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  • Virginia Autism Resources

    Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities.
    For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under
    STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Special Education Services.

    See Virginia Web Resources

     STATE DEPARTMENT OF 
     EDUCATION:  Special
     Education Services.    		 STATE VOCATIONAL
    Rehabilitation Agency.    		  DEVELOPMENTAL 
     DISABILITIES
     Planning Council.    		 DISABILITY 
    Organizations
    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ages 3 through 5.  STATE VOCATIONAL
    Special Needs Programs    		 DELAWARE DISABILITIES
     Advocacy  Program    		  UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED
     Programs
     
    INFANTS EARLY
    Intervention System.    		 DELAWARE DEPT. OF MENTAL HEALTH  
    for children and youth.    		 PARENT RESOURCE
    Centers    		 TECHNOLOGY RELATED
    Assistance.
    PARENT  Training and
    Information Project.    		 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN with Special Health Care Needs.  MENTAL HEALTH 
    Agency     		 PARENT-TEACHER Association (PTA)

     

    STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION

    H. Douglas Cox, Director
    Office of Special Education and Student Services
    Department of Education
    P.O. Box 2120
    Richmond, VA 23218-2120
                (804) 225-2402      
    E-mail: dougcox@pen.k12.va.us

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES:
    AGES 3 THROUGH 5

    Linda Bradford, Specialist
    Office of Special Education Services, Department of Education 
    P.O. Box 2120 
    Richmond, VA 23218-2120 
                (804) 225-2675      
    E-mail: lbradfor@pen.k12.va.us

    PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES:
    AGES BIRTH THROUGH 2

    Shirley Ricks, Manager
    Children/Family Services
    Office of Mental Retardation Services
    Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation & 
    Substance Abuse Services
    P.O. Box 1797 
    Richmond, VA 23214
                (804) 786-0992       

    STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY

    John Vaughn, Commissioner 
    VA Department of Rehabilitative Services
    P. O. Box K300
    8004 Franklin Farm Drive
    Richmond, VA 23288-0300
                (804) 662-7000      

    OFFICE OF STATE COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL
    EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 

    Neils W. Brooks, Director
    Office of Vocational & Adult Education Services
    Department of Education 
    P.O. Box 2120 
    Richmond, VA 23218-2120 
                (804) 225-2847      
    E-mail: nbrooks@pen.k12.va.us

    STATE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY

    Richard E. Kellogg, Acting Commissioner 
    Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation
    & Substance Abuse Services
    P.O. Box 1797 
    Richmond, VA 23218
                (804) 786-3921      

    STATE MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

    Cecilia Kirkman, Director of Prevention & Children Services
    Department of Mental Health
    Mental Retardation & Substance Abuse Services 
    P.O. Box 1797 
    Richmond, VA 23218 
                (804) 371-2185      

    STATE MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAM

    Janet Hill, Director 
    Office of Mental Retardation Services
    Department of Mental Health, 
    Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
    P.O. Box 1797 
    Richmond, VA 23219 
                (804) 786-1746      

    STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT: CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH

    Cecilia Barbosa, Director
    Division of Child & Adolescent Health
    VA Department of Health
    P.O. Box 2448
    Richmond, VA 23218
                (804) 786-7367      
    E-mail: cbarbosa@vdh.state.va.us
    URL: http://www.vdh.state.va.us

    STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL

    Brian S. Parsons, Director 
    Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
    Ninth Street Office Building
    202 North Ninth Street, 9th Floor
    Richmond, VA 23219
                (804) 786-0016       (V/TTY);             (800) 846-4464       (In VA)

    PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY

    Sandra Reen, Director 
    Department for Rights of Virginians with Disabilities
    Ninth St. Office Building, 9th Floor
    202 North 9th Street
    Richmond, VA 23219 
                (804) 225-2042       (Voice/TTY);             (800) 552-3962       (In VA) 

    CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    Client Assistance Program 
    Contact PROTECTION & ADVOCACY Agency
    (see above)

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

    Nancy Bullock, Director
    Division of Child & Adolescent Health
    Virginia Department of Health 
    P.O. Box 2448 
    Richmond, VA 23218
                (804) 786-7367      
    E-mail: nbullock@vdh.state.va.us
    URL: http://www.vdh.state.va.us

    STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE FOR
    CHILD & ADOLESCENT HEALTH

    Cecilia Barbosa, Director
    Division of Child & Adolescent Health
    VA Department of Health
    P.O. Box 2448
    Richmond, VA 23218
                (804) 786-7367      
    E-mail: cbarbosa@vdh.state.va.us
    URL: http://www.vdh.state.va.us

    STATE AGENCY FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

    W. Roy Grizzard, Jr., Commissioner 
    Department for the Visually Handicapped 
    397 Azalea Avenue 
    Richmond, VA 23227
                (804) 371-3140      
    E-mail: slonnegr@dvhmail.state.va.us
    URL: http://www.state.va.us/hhr/dvh/

