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ADA Center
Southwest ADA Center
2323 S. Shepherd, #1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.southwestada.org
Assistive Technology
Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network
P.O. Box 14115
Baton Rouge, LA, 70898
http://www.latan.org
Autism
Autism Society of Louisiana
P.O. Box 80162
Baton Rouge, LA, 70898
http://www.lastateautism.org
CHIP
(health care for low-income uninsured children)
Louisiana Children’s Health Insurance Program
LaCHIP Processing Office
628 N. 4th Street
P. O. Bo 629
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0629
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/222
D D Council
Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council
P.O. Box 3455
Baton Rouge, LA, 70821-3455
swinchel@dhh.la.gov
http://www.laddc.org
Developmental Disabilities
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 3117, Bin 21
Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov
Early Intervention
Louisiana Part C Early Intervention
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals
P.O. Box 3117, Bin 21, 682 N. 4th Street
Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
http://www.earlysteps.dhh.louisiana.gov
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Louisiana
3701 Canal Street, Suite H
New Orleans, LA, 70119
http://www.epilepsylouisiana.org
Independent Living
To find out the contact information for the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 South Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory
To find out the contact information for centers for independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
2013 H St. NW – 6th Floor
Washington, DC, 20006
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Louisiana
8336 Kelwood Drive
Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
http://www.thearcla.org
Learning Disabilities
Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance
Louisiana Department of Education
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9064
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/students-with-disabilities
Mediation
Dispute Resolution
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5243
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/students-with-disabilities/dispute-resolution
Mental Health
Office of Behavioral Health
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
628 N. 4th Street, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 4049
Baton Rouge, LA, 70821-4049
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/subhome/10
Mental Health America of Louisiana
660 N. Foster Drive, Suite C-201
Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/mental-health-america-louisiana
NAMI Louisiana, National Alliance on Mental Illness
P.O. Box 40517
Baton Rouge, LA, 70835
(866) 851-6264
http://www.namilouisiana.org
Louisiana Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
5627 Superior Drive, Suite #2
Baton Rouge, LA, 70816-6085
(225) 293-3508
Parent Organizations
Community Parent Resource Center
(Serving greater New Orleans area)
Pyramid Community Parent Resource Center
3132 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA, 70125
http://www.pyramidparentcenter.org
Families Helping Families of Louisiana
(a statewide network of ten regional family resource centers)
100 Benman Rd. Lafayette, LA 70506
Lafayette, LA 70506
http://www.fhfla.org
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Louisiana Parent-Teacher Association
9151 Interline Avenue, suite 1A
Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
http://www.louisianapta.org/
Preschool, Disabilities
Division of Standards, Assessments and Accountability
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5243
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/early-childhood/early-childhood-programs
Protection & Advocacy
Advocacy Center
8325 Oak Street
New Orleans, LA, 70118
http://www.advocacyla.org
Relay Services
(800) 947-5277 (V)
(800) 846-5277 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(888) 550-5277 (ASCII)
(888) 272-5530 (Speech to Speech)
(800) 737-1813 (Spanish)
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Louisiana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA, 70809
http://www.lsha.org
Special Education
Louisiana Department of Education
1201 North Third Street
P.O. Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5243
http://www.louisianabelieves.com/academics/students-with-disabilities
Special Format Library
State Library of Louisiana
Talking Books
701 N. Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
http://www.state.lib.la.us/special-services/talking-books
Special Health Care Needs
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Office of Public Health
Children’s Special Health Services
1450 L & A Road
Metairie, LA, 70802
http://new.dhh.louisiana.gov/index.cfm/page/740
Families Helping Families
286 Highway 3185
Thibodaux, LA, 70301
(985) 447-4461
(800) 331-5570
Bayoulandfhf@blfhf.org
http://blfhf.org
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.louisiana.gov
UCEDD
Louisiana UCEDDERS
LSUHSC- Human Development Center
School of Allied Health Professions
1900 Gravier Street 10th Floor Room 1036
New Orleans, LA, 70112
http://www.hdc.lsuhsc.edu
Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
Louisiana Workforce Commission
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
1001 N 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA, 70802
(225) 342-3111
http://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp
Other Organizations
Easter Seals Louisiana
1010 Common St., Suite 2000
New Orleans, LA, 70112-1617
http://www.louisiana.easterseals.com
Special Olympics Louisiana
1000 E. Morris Avenue
Hammond, LA, 70403
http://www.laso.org
Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association
P.O. Box 14806
Baton Rouge, LA, 70898
http://www.lota.org
Louisiana Health and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.
2121 Wooddale, Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
http://www.lahealthandrehab.org
Louisiana Citizens for Action Now (LACAN)
Post Office Box 3455
626 Main Street, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3455
http://www.lacanadvocates.org
Governor’s Office of Disability Affairs
P.O. Box 94004
Baton Rouge, LA, 70804-9004
(225) 219-7550
(844) 860-1413
disability.affairs@la.gov
http://gov.louisiana.gov/page/disability-affairs
ADA Center
Great Plains ADA Center
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO, 65203
http://www.gpadacenter.org/
Assistive Technology
Nebraska Assistive Technology Partnership
3901 N. 27th Street, Suite 5
Lincoln, NE, 68521
http://www.atp.ne.gov
D D Council
Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities
Department of Health and Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 95044
Lincoln, NE, 68509
http://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/DD-Planning-Council.aspx
Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, Nebraska
P.O. Box 98947
Lincoln, NE, 68509-8947
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Developmental-Disabilities.aspx
Early Intervention
Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE, 68509-4987
http://edn.ne.gov/
Health care
https://www.ehealthinsurance.com/nebraska-health-insurance
Independent Living
Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council
215 Centennial Mall South, Suite 210
Lincoln, NE, 68508
http://www.nesilc.org
To find out the contact information for centers for independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Nebraska
