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| Self Advocacy Association of N Y State, Inc The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS) is a not-for profit, grassroots organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help create a person-centered and person-directed system of supports. http://www.sanys.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| United Voice - Malaysia Self Advocacy.. is based on the belief that people are their own best advocates. Thus persons with learning disabilities are their own best advocates to tell others what they want. A person with mild learning disabilities self-advocates by voicing out his or her views. A person with severe learning disabilities self-advocates by his or her presence in a public meeting. http://www.unitedvoice.com.my/ | Malaysia, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| People First of Missouri People First of Missouri is a statewide organization formed by, run by and which exists for persons with developmental disabilities. Currently there are over 40 chapters across the state of Missouri with approximately 1,000 members. http://www.missouripeoplefirst.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| People First of South Florida, supporting people with disabilities People First of South Florida, an advocacy organization and social group for people with disabilities http://www.encore4.net/peoplefirst/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Self Advocacy (Sydney) Inc Self Advocacy Sydney is an organisation run by and for people with Intellectual Disability. http://sasinc.com.au/ | Australia, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Mensch zuerst - Netzwerk People First Deutschland e.V. Organisation of Self Advocacy for People with Learning Disabilities. Website in German only. http://www.peoplefirst.de/ | Germany, German language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| People First of California, Inc. (PFCA) The mission of People First of California, Inc. (PFCA) is to serve all people with developmental challenges throughout California, primarily through People First members and chapters. http://www.peoplefirstca.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| People First of Norfolk We are a self advocacy organisation run by people with learning difficulties for people with learning difficulties. We are a charity in Norwich Kings Lynn and Great Yarmouth http://www.peoplefirstofnorfolk.org/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| People First of Oregon People First is a self-advocacy organization of developmentally disabled persons. http://www.open.org/people1/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| SABE - Self Advocates Becoming Empowered SABE Self Advocates Becoming Empowered protecting the rights and equal treatment of people with disabilities. http://www.sabeusa.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Self Advocates in Action, Rhode Island's Statewide Self-Advocacy Organization Advocates in Action is directed by a board of 17 individuals who represent Self-Advocacy groups throughout Rhode Island. Each board member shares the experience and expertise of being an individual who has a developmental disability. http://www.aina-ri.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Speaking For Ourselves Our mission is to find a voice for ourselves Teach the public about the needs and wishes and potential of people with disabilities Speak out on important issues and Support each other through sharing, leadership development and helping and encouraging each other http://www.speaking.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| People First of New Hampshire People First of New Hampshire, the statewide self-advocacy organization started operation in 1992. People who experience disability are members of local self-advocacy chapters. Each chapter elects two representatives to serve on the board of directors of People First of NH, making this organization the only non-profit in the state that is run completely by people who experience disability. http://www.peoplefirstofnh.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Quality Action Group The Quality Action Group provides information, advice, citizen advocacy, social activities and drop-ins for adults with learning difficulties in Stirling District. http://www.btinternet.com/~qualityaction.. | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| People First of Ohio A group of self-advocates from around the state of Ohio attended a retreat in Columbus which resulted in the formation of the first People First of Ohio Group. The organization is composed of persons with developmental disabilities who joined together to start the statewide self-advocacy group. http://www.peoplefirstofohio.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Association of Birth Defect Children, Inc. Information to parents and professionals about all kinds of birth defects, resources, support groups and environmental exposures that may cause birth defects. http://www.birthdefects.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Autistic Singapore Autism Awareness website: unique autistic perspective & free autism resources Autistic Singapore Autism Awareness website: free autism tests, research, books and autistic resources. http://iautistic.com | Link checked 2008-08 |
| BrainTalk Communities The fundamental mission of Braintalk Communities is to foster online communities of self-help support groups, giving patients and caregivers the ability to communicate with each other using a variety of Internet technologies such as web-based bulletin boards and chatrooms. These resources are provided free of charge. http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Community Living North Halton The mission of Community Living North Halton is to provide supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and to enhance their personal growth and inclusion in the community of North Halton (Milton, Georgetown and Acton). Programs include Supported Independent Living, Supported Employment, Respite Services, Residential Services, Lifeskills and more. http://www.clnh.on.ca | Canada, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Council on Quality and Leadership The Council on Quality and Leadership is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the quality of service. http://www.thecouncil.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Down Syndrome Empowerment Network Composed of contributions from experienced professionals and knowledgeable parents who are subscribers to the Down Syndrome listserv and newsgroup. http://downsyndrome.com/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Home Of Hope Home of Hope gives to the developmentally disabled an opportunity to regain and maintain dignity, and a sense of self worth. http://www.homeofhope.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Institute on Disability (US) The mission of the Institute on Disability at the University of New Hampshire is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities. To carry out that mission, the Institute runs a wide variety of programs and activities. http://iod.unh.edu/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Little City Foundation Helping children and adults with mental retardation and other developmental challenges live meaningful and happy lives with dignity and respect. http://littlecity.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Northamptonshire People First An organisation of people with learning difficulties speaking up for ourselves! http://www.peoplefirst.org.uk/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| One For Us Information and stories about people who have a learning difficulty. This is a place for you to be proud of achievements and to learn how to take more control over your own life. http://www.oneforus.com/ | United Kingdom, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Options in Community Living Provides support and coordinates services to enable adults with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes. The agency assists people to make informed choices and reach their own goals, with support available to the extent and for as long as it is needed. http://www.optionsmadison.com/openpage.h.. | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities (RRTCADD) A national resource for researchers, planners, providers, self-advocates, families and students in the field of aging and developmental disabilities. The Center is affiliated with the University of Chicago, College of Applied Health Sciences, Department of Disability and Human Developement. http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Rural Institute The Montana University Affiliated Rural Institute on Disabilities is guided by values of independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Sprout Sprout is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation grow through challenging and safe travel experiences. Based in New York City, our programs are available to people with MR/DD and the agencies that serve them throughout the U.S. http://www.gosprout.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Arc of Dallas http://www.arcdallas.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Arc of the United States The Arc of the United States is a national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families. http://www.thearc.org/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| The Arka Foundation The Arka Foundation is a voluntary, non-profit making and non-governmental organization that promotes the welfare of people with special needs and of their families, irrespective of their creed or nationality. http://www.arkafoundation.org/ | Malta, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
| Vanderbilt Center for Research on Human Development The mission of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development is to improve the quality of life of persons with disorders of thinking, learning, perception, communication, mood and emotion caused by disruption of typical development. The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center is housed primarily in two buildings on the Peabody campus of Vanderbilt University in downtown Nashville http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/ | United States, English language, Link checked 2008-08 |
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