Resources
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Down below is a list of resources listed as follows:”Emergency & Crisis Support“, “General Safety, Housing, & Legal Rights“, and “Resources by Specific Disability or Condition“. Description of each source is in yellow text, while each link is a hyperlink and is colored white. Clicking on the white hyperlink will direct you to that exact source.
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1. Emergency & Crisis Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Free, confidential 24/7 support. Call or text 988.
2. General Safety, Housing, & Legal Rights
Child Safety & Protection
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) – The leading non-profit organization for finding missing children and fighting child sexual exploitation. Call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline – Provides confidential guidance, support, and resources for reporting child abuse. Call or text 1-800-422-4453.
- Oslund Udo Little Law Group: Child Sexual Abuse Resources – A comprehensive guide on child sexual abuse, covering signs, symptoms, what to do if you suspect abuse, and resources for survivors.
Adult & Elder Protection
- Eldercare Locator – A public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living that connects older adults and their caregivers to local services, including elder abuse resources. Call 1-800-677-1116.
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline – Provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence find safety and hope 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE).
- Helping Survivors: A Rideshare Safety Guide – Expert guidance on documenting, reporting, and pursuing legal action following a rideshare incident. This resource specifically recommends using voice recognition for faster documentation.
Disability Law & Rights
- The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website – The official U.S. Department of Justice resource for the ADA, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
- National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) – Provides legal advocacy services for people with disabilities, working to prevent abuse, neglect, and discrimination.
Financial, Food, & Housing Assistance
- USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources – The official U.S. Department of Agriculture directory to find contact and application information for the food stamp program (SNAP) in every state.
- HUD Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities – The official HUD resource for subsidized housing designed for very low-income persons with disabilities.
Mobility Equipment & Healthcare
- Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Coverage – Official Medicare resource explaining what Durable Medical Equipment (like wheelchairs and walkers) is, what is covered, and how to get it.
- ADA National Network Guide: Service/Emotional Support Animals – Guide on the rights and legal definitions for Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals under the ADA and housing laws
3. Resources by Specific Disability or Condition
Autism
- Autism Society – Connects individuals to local resources, education, and grassroots advocacy. Call 1-800-3-AUTISM (1-800-328-8476).
- Payer Law Group: A Guide to Driving with Autism – A legal and practical guide for drivers with autism, focusing on safety assessments, defensive driving strategies, and understanding your rights on the road. Call 1-877-846-3312.
Blindness & Visual Impairment
- American Council of the Blind (ACB) – A consumer-driven organization that advocates on national, state, and local issues related to individuals who are blind or have visual impairments.
Cerebral Palsy & Multiple Disabilities
- United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) – A national network of affiliates providing resources, assistance, advocacy, housing, and direct services for people with CP.
- Birth Injury Center: Guide to Understanding Different Types of CP – An easy-to-navigate overview covering muscle tone variations, diagnostic tests, long-term care, and treatment resources for families.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- Harding Mazzotti: Driving With Hearing Loss – Covers the legal rights of drivers who are deaf or hard of hearing under the ADA, offers practical safety tips, and provides a guide on how to communicate effectively with law enforcement during a traffic stop. Call 1-800-LAW-1010.
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)
- The Arc (National) – The largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). (Be sure to use their “Find a Chapter” tool for local help!)
Memory Loss & Cognitive Impairment
- Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers: Traumatic Brain Injury and Memory Loss Resource – A comprehensive legal and health information guide explaining the long-term physical, cognitive, and behavioral changes associated with brain injuries and memory loss. Call 1-855-652-2049.
Mental Health
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – The largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society – A leading resource for information, advocacy, and research related to Multiple Sclerosis, with local chapters across the country.
Disability News
- Disability Scoop – The premier source for developmental disability news, covering topics like policy, education, health, and law.