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

    Ronald L. Lanier, Director
    Ratcliffe Building, Suite 203
    1602 Rolling Hills Drive
    Richmond, VA 23229-5012
                (804) 662-9502       (V/TTY);             (800) 552-7917       (V/TTY)
    E-mail: VDDHH@aol.com

    DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS

    Attention Deficit Disorder
    To identify an ADD group in your state or locality, contact either:Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
    499 NW 70th Avenue, Suite 101
    Plantation, FL 33317
                (954) 587-3700      
                (800) 233-4050       (Voice mail to request information packet)
    URL: http://www.chadd.org

    Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
    P.O. Box 972
    Mentor, OH 44061
                (216) 350-9595      
                (800) 487-2282       (Voice mail to request information packet)
    E-mail: NATLADDA@aol.com
    URL: http://www.add.org

    Autism
    Colleen Quinn, Program Administrator
    Autism Training and Family Support Program
    The Arc of Virginia
    6 North 6th Street, Suite 403-A
    Richmond, VA 23219
                (804) 649-8481      

    Charlotte Crane, Program Administrator
    VA Autism Resource Center
    134 West Piccadilly Street
    Winchester, VA 22601
                (540) 667-7771      

    Brain Injury
    Harry Weinstock, Executive Director
    Brain Injury Association of VA
    3212 Cutshaw Avenue, Suite 315
    Richmond, VA 23230
                (804) 355-5748      ;             (800) 334-8443       (in VA)

    Cerebral Palsy
    Kathleen Prendergast
    UCP of Southeastern Virginia
    1709 Colley Avenue, Suite 306
    Norfolk, VA 23517
                (757) 627-2326      ;             (757) 497-7474      

    Epilepsy 
    Suzanne Bischoff, Executive Director
    Epilepsy Association of VA 
    The Highlands Center
    Box BRH, Drawer E
    UVA Health Sciences Center 
    Charlottesville, VA 22908 
                (804) 924-8678      ;             (804) 982-6327       (TTY)

    Learning Disabilities 
    Justine Malhoney, President
    Learning Disabilities Association of VA
    3115 North 17th Street
    Arlington, VA 22201
                (703) 243-2614      
    E-mail: Jwmlda@aol.com

    Mental Health 
    Lori Lester, Coordinator
    Mental Health Association of VA 
    6 North 6th Street, Suite 403A
    Richmond, VA 23219
                (804) 649-8481      

    Valerie Marsh, Executive Director
    VA Alliance for the Mentally Ill 
    P.O. Box 1903
    Richmond, VA 23218-1903
                (804) 225-8264      ;             (888) 486-8264      

    Joyce Kube, Executive Director
    Parents & Children Coping Together
    8032 Mechanicsville Turnpike
    Mechanicsville, VA 23111
                (804) 559-6833      ;             (800) 788-0097       (in VA only)

    Mental Retardation 
    Steve K. Waldron, Executive Director 
    The Arc of Virginia 
    6 North 6th Street, 4th Floor
    Richmond, VA 23219
                (804) 649-8481      
    E-mail: ARCVA@richmond.infi.net

    Speech and Hearing 
    Karen Corso
    Speech-Language-Hearing Association of VA, Inc. 
    P.O. Box 35653 
    Richmond, VA 23235-0653
                (804) 794-7117      

    Spina Bifida 
    Karen Anderson, President
    Richmond Area Spina Bifida Association 
    5307 Great Bridge Terrace
    Richmond, VA 23237
                (804) 751-0829      

    OTHER DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS

    F. Robert Knight, President 
    Easter Seal Society of VA 
    4841 Williamson Road
    P.O. Box 5496 
    Roanoke, VA 24012 
                (540) 362-1656      ;             (800) 365-1656       (In VA)

    UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED PROGRAM

    Fred P. Orelove, Executive Director 
    Virginia Institute for Developmental Disabilities 
    Virginia Commonwealth University 
    301 West Franklin Street, Box 843020 
    Richmond, VA 23284-3020 
                (804) 828-3876       (V/TTY)
    E-mail: forelove@saturn.vcu.edu

    TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ASSISTANCE

    Kenneth Knorr, Project Director
    Virginia Assistive Technology System
    8004 Franklin Farms Drive
    P.O. Box K300
    Richmond, VA 23288-0300
                (804) 662-9990      ;             (800) 435-8490       (in VA only)

    PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION PROJECT

    Cherie Takemoto, Executive Director 
    Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) 
    10340 Democracy Lane, Suite 206
    Fairfax, VA 22030
                (703) 691-7826      ;             (800) 869-6782      
    E-mail: peatcinc@aol.com
    URL: http://www.peatc.org/

    PARENT RESOURCE CENTERS

    Anita Swan, Coordinator
    Office of Special Education Services
    Virginia Department of Education
    P.O. Box 2120
    Richmond, VA 23218-2120
                (800) 422-2083      ;             (804) 371-7420      
    E-mail: aswan@pen.k12.va.us

    PARENT-TO-PARENT

    Elizabeth Fletcher, Coordinator
    Parent to Parent of VA
    Family and Children’s Service
    1518 Willow Lawn Drive
    Richmond, VA 23230
                (804) 282-4255      

    PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

    Lois Cumashot, President
    Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers
    1027 Wilmer Avenue
    Richmond, VA 23227
                (804) 264-1234      

    Virginia Web
     

    Civil Liberties and Human Rights 
    Charlottesville Amnesty International
    Northern Virginia Citizens Defense LeagueCommunity
    Virginia State Info and Resources
    Virginia State and Local Government
    Electronic Alexandria Community
    Blacksburg Electronic Village
    Monticello Avenue
    Bridgewater Volunteer Rescue Squad, Inc.
    Loudoun County Volunteer Rescue Squad
    Manassas Volunteer Fire Company
    Senior Information – Blacksburg Electronic Village
    SENIOR WORLD
    Shenandoah Valley ElderWeb

    Peace and Conflict Resolution 
    Community Mediation Center
    Richmond Peace Education Center (RPEC)
    Shiloh Project

    		 Disability Information 
    Bristol Life Saving Crew
    Endependence Center, Inc.
    Virginia Special OlympicsCommunity Service (Volunteering) 
    Jaycees – Tuckahoe
    Kiwanis Club of Roanoke
    Lions Club – Springfield-Franconia

    Consumer Protection 
    Better Business Bureau – Central Virginia

    Family and Parenting
    Fisher House
    Mothers at Home
    Northern Virginia Family Services
    Virginia League for Planned Parenthood
    Disaster Relief 
    Catawba-Mason Cove Rescue Squad, Inc.Health 
    CH.A.D.D. of Virginia
    Fairfax County Medical Care for Children Partnership
    Hospice of the Rapidan
    Nelson County Rural Health Outreach Program
    Women’s Center

    Job Training and Workplace 
    Central Virginia SCORE
    Shenandoah Valley Private Industry Council

    Education 
    Education Info
    Schools
    Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia
    Literacy Council of Northern Virginia
    Literacy Volunteers of America – Charlottesville/Albermarle
    Virginia Adult Education and Literacy Network
    Virginia PTA

    		 Children and Youth 
    Alexandria Jaycees
    Big Brothers of the National Capitol Area
    Camp Jordan: For Children with Diabetes
    CASA – Fredericksburg Area
    CASA – Henrico County
    CASA – Newport News
    CASA – Virginia Beach
    Center in the Square
    Children At Risk Today
    Fairfax CASA
    Fairfax Jaycees
    Girls Scouts – Black Diamond Council
    Rappahannock Big Brothers/Big Sisters
    Shiloh Project
    Virginia Home For Boys
    YMCA Loudon County
    YMCA of South Hampton RoadsComputers and Technology 
    Virginia Space Grant Consortium
    Hunger and Poverty 
    Emergency Food Bank
    Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia
    Meals on Wheels of Greater Richmond
    Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food BankRecovery, Addiction, and Abuse 
    Emotions Anonymous
    Tekoa, Inc
    Unity Club
    York County DARE    		 Homelessness and Housing 
    Freedom House
    Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County
    Homestretch
    New River Valley Habitat for Humanity
    Potter’s House: Maternity and Group Housing Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity Waynesboro Redevelopment and Housing 
    Wesley Housing Development Corporation

  • State Protection and Advocacy Agencies

     

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    ALABAMA
    Reuben W. Cook
    Ex. Director 
    Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program 
    Adap 526 Martha Parham, West 
    P.O. Box 870395 
    Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487-0395             (205) 348-4928      
    TDD             205-348-9484      
                800-826-1675      
    FAX (205) 348-3909ALASKA
    Rick Tessandore 
    Executive Director 
    Disability Law Center of Alaska 
    615 East 82nd Avenue 
    Suite 101 
    Anchorage, Alaska 99518-3158 

                (907) 344-1002       V/TDD
                800-478-1234      
    FAX (907) 349-1002
    E-mail – Disablaw@anc.ak.net

    AMERICAN SAMOA
    Minareta Thompson 
    Ex. Director 
    Office of Protection and Advocacy 
    for the Disabled 
    American Samoa Government
    Post Office Box 3937 
    Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799-0320 

    00 for overseas operator
    011(684) 633-2441
    011(684) 613-4163
    FAX (684) 633-7286
    ARIZONA
    Leslie J. Cohen
    Executive Director 
    The Arizona Center for Disability Law 
    3131 North Country Club 
    Suite #100
    Tucson, Arizona 85716 

                (520) 327-9547       Voice\TDD
    FAX (520) 323-0642
                1-800-922-1447      
    PHOENIX OFFICE –             1-800-927-2260      

    ARKANSAS
    Nan Ellen D. East
    Executive Director 
    Advocacy Services, Inc. 
    1100 North University, Suite 201 
    Evergreen Place 
    Little Rock, Arkansas 72207 

                (501) 296-1775       V/TDD
                1-800-482-1174       V/TDD
    Fax (501) 296-1779
    E-Mail – advocacy@aristotle.net
    E-Mail – hn5322@handsnet.org


    CALIFORNIA 
    Catherine Blakemore 
    Executive Director 
    Protection & Advocacy, Inc. 
    100 Howe Avenue, Suite 185N 
    Sacramento, California 95825 

