RESOURCE LIST OF DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS JULY 2015 This resource list of disability organizations is updated annually by PACER Center. Organizations are divided into three categories: • • •

Minnesota Disability Organizations, which provide services to families and/or individuals living in Minnesota State of Minnesota Disability Agencies National Disability Organizations and Agencies, which provide services to people throughout the United States

This list is not exhaustive of disability organizations in Minnesota or nationally. If you would like more information on an organization, please contact them directly through the phone number or website provided. If you would like your organization listed, please contact PACER at [email protected] or call 952-838-9000. Information on this list has been updated to the best of our knowledge in 2015.

MINNESOTA DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS A AbleNet, Inc.

2625 Patton Rd., Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 294-2200, (800) 322-0956 toll free (651) 294-2259 fax, (651) 294-2222 order fax website: ablenetinc.com

Access Project

ISD #197, 1897 Delaware Ave., Mendota Heights, MN 55118 (651) 403-7000, (651) 403-7010 fax website: isd197.org (Provides access to community education programs for adults with disabilities)

AccessAbility, Inc.

360 Hoover St. N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413-2940 (612) 331-5958, (612) 331-2448 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: accessability.org (Provides opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion)

Accessible Space, Inc. (ASI)

2550 University Ave. W., #330N, St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 645-7271, (800) 466-7722 toll free, (800) 627-3529 MN Relay Services voice/TTY, 711 NatioN.W.ide (for local directory) (651) 645-0541 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: accessiblespace.org (Provides accessible, affordable housing, supportive living opportunities, and rehabilitation services for adults with physical disabilities and brain injuries, as well as seniors)

ACT (Advocating Change Together)

1821 University Ave. W., #306S, St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 641-0297, (800) 641-0059 toll free, (651) 641-4053 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: selfadvocacy.org (Provides self-advocacy training for persons with developmental and other disabilities)

Alternatives for People with Autism

5624 73rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN 55429-1176 (763) 560-5330, (763) 566-8426 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: afpwa.org (Provides residential, informational, and consultative services for adults who are severely disabled by autism and developmental disabilities)

Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter 7900 W 78th St., Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55439 (952) 830-0512, (800) 272-3900 toll free, (952) 830-0513 fax website: alz.org/mnnd

American Cancer Society

2520 Pilot Knob Rd., Suite 150, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 (651) 255-8100, (800) 227-2345 toll free, (866) 228-4327 TTY, (651) 255-8133 fax website: cancer.org

American Diabetes Association (ADA)

8000 West 78th St. SE, Edina, MN 55439 (763) 593-5333, (888) DIABETES toll free, (952) 582-9000 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: diabetes.org

American Heart Association, Greater Midwest

4701 W. 77th St., Minneapolis, MN 55435 (952) 835-3300, (952) 835-5828 fax, (800) 331-6889 toll free website: heart.org

American Lung Association of Minnesota

490 Concordia Ave., St. Paul, MN 55103 (651) 227-8014, (800) 586-4872 toll free, (651) 227-5459 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: lungmn.org ©2015 PACER Center, Inc. 8161 Normandale Boulevard | Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044 952.838.9000 | 952.838.0199 fax | 800.53.PACER toll free in MN [email protected] | PACER.org

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Arc Minnesota

800 Transfer Rd., Suite 7A, St. Paul, MN 55114-1422 (651) 523-0823, (800) 582-5256 toll free, (651) 523-0829 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: thearcofminnesota.org (Support and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities and their families) Arc Greater Twin Cities 2446 University Ave. W., Suite 110, St. Paul, MN 55114-1740 (952) 920-0855, (952) 920-1480 fax, e-mail: [email protected] website: arcgreatertwincities.org (Serves 7-county Twin Cities metropolitan area: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties) Arc Midstate P.O. Box 251, St. Cloud, MN 56302 (320) 251-7272, (320) 253-6844 fax, (877) 251-7272 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: arcmidstate.org Arc Northland 424 W. Superior St., #201, Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 726-4725, (800) 317-6475 toll free, (218) 726-4732 fax website: arcnorthland.org Arc Southeastern Minnesota 6301 Bandel Rd. N.W., Suite 605, Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 287-2032, (507) 287-2089 fax, (888) 732-8520 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: arcse-mn.org Arc United 6112-322nd St., St. Cloud, MN 56303 (320) 240-9550 or (800) 775-3196, (320) 240-9315 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: thearcunited.org

Arthritis Foundation, North Central Chapter

1876 Minnehaha Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104-3087 (651) 644-4108, (800) 333-1380 toll free, (651) 644-4219 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: arthritis.org

Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM) 1185 N. Concord St., #424, S. St. Paul, MN 55075 (651) 291-1086, (800) 551-2211 toll free, (651) 293-9389 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: arrm.org

Autism Shop

5757 Sanibel Dr., Minnetonka, MN 55343 (952) 988-0088, (952) 988-0099 fax e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] website: autismshop.com (Merchandise and information for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their caretakers)

Autism Society of Minnesota

2380 Wycliff St., #102, St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 647-1083, (651) 642-1230 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ausm.org

B BLIND, Inc.