1672 Van Dorn Street
Lincoln, NE, 68502
http://www.arc-nebraska.org
Mental Health
Division of Behavioral Health Services
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 98925
Lincoln, NE, 68509-8925
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Behavioral-Health.aspx
Nebraska Family Support Network
3568 Dodge Street, Suite #2
Omaha, NE, 68131-3222
http://nefamilysupportnetwork.org/
NAMI-Nebraska
1941 S. 42nd Street, Suite 517
Omaha, NE, 68105
https://naminebraska.org
Parent Organizations
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers
13304 W. Center Road, Suite 221
Omaha, NE, 68144
http://www.nebraskapta.org
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) Nebraska
1941 S. 42nd St., Suite 205
Omaha, NE 68105
http://www.pti-nebraska.org
Parent to Parent Network
328 W. Norfolk Ave.
Norfolk, NE, 68701
http://www.parent-parent.org
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Nebraska
134 South 13th Street, Suite 600
Lincoln, NE, 68508
http://www.disabilityrightsnebraska.org/
Relay Services
(888) 272-5528 (Spanish)
(800) 833-0920 (V); 711 (TTY)
(800) 833-7352 (TTY/ASCII)
(888) 696-0629 (Fast ASCII)
(888) 272-5527 (Speech to Speech)
Special Education
Office of Special Education
Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE, 68509-4987
http://www.education.ne.gov/sped
Special Format Library
Nebraska Library Commission
Talking Book and Braille Service
The Atrium
1200 N Street, Suite 120
Lincoln, NE, 68508-2023
http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/tbbs
Special Health Care Needs
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE, 68509-5026
http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/default.aspx
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Nebraska Speech-Language-Hearing Association
1633 Normandy Court, Suite A
Lincoln, NE 68512
http://www.nslha.org
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.nebraska.gov
Transition Services
Special Populations Office
Nebraska Department of Education
6949 S. 110th Street
Omaha, NE, 68128
https://www.education.ne.gov
UCEDD
Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation
University of Nebraska Medical Center
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE, 68198-5450
http://www.unmc.edu/mmi
Vocational Education, Disabilities
School Counseling
Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE, 68509-4987
https://www.vr.nebraska.gov
Vocational Rehabilitation
Nebraska Department of Education
301 Centennial Mall South, 6th Floor
P.O. Box 94987
Lincoln, NE, 68509-4987
https://www.education.ne.gov/arra/vocational-rehabilitation/
Other Organizations
The Ollie Webb Center Pilot Parents
1941 S. 42nd Street, Suite 122
Omaha, NE, 68105
http://www.olliewebbinc.org
Easter Seals Nebraska
12565 West Center Road, Suite 100
Omaha, NE 68144-8144
http://www.easterseals.com/ne
Answers 4 Families
206 S. 13th Street, Suite 1000
Lincoln, NE, 68588-0227
http://www.answers4families.org
People First of Nebraska
Several chapters statewide
P.O. Box 5292 – Grand Island, NE 68802
http://www.peoplefirstnebraska.com
ADA Center
Northwest ADA Center
Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
University of Washington
6912 220th St SW, #105
Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
(425) 248-2480 (V/TTY)
dbtacnw@u.washington.edu
http://www.nwadacenter.org
Autism
Golden Heart (AK) Autism Society
607 Old Steese Hwy, Suite B #285
Fairbanks, AK, 99701
(907) 374-4421
(877) 374-4421
info@asagoldenheart.org
http://www.asagoldenheart.org
Career & Technical Education
Office of Career and Technical Education
801 West 10th Street, Suite 200
P.O. Box 110500
Juneau, AK, 99811-0500
(907) 465-2800
http://www.education.alaska.gov
CHIP Program
Denali KidCare
P.O. Box 110601
Juneau, AK, 99811-0801
(907) 465-1696
http://dhss.alaska.gov/dhcs/Pages/denalikidcare/default.aspx
D D Council
Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
3601 C Street, Suite 740
Anchorage, AK, 99503
(888) 269-8990
(907) 269-8990
GCDSE@alaska.gov
http://dhss.alaska.gov/
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities & Children with Complex Medical Conditions
Senior and Disabilities Services
3601 C Street, Suite 310
Anchorage, AK, 99503
(800) 478-9996
(907) 269-3666
http://dhss.alaska.gov/dsds/Pages/default.aspx
Early Intervention
Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program
ILP Main Office
550 West 8th Avenue
Anchorage, AK, 99501
(877) 477-3659
http://dhss.alaska.gov/
Independent Living
To find out the contact information for the Statewide
Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
1333 Moursand Street
Houston, TX, 77030
(713) 520-0232 (V)
(713) 520-5136 (TTY)
ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org
To find the contact information for centers for
independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
2013 H. Street NW, 6th floor
Washington, DC, 20006
(202) 207-0334 (V)
(202) 207-0340 (TTY)
ncil@ncil.org
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Anchorage
2211 Arca Drive
Anchorage, AK, 99508
(907) 277-6677
info@thearcofanchorage.org
http://thearcofanchorage.org
Mental Health
Division of Behavioral Health
Department of Health and Social Services
P.O. Box 110620
Juneau, AK, 99811-0620
(907) 465-3370
(907) 465-2225 (TTY)
http://dhss.alaska.gov/dbh/Pages/default.aspx
Alaska Mental Health Board
PO Box 110608
Juneau, AK, 99811
(888) 464-8920
http://dhss.alaska.gov/amhb/Pages/default.aspx
NAMI Alaska, National Alliance on Mental Illness
PO Box 201753
Anchorage, AK, 99520
(800) 478-4462
(907) 277-1300
alaskanami@gmail.com
https://www.namialaska.org/
Parent Organizations
Community Parent Resource Center
LINKS Parent Resource Center
3161 E. Palmer-Wasilla Hwy, suite 2
Wasilla, AK, 99654
(907) 373-3632
linksinfo@linksprc.org
http://linksprc.org/
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Law Center of Alaska
3330 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 103
Anchorage, AK, 99503
(800) 478-1234
(907) 565-1002 (V/TTY)
akpa@dlcak.org
http://www.dlcak.org
Relay Services
(800) 770-8255 (V)
(800) 770-8973 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(866) 355-6198 (Speech to Speech)
Special Education
Office of Special Education
Alaska Department of Education
801 W. 10th Street, Suite 200
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK, 99801-1894
(907) 465-8693
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/tls/sped/
Special Health Care Needs
Family to Family Health Information Center
Stone Soup Group
307 E. Northern Lights Blvd, Suite 100
Anchorage, AK, 99503
(907) 561-3701
(887) 786-7327 (toll free)
info@stonesoupgroup.org
http://www.stonesoupgroup.org
Special Format Library
Alaska State Library
Talking Book Center
344 W. Third Avenue, Suite 125
Anchorage, AK, 99501
(800) 776-6566
(907) 269-6575
http://talkingbooks.alaska.gov/
Speech, Language, & Hearing
Alaska Speech-Language-Hearing Association
PO Box 111993
Anchorage, AK, 99511
(907) 212-0211
aksha907@gmail.com
http://www.aksha.org/
UCEDD
Center for Human Development
University of Alaska Anchorage
2702 Gambell Street, Suite 103
Anchorage, AK, 99503
(907) 272-8270
info@alaskachd.org
http://www.alaskachd.org
Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
801 W. 10th Street, Suite A
Juneau, AK, 99801
(907) 465-2814
http://labor.state.ak.us/dvr/home.htm
Other Organizations
Easter Seals Alaska
670 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 105
Anchorage, AK, 99503
(907) 277-7325
http://www.alaska.easterseals.com
ADA Center
Northwest ADA Center
Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
University of Washington
6912 220th St SW, #105
Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
http://www.nwadacenter.org
Assistive Technology
Access Technologies, Inc.
3070 Lancaster Drive N.E.
Salem, OR, 97305
http://www.accesstechnologiesinc.org
Autism
Autism Society of Oregon
PO Box 396
Marylhurst, OR, 97036-0396
http://autismsocietyoregon.org/
Regional Programs for Low Incidence Disabilities
State Services for Autism
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street, NE
Salem, OR, 97310-0203
http://www.soesd.k12.or.us/special-education/low-incidence-disabilities/
Portland Aspergers Network
3324 NE 22nd Avenue
Portland, OR, 97212
http://www.pdxaspergers.org/
CHIP
(health care for low-income uninsured children)
Oregon SCHIP
Division of Medical Assistance Programs
Administrative Office
500 Summer Street NE
Salem, OR, 97301
http://www.oregon.gov/oha/healthplan/pages/app_benefits/schip.aspx
D D Council
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
540 24th Place N.E.
Salem, OR, 97301-4517
http://www.ocdd.org
Early Intervention & Preschool, Disabilities
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special
Education Department
Office of Special Education
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97310-0203
http://www.ode.state.or.us
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Northwest
2311 N. 45th Street, #134
Seattle, WA, 98103
http://www.epilepsyoregon.org
Independent Living
To find out the contact information for the Statewide
Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 South Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/OR
To find out the contact information for centers for
independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Oregon
1745 State Street
Salem, OR, 97301
http://www.arcoregon.org/
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Oregon
10175 S.W. Barbur Blvd., #214B
Portland, OR 97219
http://www.ldaor.org
Mediation
Office of Student Learning and Partnerships
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97310-0203
http://www.ode.state.or.us
Mental Health
Mental Health Association of Oregon (MHAO)
Regional Research Institute (RRI)
Portland State University
1600 SW 4th Avenue, Suite 900
P.O. Box 751
Portland, OR, 97207-0751
NAMI Oregon
3550 S.E. Woodward
Portland, OR, 97202-1552
http://www.nami.org/oregon
Oregon Family Support Network, Inc.
2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Suite 274
Eugene, OR, 97401
http://www.ofsn.org
Addictions in Mental Health Division
500 Summer Street, N.E., E86
Salem, OR, 97301-1118
http://egov.oregon.gov/dhs/mentalhealth
Mental Health – Youth
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Addictions and Mental Health Division (AMH)
500 Summer Street, N.E., E86
Salem, OR, 97309
http://www.dhs.state.or.us/mentalhealth
Parent Organizations
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Oregon PTA
P.O. Box 4569
Portland, OR, 97208-4569
http://www.oregonpta.org
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
(Serving Native family members nationwide who have children with disabilities)
National Indian Parent Information Center (NIPIC)
P.O. Box 2334
Grants Pass, OR, 97528
http://www.nipic.org/
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Family and Community Together (FACT)
13455 SE 97th Avenue
Clackamas, OR, 97015
http://factoregon.org/
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Oregon
610 SW Broadway, Suite 200
Portland, OR, 97205
http://www.disabilityrightsoregon.org
Relay Services
(800) 735-1232 (V)
(800) 735-3250 (VCO)
(800) 735-2900 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(800) 735-0644 (ASCII)
Special Education
Office of Student Learning and Partnerships
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97310-0203
http://www.ode.state.or.us
Special Format Library
Oregon State Library
Talking Book and Braille Services
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR, 97301-3950
https://www.oregon.gov/library/Pages/default.aspx
Special Health Care Needs
Child Development and Rehabilitation Center
Oregon Health & Science University
P.O. Box 574
Portland, OR, 97207-0574
http://ohsucancer.com/xd/health/child-development-and-rehabilitation-center/about-cdrc/index.cfm
Speech, Language, and Hearing
The Oregon Speech-Language and Hearing Association
P.O. Box 523
Salem, OR, 97308
http://www.oregonspeechandhearing.org/
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and
information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in
the Senate and House:
http://www.oregon.gov/
Transition Services
Office of Student Learning & Partnerships
Special Education Unit
Department of Education
255 Capitol Street N.E.
Salem, OR, 97310
http://www.ode.state.or.us
UCEDD
University of Oregon UCEDD
College of Education
5252 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR, 97403
http://ucedd.uoregon.edu
Oregon Health & Science University UCEDD
Oregon Health & Science University
Institute on Development & Disability
707 SW Gaines St.
Portland, OR, 97239
http://www.ohsuidd.org
Vocational Rehabilitation
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Department of Human Services
Children, Adults & Families Division
500 Summer Street N.E., E87
Salem, OR, 97301-1120
http://www.oregon.gov/dhs
Other Organizations
Easter Seals Oregon
5757 S.W. Macadam Avenue
Portland, OR, 97239
http://www.or.easterseals.com
ADA Center
Northwest ADA Center
Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
University of Washington
6912 220th St SW, #105
Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
http://www.nwadacenter.org
Assistive Technology
Washington Assistive Technology Act Program
University of Washington Center for Technology & Disability Studies
UW Mailbox 357920
Seattle, WA, 98195-7920
http://wata.org
CHIP
(health care for low-income uninsured children)
The CHIP Program
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-etails/1615
D D Council
Washington Developmental Disabilities Council
2600 Martin Way E, Suite F
Olympia, WA, 98504
http://www.ddc.wa.gov
Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Social and Health Services
P.O. Box 45310
Olympia, WA, 98504-5310
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation Northwest
2311 N. 45th Street, #134
Seattle, WA, 98103
http://www.epilepsynw.org
Early Intervention
Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Social and Health Services
P.O. Box 45201
Olympia, WA, 98504-5201
http://del.wa.gov/development/esit/Default.aspx
Independent Living
To find out the contact information for the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 South Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/WA
To find out the contact information for centers for independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Washington State
2638 State Avenue N.E.
Olympia, WA, 98506
http://www.arcwa.org
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington
16315 NE 87th Street, Suite 11
Redmond, WA, 98052
http://www.ldawa.org
Mediation
Sound Options Group, LLC
197 Parfitt Way, S.W., Suite 220
P.O. Box 11457
Bainbridge Island, WA, 98110
http://www.soundoptionsgroup.com
Mental Health
Mental Health Division
Department of Social and Health Services
P.O. Box 45320
Olympia, WA, 98504-5320
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dbhr/index.shtml
Parent Organizations
Community Parent Resource Center
Open Doors for Multi Cultural Families
4327 S. 253rd Street
Kent, WA, 98032
http://www.multiculturalfamilies.org
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Owen Atkins, Interim Executive Director
Washington State PTA
2003 65th Avenue West
Tacoma, WA, 98466-6215
http://www.wastatepta.org
PAVE
Washington State Parent Information and Training Center
6316 S. 12th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98465-1900
http://www.wapave.org
Parent-To-Parent
Washington State P2P Programs
State Coordinating Office
2638 State Avenue N.E.
Olympia, WA, 98506
http://www.arcwa.org
Preschool, Disabilities
Early Childhood Services
Special Education Learning Improvement
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA, 98504-7200
http://www.k12.wa.us
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Washington
315 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 850
Seattle, WA, 98104
http://www.disabilityrightswa.org
Relay Services
(800) 833-6384 (Voice)
(800) 833-6388 (TTY); 711 (Voice or TTY)
(800) 833-6385 (Telebraille)
(877) 833-6341 (Speech-to-Speech)
http://www.washingtonrelay.com/
Special Education
Special Education Operations
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA, 98504-7200
http://www.k12.wa.us/specialed
Special Format Library
Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
2021 9th Avenue
Seattle, WA, 98121-2783
http://www.wtbbl.org
Special Health Care Needs
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Department of Health
P.O. Box 47880
Olympia, WA, 98504-7880
http://doh.dc.gov/service/children-and-youth-special-health-care-needs
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Washington Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2150 N. 107th Street, Suite 205
Seattle, WA, 98133-9009
http://www.wslha.org
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
www.access.wa.gov
Transition Services
Center for Change in Transition Services
College of Education, Seattle University
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA, 98122-4340
http://www.seattleu.edu/ccts
UCEDD
Center on Human Development and Disabilities
University of Washington
Center on Human Development and Disability
PO Box 357920
Seattle, WA, 98195-7920
http://www.depts.washington.edu/chdd
Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
Career and Technical Education
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200
Olympia, WA, 98504-7200
https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/division-vocational-rehabilitation
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Social and Health Services
P.O. Box 45340
Olympia, WA, 98504-5340
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr
Other Organizations
PROVAIL
3670 Stoneway North
Seattle, WA, 98103
http://www.provail.org/
Easter Seals Washington
220 W. Mercer, Suite 120 West
Seattle, WA, 98119
http://www.wa.easterseals.com
PAVE
Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Program
6316 S. 12th Street
Tacoma, WA, 98465
http://www.wapave.org
Summit Assistance Dogs
7575 Chestnut Lane
Anacortes, WA, 98221
http://www.summitdogs.org
Families Together
213 Smith Gym 213 D
Pullman, WA, 99164
http://www.familiestogether.org/
Washington State Fathers Network
16120 N.E. 8th Street
Bellevue, WA, 98008
(425) 747-4004, ext. 4286
(800) 833-6388
greg.schell@kindering.org
http://www.fathersnetwork.org
ADA Center
Pacific ADA Center
555 12th Street, Suite 1030
Oakland, CA, 94607
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
(510) 285-5600 (V/TTY)
adatech@adapacific.org
http://www.adapacific.org
Assistive Technology
Arizona Technology Access Program (AZTAP)
2400 N. Central Avenue, Suite 300
Phoenix, AZ, 85004
(800) 477-9921 (toll-free)
(602) 728-9534
(602) 728-9536 (TTY)
http://www.nau.edu/ihd/aztap/
Autism
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Campus for Exceptional Children
300 N. 18th Street
Phoenix, AZ, 85006
(602) 340-8717
sarrc@autismcenter.org
http://www.autismcenter.org
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
PO Box 10543
Phoenix, AZ, 85064
(480) 940-1093
info@phxautism.org
http://www.phxautism.org
CHIP Program
KidsCare
c/o AHCCS
801 E Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AX 85034
(602) 417-4000
(800) 654-8713
Check website for various offices
https://www.azahcccs.gov/Members/GetCovered/Categories/KidsCare.html
D D Council
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
3839 N. 3rd Street, Suite 306
Phoenix, AZ, 85012
(602) 277-4986
fkahn@azdes.gov
https://www.azdes.gov/ADDPC/Home/
Developmental Disabilities
Department of Economic Security
Division of Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 6123, Site Code (791A)
Phoenix, AZ, 85005
(602) 542-6853
http://www.azdes.gov/ddd
Early Intervention
Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP)
Department of Economic Security
3839 N. 3rd Street, Suite 304
Phoenix, AZ, 85012
(888) 439-5609 (in AZ)
(602) 532-9960
http://www.azdes.gov/azeip
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Arizona
P.O. Box 25084
Phoenix, AZ, 85002-5084
(888) 768-2690
(602) 406-3581
efaz@chw.edu
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/arizona/
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Arizona
3839 N. 3rd Street, Suite 105
Phoenix, AZ, 85012
(866) 501-2721
(602) 234-2721, ext. 103
thearcaz@gmail.com
http://www.arcarizona.org
Independent Living
To find the contact information for the Statewide
Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 South Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
(713) 520-0232 (V)
(713) 520-5136 (TTY)
ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org
To find the contact information for centers for independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
(202) 207-0334 (V)
(202) 207-0340 (TTY)
ncil@ncil.org
http://www.ncil.org
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Arizona
18001 N. 79th Ave., E-71
Glendale, AZ, 85308
(623) 206-2896
rcrawford@life-development-inst.org
https://ldaamerica.org/lda-chapters/arizona/
Mediation
Arizona Department of Education
Exceptional Student Services
1535 W. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
(602) 364-4011
http://www.ade.az.gov
Mental Health
Mental Health Association of Arizona
6411 E. Thomas Road
Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
(480) 994-4407, ext. 11
aberger@mhaarizona.org
http://www.mhaarizona.org
Arizona Alliance for the Mentally Ill
NAMI Arizona
2210 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ, 85006-1604
(800) 626-5022
(602) 244-8166
namiaz@namiaz.org
http://namiarizona.org
Mental Health – Youth
Division of Behavioral Health Services
Department of Health Services
150 N. 18th Avenue, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
(602) 364-4753
nelsonla@azdhs.gov
http://azdhs.gov
Parent Organizations
Parent Information Network
Exceptional Student Services
Arizona Department of Education
3300 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(800) 237-3007
(602) 542-4013
becky.raabe@azed.gov
http://www.azed.gov/special-education/
Enhancing Arizona’s Parent Networks (EAPN)
Exceptional Student Services
Arizona Department of Education
2384 N. Steves Boulevard
Flagstaff, AZ, 86004
(623) 329-3089
http://www.ade.az.gov/ess/eapn/
Arizona Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
2721 N. 7th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
(602) 279-1811
azpta@andiamo-tel.com
http://www.azpta.org
Raising Special Kids
5025 E. Washington St., Suite 204
Phoenix, AZ, 85034-2005
(800) 237-3007 (in AZ only)
(602) 242-4366
info@raisingspecialkids.org
http://www.raisingspecialkids.org
Parent-to-Parent
P2P at Raising Special Kids
See listing for the Parent Training and Information Center.
