Resources - Links
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The Georgia Office of Developmental Disabilities
The mission of the Georgia Office of Developmental Disabilities is to join with others to offer the quality supports necessary for each individual to reach his or her full potential.
HEALTH
Georgia Lighthouse
In 2009 the Georgia Lighthouse served over 7,500 uninsured and low-income Georgians. Lighthouse services include: full eye exams, eyeglasses, eye surgeries, digital hearing aids, and vision and hearing screenings. The reach of the Lighthouse extends across the state; in 2009, services were provided in 152 out of 159 Georgia counties. To be eligible for services: Patients must be uninsured or underinsured and fall below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline. The majority of Lighthouse patients, 66 percent, fall below 100% of the FPG.
New Eyes for the Needy
New Eyes for the Needy is a national organization that purchases new eyeglasses for poor children and adults in the United States and recycles donated glasses for distribution to indigent people in developing nations worldwide. There is a local organization that meets the same type of needs here in Georgia called The Lions Lighthouse Foundation.
Physical Exam Frequency
University of Tennessee Listing of medical exams by age appropriateness.
Learn CPR - You Can Do It!
CPR on line from Learn CPR this is a free public service supported by the University of Washington School of Medicine. Learn the basics of CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation with video clips. Updated with new CPR Guidelines issued by the American Heart Association and published in Circulation, March 31, 2008. New! Two free mobile training apps for the iPhone and Android Phones. http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr
Remember this does not replace the required hands on course requirements set forth by the State of Georgia for All Providers as stated in Standards for All Providers requirements. This course is a resource for all to keep CRP fresh in their memory as we never know when it may be used in our everyday lives...
MEDLINE plus This website is an online service of the National Library of Medicine, links people to information about topics health diagnosis, disease, medication etc.
My Pyramid
This website is an interactive food group program for a healthier lifestyle change.
Health Finder
This web link has resources for all health information including making a health toolkit in case of a disaster or emergency check it out.
Know Stroke
Each year in the United States, there are more than 780,000 strokes. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the country and causes more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease.
CDC
People with developmental disabilities can live healthy lives. Many federal and federally-funded programs help people learn to live well with a disability. They have web links for more health related information.
Healthier Eating Out
SAFETY
Fire safety skills developed by individuals to assist other individuals:
www.seedseducation.org/firesafety.htm
This web site was developed by the National Association of Directors of DD Services.
The NASDDDS Emergency Response Preparedness Self-Assessment Instrument is designed to assist state officials evaluate the extent to which their agency's current plans and activities fully and appropriately address the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during periods of emergency. This site affords providers of services also how they can be prepared to have their emergency plans in alignment with the State of Georgia’s Plan. There is also a wealth of resource items on this site to assist provider’s emergency preparedness.
http://rtc.umn.edu/erp/main
Center for Disability Issues and Health Professionals (CHIP)
This site has a self- assessment emergency preparedness guide is the link to evaluate an individual’s abilities and needs. This site also has a wealth of (pdf. format) information as resources concerning health related topics, aging with disabilities.
http://www.cdihp.org/evacuation/ability.html#abilities
California DD
California has developed a web site for individuals that discuss safety topics to prepare persons with the necessary skills before they enter an unsafe decision - it is called Emergency Preparedness.
Ready America
A great resource is Ready America this government run web site has interactive tools and videos for people (and persons with disabilities) to develop their own preparedness plans. (http://www.ready.gov and http://ready.adcouncil.org/beprepared)
SOCIAL INCLUSION
Best Buddies
People with intellectual disabilities are often excluded from society because of their differences. Best Buddies is determined to end the social isolation of people with intellectual disabilities by establishing meaningful, lasting one-to-one friendships with their peers without intellectual disabilities. These friendships help increase self-esteem, confidence and the abilities of people with and without intellectual disabilities.
COMMUNICATION
Lifeline Program
Over twenty years ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) created the Lifeline Program to help guarantee Universal Service in the US. The Lifeline Program provides discounted telephone service to low-income families and individuals that otherwise would find it difficult to pay for telephone service. To qualify for Lifeline Support, Families or individuals have to be either enrolled in a State social service program or qualify under the U.S. Federal Poverty Guidelines. Eligibility varies by state.
Want to know how to produce your information in alternative communication formats?
http://www.cdihp.org/briefs/brief6a-alt-formats.html;
http://www.access-usa.com/Welcome_1.htm;
http://www.brailleinstitute.org;
http://www.quikscribe.com;
http://www.nbp.org; and
http://www.wrslabs.com/booksforblind.html
LEISURE
Recreational Opportunities
This is the Official U.S. Web site of recreational opportunities on federal land.
http://www.recreation.gov
Want ideas on therapeutic recreational activities check out:
http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tractv.htm
Need a resource to locate leisure activities, articles, or increase your knowledge and skill sets check out:
http://www.thefreelibrary.com
PERSON & STAFF TRAINING
GCFLearnFree.org
GCFLearnFree.org is passionate about learning. That's why we offer all our learning opportunities at no cost whatsoever! This is all possible thanks to the support we receive from the GCF Community Foundation. There's freedom in the chance to learn what you want, when you want, and that's why we're GCFLearnFree.org
Facilitative Communication from Syracuse University
Facilitated communication training, FCT, is one form of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) that has been an effective means of expression for some individuals with labels of autism and other developmental disabilities.
Web link for Sign Language
This site links you to a web site that has an interactive communication system for staff to instantly use American Sign Language as a communication tool.
Network on Training and Development
Normal Films
This is a film organization created by a person diagnosed with Autism and his role in changing the stigmatism associated with a disability diagnosis.
National Service Inclusion Project
Emergency Preparation and People with Disabilities and other inclusion related topics.