100 E. 22nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55404-2514 (612) 872-0100, (800) 597-9558 toll free, (612) 872-9358 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: blindinc.org

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Boy Scouting for People with Special Needs, Northernstar/BSA 393 Marshall Ave., St. Paul, MN 55102 (763) 231-7201 (Robert Harrison), (877) 231-7276 toll free, (763) 231-7202 fax e-mail: [email protected]; website: northernstarbsa.org (Integrating youth with disabilities into troops)

C Can Do Canines (formerly Hearing and Service Dogs of MN) 9440 Science Center Dr., New Hope, MN 55428 (763) 331-3000, (763) 331-3009 fax/TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: can-do-canines.org

Centers for Independent Living in Minnesota: Branch Office 118 E. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 625-1400, (888) 625-1401 toll free, (218) 625-1401 fax website: accessnorth.net Center for Independent Living of Northeast Minnesota 1309 E. 40th St., Hibbing, MN 55746 (218) 262-6675 v/TTY, (800) 390-3681 toll free, (218) 262-6677 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: accessnorth.net Freedom Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. 2701 9th Ave. S., Suite H, Fargo, ND 58103 (701) 478-0459 v/TTY, (800) 450-0459 toll free in ND only, (701) 478-0510 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: freedomrc.org Independent Lifestyles Inc., CIL 215 N Benton Dr., Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 (320) 529-9000 v/TTY, (888) 529-0743, (320) 529-0747 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: independentlifestyles.org Metropolitan Center for Independent Living 530 Robert St. N., St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 646-8342, (651) 603-2006 fax, (651) 603-2001 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: mcil-mn.org Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living 318 Third St. N.W., East Grand Forks, MN 56721 (218) 773-6100 v/TTY, (218) 773-7119 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: macil.org/options.html Southeast Minnesota Independent Living 2200 2nd Street S.W., Rochester, MN 55902 (507) 285-1815 v/TTY, (888) 460-1815 toll free, (507) 288-8070 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: semcil.org Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises & Services (SMILES) 709 Front St., Suite 7, Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 345-7139 v/TTY, (888) 676-6498 toll free, (507) 345-8429 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: smilescil.org Southwestern Center for Independent Living 109 S. Fifth St., #700, Marshall, MN 56258 (507) 532-2221 v/TTY, (800) 422-1485 toll free, (507) 532-2222 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: swcil.com

Children’s Defense Fund ­— Minnesota

555 Park St., Suite 410, St. Paul, MN 55103 (651) 227-6121, (651) 227-2553 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: cdf-mn.org (Advocates for the needs of poor children, children of color and those with disabilities)

Children’s Home Society & Family Services (CHSFS)

1605 Eustis St., St. Paul, MN 55108-1219 (651) 646-7771, (800) 952-0302, (651) 646-8676 fax e-mail: [email protected] (Provides advocacy in education for people with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders)

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD of Minnesota) 2800 Rice St., Suite 154, St. Paul, MN 55113 Interpreting requests phone: (651) 964-2051, (877) 456-7589 or (866) 333-9275 toll free, (877) 907-3509 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: c-s-d.org

Courage Center/Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute 3915 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN 55422-4298 (763) 588-0811, (763) 520-0245 TTY, (888) 846-8253 toll free, (763) 520-0577 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: couragecenter.org

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

100 N. 6th St., Suite 604A, Minneapolis, MN 55403 (651) 631-3290, (800) 344-4823 toll free, (651) 631-3296 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: cff.org

D, E, F DeafBlind Services MN

1936 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 362-8454, (612) 362-8422 TTY, (612) 872-0189 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: dbsm.org

Disability LinkageLine/MinnesotaHelp.info®

(866) 333-2466 websites: minnesotahelp.info, db101.org (Information and referral service for people with disabilities in MN)

Goodwill Industries Inc., Easter Seal Society of Minnesota 553 Fairview Ave. N., St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 379-5800, (651) 379-5804 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: goodwilleasterseals.org

Hemophilia Foundation of Minnesota and the Dakotas 750 S. Plaza Dr., #207, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 (651) 406-8655, (800) 994-4363 toll free in MN/ND/SD, (651) 406-8656 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: hfmd.org

International Diabetes Center

Park Nicollet Clinic 3800 Park Nicollet Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2699 (952) 993-3393, (888) 825-6315 toll free, (952) 993-1302 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: parknicollet.com/diabetes

The International Dyslexia Association, Upper Midwest Branch 5021 Vernon Avenue, #159, Minneapolis, MN 55436 (612) 486-4242 e-mail: [email protected], website: ida-umb.org

L LDA of Minnesota (LDA Learning Center)

6100 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN 55422 (952) 582-6031, (952) 922-8102 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ldaminnesota.org

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

8441 Wayzata Blvd., #340, Golden Valley, MN 55426 (763) 852-3000, (888) 220-4440 toll free, (763) 852-3001 fax e-mail: murray. [email protected], website: lls.org

Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities

P.O. Box 1005, 901 Seventh St., Howard Lake, MN 55349 (320) 543-3193, (800) 487-5310 toll free e-mail: [email protected]

Lifetrack Resources- The Family Support Connection

621 Marie Ave., S. St. Paul, MN 55075 (651) 293-1748, (651) 293-1744 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: dacfamilycenter.org

709 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104-4804 (651) 227-8471, (651) 227-3779 TTY, (866) 346-4543 toll free, (651) 227-0621 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: lifetrackresources.org (Provides information and support to families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing)

Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota

Little People of America, Twin Cities

discapacitados abriendose caminos Community Parent Resource Center

656 Transfer Rd., St. Paul, MN 55114-1402 (651) 603-0720, (800) 511-3696 toll free, (651) 603-0726 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: dsamn.org

Epilepsy Foundation of Minnesota

1600 University Ave. W., #300, St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 287-2300, (800) 779-0777 toll free, (651) 287-2325 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: efmn.org

G, H, I Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley

400 Robert St. S., St. Paul, MN 55107 (651) 227-8831, (800) 845-0787 toll free, (651) 227-7533 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: girlscoutSRV.org

e-mail: [email protected], website: lpaonline.org/district-9

Lupus Foundation of Minnesota

The Atrium #135, 2626 E. 82nd St., Bloomington, MN 55425 (952) 746-5151, (800) 645-1131 toll free in MN/ND/SD, (952) 746-5155 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: lupusmn.org

