Web Directory

» Achievement Center - Easter Seal of East Central Alabama
   Provides vocational development and extended employment programs for physically, mentally, and developmentally disabled individuals. Serving Chambers, Lee, Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa counties.
   http://www.achievement-center.org/

» Alabama Association for Persons in Supported Employment (AL-APSE)
   Education, technical assistance and training, advocacy and support for people with disabilities, family members, employers, and employment specialists. Calendar, message board, newsletter, and links.
   http://www.al-apse.org/

» Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities
   Advocates for Alabama's citizens with developmental disabilities and their families. Grant information, news, calendar, email newsletter, resources, and links.
   http://acdd.org/

» Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards
   Acts as a liaison between its members, the Federal Government, the State Legislature, and the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Offers continuing education workshops and conferences for its members and for social workers, psychol
   http://accmhb.org/

» Alabama Department of Mental Health
   The state agency responsible for serving Alabama citizens with intellectual disabilities, mental illnesses, and substance use disorders. Database of mental health providers in the state.
   http://www.mh.alabama.gov/

» Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
   Provides, through a single agency, seamless system of service delivery for infants, adolescents, adults and older individuals with disabilities.
   http://www.rehab.state.al.us/

» Alabama Disabilities Action Coalition
   Individuals with disabilities and organizations representing them, educating candidates and the public on accessibility, transportation, and employment.
   http://accessalabama.org/

» Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
   Protection and Advocacy program serving eligible individuals with disabilities in Alabama. Responds to allegations of abuse, neglect and violations of rights of persons with disabilities or discrimination based on their disability. Excellent database of A
   http://www.adap.net

» Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
   Education and rehabilitation system serving children and adults who are deaf, blind and multidisabled. Information on schools, regional centers, Industries for the Blind, and the special equestrians program.
   http://www.aidb.org/

» Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network
   Information on temporary relief for caregivers and families of people with disabilities.
   http://alabamarespite.org/

» Alabama Lions Sight Conservation Association
   Founded to conserve sight by avoiding and preventing blindness; to preserve sight by treating diseases and injuries to the eye and to restore lost vision where possible.
   http://www.alsca.org/

» Alabama Medicaid Home Page
   Official web site of the Alabama Medicaid Agency. Information about the Alabama Medicaid program, schedules of events, provider software and forms, manuals, bulletins and notices, and links to other health care related web sites.
   http://www.medicaid.state.al.us/

» Alabama Medical Libraries
   Links to seven medical libraries.
   http://southmed.usouthal.edu/library/alhela/alalib.htm

» Alabama Work Incentives Network
   Assistance in understanding the impact of employment on Social Security Benefits. Contact information for benefits specialists, frequently asked questions, and links.
   http://www.alawin.org/

» Civitan International Research Center
   Coordinates and conducts research related to human development, mental retardation, and developmental disabilities. Listing of programs and links at the UAB Civitan International Research Center with information about mental retardation and developmental
   http://www.circ.uab.edu/

» Easter Seals Alabama
   Helps children and adults with disabilities to live with equality, dignity, and independence. Description of services, volunteer opportunities, and contact information.
   http://alabama.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ALDR_homepage

» Independent Living Center of Birmingham
   Community-based and non-residential services for people with disabilities.
   http://www.ilrgb.org/

» Independent Living Center of Mobile
   A not-for-profit organization whose mission is to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities through information and referral, advocacy, peer support, and training.
   http://www.ilcmobile.org/

» KEN Mental Health Services Database: Alabama
   Facilities, services, resources, and state mental health statistics.
   http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/kdata.aspx?state=AL&Submit1=Go

» Lakeshore Foundation
   Serves men and women, children and adults, who have experienced a wide range of conditions including arthritis, MS, spinal cord injury, strokes, amputations, head injury or cerebral palsy. Support comes from a wide variety of programs and includes sponsor
   http://www.lakeshore.org/

» Learning Disabilities Association of Alabama
   Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families, to alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities, and to supporting endeavors to determine the causes of learning disabilities.
   http://www.ldaal.org/

» Medical Rehabilitation Research & Training Center
   Conducts research and training in the prevention and treatment of secondary conditions of spinal cord injury.
   http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=8762

» NICHCY Alabama State Disability Resources
   Lists of state agencies, protection and advocacy, disability-specific organizations, technology-related assistance, and parent organizations.
   http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/StateSpecificInfo.aspx?State=AL

» Partners in Policymaking of Alabama
   Trains people with disabilities and their families to be effective advocates. Description, mission statement, annual reports, and application.
   http://www.acdd.org/content.asp?id=208833

» Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center - Alabama Affiliate
   Helps facilitate voluntary compliance with and effective implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
   http://www.sedbtac.org/ada/se_region/se_regionTemplate.cfm?st=AL

» Space Camp for Students with Visual Impairments
   Hands-on science curriculum for students in upper elementary through high school grades who are blind and visually impaired. Program highlights include presentations by blind or otherwise disabled NASA professionals on career awareness and occupational op
   http://www.tsbvi.edu/space/

» State Resources Literacy and Learning Disabilities - Alabama
   Contact information for literacy resources.
   http://www.literacydirectory.org/?op=hotlines&type=ld&cmd=search&state=al

» State of Alabama Governor's Office on Disability
   Helps make policy changes for the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities. Mission statement, links, and contact information.
   http://www.good.state.al.us/Default.htm

» Very Special Arts Alabama
   Festivals feature performances, art exhibitions, demonstrations, and educational workshops where children, youth, and adults with disabilities proudly share their artistic accomplishments with the public.
   http://www.vsarts.org/x289.xml

» WHIL Radio Reading Service and Alabama Print Information Center
   Allows blind or visually impaired site users to listen to recorded newspapers, magazines, and other items at any time. How to register and contribute, sample Windows Media files, links, and contact information.
   http://www.alaprint.org/

» Workshops, Inc.
   Provides vocational training, sheltered employment, and other support services to people with disabilities in Central Alabama. Complete text of "Life Skills for Vocational Success" curriculum.
   http://www.workshopsinc.com/