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Disability-related Organizations

Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a national network of Independent nonprofit, community‑based, consumer‑driven technology Resource Centers around the country that serve children and adults with disabilities, parents, teachers, health care and other service providers, employers, technology professionals and community organizations

Alliance for Technology Access

2175 East Francisco Blvd., Suite L

San Rafael, CA 94901

Voice: 415‑455‑4575, TTY: 415‑455‑0491

Email: ATAinfo@ATAccess.org

Web: www.ATAccess.org

Independent Living Centers (ILCs) are private, nonprofit corporations that provide advocacy and services to maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities and the accessibility of communities. To locate your nearest Independent Living Center call or visit these web sites:

Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU)

2323 Shepherd, Suite 1000

Houston, TX 77019

713.520.0232 (Voice), Phone: 713.520.5136 (TTY)

http://www.ilru.org/jump1.htm

http://www.jik.com/ilcs.html

Statewide Independent Living Councils - collaborate with state vocational rehabilitation agencies to develop state independent living plans--including determining use of independent living funds provided through Part B of the Rehab Act and monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating implementation of the state plan.

http://www.ilru.org/silc/silcdir/index.htm

National Parent Network on Disabilities

1727 King Street, Suite 305

Alexandria VA 22314

Phone: 703-684-6763 Fax: 703-836-1232

http://www.npnd.org

npnd@cs.com

National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.

National Organization on Disability

910 Sixteenth Street, N.W., Suite 600

Washington, DC 20006

(202) 293-5960

http://www.nod.org/

Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)- US Department of Labor, programs and staff of the former President’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities has been integrated in this new office.   The ODEP goal is to increase employment of people with disabilities through policy analysis, technical assistance, development of best practices, and outreach, education, constituent services, and promoting ODEP's mission among employers.

http://www.dol.gov/dol/odep/

American Association of People with Disabilities - nonprofit, nonpartisan, cross-disability organization whose goals are unity, leadership and impact.

http://www.aapd-dc.org/index.html