                916-488-9955       Admin Off.
                916-488-9950       Legal Off.
                800-776-5746      
    (FAX) 916-488-2635
    E-Mail 1232@handsnet.org 
    E-Mail cathyb@sacramento.pai-ca.com 
     
    COLORADO 
    Mary Anne Harvey
    Executive Director 
    The Legal Center 
    455 Sherman Street, Suite 130 
    Denver, Colorado 80203-4403 

                (303) 722-0300       Voice\TDD
    FAX 303 722-0720
    E-Mail hn6282@handsnet.org

    CONNECTICUT 
    James McGaughey (Jim)
    Executive Director 
    Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
    60-B Weston Street 
    Hartford, Conneticut 06120-1551 

                (860) 297-4300      
                800-842-7303       (State-wide)
                (860) 566-2102       (TDD & voice)
    FAX 860-566-8714
    E-Mail hn2571@handsnet.org
    E-Mail hn6587 Ex.Dir@handsnet.org 


    DELAWARE 
    Judith Schuenemeyer (FUNDING)
    Ex. Director 
    Community Legal Aid Society, Inc. 
    913 Washington Street
    Wilmington, Delware 19801 

                (302) 575-0660       
    FAX 302-575-0840

    Brian Hartman (PROGRAM) 
    Director 
    Disab. Law Program
    913 Washington Street
    Wilmington, Delaware 19801

                (302) 575-0690      
    FAX 302-575-0840 
    DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
    Jane Brown, Esq.
    Executive Director 
    University Legal Services, Inc. (ULS) 
    300 I Street, N.E., Suite 202
    Washington, D.C. 20002

                (202) 547-4747      
    FAX 202-547-2083/2662


    FLORIDA 
    Marcia Beach
    Executive Director 
    Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc. 
    2671 Executive Center, Circle, West 
    Webster Building, Suite-100
    Tallahassee, Florida 32301-5092 

                (850) 488-9071      
                1-800-342-0823      
    FAX 850-488-8640
    TDD             1-800-346-4127      


    GEORGIA 
    Dr. Joyce R. Ringer
    Executive Director 
    Georgia Advocacy Office, Inc. 
    999 Peachtree Street, N.E. 
    Suite 870 
    Atlanta, Georgia 30309-3166 

                (404) 885-1234       Voice\TDD
                1-800-537-2329      
    FAX (404) 607-8286
    E-Mail hn5298@handsnet.org  

    GUAM 
    Eduardo R. del Rosario (Eddie)
    Executive Director 
    Protection and Advocacy of the Marianas (PAM) 
    Reflection Center, Suite 204 
    Chalan Santo Papa 
    Agana, Guam 96910 

    011-(671) 472-8985/86
    FAX 011-671-472-8989
    E-Mail hn5986@handsnet.org


    HAWAII 
    Gary L. Smith
    Executive Director 
    Protection and Advocacy Agency 
    1580 Makaloa Street 
    Suite 1060 
    Honolulu, Hawaii 96814-3237 

                (808) 949-2922       Voice/TDD
    FAX (808) 949-2928
    E-Mail hn4981@handsnet.org


    IDAHO 
    James R. Baugh 
    Executive Director 
    Co-Ad, Inc. 
    Idaho’s Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc. 
    4477 Emerald Street, Suite B-100 
    Boise, Idaho 83706 

                (208) 336-5353       Voice/TDD
    Fax (208) 336-5396
    Toll Free             1-800-632-5125      
    E-Mail – hn5880@handsnet.org

    ILLINOIS 
    Zena Naiditch
    Executive Director 
    Illinois Equip for Equality, Inc. 
    11 E. Adams, Suite 1200 
    Chicago, Illinois 60603 

                (312) 341-0022       Voice/TDD
    FAX 312-341-0295
    E-Mail – hn6177@handsnet.org

    INDIANA
    Tom Gallagher 
    Executive Director 
    Indiana Advocacy Service 
    4701 North Keystone Avenue 
    Suite 222
    Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 

                (317) 722-5555      
                800-622-4845      
    FAX (317) 722-5564
    E-Mail-ipas@source.isd.state.in.us 

    IOWA 
    Mervin L. Roth
    Executive Director 
    Iowa Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc. 
    3015 Merle Hay Road, Suite 6 
    Des Moines, Iowa 50310 

                (515) 278-2502      
    FAX (515) 278-0539
    515-278-0571 TDD
    E-Mail hn5317@handsnet.org


    KANSAS 
    Jim Germer
    Acting Executive Director 
    Kansas Advocacy and Protective Services 
    501 SouthWest Jackson, Suite 425 
    Topeka, Kansas 66603 

                (913) 232-3469      
    FAX 913-232-4758
    E-Mail JGermer@idir.net

    KENTUCKY 
    Maureen Fitzgerald
    Acting Director 
    Division for Protection and Advocacy 
    Office for Public Advocacy 
    100 Fair Oaks Lane, 3rd FL 
    Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 

                (502) 564-2967      
                800-372-2988       TDD
    FAX (502) 564-7890
    E-Mail dfoy@advocate.pa.state.ky.us