Partners in Policymaking
Pilot Parents of Southern Arizona
2600 N. Wyatt Drive
Tucson, AZ, 85712
(877) 365-7220
(520) 324-3150
ppsa@pilotparents.org
http://www.pilotparents.org
Preschool, Disabilities
Arizona Department of Education
Early Childhood Education
1535 W. Jefferson Street, Bin 15
Phoenix, AZ, 85007-3280
(602) 542-2727
valerie.james@azed.gov
http://www.ade.az.gov
Protection & Advocacy
Arizona Center for Disability Law
100 N. Stone St, Suite 305
Tucson, AZ, 85701
(520) 327-9547 (V/TTY)
(800) 927-2260
center@azdisabilitylaw.org''http://www.azdisabilitylaw.orgRelay Services
(800) 842-4681 (V)
(800) 367-8939 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(800) 842-6520 (Speech to Speech)
Special Education
Exceptional Student Services
Arizona Department of Education
1535 W. Jefferson Street, Bin 24
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
(602) 542-4013
colette.chapman@azed.gov
http://www.ade.az.gov/ess/
Special Format Library
Arizona State Library
Archives and Public Records
Braille and Talking Book Division
1030 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ, 85008
(800) 255-5578
(602) 255-5578
btbl@lib.az.us
http://azlibrary.gov/talkingbooks/contact
Speech, Language, and Hearing
ArSHA (The Arizona Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
P.O. Box 12334
Tempe, AZ, 85284
(602) 354-8062
office@arsha.org
http://www.arsha.org
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state
agencies and information, including how to contact your governor
and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://az.gov/
Transition Services
Rehabilitation Services Administration
1789W Jefferson 2nd Floor NW
Site 930A
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
(602) 542-0751
(602) 463-9002 (cell)
bschoen@azdes.gov
UCEDD
Institute for Human Development
Northern Arizona University
P.O. Box 5630
Flagstaff, AZ, 86011
(928) 523-4791
(928) 523-1695 (TTY)
Thomas.Uno@nau.edu
http://nau.edu/sbs/ihd/
Sonoran UCEDD
University of Arizona
1521 E. Helen St.
PO Box 210155H
Tucson, AZ, 85721
http://sonoranucedd.fcm.arizona.edu
Vocational Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Services Administration
Department of Economic Security
1789 W. Jefferson, 2nd Floor, NW (930A)
Phoenix, AZ, 85007
(800) 563-1221
(602) 542-3332
azrsa@azdes.gov
https://www.azdes.gov/rehabilitation_services/
Other Organizations
Easter Seals Arizona
Various locations
(520) 327-1529
http://www.easterseals.com/blakefoundation/
2-1-1 Arizona
2200 N. Central Avenue, Suite 601
Phoenix, AZ, 85004
2-1-1 (in AZ)
(877) 211-8661 (anywhere)
firstcall@cir.org
http://www.211arizona.org
VSA arts of Arizona
3321 N. Chapel Avenue
Tucson, AZ, 85716
(520) 795-6502
vsaaz@vsaaz.org
http://www.vsaaz.org
ADA Center
Rocky Mountain ADA Center
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
http://www.adainformation.org
Assistive Technology
Utah Assistive Technology Program
Center for Persons with Disabilities
Utah State University
6855 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT, 84322-6855
http://www.uatpat.org
Utah Center for Assistive Technology
1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT, 84104-5238
http://ucat.usor.utah.gov/
Autism
Autism Information Resources at the Utah Parent Center
2290 East 4500 South, Suite 110
Salt Lake City, UT, 84117
http://www.utahparentcenter.org
CHIP
(Health care for low-income uninsured children)
Utah CHIP
P.O. Box 143107
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-3107
http://health.utah.gov/chip/index.htm
D D Council
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
155 South 300 West, Suite 100
Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
http://www.utahddcouncil.org/
Developmental Disabilities
Division of Services for People with Disabilities
Department of Human Services
195 N 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
https://dspd.utah.gov/
Early Intervention
BabyWatch
Early Intervention Program
Utah Department of Health
P.O. Box 144720
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4720
http://www.utahbabywatch.org
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Association of Utah
1995 West 9000 South Level B
West Jordan, UT, 84088
http://www.epilepsyut.org
Independent Living
To find out the contact information for the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 South Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/UT
To find out the contact information for centers for independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Washington County
523 Sunland Dr., Suite A
St. George, UT 84790
www.thearc.org
Mediation
Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114
http://www.schools.utah.gov
Mental Health
Allies with Families
450 East 1000 North, Suite 311
North Salt Lake, UT, 84054
allies@allieswithfamilies.org
http://www.allieswithfamilies.org
NAMI-Utah
450 South 900 East
Salt Lake City, UT, 84102
http://www.namiut.org
Mental Health – Youth
Children, Youth and Families Team
Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
195 N 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT, 84116
(801) 538-3939
dsamh@utah.gov
https://dsamh.utah.gov
Parent Organizations
Family to Family Network
A Project of the Utah Parent Center
230 West 200 South, Suite 1101
Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
http://www.utahfamilytofamilynetwork.org/
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Utah Congress of Parents and Teachers
5192 S. Greenpine Drive
Salt Lake City, UT, 84123
http://www.utahpta.org
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Utah Parent Center
230 West 200 South, Suite 1101
Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
http://www.utahparentcenter.org/
Preschool, Disabilities
Utah State Office of Education
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4200
(801) 538-7500
http://www.schools.utah.gov/specialeducation/Programs
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Law Center
205 North 400 West
Salt Lake City, UT, 84103
http://www.disabilitylawcenter.org
Relay Services
(888) 735-5906 (V)
(800) 346-4128 (V/TTY); 711 (TTY)
(800) 346-4128 (TTY)
(888) 346-5822 (Speech to Speech)
Special Education
Special Education Services
State Office of Education
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4200
http://www.schools.utah.gov
Special Format Library
Utah State Library Division
Program for the Blind and Disabled
250 North 1950 West, Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT, 84116-7901
http://blindlibrary.utah.gov
Special Health Care Needs
Utah Department of Health
Community and Family Health Services
Children with Special Health Care Needs
44 North Medical Drive
P.O. Box 144610
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4610
http://health.utah.gov/cfhs
Utah Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
120 North 200 West, Room 209
Salt Lake City, UT, 84103
(801) 538-3939
dsamh@utah.gov
https://dsamh.utah.gov/
Family Voices of Utah
44 N. Medical Drive
P.O. Box 144650
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4650
http://www.utahfamilyvoices.org/
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Utah Speech-Language-Hearing Association
1379 31st Street
Ogden, UT, 84403
http://www.ushaonline.net/
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.utah.gov/
Transition Services
Utah State Office of Education
SPECIAL EDUCATION
250 East 500 South
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4200
http://www.schools.utah.gov
UCEDD
Center for Persons with Disabilities
Utah State University
University Center for Excellence in Disabilities
6800 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT, 84322-6800
http://www.cpdusu.org
Vocational Rehabilitation
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4200
http://www.usor.utah.gov
Other Organizations
Utah Birth Defect Network
Department of Health
P.O. Box 144697
Salt Lake City, UT, 84114-4697
http://health.utah.gov/birthdefect
Access Utah Network (Statewide Information and Referral for Disability Issues)
Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
(801) 533-4646
Turn Community Services
Check website for county locations
Phil Shumway, Executive Director
philshumway@turndreams.org
http://turncommunityservices.org/
Art Access/VSA arts of Utah
230 South 500 West #125
Salt Lake City, UT, 84101
http://www.accessart.org
Work Ability Utah
Utah Department of Health
Division of Health Care Financing
c/o Office of Rehabilitation
1595 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT, 84104
https://211utah.org/
ADA Center
Northwest ADA Center
Center for Continuing Education in Rehabilitation
University of Washington
6912 220th St SW, #105
Mountlake Terrace, WA, 98043
(425) 248-2480 (V/TTY)
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
dbtacnw@u.washington.edu
http://www.nwadacenter.org
Assistive Technology
Idaho Center for Assistive Technology
Center on Disability & Human Development
University of Idaho
1187 Alturas Dr
Moscow, ID 83843
idahoat@uidaho.edu
http://idahoat.org
Autism
Autism Society of America, Treasure Valley Chapter
PO Box 44831
Boise, ID, 83711
(208) 336-5676
autism.asatvc@yahoo.com
http://www.asatvc.org
CHIP
(health care for low-income uninsured children)