M March of Dimes

5233 Edina Industrial Blvd., Edina, MN 55439-2910 (952) 835-3033, (952) 835-8661 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: marchofdimes.org/Minnesota

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Mental Health Association of Minnesota

475 Cleveland Ave. N, Suite 222, St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 493-6634, (800) 862-1799 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: mentalhealthmn.org

MINCEP Epilepsy Care

5775 Wayzata Blvd., #200, Minneapolis, MN 55416-1227 (952) 525-4500, (952) 525-1560 fax, (800) 359-4477 toll free in MN e-mail: [email protected] website: umphysicians.org/specialists/epilepsy

Minneapolis Advisory Committee on People with Disabilities

Crown Roller Mill, Room 425, 105 5th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 673-2919, (612) 673-2391 TTY, (612) 673-3725 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: minneapolismn.gov/ncr/boards/macopd

Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP)

1400 Park Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404 (612) 341-2060, (612) 373-2465 TTY, (800) 243-7321 toll free, (888) 820-2437 TTY, (612) 341-4057 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: mnaidsproject.org

Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health

165 Western Ave. N., #2, St. Paul, MN 55102 (651) 644-7333, (800) 528-4511 toll free, (651) 644-7391 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: macmh.org

Minnesota Association of Deaf Citizens, Inc.

532 Snelling Ave., St. Paul, MN 55116-1505 (866) 236-4217 videophone, (651) 698-4614 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: minndeaf.org

Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance

2277 Hwy 36 W, Suite 200, Roseville, MN 55113-3830 (612) 378-2742, (612) 378-2789 fax, (800) 669-6442 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: braininjurymn.org

Minnesota Chemical Dependency Program for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Individuals (MCDPDHHI) Fairview University Medical Center 2450 Riverside Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55454-1400 (800) 282-3323 v/TTY toll free, (612) 273-4516 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: mncddeaf.org

Minnesota Council for the Gifted and Talented 5701 Normandale Rd., #315, Edina, MN 55424-1530 (952) 848-4906 e-mail: [email protected], website: mcgt.net

Minnesota DeafBlind Project/Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit (ECSU)

Minnesota Mental Health Law Project, Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology, Beneficiaries of Social Security, and Individual Rights)

Minnesota Hands and Voices at Lifetrack Resources

709 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55104-4804 (651) 265-2435, (651) 265-2379 TTY, (866) 261-0857 VP, (866) DHOH-KID toll free, (651) 265-2318 fax website: mnhandsandvoices.org

Minnesota National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) P.O. Box 1162, Chanhassen, MN 55317 (612) 567-8535 e-mail: [email protected], website: MNAPVI.org

Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (MOFAS) 2233 University Avenue W., #395, St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 917-2370, (651) 917-2405 fax, (866) 906-6327 toll free website: mofas.org

Minnesota Speech-Language-Hearing Association 1000 Westgate Dr., Suite 252, St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 290-6292, (651) 290-2266 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: msha.net

Muscular Dystrophy Association

7401 Metro Blvd., #325, Edina, MN 55439 (952) 832-5517, (952) 831-7131 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: mdausa.org

N, P National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-MN (NAMI-MN) 800 Transfer Rd., Suite 31, St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 645-2948, (888) 626-4435 toll free, (651) 645-7379 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: namihelps.org

National Ataxia Foundation

2600 Fernbrook Lane, #119, Minneapolis, MN 55447-4752 (763) 553-0020, (763) 553-0167 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ataxia.org

National Federation of the Blind of Minnesota

100 E. 22nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55404-2514 (612) 872-9363, (800) 597-9558 toll free, (612) 872-6358 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: members.tcq.net/nfbmn/

National Kidney Foundation of MN, Inc.

1970 Oakcrest Ave, #208, St. Paul, MN, 55113 (651) 636-7300, (800) 596-7943 toll free in MN, (651) 636-9700 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nkfmdi.org

2 Pine Tree Dr., Ste 101, Arden Hills, MN 55112 (612) 638-1531, (800) 848-4905 toll free, (612) 706-0808 TTY, (612) 706-0811 fax e-mail: [email protected] websites: metroecsu.org, dbproject.mn.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Minnesota Disability Law Center

Northern Voices

430 First Ave. N., #300, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (612) 332-1441, (800) 292-4150 toll free, (612) 334-5755 fax, (612) 332-4668 TDD, (612) 334-5970 website: mylegalaid.org (Legal services for people with disabilities, including: Client Assistance Program, Legal Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities,

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Minnesota Chapter, 200 12th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415-1255 (612) 335-7900, (800) 582-5296 toll free, (612) 335-7997 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: nationalmssociety.org/chapters/mnm/index.aspx 1660 West County Rd. B, Roseville, MN 55113 (651) 639-2535, (651) 639-1996 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: northernvoices.org (Center for young children with hearing loss that enables students to communicate through the use of spoken language)

PACER Center, Inc.

