Other Places To Get Help
Online Resource
| ADA Home Page | |
| U.S. Department of Justice | |
| Web Address: | http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm |
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Home Page is provided by the U.S. Department of Justice to inform Americans of their rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. It includes information about technical assistance programs, access issues, the ADA mediation program, and other resources. There is also a toll-free ADA Information Line at 1-800-514-0301 (voice) or 1-800-514-0383 (TDD). |
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Organizations
| Easter Seals | |
| 230 West Monroe Street | |
| Suite 1800 | |
| Chicago, IL 60606 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-221-6827 (312) 726-6200 |
| Fax: | (312) 726-1494 |
| TDD: | (312) 726-4258 |
| Web Address: | www.easterseals.com |
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This organization provides information and services to help people with disabilities. Its programs include counseling, training, social clubs, camping, transportation, and referrals. Call for information on the nearest chapter or to receive a catalog of their publications and products. |
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| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) | |
| P.O. Box 5801 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20824 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751 |
| TDD: | (301) 468-5981 |
| Web Address: | www.ninds.nih.gov |
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It also provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders. |
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| March of Dimes | |
| 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue | |
| White Plains, NY 10605 | |
| Phone: | (914) 997-4488 |
| Web Address: | www.marchofdimes.com |
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The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents. |
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| National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities | |
| P.O. Box 1492 | |
| Washington, DC 20013 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-695-0285 |
| Fax: | (202) 884-8441 |
| E-mail: | nichcy@aed.org |
| Web Address: | http://www.nichcy.org |
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The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) lists publications on different topics of concern for people with cerebral palsy. Parents and professionals can also search for information as well as get personal responses to questions. |
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| United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and the United Cerebral Palsy Research and Educational Foundation | |
| 1660 L Street, NW | |
| Suite 700 | |
| Washington, DC 20036 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-872-5827 (202) 776-0406 |
| Fax: | (202) 776-0414 |
| Web Address: | http://www.ucp.org |
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United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is an organization that offers family support for people with cerebral palsy. UCP publishes newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, scientific reports, and books. UCP also works for the rights of people with cerebral palsy. It encourages research to help people with cerebral palsy. There are affiliated chapters in every U.S. state. |
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Ralph Poore
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