    LOUISIANA 
    Lois V. Simpson
    Executive Director 
    Advocacy Center for the Elderly and Disabled 
    225 Baronne Street 
    Suite 2112
    New Orleans, Louisiana 70112-2112 

                (504) 522-2337      
                1-800-960-7705      
    FAX (504) 522-5507


    MAINE 
    Kimberly Moody (Kim)
    Acting Executive Director 
    Maine Advocacy Services 
    32 Winthrop Street 
    P.O. Box 2007 
    Augusta, Maine 04338-2007 

                (207) 626-2774       ext. 104
                1-800-452-1948      
    FAX 207-621-1419

    MARYLAND 
    Elizabeth Jones
    Ex. Director 
    Maryland Disability Law Center 
    The Walbert Building
    1800 North Charles Street 
    Suite 204
    Baltimore, Maryland 21201

                (410) 234-2791      
                1-800-233-7201      
    FAX 410 234-2624
    hn6313@handsnet.org 
     
    MASSACHUSETTS 
    Christine Griffin 
    Executive Director 
    Disabilities Law Center, Inc. (DLC) 
    11 Beacon Street, Suite 925 
    Boston, Massachusetts 02108 

                (617) 723-8455       Voice
                (617) 227-9464       TTD
    FAX (617) 723-9125
                1-800-872-9992      
                1-800-381-0577       TDD
    E-mail hn5348@handsnet.org 

    MICHIGAN 
    Elizabeth W. Bauer
    Executive Director 
    Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service 
    106 West Allegan, Suite 300 
    Lansing, Michigan 48933-1706 

                (517) 487-1755      \Voice/TDD
                1-800-288-5923      
    FAX (517) 487-0827
    E-mail hn5293@handsnet.org 

    MINNESOTA 
    Jerry Lane
    Executive Director 
    Minnesota Disability Law Center 
    430 First Avenue, North, Suite 300 
    Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401-1780 

                (612) 332-1441      
                800-292-4150      
    FAX (612) 334-5755
    E-mail hn0518@handsnet.org 

    MISSISSIPPI 
    Rebecca Floyd
    Executive Director 
    Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System 
    for Developmental Disabilities, Inc. 
    5330 Executive Place, Suite A 
    Jackson, Mississippi 39206-5606 

                (601) 981-8207      
    FAX 601-981-8313
    800-772-4057
    E-mail hn5999@handsnet.org

    MISSOURI 
    Shawn de Loyola
    Executive Director 
    Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc. 
    925 S. Country Club Drive, Unit B-1 
    Jefferson City, Missouri 65109 

                (573) 893-3333      
                800-392-8667      
    FAX 573-893-4231

    MONTANA 
    Bernadette Ongoy Frank
    Executive Director
    Montana Advocacy Program, Inc. (MAP) 
    Post Office Box 1680 
    316 North Park, Room 211 
    Helena, Montana 59624 

                (406) 444-3889       Voice\TDD
                800-245-4743       (MT Only)
    FAX 406 444-0261
    E-mail hn6510 Exe.Dir
    E-mail hn6511 Alan Freed, Staff Attorney 


    NATIVE AMERICAN PROTECTION AND
    ADVOCACY PROJECT (NAPAP) 

    Therese Yanan
    Executive Director 
    DNA)People’s Legal Services, Inc. 
    Post Office Box 392 
    Shiprock, New Mexico 87410 

                (505) 368-3216      
                1-(800)-862-7271       – Clients Only
    Fax 505 368-3220
    E-mail hn4857@handsnet.org 

    NEBRASKA 
    Timothy Shaw
    Executive Director 
    Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. 
    522 Lincoln Center Building 
    215 Centennial Mall South 
    Lincoln, Nebraska 68508-1813 

                (402) 474-3183       Voice/TDD
                800-422-6691      
    FAX 402-474-3274

    NEVADA 
    Jack Mayes 
    Executive Director 
    Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center, Inc.(NDALC) 
    401 So. Third St. Suite 403             800-992-5715       Toll Free (within Nevada)
    Las Vegas, Nevada 89101 

                (702) 383-8150      
    (702) 383-8170/TDD
    FAX 702-383-8170

    NEW HAMPSHIRE 
    Donna Woodfin
    Executive Director 
    Disabilities Rights Center 
    P.O. Box 3660 
    18 Low Avenue 
    Concord, New Hampshire 03302-3660 

                (603) 228-0432       Voice/TDD
                800-834-1721       (NH Only)
    FAX 603-225-2077
    E-mail hn6217@handsnet.org

    NEW JERSEY 
    Sarah Wiggins Mitchell
    Ex. Director 
    NJ Protection and Advocacy Inc. 
    210 South Broad Street, 3rd Floor 
    Trenton, New Jersey 08608 

                (609) 292-9742      
                800-792-8600      
    FAX 609 777-0187
    E-mail hn5621Exe.Dir
    hn5622Rick Considine 

    NEW MEXICO 
    James Jackson
    Executive Director 
    P&A System 
    1720 Louisiana Blvd., N.E., Suite 204 
    Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110 

    (505) 256-3100/Voice\TDD
                800-432-4682      
    Fax 505 256-3184
    E-mail hn5412@handsnet.org 

