query: Disability Advocacy Resources

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[ed:  thanks to Larry, Monica, Jane, Chris, Mark, and Collette for 
replying to Gregory's query.]

From: Larry Yates <lamaryates at igc.org>


A suggestion for this and similar queries: it is very helpful to other 
folks if you start out saying what you are doing or what your background 
is. Especially if your query is very general, which this one is, folks 
can help you better (and are more likely to take the time to do so) if 
they know what you know and are connected to, and thus what you don't 
know and aren't connected to.

For example, for this one I want to send you to your local Center for 
Independent Living (even though you are asking for internet resources) 
but for all I know you might work for a CIL.

Larry Yates


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From: "Monica Haines" <mhaines at baltometro.org>


Gregory,

Please visit http://projectaction.easterseals.com for information about 
disabilities and transportation.  They offer Technical Assistance, free 
trainings, conferences, a clearinghouse free publications, webinars, etc 
on the topic of transportation and other disabilities/access related 
topics. hey are an excellent resource.

Here are a few other resources/links for more information:

·         U.S. Access Board, list of Disability Related Organizations: 
www.access-board.gov/links/disability.htm

·         DisabilityInfo.gov: One-stop online access to resources, 
services, and information available throughout the Federal government.

·         National Disability Rights Network:  www.napas.org

I hope this helps! :)

Monica Haines, MSW
Public Involvement Coordinator
Baltimore Metropolitan Council
2700 Lighthouse Point East, Suite 310, Baltimore, MD 21224
P:  410-732-0500 x1047   |   F:  410-732-8248
www.baltometro.org

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From: Jane Beckett <jane_beckett at sbcglobal.net>


Check out ADAPT -- its website is www.adapt.org


Jane Beckett
1178 S. Clinton Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
708-524-8004

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From: "Chris Cavanagh" <story at web.ca>


Two groups i've had some contact with over the years (worked with one 
and worked for the second) include:

Advocating Change Together <http://www.selfadvocacy.com/index.htm> - 
I've met Rick Cardenas, one of the co-directors, several times and have 
always been impressed and wishing i had greater opportunity to work with 
(and learn from) him.

Canadian Association for Community Living <http://www.cacl.ca/> - I have 
co-taught with Michael Bach (the E.D.) and find him to be a very strong 
intellectual regarding disability issues, including advocacy.

good luck

Chris Cavanagh


-- 
chris cavanagh
www.comeuppance.blogspot.com
(416) 964-6401

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From: "Mark Sherman" <Mark at progressivetech.org>


www.selfadvocacy.org from ACT is a great source for video and learning
materials


Peace,
Mark

Learn more about community organizing and voting:
http://votertechkit.progressivetech.org
Progressive Technology Project

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From: "collette" <cert at fuse.net>


Many states have advocacy organizations called "people first" -- a good
site to look at is http://www.peoplefirstofnh.org/    -- or google your
own state name + "people first".

Each state has a Developmental Disabilities Council. Those web sites are
rich sources of information.  Ohio's web site is:
http://ddc.ohio.gov/

One of the leading national advocacy organization's is TASH -- their web
site is tash.org.

Each of these sites is linked to lots of others.

Collette Thompson
Project Manager
Office of Peter Block/ A Small Group
215 East 14th Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513.451.0166 office
513.607.8346 cell
www.asmallgroup.net
 
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
 
P Think about the environment. Printing this message might be
unnecessary.

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