Surf these sites: (HCFA) The Medicare and Medicaid Agency -- Federal agency that administers the Medicare, Medicaid and Child Health Insurance Programs. ARCH National Resource Center -- ARCH National Resource Center for Respite and Crisis Care Services is funded by the Children''s Bureau to provide training and technical assistance to respite and crisis care providers, and to promote the establishment and growth of respite services nationwide. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Document Center -- ADA statute, regulations, ADAAG (Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines), Federally reviewed tech sheets, and other assistance documents. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- The nation''s foremost consumer protection agency. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) -- People with Disabilities page. Laws, accessibility info, etc. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) -- Complete, well-organized official IDEA site. Download the bill, read updates, news, etc. Medicaid Clearinghouse -- Educate, inform and activate those who have an interest in making the Medicaid program as effective as possible and protecting its critical benefits for the people who count on it. National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils -- Advocates and works for change on behalf of people with developmental and other disabilities and their families. National Council on Disability -- An independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) -- Conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages. National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) -- Collects and disseminates the results of federally funded research projects. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) -- Supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. President''s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities -- Provides information, training, and technical assistance to America''s business leaders, organized labor, rehabilitation and service providers, advocacy organizations, families and individuals with disabilities; reports to the President on the progress and problems of maximizing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Protection and Advocacy -- Federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy. Social Security Disability Program -- Manuals, forms, factsheets, contacts, etc.
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