8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044 (952) 838-9000, (952) 838-0190 TTY, (800) 537-2237 toll free in MN only, (888) 248-0822 national toll free, (952) 838-0199 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: PACER.org (The federal government’s designated parent training and information center in Minnesota for families of children with disabilities)

PATH (Professional Association of Treatment Homes/Metro Office) 5985 Rice Creek Pkwy, Suite 202, Shoreview, MN 55126 (612) 259-1600, (877) 264-7284 toll free regional only, (612) 259-1789 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: pathinc.org

Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota

709 University Ave. W., Suite 234, St. Paul, MN 55104 (651) 523-0099, (800) 244-5373 toll free, (651) 523-0380 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: pcamn.org (Affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse America)

R, S, T Reach for Resources

1001 Hwy. 7, #235, Hopkins, MN 55305-4723 (952) 988-4177, (952) 988-6728 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: reachforresources.org (Provides therapeutic services and support to help people with disabilities maximize independence, integrate into the community, and live their lives to the fullest)

Spina Bifida Association of Minnesota

P.O. Box 29323, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429-0323 (651) 222-6395 e-mail: [email protected], website: sbamn.com

Tourette Syndrome Association of Minnesota (TSA-MN) P.O. Box 27502, Minneapolis, MN 55427 (612) 759-7112, (718) 224-2999 toll free national e-mail: [email protected], website: tsa-mn.org

U, V, W United Blind of Minnesota

6344 Wentworth Ave., Richfield, MN 55423-1541 (612) 377-1788 (application instructions) 952-236-4788 (general information)

United Cerebral Palsy of Central Minnesota

510 N. 25th Ave., #8A, St. Cloud, MN 56303-3255 (320) 253-0765, (888) 616-3726 v/TTY toll free, (320) 253-6753 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ucpcentralmn.org

United Cerebral Palsy of Minnesota, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare 200 University Ave. E., St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 265-7361, (800) 719-4040 toll free, (651) 628-4484 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ucpmn.org

University of Minnesota, Disabled Student Cultural Center 300 Washington Ave. S.E., #203, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 624-2602 e-mail: [email protected], website: diversity.umn.edu/disability/

University of Minnesota, Institute on Community Integration 102 Pattee Hall, 150 Pillsbury Dr. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612) 624-6300, (612) 624-8279 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ici.umn.edu

Vision Loss Resources — West Metro Office

1936 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403-3101 (612) 871-2222 voice (612) 382-8422 TTY, (612) 872-0189 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: visionlossresources.com

Volunteers of America — MN Mental Health Clinics 7625 Metro Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55439 (952) 945-4000 e-mail: [email protected], website: voamn.org

VSA Arts of Minnesota

528 Hennepin Ave., #305, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1810 (612) 332-3888 v/TTY, (800) 801-3883 v/TTY toll free, (612) 305-0132 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: vsamn.org

Wilderness Inquiry

808 14th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414-1516 (612) 676-9400 v/TTY, (800) 728-0719 toll free, (612) 676-9401 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: wildernessinquiry.org (Outdoor activity and trips for people with and without disabilities)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Fraser Child & Family Center — Minneapolis

3333 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 861-6050, (612) 728-5301 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: fraser.org

Groves Academy

3200 Highway 100 South, St. Louis Park, MN 55416 (952) 920-6377, (952) 920-2068 fax website: grovesacademy.org

Minnesota Life College

7501 Logan Ave. S., #2A, Richfield, MN 55423-3730 (612) 869-4008, (612) 869-0443 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: mnlifecollege.org

Project SOAR

4584 Vine Hill Rd., Deephaven, MN 55331 (952) 401-6898, (952) 401-6805 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: projectsoarmn.org (Community education serving adults with disabilities in Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park, and Wayzata)

United Way 211 - Greater Twin Cities

404 S. 8th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404 (651) 291-0211, (800) 543-7709 toll free, (651) 994-2972 fax website: 211unitedway.org

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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISABILITY AGENCIES Minnesota Department of Education

1500 W. Hwy. 36, Roseville, MN 55113-4266 (651) 582-8200, (651) 582-8201 TTY, (651) 582-8202 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: education.state.mn.us Adult Basic Education (651) 582-8446 e-mail: [email protected] Division of Compliance and Monitoring (651) 582-8689, (651) 582-8725 fax e-mail: [email protected] Interagency Early Childhood Intervention Project (651) 582-8494 fax Special Education Department (651) 582-8614, (651) 582-8729 fax e-mail: [email protected]

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota St., Suite E-200 St. Paul, MN 55101-1351 (651) 259-7114, (651) 296-3900 TTY, (800) 657-3858 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: mn.gov/deed Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) website: mn.gov/deed/job-seekers/disabilities/

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

P.O. Box 64975, St. Paul, MN 55164-0975 (651) 201-5000, (651) 201-5797 TTY, (888) 345-0823 toll free website: health.state.mn.us Family Health Division (651) 201-3589, (800) 627-3529 Minnesota Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (651) 201-3650, (800) 728-5420 toll free, (651) 201-3655 fax, (651) 297-7725 TTY (local only) website: health.state.mn.us/mcyshn

Minnesota Department of Human Rights

Freeman Building, 625 Robert St. N., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 539-1100, (800) 657-3704 toll free, (651) 296-9042 fax MN Relay 711 or (800) 627-3529 e-mail: [email protected], website: humanrights.state.mn.us

Minnesota Department of Human Services

444 Lafayette Rd., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 431-2000, (800) 627-3529 e-mail: [email protected], website: dhs.state.mn.us Children’s Mental Health Program P.O. Box 64985, St. Paul, MN 55164-0985 (651) 431-2321, (651) 431-7418 fax Continuing Care for Minnesotans with Disabilities P.O. Box 64974, St. Paul, MN 55164-0974 (651) 431-2560, (651) 431-7454 fax Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Division P.O. Box 64969, St. Paul, MN 55164-0969 (651) 431-5940 (Metro V), (651) 964-1514 (Metro VP) (888) 206-6513 TTY dhhsd.org (to find MN regional offices)

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Disability Services Division P.O. Box 64967, St. Paul, MN 55164-0967 (651) 431-2400, (651) 431-7412 (Developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, other physical disabilities) Mental Health Program Division P.O. Box 64981, St. Paul, MN 55164-0981 (651) 431-2225, (651) 431-7418 fax (for adults)

