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Trusted national and online resources for people with IDD and families. Groups run by self-advocates are marked. For services near you, use Search for Services .
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CDC Milestone Tracker app : Free app with checklists of what most children do by each age, from 2 months to 5 years.CDC Learn the Signs. Act Early. : Free milestone checklists and tips for parents, in many languages.M-CHAT-R/F screening : A free 20-question autism screening for toddlers 16 to 30 months, to discuss with a doctor.Early intervention: find your state program : Contacts for every state's IDEA Part C early intervention program for birth to age 3.AUCD centers directory : University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and LEND programs in every state.National Down Syndrome Society : Information on Down syndrome at every age, and advocacy.National Fragile X Foundation : Information, clinics, and support for Fragile X syndrome.Center for Parent Information and Resources : Hub for Parent Centers, with plain guides on IDEA and IEPs.U.S. Department of Education IDEA site : The official site for the IDEA law, with guidance for families.Wrightslaw : Special education law and advocacy articles for parents.PACER Center : Parent center with national projects on transition, bullying, and technology.Understood : Guides for learning and thinking differences, including ADHD and dyslexia.Think College : National search for inclusive college programs for students with intellectual disability.Got Transition : Help moving from pediatric to adult health care, ages 12 to 26.National Technical Assistance Center on Transition : Transition planning tools and research for students and families.Selective Service: who must register : Rules for young men turning 18, including people with disabilities.National Disability Rights Network : Find your state's Protection and Advocacy agency and Client Assistance Program.ADA National Network : Free answers about the ADA from regional centers. 1-800-949-4232.ADA.gov : The federal ADA site, with plain guides and how to file a complaint.LawHelp.org : Find free legal aid in your state.National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making : Tools, state laws, and stories on making decisions with support.Center for Public Representation: supported decisions : State laws and resources on supported decision-making.Social Security: SSI : Apply for SSI and learn the rules. 1-800-772-1213.Social Security: Red Book on work : The official guide to work incentives for SSI and SSDI.Ticket to Work and benefits counseling : Find free work incentives counseling (WIPA) and job help. 1-866-968-7842.ABLE National Resource Center : Compare ABLE plans in every state and learn the rules.The Arc Center for Future Planning : Step-by-step tools to plan for the future of an adult with IDD.Benefits.gov : Check which government benefits you may qualify for.Job Accommodation Network (JAN) : Free, expert advice on job accommodations, for workers and employers.State vocational rehabilitation agencies : Find your state VR agency for job training and supported employment.APSE : The national group for Employment First and supported employment.Project SEARCH : One-year internship programs that lead to real jobs for young adults with IDD.HUD rental help : Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, and programs for people with disabilities.Ready.gov: people with disabilities : Emergency plans and go-bag lists for people with disabilities.State assistive technology programs : Borrow and try devices in every state before you buy.ARCH National Respite Locator : Find respite care for caregivers in your state.Sibling Leadership Network : Support and planning for brothers and sisters of people with disabilities.Sibling Support Project (Sibshops) : Workshops and online groups for siblings of all ages.Family Voices : Family-led network on health care for children and youth with disabilities.Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) : The national self-advocacy organization run by people with IDD.SARTAC : Plain-language tools and a directory of self-advocacy groups.Green Mountain Self-Advocates : Easy-to-read guides made by self-advocates.Autistic Self Advocacy Network : Run by and for autistic people. Plain-language policy guides.The Arc : National advocacy with chapters across the country.Special Olympics : Sports, health screenings, and friendships in every state.Best Buddies : Friendship, jobs, and leadership programs.988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline : Call, text, or chat 988 any time.NADD : Mental health and IDD: training and information on dual diagnosis.Center for START Services : Crisis prevention and support for people with IDD and mental health needs.Special Olympics Healthy Athletes : Free health screenings at Special Olympics events.AAC: ASHA guide to communication devices : What augmentative and alternative communication is and how to get it.ASHA ProFind : Find a certified speech-language pathologist.Vote.gov : Register to vote in your state.Medicaid.gov: home and community-based services : Federal information on HCBS waivers.Administration for Community Living : The federal agency for disability and aging programs, including DD Councils and UCEDDs.State Councils on Developmental Disabilities : Find your state DD Council.We check every link on a regular schedule. 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