American Red Cross
Personal Emergency Preparedness Checklist for People with Disabilities.
Person Centered Planning (PCP)
Cornell University Interactive web site on PCP
Take the free on-line introduction course, free quiz and then determine if you want more education on the PCP process- great resource for direct support staff in developing their skills, language and education “tool box’.
Institute for Community Inclusion
This organization took the PCP process and applied it to Job Seeking skills- If you click on the additional links this site has a wealth of knowledge for the direct support professional… Suggested audiences:
- People with disabilities & family members &
- Direct support professionals
Disability is Natural
Useful web site on Person Centered thinking and training- Kathie Snow has given us written permission to include her web site and article references
Supported Employment Websites
The US Dept of Labor has “Work Incentives tax credits”
This web site is designed for anyone who wants to work with individuals with disabilities and receive a tax credit for hiring people who want to work.
http://www.doleta.gov/business/Incentives/opptax
The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work. The Ticket Program is part of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 – legislation designed to remove many of the barriers that previously influenced people’s decisions about going to work because of the concerns over losing health care coverage. The goal of the Ticket Program is to increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries to obtain employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR), and other support services from public and private providers, employers, and other organizations.
Rehab Works is an employment resource for businesses and people with disabilities. Our mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to obtain and keep employment.
The EEOC
Is a wealth of knowledge concerning equal employment opportunities including information on Federal laws, discriminatory practices and employer/employees covered entities.
The Able Trust
Although the Able Trust is located in Florida, the website has valuable information that can be used as a resource for employment tool box skills. The Able Trust believes that when people with disabilities want to work, they should. The Trust supports individual’s non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues.
Social Security The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. This resource includes an overview of employment supports and how they help people with disabilities and a section on health care and Medicaid protections for people with disabilities who are working or want to work. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/redbook
Educational Opportunities
YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities
This organization has videos, books, films and other publications for individuals, staff and training opportunities in the field of Developmental Disabilities. They are renowned for their cutting edge philosophy in the field.
Library 411
Library411 has several video clips on disability etiquette and other related subjects.
Parallels in History
The history and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities: this web link is a visual reminder as to why we as a society need to never go back to our old way of thinking concerning persons diagnosed with a developmental disability.
Neighbors-inc
This organization is out of New Jersey but they have publications for sale at reasonable prices. These booklets are designed for individuals that want to self-direct their own services. Topics include:
- A resource guide for support brokers
- You and your budget
- You and your personal assistant
TECHNOLOGY
ReBoot Assistive Technology Resource Center, Inc.
Have a disability? Need a computer for home, school, or work? If you answered "Yes" to either of these questions, check out the ReBoot program! ReBoot builds custom computers for people with disabilities. Receiving a ReBoot computer requires 20 hours of volunteer work at a non-profit of your choice. Getting a computer from ReBoot is as easy as 1-2-3…
ORGANIZATIONAL & GOVERMENT SITES
The Georgia Office of Developmental Disabilities
Their mission is to join with others to offer the quality supports necessary for each individual to reach his or her full potential.
National Assoc. for the dual diagnosed
NADD is a not-for-profit membership association established for professionals, care providers and families to promote understanding of and services for individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The mission of NADD is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care. NADD is recognized as the world's leading organization in providing educational services, training materials and conferences. NADD has been influential in the development of appropriate community based policies, programs and opportunities in addressing the mental health needs of persons with mental retardation.
Score
This web site is about retied executives who want to continue to assist organizations in improving their businesses- free mentoring opportunity.
Tech Soup (non-profit resource) for software grant opportunities
Assistive Technology Solution
This web site contains free assistive technology solutions.
ADD works to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families help decide what services they should get and that they indeed get the support and services they need. Service areas include education, employment, health, child care, housing, protection and advocacy, recreation, transportation, and quality assurance. ADD is part of the Administration for Children and Families.
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)
CMS has two programs, Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, that can help children and adults with disabilities get health care coverage.
Disability Info
DisabilityInfo.gov has information about disabilities resources in the federal government. Topics include jobs, education, housing, transportation, health, income support, technology, community life, and civil rights.
Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB)
MCHB promotes the health of children and mothers. It has programs in areas such as children with special health care needs, newborn hearing screening, child health and safety, and genetics. MCHB is part of the Health Resources and Services Administration.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
NCD ensures that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as people who do not have disabilities. It promotes policies and programs that help people with disabilities live on their own, support themselves, and take part in all aspects of society. NCD makes recommendations to the President and Congress on issues that affect Americans with disabilities.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Several institutes within NIH conduct and fund research about developmental disabilities. They also offer information to the public and educational programs for health professionals.
National Eye Institute (NEI)
NEI studies ways to prevent and treat eye diseases and vision problems and to improve the lives of people with these conditions.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
NICHD studies the impact that disabilities such as autism and mental retardation have on people’s lives, as well as possible causes and treatments of those disabilities.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
NIDCD studies hearing loss, deafness, and problems with speech and language.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH studies mental illness and behavior problems, including such conditions as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and learning disabilities.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
NINDS studies the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of brain and nervous system disorders such as cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
Office of Disability Employment
The Office of Disability Employment works to increase job opportunities for people with disabilities. It promotes access to education, training, assistive technology and other support so that people with disabilities can get and keep jobs. It helps businesses increase the number of work options for people with disabilities. The Office of Disability Employment is part of the U.S. Department of Labor.
Office on Disability
The Office on Disability oversees the implementation of federal disability policies and programs. It works to remove barriers facing people with disabilities so they can participate more fully in their communities. It also fosters interactions between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (of which it is a part), other federal agencies, state agencies, local agencies, and private sector groups.