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry

443 Lafayette Rd. N., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 284-5005, (800) 342-5354 toll free, (651) 297-4198 TTY (651) 296-9634 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: dli.state.mn.us (Provides mediation and information to people injured on the job)

Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver/Vehicle Services Division

445 Minnesota St., #190, St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 297-2126 vehicle, (651) 297-3298 driver, (651) 282-6555 TTY e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] website: dps.state.mn.us/dvs (Disability parking)

Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities 370 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar St., St. Paul, MN 55155 (651) 296-4018, (651) 297-7200 fax, (800) 627-3529 TTY - MN Relay Service, (877) 348-0505 toll free e-mail: DEED.customerservice [email protected], website: mncdd.org

Minnesota Radio Talking Book Network

2200 University Ave. W., #240, St. Paul, MN 55114-1840 (651) 539-2316, or (651) 642-0885, (800) 652-9000 toll free, (651) 649-5927 fax, (651) 642-0506 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: MNSSB.org (A free closed-circuit radio reading service library for people with vision impairments)

Minnesota Relay Service

Twin Cities: (651) 602-9005 v/TTY, Greater MN only: (800) 657-3775, (888) 639-7623 TTY, (651) 602-9010 fax, To make a Relay call: (800) 627-3529, or dial 7-1-1 website: commerce.state.mn.us (Call customer service for information on how to use the service)

Minnesota Resource Center: Blind/Visually Impaired (651) 582-8843 e-mail: [email protected]

Minnesota Resource Center: Deaf/Hard of Hearing (507) 412-5214 VP e-mail: [email protected]

Minnesota State Council on Disability

121 E. Seventh Place, #107, St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 361-7800 v/TTY, (800) 945-8913 toll free, (651) 296-5935 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: disability.state.mn.us (Information and referral service to people with disabilities)

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities

Metro Square Building, 121 E. Seventh Place, #420, St. Paul, MN 551012117 (651) 757-1800, (800) 627-3529 TTY, (800) 657-3506 toll free, (651) 797-1950 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: ombudmhmr.state.mn.us

NATIONAL DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES A ABLEDATA

85 E. 7th Place, Suite 105, St. Paul, MN 55101 (651) 431-5940, (651) 964-1514 VP, (888) 206-6513 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: dhhsd.org

103 W. Broad St., Suite 400, Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 356-8035, (703) 356-8314 fax, (703) 992-8313 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: abledata.com (Database for assistive technology; provides referral information on assistive technology products)

State Services for the Blind and Visually Handicapped

The Advocacy Institute

Regional Service for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People

2200 University Ave. W., #240, St. Paul, MN 55114-1840 (651) 642-0500, (800) 652-9000 toll free, (800) 665-3276 TTY toll free, (651) 642-0506 fax website: mnssb.org

(540) 364-0051 website: advocacyinstitute.org (Provides consultative services to educators, counselors, service providers, organizations, government entities, and others that work to improve the lives of people with disabilities)

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 3417 Volta Place N.W., Washington, DC 20007 (202) 337-5220, (866) 337-5220 toll free, (202) 337-8314 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: agbell.org

Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, Inc.

Hough Building, 2801 Custer Ave., 2nd Floor, Pittsburg, PA 15227 (412) 885-6000, (412) 885-1688 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: afit.org

Alzheimer’s Association

225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633 (312) 335-8700, (312) 335-5886 TDD, (800) 272-3900 toll free 24-hour helpline, (866) 403-3073 helpline TDD (24-hour, 7 days a week service) e-mail: [email protected], website: alz.org

American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB)

P.O. Box 8064, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8064 (301) 495-4403, (301) 563-9064 video phone, (301) 495-4404 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: aadb.org

American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) 501 3rd St. N.W., #200, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 387-1968, (202) 387-2193 fax website: aaidd.org

American Association of People with Disabilities

2013 H St. N.W., 5th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 457-0046 v/TTY, (800) 840-8844 Toll Free v/TTY, (866) 536-4461 fax website: aapd.com

American Childhood Cancer Organization

P.O. Box 498, Kensington, MD 20895-0498 (301) 962-3520, (855) 858-2226 toll free, (301) 962-3521 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: acco.org

American Council of the Blind

2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22201-3354 (202) 467-5081, (800) 424-8666 toll free, (703) 465-5085 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: acb.org

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American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

Birth Defect Research for Children (BDRC)

American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC)

Brain Injury Association of America

2 Penn Plaza, #1102, New York, NY 10121 (212) 502-7600, (800) 232-5463 toll free, (888) 545-8331 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: afb.org 800 Florida Ave. N.E., #2047, Washington, DC 20002-3695 (202) 644-9204 video phone, (800) 942-2732 hotline, (410) 795-0965 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: deafchildren.org

976 Lake Baldwin Lane, Suite 104, Orlando, FL 32814 (407) 895-0802 e-mail: [email protected], website: birthdefects.org 1608 Spring Hill Rd., Suite 110, Vienna, VA 22182 (703) 761-0750, (800) 444-6443 toll free, (703) 761-0755 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: biausa.org

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

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2200 Research Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850-3289 (800) 638-8255 toll free non-members, (800) 498-2071 members, (301) 296-5700, (301) 296-8580 fax, (301) 296-5650 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: asha.org

Cancer Information Service

Arc of the U.S.

Canine Companions for Independence

1825 K St. N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 534-3700, (800) 433-5255 toll free, (202) 534-3731 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: thearc.org

Arthritis Foundation

1330 W. Peachtree St., Suite #100, Atlanta, GA 30309 (404) 872-7100, (800) 283-7800 toll free, (404) 872-0457 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: arthritis.org

Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH) 2013 H St. N.W., Washington, DC 20006 (202) 540-9020, (202) 540-9019 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: tash.org

Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)

107 Commerce Centre Dr., Suite 204, Huntersville, NC 28078 (704) 947-7779, (704) 948-7779 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ahead.org (Membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education)

Association of University Centers on Disabilities 1100 Wayne Ave., Suite 1000, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 588-8252, (301) 588-2842 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: aucd.org

Autism Society of America, Inc.

