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Vanderbilt Kennedy Center – Treatment & Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD)
Vanderbilt Kennedy Center – Treatment & Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TRIAD) page has links divided into four categories for different groups of people to find support, information and resources. Those...
Ensuring Language Access and Effective Communication During Response and Recovery: A Checklist for Emergency Responders
This checklist (PDF) from the Department of Health and Human Services has guidelines for emergency responders with action steps to support people with limited English proficiency and people with various disabilities...
Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
The mission of the Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies is equal access to emergency programs and services and full inclusion of the whole community before, during and after disasters. At times this organization has had a...
ADA Guide for Rural Demand-Response Transportation Service Providers
The ADA Guide for Rural Demand-Response Transportation Service Providers booklet explains ADA regulations for vehicles, service policies, and etiquette for smaller, rural operators. The booklet reviews: ADA and Other Federal...
Emergency Preparedness Resources
The ADA National Network Emergency Preparedness Resources page offers a selection of emergency preparedness and disaster response resources, including ones for people with disabilities. Topics include: FEMA En Español Recursos ADA...
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
This ADA.gov Guide to Disability Rights Laws provides an overview of Federal civil rights laws that ensure equal opportunity for people with disabilities. TABLE OF CONTENTS Americans with Disabilities Act Telecommunications Act Fair...
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. For over 40 years, FCA has provided services to family caregivers of adults with physical and...
Scholarship Guide For Students With Disabilities
Article from Money Geek that lists scholarships for students with disabilities, as well as talking about some general financial tips and guidance for students with disabilities. The first tab shows general disability scholarships, and...
Path to Better Sleep
Path to Better Sleep is a website from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for people who are having insomnia and difficulty sleeping. It proposes using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to improve sleep without using medication. Tips...
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