
(785) 864-7605 (Fax)
http://www.beachcenter.org
email:beachcenter@ku.edu
Bridges 4 Kids
3520 Okemos Road, Suite 6 -150
Okemos, MI 48864
http://www.bridges4kids.org
E-mail: info@bridges4kids.org *A nationwide data base providing parents, educators, and others the information they need to help children who might be at-risk or have special needs. Includes information on child development, education issues and opportunities, and extensive disability, gifted, at-risk, parenting, and teaching resources.
Center for Personal Assistance Services
University of California, San Fransisco
San Francisco, CA
http://www.pascenter.org/home/index.php
*Contains updated Medicaid information and state-by-state listing of Medicaid waivers.
Cornucopia of Disability Information (CODI)
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
http://codi.buffalo.edu
Excellent repository of 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.
Disability is Natural
http://www.disabilityisnatural.com
Parent, care giver, teacher and provider information. *Not an SNRP supported site.
Girls Health.gov
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 301
Fairfax, VA 22031
http://4girls.gov
*See "Illness and Disability" tab. Excellent information resource.
Healthfinder dot Gov
P.O. Box 1133
Washington, DC 20013-1133
http://www.healthfinder.gov
E-mail: healthfinder@nhic.org Provides medical information and "How To" find services and resources nationwide.
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.
Military Handbooks
7200 NW 86th Street
Kansas City, MO 64153
800-955-2527
http://www.militaryhandbooks.com
E-mail: info@militaryhandbooks.com *Provides free handbooks for Active and Retired U.S. Military Personnel. Covers a broad range of topics and benefits. Has a large Military Links/Resource library.
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
RAPIDS
http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl/
RAPIDS site locator. Lists Official DEERS (ID) facilities by unit/Base. Use this site to locate the office nearest you or your new PCS location.
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
http://www.va.gov
*Click on site locator for VA location in your area.
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
Air Force Legal Assistance
https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil/lass/lass....
* An "information only" site. Please follow instructions for contacting legal services on your duty station.
American Bar Association/Legal Assistance for Military Personnel
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654-7598
800-285-2221
312-988-5522
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/lamp/
*Click on "Contact ABA" for appropriate office contact.
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.
National Veterans Legal Services Program
P.O. Box 65762
Washington, DC 20035
(202) 265-8305
(202) 328-0063 (Fax)
http://www.nvlsp.org/
Email: info@nvlsp.org
Wright's Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com
 
Marine Corp
Marine Corp Home
http://www.usmc.mil
Marine Corps Community Services OneSource
US (800) 869-0278
Overseas (800) 8690-2788
http://www.mccsonesource.com
Collect: (484)530-5908
MCCS - Headquarters U.S. Marine Corps Exceptional Family Member Program
Personal & Family Readiness Division (MR)
Quantico, VA 22134-5103
(703) 784-9654
http://www.usmc-mccs.org/efmp/index.cfm
 
Medical Information/Research Organizations
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences/University of Iowa
600 Newton Rd.
Iowa City, IA 52242-1098
(319) 335-9151
http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md
email: lib-hardin@uiowa.edu
 
Military Family Support Organizations
Air Force Crossroads
http://www.afcrossroads.com
American Legion Family Support Network
(800) 504-4098
http://www.legion.org
Offers a wide variety of support programs for Veterens, Military members on Active Duty and their families.
Armed Services YMCA
6359 Walker Lane, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22310
1 (800) 597-1260
(703) 313-9600
(703) 313-9668 (Fax)
http://www.asymca.org/index.html
*Click on "find a Branch" for a center near your duty station.
Army Families Online
Army Info Line 1-800-833-6622
http://www.wblo.org
Flat Daddies
800-537-1130
http://www.flatdaddies.com
E-mail: questions@flatdaddies.com *Source for cardboard cutout pictures of deployed parents.
Lifeline Service Network -Answers for Sailors, Marines and Their Families
http://www.lifelines.navy.mil/
Military Homefront
http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Go to "Troops & Families" page then click on Special Needs/EFMP
Military Spouse (MilSpouse.org)
http://www.milspouse.org/
National Guard Family Program
http://www.guardfamily.org
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
875 North Randolph Street, Suite 225
Arlington, VA 22203-1977
(703) 696-4904
DSN 426-4904
(703) 696-0144 (Fax)
http://www.nmcrs.org
Operation Homefront
http://www.operationhomefront.net
Programs for deployed families, Wounded Warriors and families.
The Military Family Network
100 Bridge Street, Suite D, 2nd Floor
Hampton, VA 23669
http://www.emilitary.org/
*Serves ALL Active Duty branches of service as well as National Guard, Reserve and Veterans.
USA 4 Families
http://www.usa4militaryfamilies.dod.mil
*Contact information for National Guard and Reserve by state.
 