2-1-1 Idaho CareLine
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID, 83720-0026
(800) 926-2588; or dial 2-1-1
careline@dhw.idaho.gov
http://www.idahocareline.org
D D Council
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
700 W. State St.
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 334-2178
info@icdd.idaho.gov
http://www.icdd.idaho.gov
Developmental Disabilities
Division of Family and Community Services
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID, 83720-0036
(208) 334-5536
cardwellc@dhw.idaho.gov
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Idaho
310 W. Idaho
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 344-4340
(800) 237-6676 (In ID)
efid@epilepsyidaho.org
http://www.epilepsyidaho.org
Early Intervention
Children’s Developmental Services
Family and Community Services
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
450 W. State Street, 5th Floor
Boise, ID, 83720-0036
(208) 334-5514
(800) 926-2588
jonesm@dhw.idaho.gov
http://www.infanttoddler.idaho.gov
Bureau of Special Population Services
Idaho Department of Education
650 West State Street
Boise, ID, 83720-0027
(208) 332-6800
rhenderson@sde.idaho.gov
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/special_edu/
Independent Living
To find out the contact information for the Statewide
Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 South Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
(713) 520-0232 (V)
(713) 520-5136 (TTY)
ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org
To find out the contact information for centers for
independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
(202) 207-0334 (V)
(202) 207-0340 (TTY
ncil@ncil.org
http://www.ncil.org
Learning Disabilities
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Ross Edmunds, Administrator, 208-334-6997
www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Mediation
Idaho Commission on Human Rights
317 W Main St., Second Floor
Boise, ID, 83735-0660
(208) 334-2873/(888) 249-7025
https://humanrights.idaho.gov/mediation.html
Mental Health
Adult and Children’s Mental Health Programs
Division of Family and Community Services
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720-5th Floor
Boise, ID, 83720-0036
(208) 334-0969
http://www2.state.id.us/dhw/mentalhealth/
NAMI-Idaho, National Alliance on Mental Illness
idahonami@gmail.com; http://www.nami.org/sites/NAMIIDAHO
manager@namiboise.org; http://www.namiboise.org/
Jannus (formerly Mountain States Group)
Main Office
1607 W. Jefferson
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 336-5533
ktucker@jannus.org
www.jannus.org
Mental Health – Youth
Children’s Mental Health
Division of Behavioral Health
Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720-3rd Floor
Boise, ID, 83720-0036
(208) 334-6559
halligan@dhw.idaho.gov
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Parent Organizations
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Idaho PTA
1655 W Fairview #109
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 344-0851
idahopta@idahopta.org
http://www.idahopta.net
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. (IPUL)
500 S 8th St.
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 342-5884 (V/TTY)
(800) 242-4785 (in ID only)
parents@ipulidaho.org
http://ipulidaho.org
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Idaho
4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100
Boise, ID, 83706-2066
(208) 336-5353 (V/TTY)
(866) 262-3462
info@disabilityrightsidaho.org
http://www.disabilityrightsidaho.org
Relay Services
(800) 377-1363 (V)
(800) 377-3529 (TTY/ASCII); 711 (TTY)
(888) 791-3004 (Speech to Speech)
(866) 252-0684 (Spanish)
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Idaho Speech, Language, Hearing Association (ISHA)
P.O. Box 603
Mountain Home, ID, 83647
(208) 599-2536
http://www.idahosha.org
Special Education
Idaho Department of Education
650 W State St.
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 332-6800
info@sde.idaho.gov
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/special_edu/
Special Format Library
(for individuals with visual and/or physical disabilities)
Idaho Commission for Libraries
325 W. State Street
Boise, ID, 83702
(208) 334-2150
sue.walker@libraries.idaho.gov
http://libraries.idaho.gov/tbs
Special Health Care Needs
Children’s Special Health Program
Bureau of Clinical and Preventive Services
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID, 83720-0036
(208) 334-5962
scogginm@dhw.idaho.gov
http://www.cshp.dhw.idaho.gov
State Division of Professional Technical Education
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID, 83720-0095
(208) 334-3216
astephens@pte.idaho.gov
http://www.pte.idaho.gov
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.idaho.gov/
Transition Services
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
700 W. State St., Suite 119
Boise, ID, 83702-5868
(208) 334-2178/(800) 544-2433
info@icdd.idaho.gove
http://www.sde.idaho.gov/site/special_edu/
UCEDD
Idaho Center on Disabilities and Human Development
University of Idaho
College of Education
121 W Sweet Avenue
Moscow, ID, 83843
(208) 885-6000
(800) 393-7290
(800) 432-8324 (TTY)
idahocdhd@uidaho.edu
http://www.idahocdhd.org
Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID, 83720-0096
(208) 334-3390 (V/TTY)
http://www.vr.idaho.gov
Other
Summit Assistance Dogs
7575 Chestnut Lane
Anacortes, WA, 98221
(360) 293-5609
info@summitdogs.org
http://www.summitdogs.org/
VSA arts of Idaho (through Idaho Parents Unlimited)
4619 Emerald, Suite E
Boise, ID, 83706
(208) 342-5884
http://ipulidaho.org/
ADA Center
Southwest ADA Center
2323 S. Shepherd, #1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.southwestada.org
Assistive Technology
New Mexico Technology Assistance Program
625 Silver Ave. SW Ste. 100 B
Albuquerque, NM 87102
http://www.tap.gcd.state.nm.us
D D Council
New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
625 Silver Avenue SW, Suite 100,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
http://www.nmddpc.com
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Supports Division
New Mexico Department of Health
Harold Runnels Building
1190 S. St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
https://nmhealth.org/about/ddsd
Early Intervention
Family Infant Toddler Program
New Mexico Department of Health
Harold Runnels Building
1190 S. St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505
http://nmhealth.org/about/ddsd/pgsv/fit/
Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities
BabyNet (for information about medical and support services for pre-natal, infants, toddlers, and individuals with disabilities)
2300 Menaul, N.E.
Albuquerque, NM, 87107
http://www.cdd.unm.edu/infonet/babynet.html
Health Care
https://www.bewellnm.com
Independent Living
For your Statewide Independent Living Council, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization
2323 S. Shepherd, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/NM
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of New Mexico
3655 Carlisle, N.E.
Albuquerque, NM, 87110
http://www.arcnm.org
Mediation
Jerry Apodaca Education Building
300 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, NM 87501
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/ped/index.html
Mental Health
Behavioral Health Collaborative
New Mexico Human Services Department
P .O. Box 2348 – Santa Fe, NM, 87504
37 Plaza La Prensa – Santa Fe, NM 87507
http://www.hsd.state.nm.us/Behavioral_health_services_division.aspx
New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department Family Services
P .O. Box 5160
Santa Fe, NM, 87502-5160
https://cyfd.org
NAMI-New Mexico
2015 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite E
Albuquerque, NM 87112
http://naminewmexico.org
Parents Organizations
Community Parent Resource Center (Serving the 22 Tribes of New Mexico)
Education for Parents of Indian Children with Special Needs (EPICS)
1600 San Pedro Dr. NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87110
http://www.epicsnm.org
New Mexico PTA
1100 Cardenas SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 881-0712
http://www.newmexicopta.org/
Parents Reaching Out (P.R.O.)
1920 B Columbia, S.E.
Albuquerque, NM, 87106
http://www.parentsreachingout.org
Preschool, Disabilities
Early Childhood Special Education
Public Education Department
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM, 87501-2786
http://ped.state.nm.us/ped/LiteracyEarlyChildhoodEd_PreK_index.html
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights New Mexico
1720 Louisiana Boulevard, NE, Suite 204
Albuquerque, NM, 87110
http://www.drnm.org
Protection & Advocacy
Native American Disability Law Center
3535 E. 30th Street
Farmington, NM, 87402
http://www.nativedisabilitylaw.org
Relay Services
(800) 659-1779 (V)
(800) 659-8331 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(888) 659-3952 (Speech to Speech)
Special Education
Special Education Bureau Public Education Department
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM, 87501-2786
http://www.ped.state.nm.us
Special Format Library
New Mexico Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe, NM, 87507-5166
http://www.nmstatelibrary.org/lbph
Special Health Care Needs
Children & Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
New Mexico Department of Health
2040 S. Pacheco, Room 226B
Santa Fe, NM, 87505
https://nmhealth.org/publication/view/guide/4582/
Speech, Language, and Hearing
New Mexico Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P .O. Box 87125
Albuquerque, NM, 87125
http://www.nmsha.net
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House: http://www.state.nm.us
Transition Services
Public Education Department Special Education Bureau
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/seo/transition/index.htm
UCEDD
University of New Mexico
Center for Development and Disability
2300 Menaul Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87107
http://cdd.unm.edu
Vocational Education, Disabilities
Public Education Department
Career-Technical and Workforce Education Bureau
300 Don Gaspar Avenue
Santa Fe, NM, 87501
http://www.ped.state.nm.us/ctweb/programs.html
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
435 St. Michaels Drive, Building D
Santa Fe, NM, 87505
(800) 224-7005
(505) 954-8500
(505) 954-8562
http://www.dvr.state.nm.us/
Other Organizations
To learn about independent living centers in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