4340 East-West Hwy., Suite 350, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-0881, (301) 657-0869 fax, (800) 328-8476 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: autism-society.org

B Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

1101 15th St. N.W., #1212, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 467-5730, (202) 223-0409 fax, (202) 467-4232 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: bazelon.org

Beach Center on Disability

University of Kansas, Haworth Hall, Room 3136 1200 Sunnyside Ave., Lawrence, KS 66045-7534 (785) 864-7600, (866) 783-3378, (785) 864-3434 TTY, (785) 864-7605 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: beachcenter.org

Better Hearing Institute, Hearing Helpline

1444 I Street N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005 (202) 449-1100, (202) 216-9646 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: betterhearing.org

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BG 9609 MSC 9760, 9609 Medical Center Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 422-6237 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis P.O. Box 446, Santa Rosa, CA 95402-0446 (866) 224-3647 toll free e-mail: [email protected] website: caninecompanions.org

Center for Law and Education

99 Chauncy St., Suite 700, Boston, MA 02111 (617) 451-0855, (617) 451-1167 fax, or 1875 Connecticut Ave. N.W., #510, Washington, DC 20009-5728 (202) 986-3000, (202) 986-6648 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: cleweb.org

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) 4601 Presidents Dr., Ste 300, Lanham, MD 20706 (301) 306-7070, (301) 306-7090 fax, (800) 233-4050 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: chadd.org

Children’s Defense Fund

25 E St. N.W., Washington, DC 20001 (202) 628-8787, (800) 233-1200 toll free, (202) 662-3510 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: childrensdefense.org

Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) P.O. Box 51360, 3411-A Willamette St., Eugene, OR 97405-0906 (541) 686-5060, (541) 686-5063 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: directionservice.org

The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

1825 K Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington DC 20006 (202) 783-2229, (202) 783-8250 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: c-c-d.org

Cornelia deLange Syndrome Foundation

302 W. Main St., #100, Avon, CT 06001 (860) 676-8166, (860) 676-8337 fax, (800) 223-8355 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: cdlsusa.org

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

2900 Crystal Drive, Suite 1000, Arlington, VA 22202-3557 (703) 620-3660, (888) 232-7733 toll free, (866) 915-5000 TTY, (703) 264-9494 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: cec.sped.org

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

6931 Arlington Rd., 2nd floor, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 951-4422, (800) 344-4823 toll free, (301) 951-6378 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: cff.org

D, E, F Department of VSA and Accessibility at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20566 (202) 467-4600, (800) 444-1324 toll free e-mail: [email protected] website: kennedy-center.org/education/vsa

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)

3075 Adeline St., Suite 210, Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 644-2555 v/TTY, (800) 348-4232 toll free, (510) 841-8645 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: dredf.org

The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center) Campus Box 8040, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 (919) 962-2001, (919) 966-7463 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ectacenter.org

Early Intervention Family Alliance website: eifamilyalliance.org

Easter Seals (National Headquarters)

233 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 726-6200, (800) 221-6827 toll free, (312) 726-1494 fax, (312) 726-4258 TDD e-mail: [email protected], website: easterseals.com

Epilepsy Foundation (National Office)

8301 Professional Place E., Suite 200, Landover, MD 20785-2353 (301) 459-3700, (800) 332-1000 toll free, (866) 748-8008 Spanish toll free, (301) 459-1569 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: epilepsy.com

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (FSMA)

925 Busse Rd., Elk Grove, IL 60007 (847) 367-7620, (847) 367-7623 fax, (800) 886-1762 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: fsma.org

Family Voices

3701 San Mateo Blvd N.E., Ste 103, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 872-4774, (888) 835-5669 toll free in NM only, (505) 872-4780 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: familyvoices.org

Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health 9605 Medical Center Dr., #280, Rockville, MD 20850 (240) 403-1901, (240) 403-1909 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ffcmh.org

Foundation Fighting Blindness

7168 Columbia Gateway Dr., #100, Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 423-0600, (410) 363-2393 fax, (410) 363-7139 TTY, (800) 683-5551 TDD toll free, (800) 683-5555 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: fightblindness.org

G, H, I Genetic Alliance

4301 Connecticut Ave. N.W., #404, Washington, DC 20008-2369 (202) 966-5557, (202) 966-8553 fax, (800) 336-GENE toll free helpline only e-mail: [email protected], website: geneticalliance.org

The George Washington University, HEATH Resource Center 2134 G St. N.W., Washington, DC 20052-0001 (202) 973-0904, (202) 973-0904 TTY, (202) 973-0908 fax, (800) 544 3284 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: heath.gwu.edu (National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities)

Hands and Voices

P.O. Box 3093, Boulder, CO 80307 (303) 492-6283, (866) 422-0422 toll free website: handsandvoices.org (Parent-driven organization with 42 chapters dedicated to supporting families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing)

Hearing Loss Association of America

7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1200, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301) 657-2248 voice/TTY, (301) 913-9413 fax website: hearingloss.org

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths & Adults, Technical Assistance Center 141 Middle Neck Rd., Sands Point, NY 11050 (516) 944-8900, (516) 944-7302 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: helenkeller.org/national

Human Growth Foundation

997 Glen Cove Ave., Ste 5, Glen Head, NY 11545 (516) 671-4041, (800) 451-6434 toll free, (516) 671-4055 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: hgfound.org

