Disabled

Childcare Plus 800-235-4122 Information and referrals to families of children (birth to 5) with disabilities. Inclusion training for professionals. Website: http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/childcareplus

HEATH Resource Center 800-544-3284 (Voice/TDD); FAX: 202- 833-4760 Information and referrals on post-secondary education and adult training programs for people with disabilities. Sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Education. E-mail: heath@ace.nche.edu Website: http://www.acenet.edu

Job Accommodation Network 800-526-7234 (Voice/TDD); 800-ADA-WORK; FAX: 304-293-5407; Information on accommodations for people with any job-related disability. Sponsored by President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. E-mail: jan@jan.icdi.wvu.edu Website: http://www.jan.wvu.edu

Library of Congress National Library Blind and Handicapped. 800-424-8567. Refers callers to libraries that have information on books on tapes available for blind or handicapped persons.

National Accessible Apartment Clearinghouse 800-421-1221 Helps people with disabilities find accessible apartments. Owners and managers may also use this service to register their accessible units. Website: http://www.aptsforrent.com/naac

National Easter Seal Society (bilingual) 800-221-6827. Publications for persons with disabilities. Website: http://www.easterseals.org

National Parent-To-Parent Support and Information System, Inc. 800-651-1151; 706-632-8830. Links parents of children with special health care needs and rare disorders. Information and referrals, phone support, newsletter, professionally-run support group meetings.

National Respite Locator 800-773-5433. Information on temporary care for those caring for a child with a disability or chronic illness. Website: http://www.chtop.com/locator.htm

NICHCY 800-695-0285 (Voice/TTY); FAX: 202-884-8441 Provides information on disabilities with a special focus on children (birth to 22). Services include responses to questions, referrals, and technical assistance to parents, educators, caregivers and advocates.Website: http://www.nichcy.org

Paws With a Cause 800-253-PAWS. Trains dogs for disabled persons. Website: http://www.pawswithacause.org

Rural Institute on Disabilities 800-732-0323; FAX: 406-243-4730 Assistance for persons with disabilities in rural areas. Technological services, early intervention, children of Vietnam Veterans, and services for the elderly. E-mail: ruralinstitute.umt.edu

Through the Looking Glass 800-644-2666; FAX: 510-848-4445 Information and referrals for disabled parents. Newsletter and phone support. Website: http://www.lookingglass.org

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 800-669-3362 (publications) Information, speakers, technical assistance, training and referrals re: enforcing ADA and prohibiting discrimination in employment of disabled persons. Website: http://www.eeoc.gov