Military Member Assistance Programs
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
*Click on Military Members and Families. Has a large section for military issues and assistance programs.
Armed Forces Relief Trust
Department 6055
Washington, DC 20042-6055
http://www.afrtrust.org/
*Contact information for all branches of services available.
Military One Source
(800) 342-9647
OCONUS (800) 3429-6477
http://www.militaryonesource.com
Collect from Overseas: 484-530-5908 TTY/TDD 1-800-346-9188 En espanol llame al: 1-877-888-0727 Korea: DSN 550-2769 (army) *Military One Source is designed to assist military members (ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICE) and their families deal with life issues. Consultants are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call or contact them on-line.
National Military Family Association, Inc.
2500 North Van Dorn St., Suite 102
Alexandria, VA 22302-1601
(800) 260-0218
(703) 931-4600 (Fax)
http://www.nmfa.org
Contains kid friendly information and helpful links for military families during deployments.
Naval Reserves
Commander Navy Reserve Force
4400 Dauphine Street
New Orleans, LA 70146-5100
http://navyreserve.navy.mil/Public/Staff/Welcom...
Naval Reserve Association
1619 King Street
Alexandria, VA
1-866-672-4968
1-866-683-3647 (Fax)
http://www.navy-reserve.org/
Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-6210
1-866-827-5672
http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/Exceptio...
 
Navy
Fleet and Family Support Center
Navy Annex (PERS 662D8)
Washington, DC 20370-5000
1-800-527-8830
(202) 433-6143 DSN 288
http://www.ndw.navy.mil/Newcomers/Medical/efmp....
*EFM program information.
Naval District Washington
1014 N. Street, S.E.
Washington, DC 20374
http://www.ndw.navy.mil/
*Click on "Newcomers" and "Medical" for Special Needs information.
Navy Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
5720 Integrity Drive
Millington, TN 38055-6210
1-866-827-5672
http://www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/Exceptio...
Navy.MIL
http://www.navy.mil
Other
Adaptive Driving Program, Inc.
250 Milton Street #LL002
Dedham, MA 02026
508-626-6568
http://www.adaptivedrivingprogram.com/
*Provides driver evaluation and training for individuals with disabilities.
Adaptive Driving Program/Good Samaritan Hospital
| 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21239
443-444-4601
http://www.goodsam-md.org/body.cfm?id=650
* Contact for program information.
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.
Driving While Disabled/State of Virginia
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsb/drivingdisable...
*Excellent resource list of driver training programs,equipment resources and basic driving information for disabled drivers.
The Special Parent dot Com
http://thespecialparent.com
 
Parent Support Programs
CADRE ~ Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
3411-A Willamette Street
Eugene, OR 97405-5122
(541) 686-5060
TTY: (541) 284-4740
(541) 686-5063 (Fax)
http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/
* Encourages the use of mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs.
National Fatherhood Initiative
101 Lake Forest Boulevard, Suite 360
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 948-0599
(301) 948-4325 (Fax)
http://www.fatherhood.org
*See Programs~Military for Deployed Fathers and Families information available for a small fee. **This is a for-profit site not endorsed by SNRP.
Operation Military Kids
4700 King Street, 4th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22302-4418
http://www.operationmilitarykids.org/public/hom...
E-mail: support@operationmilitarykids.org
Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
PAVE 6316 S. 12th Street, Suite B
Tacoma , WA 98465
(V/TTY) (800) 572-7368
(V/TTY) (253) 565-2266
(253) 566-8052 (Fax)
http://www.stompproject.org
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parents Centers Map
8161 Normandale Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55437
1-888-248-0822 Nationwide
http://www.taalliance.org/centers/index.htm
*E-mail: alliance@taalliance.org **Each state has at least one parent center. These should be listed on your state resource links page. If not, click here and find your state on the map.
 
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.
Adaptive Action Sports
PO box 16558
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
http://adacs.org/about-aas
General Information E-mail: info@adacs.org Check out their blog at http://adaptiveactionsports.blogspot.com
Adaptive Adventures ~ Chicago
2616 Wilmette Avenue
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-8445
(866) 679-2770
http://www.adaptiveadventures.org
E-mail: info@adaptiveadventures.org
Adaptive Adventures ~ Evergreen
P.O. Box2245
Evergreen, CO 84037
(877) 679-2770
(303) 670-8290 (Fax)
http://www.adaptiveadventures.org
E-mail: info@adaptiveadventures.org
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
1414 Prince Street, Suite 204
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 683-9420
(703) 683-9431 (Fax)
http://atra-online.com
Best Buddies - Global Headquarters
100 Southeast Second Street, Suite 2200
Miami , FL 33131
(800) 892-8339
(305) 374-2233
(305) 374-5305 (Fax)
http://www.bestbuddies.org
*Contact for a chapter in your area.
Disabled Sports USA
451 Hungerford Drive, Suite 100
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 217-0960
301) 217-0960 Phone (Fax)
http://www.dsusa.org/
email: information@dsusa.org *LONG list of Sports programs throughout the US.
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.
KaBoom
4455 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite B100
Washington, DC 20008
1-202-659-0215
http://kaboom.org
National accessible playground project. See site for locations.
Lakeshore Foundation
4000 Ridgeway Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
205-313-7400
http://www.lakeshore.org/
email: information@lakeshore.org * Camp for both children and adults. **Also serves injured US Servicemen.
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.
Military 4-H Programs~Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service United States Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., S.W., Stop 2225
Washington , DC 20024
(202) 720-2908
http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/comm/4h_...
E-mail: 4hhq@csrees.usda.gov *Click on "State Military Liaison" for local contact information in your state.
National Center on Accessibility
501 North Morton Street, #109
Bloomington, IL 47404-3732
(812) 856-4422
TTY(812) 856-4421
(812) 856-4480 (Fax)
http://www.indiana.edu/~nca/
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.
Operation Purple (National Military Family Association)
2500 North Van Dorn St., Suite 102
Alexandria, VA 22302-1601
1-800-260-0218
http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=op...
*New camp program for military family members meeting specific criteria. Contact for more information.
Original Floatsation
http://www.floatsation.org
E-Mail: info@floatsation.org Original Floatsation is a unique water support aid, designed to facilitate relaxation and movement in water. It has applications for children and adults across the whole spectrum of special needs. Winner of the 1993 Toshiba / CBI Invention of the Year award.
Special Olympics Program Locator
1133 19th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
1-202-628-3630
http://www.specialolympics.org/Special+Olympics...
*Check here to find a program in your area.
Sun Valley Adaptive Sports (SVAS)
120 2nd Avenue, Suite 207
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 726-9298
(208) 726-0957 (Fax)
http://www.svasp.org
*Provides recreation opportunities for Vets along with other recreational services.
The Blewitt Foundation
23065 Tail Race Road
Aldie, VA 20105
(703) 542-8373
http://www.theblewittfoundation.org/
E-mail: info@theblewittfoundation.org
 