Immune Deficiency Foundation

110 West Rd, Ste 300, Towson, MD 21204 (410) 321-6647, (800) 296-4433 toll free, (410) 321-9165 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: primaryimmune.org

Institute for Families Envision Life

4650 Sunset Blvd., MS #111, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323) 361-4649, (323) 665-7869 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: instituteforfamilies.org (Helping children and families during time of diagnosis and medical treatment)

The International Dyslexia Association

40 York Rd., 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21204-5202 (410) 296-0232, (800) 222-3123 toll free, (410) 321-5069 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: eida.org

International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association 101 Sunnytown Rd., Ste 208, Casselberry, FL 32707 (407) 365-4194, (407) 365-3213 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ifopa.org

J, K. L Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

West Virginia University P.O. Box 6080, Morgantown, WV 26506-6080 (304) 293-7186, (877) 781-9403 TTY, (800) 526-7234 toll free (304) 293-5407 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: askjan.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDF) 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10004 (212) 785-9500, (800) 533-2873 toll free, (212) 785-9595 fax, e-mail: [email protected], website: jdrf.org

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Learning Disabilities Association of America

National Captioning Institute

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

National Center for Education in Maternal Child Health

Little People of America

National Center for Learning Disabilities

4156 Library Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349 (412) 341-1515, (412) 344-0224 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ldaamerica.org 1311 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 949-5213, (800) 955-4572 toll free, (914) 949-6691 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: lls.org 250 El Camino Real, Suite 201, Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 368-3689, (888) LPA-2001 English/Spanish toll free, (714) 368-3367 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: lpaonline.org

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.

2000 L St., #410, Washington, DC 20036, (202) 349-1155, (800) 558-0121 English/Spanish toll free info request line, (202) 349-1156 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: lupus.org

M March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

1275 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains, NY 10605 (914) 997-4488 v/TTY, (888) 663-4637 toll free, (914) 428-8203 fax website: marchofdimes.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association - USA National Headquarters 222 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60606 (800) 572-1717 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: mdausa.org

N National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

3803 N. Fairfax Dr., #100, Arlington, VA 22203 (703) 524-7600, (703) 516-7227 TTY, (800) 950-6264 toll free, (703) 524-9094 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nami.org

National Association of the Deaf

8630 Fenton St., #820, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 587-1788, (301) 587-1791 fax, (301) 587-1789 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: nad.org

National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities

3725 Concorde Parkway, Suite 100, Chantilly, VA 20151 (703) 917-7600 v/TTY, (703) 917-9853 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ncicap.org 2115 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., #60, Washington, DC 20007-2292 (202) 784-9770, (877) 624-1935 toll free, (202) 784-9777 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ncemch.org 32 Laight St., 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10013 (212) 545-7510, (888) 575-7373 toll free, (212) 545-9665 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ncld.org

National Stuttering Association

119 W. 40th Street, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10018 (212) 944-4050, (800) 937-8888 e-mail: [email protected] website: nsastutter.org

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) 4455 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Suite 100, Washington, DC 20008 (877) 871-0744 toll free, (877) 871-0665 toll free TTY website: ncwd-youth.info

National Coalition on Deaf-Blindness

175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 972-7768 v/TTY, (617) 923-8076 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: dbcoalition.org

National Council on Disability

1331 F St. N.W., #850, Washington, DC 20004 (202) 272-2004, (202) 272-2022 fax, (202) 272-2074 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: ncd.gov

National Council on Independent Living

2013 H St. N.W., 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 207-0334, (202) 207-0340 TTY, (877) 525-3400 toll free, (202) 207-0341 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ncil.org

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC)

1 Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892 (800) 860-8747 toll free, (866) 569-1162 TTY, (703) 738-4929 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: diabetes.niddk.nih.gov

National Disability Rights Network

P.O. Box 09521, Columbus, OH 43209 (614) 237-6021, (614) 238-0929 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: aacld.org

820 1st St. N.E., Suite 740, Washington, DC 20002 (202) 408-9514, (202) 408-9520 fax, (202) 408-9521 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: ndrn.org

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

National Down Syndrome Congress

P.O. Box 317, Watertown, MA 02471 (617) 972-7441, (800) 562-6265 toll free, (617) 972-7444 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: spedex.com/napvi

National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 420, Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 519-3800, (703) 519-3808 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nasdse.org

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30 Mansell Court, Suite 108, Roswell, GA 30076 (770) 604-9500, (800) 232-6372 toll free, (770) 604-9898 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ndsccenter.org

National Down Syndrome Society

666 Broadway, #810, New York, NY 10012 (212) 460-9330, (800) 221-4602 toll free, (212) 979-2873 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ndss.org

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

200 East Wells St. at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-9314, (410) 685-5653 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nfb.org

National Fragile X Foundation

National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

P.O. Box 1133, Washington, DC 20013-1133 (301) 565-4167, (800) 336-4797 toll free, (301) 984-4256 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: health.gov/nhic

55 Kenosia Ave., Danbury, CT 06810 (203) 744-0100, (203) 797-9590 TDD, (800) 999-6673 toll free, (203) 798-2291 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: rarediseases.org

National Hemophilia Foundation

National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)

2100 M St. N.W., Suite 170, Box 302, Washington, DC 20037-1233 (800) 688-8765 toll free, (202) 747-6208 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: fragilex.org

200 East Wells St. at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, MD 21230 (410) 659-9314, (410) 685-5653 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nfb.org/nfb/contact_us

116 W. 32nd St., 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001 (212) 328-3700, (800) 42-HANDI toll free, (212) 328-3777 fax, (212) 328-3799 HANDI fax e-mail: [email protected], website: hemophilia.org

8400 Corporate Dr., #500, Landover, MD 20785 (301) 459-5900, (301) 459-5984 TTY, (800) 346-2742 toll free, (301) 459-4263 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: naric.com

