Disabled: Nationwide Resources    Whether you are disabled, or have a family member or friend with a disability, it is crucial to understand what rights and resources are available to the disabled community. Don’t miss out on information such as job resources or benefits like SSI. This site also includes links to communities that support people with disabilities of all types such as AbilityPath.org, a hub for parents.

Disability.gov
Find nationwide information and resources regarding benefits, civil rights, community life, education, emergency preparedness, employment, health, housing, technology and transportation.
http://www.disability.gov/

AbilityPath.org
AbilityPath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn, connect and live a more balanced life - through all phases of a child’s growth and development. The website combines social networking features with expert content from AbilityPath.org’s team of educators, parents, therapists and medical professionals.
http://www.abilitypath.org/

Disabled Resources
Disabled Resources lists websites ranging from topics to Advocacy and Legal Rights to Vocational Rehabilitation.
http://www.disabilityresources.org
http://abilitymagazine.com/links.html


Job Resources

State Vocational and Rehabilitation Agencies
This website provides links to the vocational and rehabilitation agencies in all 50 states.
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/oesp/providers.nsf/bystate

Ability Jobs
A search engine designed to help those with disabilities find jobs
http://www.jobaccess.org


Disabled Children Resources

Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Learn about benefits children with disabilities may be eligible for including Supplemental Security Income or Social Security.
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/
For more information call: 1-800-772-1213 | TTY: 1-800-325-0778

Other Helpful Resources

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) offers a wealth of information on disabilities. It is the nation’s central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth, IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education, No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based information on effective educational practices.
http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/Home.aspx
For more information call the bilingual toll free line at: 1-800-695-0285

Best Buddies International
Best Buddies is an organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
http://www.bestbuddies.org/
For more information call: 1-800-89-BUDDY (28339)

Special Olympics
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of
gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
www.specialolympics.org