Service Dogs/Canine Programs
AIM HI (Animals in the Military Helping Individuals)Service Dog Training Center
Bldg. 1489 Eisenhower Ave.
Fort Knox, KY 40121
(502) 624-3945
(502) 624-2073 (Fax)
*CDR USA MEDDAC Attn: MCVS-ATA-K-SDTC
Canine Companions for Independence
P.O. Box 205
Farmingdale, NY 11735
(800) 572-2275 (TDD)
http://www.cci.org
Chapter Listings by Region
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.
Dogs 4 Diabetics
1647 Willow Pass Road, #157
Concord, CA 94520-2611
(925) 246-5785
http://www.dogs4diabetics.com
E-mail: info@dogs4diabetics.com
Land of Pure Gold Foundation
3731 Greenway Lane
Owings Mills, MD 21117
http://landofpuregold.com/service-groups.htm
* A Canine Cancer research group they also provide a nationwide assistance dog group and training program listing.
Lost Acres Assistance Dogs
RR 4 Box 643
Marble Hill, MO 63764
http://lostacresassistancedogs.bravehost.com/
Email: LostAcresAssistanceDogs@hotmail.com *Places Service Dogs nation wide. Contact for further information.
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.
The Psychiatric Service Dog Society (PSDS)
P.O. Box 754
Arlington, VA 22216
(571) 216-1589
http://www.psychdog.org/index.html
Transition/Post Secondary Schooling
Going To College: A Resource For Teens With Disabilities
(804) 828-1851
TTY: (804) 828-2494
(804) 828-2193 (Fax)
http://www.going-to-college.org/index.html
*This web site is designed for college bound high school students with disabilities.
Healthy & Ready to Work National Resource Center
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
http://www.hrtw.org
Provides a large resource database for Transitional teens/young adults.
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.
 
Transportation Information
Air Charity Network
National Headquarters 410 1st. Av. NW
Rochester, MN 55901
877-858-7788
http://aircharitynetwork.org/
Email:execdir@aircharitynetwork.org *Air medical transportation services. Contact for office in your region to apply.
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.
Freewheel Mobility
109 Iowa Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-7800
1-800-728-5313
(719) 636-2718 (Fax)
http://www.freewheelvans.com
E-mail: freewheel@freewheelvans.com * Multiple locations in Colorado and Utah. Nationwide delivery.
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
The Mobility Resource
1-866-771-7770
http://www.themobilityresource.com
*Provides nationwide dealer contact information as well as a limited number of Financial Assistance programs.
TriCare Program (National & Regional)
Health Net Federal Services Inc.
(877) 874-2273
http://www.healthnetfederalservices.com
TriCare North Region Contractor
Humana Military Healthcare Service, Inc.
(800) 444-5445
http://www.humana-military.com
TriCare South Region Contractor
TriCare (Main Beneficiary Site)
24 hr. Cust. Service (800) 600-9
(210) 767-5250
http://www.tricare.osd.mil
Service Center and Resource link for members. Agents available 24 Hrs. a day. TriCare Handbook of Benefits.
TriCare Extended Care Health Option (ECHO)
http://www.tricare.mil/tricaresmart/product.asp...
ECHO program information - ALL branches of service.
TriCare Reserve Select Program
1-800-444-5445
http://www.humana-military.com/south/misc/TRS.htm
TriCare Smart/National Guard and Reserve
http://www.tricare.mil/tricaresmart
*Up to date information by region.
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
(888) 874-9378
http://www.triwest.com
TriCare West Region Contractor