    NEW YORK 
    Clarence J. Sundram 
    Chairman 
    NY Commission on Quality of 
    Care for the Mentally Disabled 
    99 Washington Avenue, Suite 1002 
    Albany, New York 12210 

                (518) 473-4057      
                (518) 473-7378      
                800-624-4143       (TDD)
    FAX 518 473-6296
    E-mail hn5344@handsnet.org (PAIMI)
    hn5345@handsnet.org (PADD) 

    NORTH CAROLINA 

    Allen Perry
    Exec. Director 
    Governor’s Advocacy Council for 
    Persons with Disabilities 
    2113 Cameron Street, Suite 218
    Raleigh, North Carolina 27605-1344 

    919 733-9250/Voice\TDD
    FAX 919 733-9173
                800-821-6922      

    NORTH DAKOTA 
    Teresa Larson 
    Executive Director 
    Protection and Advocacy Project 
    400 E. Broadway, Suite 616 
    Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 

                (701)-328-2950      
    800-472-2670/Voice\Tool free
                800-642-6694       (24H. Line)
    FAX 701-328-3934
    E-mail Beckatpa@aol.com

    NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS 
    Lydia Barcinas Santos
    Executive Director 
    Northern Mariana P&A System, Inc. 
    Post Office Box 3529 C.K. 
    Saipan, MP 96950 

    011-(670) 235-7273/4/6
    TTY – 011(670) 235-7278
    FAX – 011-670 235-7275


    OHIO 
    Carolyn Knight
    Executive Director 
    Ohio Legal Rights Service 
    8 East Long Street, 6th Floor 
    Columbus, Ohio 43215-2999 

    (614) 466-7264/Voice\TDD
                800-282-9181      
    FAX (614) 644-1888
    E-mail hn7149@handsnet.org 

    OKLAHOMA 
    Kayla Bower
    Executive Director 
    Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc. 
    2915 Classen Blvd., Suite 300 
    Oklahoma City, OK 73106 

                (405) 525-7755      
                800-880-7755      
    FAX 405 525-7759

    OREGON 
    Robert Joondeph 
    Executive Director 
    Oregon Advocacy Center 
    620 S.W., Fifth Ave., 5th Floor 
    Portland, Oregon 97204-1428 

                (503) 243-2081      
                800-452-1694      
    TDD             800-556-5351      
    FAX 503-243-1738
    E-mail hn6919@handsnet.org
    E-mail oradvocacy@aol.com 


    PENNSYLVANIA 
    Kevin T. Casey
    Executive Director
    Pennsylvania Protection and Advocacy, Inc. 
    116 Pine Street 
    Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-1208 

    (717) 236-8110/Voice\TDD
                800-692-7443      
    FAX 717 236-0192
    E-mail hn6067@handsnet.org

    INTERNET – 102126.1251@COMPUSERVE.COM

    PUERTO RICO 
    David Cruz Veles 
    Executive Director 
    Office of the Ombudsman for the Disabled Persons 
    Caribbean Office Plaza, 
    Ponce de Leon Avenue 
    #670 Miramar
    Puerto Rico 00907 P.O Box 4234 
    San Juan, Puerto Rico 00902-4234 

    787-729-4299 
    (787) 721-4299 Ombudsman
    787-725-2333 mESSAGE/V
    Deputy 787-725-3606
    L 800 981-4125
    FAX 787-721-2455


    REP OF PALAU 
    (Vacant)
    Executive Dir.
    Client Assistance Program
    Bu. of Public Health 
    Ministry of Health 
    P.O. Box 6027
    Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 

    011-680-488-2813
    FAX 011-680-488-1211

    RHODE ISLAND 
    Ray Bandusky 
    Ex. Director 
    Rhode Island Disability Law Center, Inc. 
    349 Eddy Street 
    Providence, Rhode Island 02903 

                (401) 831-3150      
    401-831-5335/TDD
                1-800-733-5332      
    FAX 401-274-5568 


    SOUTH CAROLINA 
    Gloria Prevost
    Executive Director 
    Protection and Advocacy for 
    People with Disabilities, Inc. 
    3710 Landmark Drive, Suite 208
    Columbia, South Carolina 29204-4034 

    (803) 782-0639/Voice\TDD
                800-922-5225      
    Fax (803) 790-1946

    SOUTH DAKOTA 
    Robert J. Kean
    Executive Director 
    South Dakota Advocacy Services 
    221 South Central Avenue 
    Pierre, South Dakota 57501

    (605) 224-8294/Voice\TDD
                800-658-4782      
    FAX 605-224-5125
     

    TENNESSEE 
    Shirley Shea 
    Executive Director 
    Tennessee P&A Inc. 
    P.O. Box 121257 (Mailing Address) 
    2416 21st Ave., South
    Nashville, Tennessee 37212-1257 

    (615) 298-1080/Voice\TDD
                800-342-1660      
    FAX 615-298-2046

    TEXAS 
    Jim Comstock-Galagan
    Executive Director 
    Advocacy, Inc. 
    7800 Shoal Creek Blvd., Suite 171-E 
    Austin, Texas 78757-1560 

