Resources
Referrals
There are a number of state and federal programs that have been developed to assist children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. These programs are available in all states and can be found in the Government pages of telephone directories. Examples of these programs include:
- Developmental Disabilities Programs
- Medicaid Entitlement Programs
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Special Education Services
- Early Intervention Services (Birth to Three)
Advocacy/Support
There are many national organizations that offer advocacy and parent support for specific disabilities. Many of the national organizations have local offices. Examples of organizations include
- The Arc of the United States
- The National Autism Society
- The National Learning Disabilities Association
- United Cerebral Palsy
- National Information Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities
Information
Future Planning Issues:
- Special Needs Trust and Guardianship
- Transition to Adult-based Services
Center on Human Development and Disability,
Clinical Training Unit, University of Washington,
Box 357920, Seattle, WA 98195-7920 lend@uw.edu