General Resources

The Arc of the United States
The Arc is one of the oldest organizations advocating for persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. Has extensive resources including free publications, information on legislation, and locations of local chapters. Includes and extensive list of Resource Links.

Waisman Center
A national center dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about human development and developmental disabilities.

Reach Out Magazine
Subscription service to encourage friendships among persons with disabilities. The focus tends to be more physical than cognitive disabilities.

State Resource Sheets
What are the resources in your state for persons with a disability and their families? The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities has a comprehensive listing for each state going from the governor on down to resource centers for specific disabilities.  (This site is scheduled to be taken down September 30, 2014.

Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
A network of interdisciplinary centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Affiliated with Indiana University, this organization provides resources “that enable communities to include, support, and empower people with disabilities and family members.”

Mobility-Advisor
Educational resource with articles on wheelchairs, scooters, accessories, wheel chair sports, disabled travel, transportation, and assistive technology to enhance the lives of individuals of all ages who need mobility assistance.

Congregational Accessibility Network

 
Mobility

Entrance:
  Ground level
Entrance: Floor
Wheelchair Seating:
  Front,   Scattered site
Classrooms
Social/Gathering Area
Evacuation Plan
Fragrance Free
Bookstands/Lapboards

 
Hearing

Roving mic
Taped services
Sermon texts
No background noise

 
Sign Language

 
Vision

Adequate Lighting
Large Print:
  Bulletins, Hymnals
Projected:
  Hymns, Worship Songs
Oral Announcements
Signs Visible: Interior, Exterior
Lighting for speakers
Ushers for blind
Raised lettering
Braille material

 
Support

Mission Statement
Awareness and Education
Disabilities Survey
Library Resources
Classroom Integration
Referrals
Gift Discernment
Benevolence Fund
Respite
Facility Availability
Support Groups
Special diets

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