http://www.ncil.org
Governor’s Commission on Disabilities
491 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501-2753
http://www.gcd.state.nm.us
New Mexico Behavioral Health Collaborative
37 Plaza La Prensa
Santa Fe, NM 87507
http://www.bhc.state.nm.us
Easter Seals Santa Maria El Mirador
2041 S. Pacheco Street, Suite 100
http://www.easterseals.com/elmirador/
VSA arts of New Mexico
4904 Fourth Street, N.W.
Albuquerque, NM, 87107
http://www.vsartsnm.org
ADA Center
Rocky Mountain ADA Center
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
http://www.adainformation.org
Assistive Technology
Wyoming Assistive Technology Resources
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
University of Wyoming, Department 4298
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY, 82071
http://wind.uwyo.edu
Career & Technical Education
Wyoming Department of Education
CTE Consultant: Career Guidance, Perkins Information
Tonya Gerharter
(307) 777-6808
tony.gerharter@wyo.gov
https://edu.wyoming.gov/in-the-classroom/career-tech-ed/
CHIP Program
(health care for low-income uninsured children)
Wyoming Department of Health
Office of Healthcare Financing/State Children’s Health Insurance Programs
6101 Yellowstone Road, Suite 210
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
http://health.wyo.gov/chip
Developmental Disabilities
Department of Health – Behavioral Health Division
401 Hathaway Bldg
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
(866) 571-0944/(307) 777-7656
https://health.wyo.gov/behavioralhealth/dd/
D D Council
Brenda Oswald, Executive Director
Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities
122 W. 25th Street
Herschler Building, 1st West
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
http://ddcouncil.state.wy.us
Early Intervention
Early Intervention and Education Program
Department of Health – Developmental Disabilities Division
6101 Yellowstone Road, Suite 186E
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
http://health.wyo.gov/ddd/earlychildhood/index.html
Epilepsy
Wyoming Epilepsy Association
119 W. 17th Street
Cheyenne, WY, 82001
http://www.wyomingepilepsy.org/
Independent Living
Wyoming Services for Independent Living/WSIL (provides community services for individuals with disabilities, serving Western Wyoming)
1156 S. 2nd Street
Lander, WY, 82520
http://www.wysil.org/
Wyoming Independent Living Rehabilitation, Inc.
305 W. 1st Street
Casper, Wyoming, 82601
http://www.wilr.org
Mediation
Wyoming Department of Education Individual Learning Division
2300 Capitol Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(800) 228-6194
https://edu.wyoming.gov/in-the-classroom/special-programs/dispute-resolution/
Mental Health
Department of Health – Behavioral Health Division
6101 Yellowstone Road, Suite 220
Cheyenne, WY, 82002-0480
http://www.health.wyo.gov/mhsa/index.html
NAMI Wyoming
133 W. 6th
Casper, WY, 82601
http://www.namiwyoming.org
UPLIFT
4007 Greenway Street, Suite 201
Cheyenne, WY, 82001
http://www.upliftwy.org
Parent Organization
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Parent Information Center
500 W. Lott St., Ste A
Buffalo, WY, 82834
http://www.wpic.org
Protection & Advocacy
Wyoming P&A System
7344 Stockman Street
Cheyenne, WY, 82009
http://www.wypanda.com
Relay Services
(800)877-9975 (V)
(800)877-9965 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(877)787-0503 (Speech to Speech)
Special Health Care Needs
Children’s Special Health Program
Wyoming Department of Health
401 Hathaway Bldg
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
(866) 571-0944/(307) 777-7656
https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/mch/index-4/
Family Voices
504 E. Hancock
Laramie, WY, 82072
http://www.Familyvoices.org
Speech, Language, & Hearing
Wyoming Speech-Language-Hearing Association
2480 E. Park Avenue
Laramie, WY, 82070
http://www.wyomingspeechlanguagehearingassociation.org/
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.wyoming.gov/
Transition Services
Wyoming Department of Work Services
320 W. Main
Riverton, WY, 82501
Check website for local offices
http://wyomingworkforce.org/workers/vr/
UCEDD
Wyoming Institute for Disabilities
University of Wyoming, Dept. 4298
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY, 82071
http://wind.uwyo.edu/
Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Workforce Services
122 W. 25th Street
1100 Herschler Building, 1 East
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
http://www.wyomingworkforce.org/
Other
Easter Seals Northern Rocky Mountain
991 Joe Street
Sheridan, WY, 82801
http://www.easterseals.com/esgw/connect-locally/
RENEW – Rehabilitation Enterprises of North Eastern Wyoming
1969 S. Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY, 82801
http://www.renew-wyo.com
ADA Center
Rocky Mountain ADA Center
3630 Sinton Road, Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO, 80907
(719) 444-0268 (V/TTY)
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
adainfo@adainformation.org
http://www.adainformation.org
Assistive Technology
MonTECH Program
The University of Montana, Rural Institute
634 Eddy Avenue, CHC-009
Missoula, MT, 59812
(406) 243-5676
(800) 732-0323 (V/TTY)
http://montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu
CHIP
(Health care for low-income uninsured children)
Montana CHIP
P.O. Box 202951
Helena, MT, 59620-2951
(406) 444-6971
(877) 543-7669
CHIP@mt.gov
http://www.chip.mt.gov
Developmental Disabilities
Disability Services Division
Department of Public Health and Human Services
111 North Sanders
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210
(406) 444-2995
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/dsd/
Independent Living
To find out the contact information for centers for
independent living (CILs) in your state, contact:
National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
(202) 207-0034 (V)
(202) 207-0340 (TTY)
ncil@ncil.org
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The Arc of Montana
205 E Park Ave
Anaconda, MT 59711
(800) 432-6145/(406) 563-8117
mcaferro@aware-inc.org
www.thearc.org
To find out the contact information for the Statewide
Independent Living Council (SILC) in your state, contact:
Independent Living Research Utilization Project
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
2323 South Sheppard, Suite 1000
Houston, TX, 77019
(713) 520-0232 (V)
(713) 520-5136 (TTY)
ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Montana
(888) 300-6711
http://www.ldaofmt.org
Mediation
Early Assistance Program
Montana Office of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 202501
Helena, MT, 59620-2501
(406) 444-5664
http://www.opi.mt.gov
Mental Health
Family Support Network (FSN)
1211 Grand, Suite 6
Billings, MT, 59102
(406) 256-7783
fsntoo@aol.com
http://www.mtfamilysupport.org
Montana Mental Health Association
P.O. Box 88
Bozeman, MT, 59771
(406) 589-7774
(888) 927-6642
info@montanamentalhealth.org
http://www.montanamentalhealth.org
Addictive and Mental Disorders Division
Department of Public Health and Human Services
P.O. Box 202905
Helena, MT, 59620-2905
(406) 444-3969
HHSAMDDMH@mt.gov
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/
Mental Health – Children
Children’s Mental Health Bureau
Health Resources Division
Department of Public Health and Human Services
1400 Broadway – Cogswell Building – Room A116
P.O. Box 202951
Helena, MT, 59620-2951
(406) 444-4540
Check website for local offices
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/mentalhealth/children
Parent Organizations
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
IDEA PTA (Individuals with Diverse and Exceptional Abilities)
P.O. Box 7724
Missoula, MT, 59807
(406) 728-1124
lotus@bigsky.net
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Montana Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
P.O. Box 6448
Great Falls, MT, 59406
(406) 268-7475
montana_pta@gfps.k12.mt.us
http://www.montanapta.org
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Parents, Let’s Unite For Kids (PLUK)
516 N. 32nd Street
Billings, MT, 59101-6003
(406) 255-0540
(800) 222-7585 (MT only)
plukinfo@pluk.org
http://www.mtpluk.org
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Montana
1022 Chestnut Street
Helena, MT, 59601
(800) 245-4743 (V/TTY)
(406) 449-2344
advocate@disabilityrightsmt.org
http://www.disabilityrightsmt.org
Preschool, Disabilities
Montana Office of Public Instruction
P. O. Box 202501
Helena, MT, 59620-2501
(406) 444-3095
(888) 231-9393
opisupt@mt.gov
http://www.opi.mt.gov
Special Health Care Needs
Children’s Special Health Services
Health Care Resources Bureau
Department of Public Health and Human Services
P. O. Box 202951
Helena, MT, 59620 -2951
(406) 444-3622
cscott@mt.gov
http://cscott@mt.gov
Special Format Library
Montana Talking Book Library
1515 E Sixth Avenue
P.O. Box 201800
Helena, MT, 59620-1800
(406) 444-2064
(800) 332-3400
http://msl.mt.gov/tbl/tbl.asp
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Montana Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Box 215
Miles City, MT, 59301
(406) 234-8727
info@mshaonline.org
http://www.mshaonline.org
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.mt.gov/
Transition Services
Division of Special Education
Office of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 202501
Helena, MT, 59620
(888) 231-9393
(406) 444-3095
tharris@mt.gov
http://www.opi.mt.gov/Programs/SpecialEd/
UCEDD
The University of Montana Rural Institute
Center for Excellence in Disability Education, Research, and Service
52 Corbin Hall
Missoula, MT, 59812
(406) 243-5467
(800) 732-0322
(406) 243-5467 (TTY)
rural@ruralinstitute.umt.edu
http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu
Vocational Rehabilitation
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Department of Public Health and Human Services
P. O. Box 4210
Helena, MT, 59604-4210
(877) 296-1197
(406) 444-2590
vrinfo@mt.gov
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab/index.shtml
Office of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 202501
Helena, MT, 59620-2501
(888) 231-9393
(406) 444-9019
http://www.opi.mt.gov/Programs/CTAE/index.html
Other Organizations
Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountains, Inc.
