These non-profit and government agencies offer support and knowledge for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Administration for Community Living believes all people, regardless of age or disability, should be able to live independently and participate fully in their communities. Visit the ACL website for more information.
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. Visit the Department of Education website for more information.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. Visit the SAMHSA website for more information.
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and others concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities. Visit the AAIDD website for more information.
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) is a national, nonprofit trade association representing more than 1,400 private community providers of services to people with disabilities. Visit the ANCOR website for more information.
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs. Visit the AUCD website for more information.
The Council on Quality and Leadership provides accreditation, training, certification, and customized consultation to human service organizations and systems that share our vision of dignity, opportunity and community for all people. Visit the CQL website for more information.
The Family & Youth Services Bureau offers a sexual health toolkit for parents of youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This toolkit will help raise awareness about the important role parents and caregivers play in discussing sexual health with their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Visit the FYSB website for more information.
The Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) helps to craft community-based, person-driven service systems aimed at achieving the goal to see all people living healthy, fulfilling lives as empowered, respected members of society. Visit the HSRI website for more information.
All the materials found on the CPIR Hub have been created and archived for Parent Centers around the country to help them provide support and services to the families they serve. Visit the Parent Center Hub website for more information.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Visit the NAMI website for more information.
The National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health is a national family-run organization linking more than 120 chapters and state organizations focused on the issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs and their families. Visit the NFFCMH website for more information.