National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)

National Spinal Cord Injury Association

5100 S.W. Macadam Ave., #300, Portland, OR 97239 (503) 222-4044, (503) 222-4007 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nicwa.org

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Department of Education

400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Mailstop 2700, Washington, DC 20202-2572 (202) 245-7640 v/TTY, (202) 245-7323 fax website: www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/contacts.html

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress

1291 Taylor St. N.W., Washington, DC 20011 (202) 707-5100, (888) NLS-READ toll free, (202) 707-0712 fax, (202) 707-0744 TTY e-mail: [email protected], website: loc.gov/nls

National Mental Health Association

2000 N. Beauregard St., 6th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311 (703) 684-7722, (800) 969-6642 toll free, (703) 684-5968 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nmha.org

National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network

P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847 (800) 789-2647 toll free, (800) 487-4889 TTD, (240) 221-4292 fax, (877) 726-4727 toll free international calls e-mail: [email protected], website: mentalhealth.samhsa.gov (Makes referrals to protection and advocacy agencies)

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

733 Third Ave., 3rd floor, New York, NY 10017 (212) 986-3240, (800) 344-4867 toll free, (212) 986-7981 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nationalmssociety.org

National Organization for Albinism & Hypopigmentation (NOAH) P.O. Box 959, E. Hampstead, NH 03826-0959 (603) 887-2310, (800) 473-2310 toll free, (800) 648-2310 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: albinism.org

National Organization on Disability

77 Water St., Suite 204, New York, NY 10005 (646) 505-1191, ext. 122, (646) 505-1184 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: nod.org

120-34 Queens Blvd #320, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 (718) 803-3782, (718) 803-0414, (800) 404-2898 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: spinalcord.org

O Office for Civil Rights — National Office, Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20202-1100 (202) 245-6800, (800) 421-3481 toll free, (877) 521-2172 TDD, (202) 245-6840 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: ed.gov/ocr

Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) 400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20202-7100 (202) 245-7468, (800) 872-5327, (800) 437-0833 TTY, (202) 401-0689 fax website: ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)

400 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington, DC 20202-2570 (202) 245-7459, (202) 401-0689 fax, (800) 437-0833 TTY toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: ed.gov/about/offices/list/ osers/osep/index.html

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

804 W. Diamond Ave., Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (301) 947-0083, (844) 889-7579 toll free, (301) 947-0456 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: oif.org

P PACER Center, Inc.

8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044 (952) 838-9000, (800) 537-2237 toll free in MN only, (888) 248-0822 national toll free, (952) 838-0190 TTY, (952) 838-0199 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: PACER.org PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis, MN 55437-1044 e-mail: [email protected], websites: PACER.org/bullying, PACERKidsAgainstBullying.org, PACERTeensAgainstBullying.org (Uniting, engaging and educating communities natioN.W.ide to prevent bullying)

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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

8588 Potter Park Dr., Suite 500, Sarasota, FL 34238 (941) 312-0400, (800) 926-4797 toll free, (941) 312-0142 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: pwsausa.org

Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance

801 Roeder Rd., #750, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 562-9890, (800) 225-6872 toll free, (301) 562-9870 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: tsalliance.org

Pathways

1600 S.W. Fourth Ave., Suite 900, Portland, OR 97201 (503) 725-4040, (503) 725-4180 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: pathwaysrtc.edu

Presidential Task Force on the Employment of Adults with Disabilities

U, V, W United Cerebral Palsy Association

1825 K Street N.W., Suite 600, Washington, DC 20006 (202) 776-0406, (202) 776-0414 fax, (800) 872-5827 toll free e-mail: [email protected], website: ucp.org

U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave. N.W., #S-1303, Washington, DC 20210 (202) 693-7880, (866) 487-2365, (877) 889-5627 TTY, (202) 693-7888 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: dol.gov

Williams Syndrome Association

Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illnesses Program (PAIMI), SAMHSA

World Institute on Disability

1 Choke Cherry Rd., Rockville, MD 20857 (877) 726-4727 toll free, (800) 487-4889 toll free TDD, (240) 221-4295 fax website: samhsa.gov

570 Kirts Blvd., #223, Troy, MI 48084-4156 (248) 244-2229, (800) 806-1871 toll free, (248) 244-2230 fax e-mail: [email protected] website: williams-syndrome.org 3075 Adeline Street, Suite 280, Berkeley, CA 94703 (510) 225-6400, (510) 225-0478 TTY, (510) 225-0477 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: wid.org

R, S, T Rural Institute on Disabilities

University of Montana, 52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 243-5467 TTY, (406) 243-4730 fax, (800) 732-0323 toll free e-mail: [email protected] website: ruralinstitute.umt.edu

Speaking for Ourselves

950 Walnut Bottom Rd., Suite 15-229, Carlisle, PA 17015 (215) 923-8600, (800) 867-3330 toll free, (215) 923-8601 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: speaking.org

Spina Bifida Association of America

1600 Wilson Blvd, Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22209 (202) 944-3285, (800) 621-3141 toll free, (202) 944-3295 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: sbaa.org

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1 Choke Cherry Rd., Rockville, MD 20857 (877) 726-4727 toll free, (800) 457-4889 TDD website: samhsa.gov SAMHSA’s National Mental Health Information Center, Child, Adolescent & Family Branch Center (CAFB) 1 Choke Cherry Rd., Rockville, MD 20857 (800) 789-2647 toll free website: samhsa.gov

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.

42-40 Bell Blvd., #205, Bayside, NY 11361-2820 (718) 224-2999, (718) 279-9596 fax e-mail: [email protected], website: tsa-usa.org

Information on this list has been updated to the best of our knowledge..

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