4400 Central Avenue
Great Falls, MT, 59405
(406) 761-3680 (V/TTY);
(800) 771-2153
michelleb@esgw.org
http://www.esgw-nrm.easterseals.com
Support & Techniques for Empowering People (S.T.E.P.) Inc.
644 Grand Ave., Suite 1
Billings, MT, 59101
http://www.msubillings.edu/mtcd
Montana Center on Disabilities
Montana State University – Bozeman
(406) 994-6701 (V/TTY)
http://www.montana.edu
VSA arts of Montana
200 N. Adams, MCT, Broadway Studio
Missoula, MT, 59802
(406) 549-2984
ADA Center
Oklahoma Southwest ADA Center
2323 S. Shepherd, #1000
Houston, TX, 77019
http://www.southwestada.org
Assistive Technology
Oklahoma ABLE Tech
Oklahoma State University, Seretean Wellness Center
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK, 74078-2026
(800) 257-1705
abletech@okstate.edu
https://www.okabletech.org
Oklahoma Lee Mitchener Tolbert Center for Developmental Disabilities
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
801 NE 13th Street, CHB-235
Oklahoma City, OK, 73104
http://alliedhealth.ouhsc.edu/Departments/RehabilitationSciences/CenterofExcellence/LeeMitchenerTolbertCenter.aspx
Career & Technical Education
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
1500 W. 7th Avenue
Stillwater, OK, 74074-4364
http://okcareertech.org
D D Council
Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council
2401 N.W. 23rd Street, Suite 74
Oklahoma City, OK, 73107
http://www.okddc.ok.gov
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Services Department of Human Services
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
PO Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0352
http://www.okdhs.org/services/dd/Pages/default.aspx
Early Intervention
SoonerStart Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 510
Oklahoma City, OK, 73105-4599
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/soonerstart
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Association of Oklahoma
11212 N. May Ave. Suite 108
Oklahoma City, OK. 73120
http://www.okepilepsy.org
Healthcare
https://www.healthinsurance.org/oklahoma-state-health-insurance-exchange/
Independent Living
P.O. Box 3574
McAlester, OK 74502
http://www.ilru.org/projects/silc-net/silc-directory-results/OK
To find out the contact information for centers for independent living (CILs) in your state, contact: National Council on Independent Living
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC, 20036
http://www.ncil.org
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
TARC
2516 East 71st St., Suite A
Tulsa, OK, 74136-5531
http://www.ddadvocacy.net
Mediation
Special Education resolution Center
Oklahoma State University
4825 S Peoria, Suite 2
Tulsa, OK, 74105
(918) 712-9632
(888) 267-0028
http://sde.ok.gov/sde/faqs/special-education-mediation
Mental Health
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
1200 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117
P .O. Box 53277, Oklahoma City, OK, 73152-3277
http://www.odmhsas.org
Mental Health Association of Central Oklahoma
2800 NW 36th Street, Suite 104
Oklahoma City, OK, 73112
http://www.okrehab.org/guide/mental-health-association-central-oklahoma-oklahoma-county
NAMI Oklahoma
3037 NW 63rd, Suite 104W
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
(800) 583-1264 (in OK)
http://www.namioklahoma.org
Parent Organizations
Oklahoma Family Network
800 NE 15th Street, Suite 51
PO Box 21072 Oklahoma City, OK, 73156-1072
http://www.oklahomafamilynetwork.org
Oklahoma Family Support 360° Project Center for Learning and Leadership/UCEDD University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
College of Medicine
P .O. Box 26901, ROB 342
Oklahoma City, OK, 73126-0901
http://www.ouhsc.edu/thecenter/projects/serviceand demonstrationprojects/oklahomafamilysupport360
Oklahoma Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
2801 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 214
Oklahoma City, OK, 73105
http://www.okpta.org
Oklahoma Parents Center
233 N. Broadway
P .O. Box 512
Holdenville, OK, 74848
http://www.oklahomaparentscenter.org
P2P at Oklahoma Family Network
800 NE 15th Street, Suite 51
PO Box 21072
Oklahoma City, OK, 73156-1072
http://www.oklahomafamilynetwork.org
Sooner SUCCESS
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
940 N.E. 13th Street, Suite 4900
Oklahoma City, OK, 73104
http://soonersuccess.ouhsc.edu
Protection & Advocacy
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc.
2915 Classen Blvd., 300 Cameron Bldg
Oklahoma City, OK, 73106
2828 E 51 St., Suite 302
Tulsa, OK 74105
(800) 226-5883
http://www.okdlc.org/
Relay Services
(800) 522-8506 (V/TTY)
(800) 722-0353 (V/TTY); 711 (TTY)
(877) 722-3515 (Speech to Speech)
Special Education
Special Education Services Department of Education
2500 N. Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 412
Oklahoma City, OK, 73105-4599
http://www.ok.gov/sde/
Special Format Library
Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Department of Rehabilitation Services
300 N.E. 18th Street
Oklahoma City, OK, 73105
http://www.library.state.ok.us
Special Health Care Needs
Adult and Family Services
Department of Human Services
2400 N. Lincoln Blvd
P .O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK, 73125
http://www.okdhs.org/Pages/default.aspx
Family Voices of Oklahoma, at Oklahoma Family Network
800 NE 15TH Street, Suite 316, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
PO Box 21072 , Oklahoma City, OK, 73156-1072
http://www.oklahomafamilynetwork.org
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Oklahoma Speech-Language-Hearing Association
3126 S. Boulevard St. #180
Edmond, OK 73013
http://www.oslha.org
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.ok.gov
UCEDD
Center for Interdisciplinary Learning and Leadership
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
College of Medicine
800 N.E. 15th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104-4614
P .O. Box 26901, ROB 342, Oklahoma City, OK, 73190-3042
http://www.ouhsc.edu/thecenter
Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Rehabilitation Services
3535 N.W. 58th, Suite 500
Oklahoma City, OK, 73112
http://www.okrehab.org/job-seekers/dvr
Other Organizations
Easter Seals Oklahoma
701 N.E. 13th Street
Oklahoma City, OK, 73104
http://www.eastersealsoklahoma.org
J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities
2002 E. Robinson Street
Norman, OK, 73071
http://www.jdmc.org
Oklahoma Office of Disability Concerns
2401 N.W. 23rd, Suite 90
Oklahoma City, OK, 73107
http://www.ohc.state.ok.us/
ADA Center
Great Plains ADA Center
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO, 65203
adacenter@missouri.edu
http://www.gpadacenter.org/
Assistive Technology
Assistive Technology for Kansans Project
(campuses in Lawrence, Kansas City, Overland Park, Wichita and Salina)
1450 Jayhawk Blvd.
Lawrence, KS, 66045
http://atk.ku.edu/
Autism
Autism Society of the Heartland
P.O. Box 860984
Shawnee, KS, 66286
http://www.asaheartland.org
CHIP
(Health care for low-income uninsured children)
(785) 368-1515/(800) 792-4884
http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/Medicaid/about.html
D D Council
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Docking State Office Building, Room 141
915 S.W. Harrison Street
Topeka, KS, 66612-1570
http://www.kcdd.org
Developmental Disabilities
Department for Children and Families
Docking State Office Building
915 SW Harrison Street, 9th Floor
Topeka, KS, 66612-1570
http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Services/RS/Pages/default.aspx
Early Intervention
Children’s Developmental Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 220
Topeka, KS, 66612-1274
http://www.kdheks.gov/cds/index.html
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of Kansas and Western Missouri
St. Louis, MO
(314) 781-4949/(800) 264-6970
Kansas City, MO
(816) 444-2800/(844) 415-7152
epilepsy@efmk.org
https://efmk.org/
Independent Living
ILRU
(713) 520-0232
Check website or email for local resources
ilru@ilru.org
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/KS
National Council on Independent Living
(877) 525-3400
Check website or email for local resources
http://www.ncil.org/
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
TARC
2701 S.W. Randolph
Topeka, KS, 66611
http://www.tarcinc.org
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Kansas
2618 SW Arvonia Place
Topeka, KS 66614
http://ldaamerica.org/lda-chapters/kansas/
Mental Health
Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas
555 N. Woodlawn, Suite 3105
Wichita, KS, 67208
http://www.mhasck.org
NAMI Kansas
501 SW Jackson St., Suite 400
Topeka, KS 66601
(800) 539-2660
info@namikansas.org
https://namikansas.org/
Mediation
Kansas State Department of Education
Special Education Services
900 SW Jackson St.
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-7454/(800) 203-9462
http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Early-Childhood-Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Special-Education/Legal-Special-Education/Dispute-Resolution
Parent Organizations
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Kansas Congress of Parents and Teachers
715 SW 10th St.
Topeka, KS, 66612-1686
http://www.kansas-pta.org/
Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Families Together, Inc.
