| Resources for Children with Disabilities Developed by Margaret Rose Accessibility and Community Inclusion  Association of University Centers on Disabilities 8630 Fenton Street Suite 410 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Phone: 301-588-8252 Fax: 301-588-2842 E-mail: kmusheno@aucd.org Represents the professional interests of the national network of 61 university centers for excellence in developmental disabilities education, research, and service (UCEs; formerly called university affiliated programs, or UAPs) that serve people with developmental disabilities. (Formerly the American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.) The Center for Universal Design North Carolina State University College of Design Campus Box 8613 Brooks Hall, Room 220 Pullen Road, Raleigh, NC 27695-8613 Phone: 800-647-6777 Fax: 919-515-3023 E-mail: cud@ncsu.edu Provides publications and information to parents and professionals concerning accessible housing design and financing issues; makes referrals to local organizations. Center on Human Policy Syracuse University 805 South Crouse Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2280 Phone: 800-894-0826 TTY: 315-443-4355 Fax: 315-443-4338 E-mail: thechp@sued.syr.edu Involved in a range of local, state, national, and international activities, including policy studies, research, information, and referral. Job Accommodation Network (JAN) West Virginia University Post Office Box 6080 Morgantown, WV 26506-6080 Voice/TTY: 800-526-7234 (U.S.); 304-293-7186 (worldwide) Fax: 304-293-5407 E-mail: jan@jan.icdi.wvu.edu Information and resources to make workplaces accessible to those with disabilities. National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils 1234 Massachusetts Avenue NW Suite 103 Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-347-1234 Fax: 202-347-4023 E-mail: mgray@naddc.org Organization of Developmental Disability Councils that exist in each state to provide information on and advocate for resources and services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. National Center on Accessibility Indiana University 2805 East 10th Street Suite 190 Bloomington, IN 47408-2698 Phone: 812-856-4422 TTY: 812-856-4421 Fax: 812-856-4480 E-mail: nca@indiana.edu Works with departments of parks, recreation, and tourism throughout the United States to improve accessibility. Sponsors several training sessions each year throughout the United States to educate employers on making their workplaces accessible. National Council on Independent Living 1916 Wilson Boulevard Suite 209 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-525-3406 TTY: 703-525-4153 Fax: 703-525-3409 E-mail: ncil@ncil.org A national membership association of nonprofit corporations that advances the full integration and participation of people with disabilities in society and the development of centers for independent living. Provides members with technical assistance and training, a quarterly newsletter, and sponsors a national conference. National Home of Your Own Alliance University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability Center for Housing and New Community Economics (CHANCE) 7 Leavitt Lane, Suite 101 Durham, NH 03824-3522 E-mail: drv@cisunix.unh.edu This program is dedicated to helping people with disabilities in becoming homeowners and in controlling their homes. National Organization on Disability 910 16th Street NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202-293-5960 TTY: 202-293-5968 Fax: 202-293-7999 E-mail: ability@nod.org Promotes the acceptance and understanding of the needs of citizens with disabilities through a national network of communities and organizations and facilitates exchange of information regarding resources available to people with disabilities. U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board 1331 F Street NW Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111 Phone: 800-872-2253 TTY: 800-993-2822 Fax: 202-272-5447 E-mail: info@access-board.gov An organization created by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112) to enforce the Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 (PL 90-480). Offers free publications and answers to technical questions about accessibility. |
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