3033 W. Second, Suite 106
Wichita, KS, 67203
http://www.familiestogetherinc.org/
Partners in Policymaking
Kansas Developmental Disabilities Council
Docking State Office Building, Room 141
915 SW Harrison Street
Topeka, KS, 66612-1570
http://www.kcdd.org/
Preschool, Disabilities
Early Childhood
Kansas State Department of Education
900 SW Jackson St.
Topeka, KS, 66612-1182
http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Early-Childhood-Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Early-Childhood
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Center of Kansas
635 SW Harrison Street, Suite 100
Topeka, KS, 66603
http://www.drckansas.org/
Relay Services
(800) 766-3777 (V)
(800) 766-3777 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(866) 305-1344 (Speech to Speech)
Special Education
Special Education Services
Kansas State Department of Education
900 SW Jackson St.
Topeka, KS, 66612-1182
http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Early-Childhood-Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Special-Education
Special Format Library
Kansas State Library Talking Book Service
1 Kellogg Circle
PO Box 4055
Emporia, KS 66801-5415
http://kslib.info/153/Talking-Books
Special Health Care Needs
Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Department of Health and Environment
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 220
Topeka, KS, 66612-1274
Find regional offices:
http://www.kdheks.gov/shcn/
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
6001 Cherokee Drive
Fairway, KS, 66205
http://www.ksha.org
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.kansas.gov
UCEDD
Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities
University of Kansas
1052 Robert Dole Human Development Center
Lawrence, KS, 66045
(785) 864-4295
https://kucdd.ku.edu
Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
Academic and Technical Education
Kansas State Department of Education
(785) 296-7935
jscott@ksde.org
http://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Career-Standards-and-Assessment-Services/CSAS-Home/Career-Technical-Education-CTE
Other Organizations
Goodwill Industries Easter Seals of Kansas, Inc.
3500 SW 10th Ave.
Topeka, KS 66604-1904
(785) 272-4060
http://www.easterseals.com/capper/
Kansas Federation of the Council for Exceptional Children
krasmussen@nkesc.org
http://community.cec.sped.org/ks/home
Special Olympics Kansas
5280 Foxridge Drive
Mission, KS, 66202
(913) 236-9290
kso@ksso.org
Check website for regional offices and contacts
http://ksso.org/
ADA Center
Southwest ADA Center
TIRR Memorial Hermann – ILRU
1333 Moursund
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 797-7171/(800) 949-4232
swdbtac@ilru.org
http://www.southwestada.org/
Assistive Technology
ICAN Arkansas
900 W. 7th St.
Little Rock, AR 72201
9501) 666-8868/(800) 828-2799
http://ar-ican.org/
Autism
Arkansas Autism Resource & Outreach Center
322 Main St., Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 454-8542/(800) 342-2923
ddvarady@uark.edu
http://aaroc.org/
Autism Speaks
http://communities.autismspeaks.org/site/c.ihLPK1PDLoF/b.7501055/k.6BE9/Autism_Speaks_in_Arkansas.htm
CHIP
(Health care for low-income uninsured children)
(888) 474-8275
http://www.arkidsfirst.com/home.htm
D D Council
Arkansas DD Council
(501) 682-2897
DDCStaff@dfa.arkansas.gov
http://www.ddcouncil.org/
Developmental Disabilities
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
PO Box 1437, Slot N505
Little Rock, AR 72203
(503) 683-0870
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ddds/Pages/default.aspx
Early Intervention
First Connections
(800) 643-8258
info@firstconnections.gov
https://dhs.arkansas.gov/dds/firstconnectionsweb/#fc-home
Independent Living
Independent Living Services
615 E. Robins St.
Conway, AR 72032
(501) 327-5234
http://indliving.org/#&panel1-1
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
The ARC Arkansas
(501) 375-7770
thearcarkansas@arcark.org
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Arkansas
PO Box 23514
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 666-8777
http://www.ldarkansas.org/
Mediation
Arkansas Department of Education
Special Education Unit
1401 W. Capitol Ave.
Victory Building, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201
(510) 324-9939/(866) 273-3959
https://arkansased.gov/divisions/learning-services/special-education/dispute-resolution/mediationiep-facilitation
Mental Health
Mental Health Council of Arkansas
501 Woodland, Suite 136S
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 372-7062
mhca@mhca.org
http://www.mhca.org/
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Behavioral health Services
305 S. Palm St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-9164
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/daabhs/behavioral-health-services
Mental Health – Youth
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Behavioral health Services
305 S. Palm St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 682-1001
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/about-dhs/daabhs/behavioral-health-services
Parent Organizations
Arkansas PTA
PO Box 1015
North Little Rock, AR 72115
(501) 753-5247
office@arkansasPTA.org
http://www.arkansaspta.org/
The Center for Exceptional Families
1702 Stone St., Suite A
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(888) 360-9654
Check website for local contacts
http://www.thecenterforexceptionalfamilies.org/
Partners in Policymaking
Arkansas Developmental Disabilities Council
5800 W 10th St., Suite 805
Little Rock, AR 72204
(501) 661-2519/(800) 462-0599
mary.edwards@arkansas.gov
http://www.ddcouncil.org/
Preschool, Disabilities
Arkansas department of Education
Special Education Unit
1401 W Capital Ave.
Victory Building, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-4221
https://arksped.k12.ar.us/index.html
Protection & Advocacy
Disability Rights Center of Arkansas
400 W. Capitol, Suite 1200
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 296-1775/(800) 482-1174
http://disabilityrightsar.org/
Relay Services
(800) 285-1121 (V)
(800) 285-1131 (TTY); 711 (TTY)
(866) 656-2966 (Speech to Speech)
(866) 656-1842 (Spanish)
Special Education
Arkansas Department of Education
Special Education Unit
1401 Capitol Ave.
Victory Building, Suite 450
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-4221
https://arksped.k12.ar.us/index.html
Special Format Library
Arkansas State Library
900 Capitol, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-2053
http://www.asl.lib.ar.us/#
Special Health Care Needs
Arkansas Department of Human Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
PO Box 1437, Slot N505
Little Rock, AR 72203
(501) 682-1001
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ddds/Pages/DDDSservices.aspx
Speech, Language, and Hearing
Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association
PO Box 24103
Little Rock, AR 72221
(501) 244-0621
arksha@arksha.org
http://www.arksha.org/
State Web Site
Connect with your state’s official website to find all manner of state agencies and information, including how to contact your governor and/or your representatives in the Senate and House:
http://www.arkansas.gov/
Transition Services
Arkansas Transition Services
Check website for county office locations and contacts
http://www.arkansastransition.com/
UCEDD
Partners for Inclusive Communities
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
322 Main, Suite 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 301-1100/(800) 342-2923
partners@uark.edu
https://uofapartners.uark.edu/
Vocational Education and Rehabilitation
Arkansas Department of Career Education
(501) 682-1500
Check website for local contacts
http://ace.arkansas.gov/arRehabServices/programs/fieldServices/Pages/vocationalRehabilitation.aspx
Other Organizations
Easter Seals Arkansas
3920 Woodland Heights Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72212
(501) 227-3600
info@eastersealsar.com
http://www.easterseals.com/arkansas/?referrer=https://www.google.com/
Arkansas Council for Exceptional Children
Check website for specific divisions
https://www.arkansascec.com/
Special Olympics Arkansas
2115 Main St.
North Little Rock, AR 72114
(501) 771-0222/(800) 722-9063
http://www.specialolympicsarkansas.org/
ADA Center
Great Plains ADA Center
100 Corporate Lake Drive
Columbia, MO, 65203
(800) 949-4232
http://www.gpadacenter.org/
Assistive Technology
Iowa Program for Assistive Technology
Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA, 52242-1011
(319) 356-1434
IPAT@uiowa.edu
http://www.iowaat.org/