                (512) 454-4816      
                800-252-9108      
    FAX 512-323-0902
    E-mail hn2414@handsnet.org


    UTAH 
    Ms. Fraiser Nelson
    Executive Director 
    Legal Center for People w/Disabilities 
    455 East 400 South, Suite 410 
    Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 

    (801) 363-1347/Voice\TDD
                800-662-9080      
    FAX 801 363-1437
    E-mail hn5856@handsnet.org 


    VERMONT 
    William Sullivan (Bill) 
    Executive Director 
    Vermont Protection and Advocacy Inc. 
    21 East State Street, Suite #101
    Montpellier, Vermont 05602 

                (802) 229-1355      
    FAX 802 229-1359
     
    VIRGINIA 
    Sandra K. Reen (Sandy)
    Ex. Director 
    Dept. for the Rights of Virginians 
    with Disabilities 
    James Monroe Bldg.
    101 N. 14th Street, 17th Floor
    Richmond, Virginia 23219-3641 

    (804) 225-2042/Voice\TDD
                800-552-3962      
    FAX 804 225-3221

    VIRGIN ISLANDS 
    Ameila Headley Lamont, Esq.
    Ex. Director 
    Virgin Islands Advocacy Agency 
    7A Whim Street, Suite 2 
    Frederiksted, Virgin Islands 00840 

    (809) 772-1200, 4641/TDD
    809-776-4303
    FAX 809 772-0609
    E-mail hn5454@handsnet.org 


    WASHINGTON 
    Mark Stroh
    Executive Director 
    Washington Protection and Advocacy System (WPAS)
    1401 E. Jefferson Street 
    Suite 506 
    Seattle, Washington 98122

                (206) 324-1521      
    FAX 206-324-1783
    E-mail wpas@halcyon.com

    WEST VIRGINIA 
    Linda A. Leasure
    Executive Director 
    WV Advocates, Inc. 
    Litton Bldg., 4th Fl. 
    1207 Quarrier Street 
    Charleston, West Virginia 25301-1842 

    (304) 346-0847/Voice\TDD
                800-950-5250      
    FAX 304-346-0867
    E-mail wvadvocates@newwave.net
    WISCONSIN 
    Lynn Breedlove,
    Executive Director 
    Wisconsin Coalition for Advocacy, Inc.
    16 N. Carroll Street FAX 
    Suite 400 
    Madison, Wisconsin 53703 

                (608) 267-0214      
                800-928-8778      
                (608) 267-0368      
    E-mail yochupa@wp.dhss.state.wi.us
    WYOMING 
    Jeanne A. Thobro 
    Executive Director 
    P&A System, Inc. 
    2424 Pioneer Avenue, #101 
    Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001-3075 

                (307) 638-7668      
                307-632-3496      
                800-821-3091       Voice/TDD
                800-624-7648      
    FAX (307) 638-0815
    E-mail hn4927@handsnet.org

    National Organization 

    Mr. Curtis Decker
    National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
    900 2nd Street, N.E., Suite 211
    Washington, D.C. 20002
                (202) 408-9514      
    FAX – 408-9520

    Carole Schauer
    Contact Person
    Program Officer
    Protection and Advocacy Program
    Center for Mental Health Services(CMHS)
    Room 15C-26
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, Maryland 20857
                (301) 443-3667      
    FAX (301) 594-0091

    Bernard Arons
    Director, CMHS
    Room 15-105
    5600 Fishers Lane
    Rockville, Maryland 20857
                (301) 443-0001      
    FAX (301) 443-1563

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  • Indiana Autism Resources

    Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities.
    For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under
    STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Special Education Services.

    See Indiana Web Resources

    STATE DEPARTMENT OF
    EDUCATION:  Special Education Services.    		 STATE VOCATIONAL Rehabilitation Agency. DEVELOPMENTAL
    DISABILITIES
    Planning Council.    		 DISABILITY 
    Organizations
    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ages 3 through 5.  STATE VOCATIONAL
    Special Needs Programs    		 DISABILITIES
    Advocacy  Program    		 UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED
    Programs  
     
    EARLY 
    Intervention System.    		 DEPARTMENT OF  MENTAL
    HEALTH  
    for children and youth.    		 PARENT-TO-PARENT
    Parent Network    		 TECHNOLOGY RELATED
    Assistance.
    PARENTS  Training and
    Information Project.    		 DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL
    Health     		 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN with Special Health Care
    Needs.    		 PARENT-TEACHER Association (PTA)

     

    STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION:
    SPECIAL EDUCATION

    Robert Marra, Director
    Division of Special Education, Dept. of Education
    State House, Room 229
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798
                (317) 232-0570      
    E-mail: sMARRAB@speced.doe.state.in.us
    URL: http://web.indstate.edu/soe/iseas/dse.html

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES:
    AGES 3 THROUGH 5

    Sheron Cochran, Preschool Coordinator
    Division of Special Education, Department of Education
    State House, Room 229
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2798
                (317) 232-0570      
    E-mail: COCHRA@speced.doe.state.in.us

    PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES:
    AGES BIRTH THROUGH 2

    Maureen Greer, Assistant Deputy Director
    IN Family & Social Services Administration
    Div. of Families & Children/Bur. of Child Development
    402 West Washington Street, Room W-386
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
                (317) 232-2429      ;             (317) 232-7948       (Fax)
    E-mail: mgreer@fssa.state.in.us

    STATE DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION

    Rita Martin, Deputy Director
    Indiana Family & Social Services Administration
    Vocational Rehabilitation Services
    Division of Disability Aging, and Rehabilitative Services
    402 W. Washington St., Rm. W453, P.O. Box 7083
    Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
                (317) 232-1319      ;             (800) 545-7763      , ext. 1319

    OFFICE OF STATE COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL
    EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

    Terry Fields, State Coordinator
    Program Improvement & Modernization
    325 West Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
                (317) 232-1829      

    STATE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY

    Janet Corson, Acting Director
    IN Family & Social Services Administration
    Division of Mental Health, Family & Social Services Administration
    402 West Washington Street, Room W353
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
                (317) 232-7845      

    STATE MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHILDREN

    Jim Phillips, Chief
    IN Family & Social Services Administration
    Childrens Services Bureau
    Division of Mental Health
    402 West Washington Street, Room W353
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
                (317) 232-7934      

    STATE MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAM

    IN Family & Social Services Administration
    Division of Disabilitiy, Aging & Rehabilitative Services
    Bureau of DD Services
    402 West Washington Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46204-2739
                (317) 232-7933      

    DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL

    Suellen Jackson-Boner, Director
    Governor’s Planning Council on DD
    143 West Market Street, Suite 404
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
                (317) 722-5555       (V);             (317) 722-5563       (TTY)

    PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY

    Thomas Gallagher, Executive Director
    Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services
    4701 N. Keystone Avenue
    Indianapolis, IN 46205
                (317) 722-5555      
                (800) 622-4845      ;             (800) 838-1131       (TTY)
    E-mail: ipas@source.isd.state.in.us

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

    Wendy Gettelfinger, Director
    Children’s Special Health Care Services
    Division of Famiy and Children
    2 N. Meridian Street, Section 7-B
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
                (317) 233-5578      

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
    WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING

    Jerome Freeman, Deputy Director
    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
    Division of Disability, Aging, and Rehabilitative Services
    402 West Washington Street, Room W-453
    P. O. Box 7083
    Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083
                (317) 232-1143       (V/TTY)
                (800) 962-8408       (V/TTY, in IN only)
    E-mail: jfreeman@fssa.state.in.us

    DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS

    Attention Deficit Disorder
    To identify an ADD group in your state or locality, contact either:Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
    499 NW 70th Avenue, Suite 101
    Plantation, FL 33317
                (954) 587-3700      
                (800) 233-4050       (Voice mail to request information packet)
    URL: http://www.chadd.org

    National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
    9930 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Suite 3E
    Mentor, OH 44060
                (440) 350-9595      
                (800) 487-2282       (Voice mail to request information packet)
    E-mail: NatlADDA@aol.com
    URL: http://www.add.org

    Autism
    Cathy Pratt, Director
    The IN Resource Center for Autism
    Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities (ISDD)
    IN University, Bloomington
    2853 E. Tenth Street
    Bloomington, IN 47408-2601
                (812) 855-6508      ;             (812) 855-9396       (TTY)
    E-mail: PRATTC@ISDD.IDSS.Indiana.edu
    URL: http://www.isdd.indiana.edu/~irca/

    Brain Injury
    Brain Injury Association of Indiana
    5506 E. 16th Street, Suite B5
    Indianapolis, IN 46218-4624
                (317) 356-7722      ;             (800) 407-4246       (IN only)

    Cerebral Palsy
    Donna Roberts, Executive Director
    United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Indiana, Inc.
    615 N Alabama, Room 322
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
                (317) 632-3561      ;             (800) 723-7620      
    E-mail: ucpaindy@aol.com

    Learning Disabilities
    Dawn Lytle, President
    Learning Disabilities Association of IN
    P.O. Box 20584
    Indianapolis, IN 46220

    Mental Health
    Beth Karnes, President
    Mental Health Association in Indiana, Inc.
    55 Monument Circle, Suite 700
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
                (317) 638-3501      ;             (800) 555-6424       (in IN only)
    URL: http://www.mhai.org

    Diane Arneson, President
    IN Alliance for the Mentally Ill
    PO Box 22697
    Indianapolis, IN 46222-0697
                (317) 925-9399      

    Mental Retardation
    John Dickerson, Executive Director
    The Arc of Indiana
    22 East Washington Street, Suite 210
    Indianapolis, IN 46204
                (317) 977-2375      
    URL: http://www.arcind.org

    Speech and Hearing
    Thomas Hemeyer, President
    IN Speech-Language-Hearing Association
    P.O. Box 984
    Noblesville, IN 46060-0984
                (317) 573-6062      
    E-mail: OOTFHemeyer@BSUVC.BSU.EDU

    Spina Bifida
    Spina Bifida Association of Northern IN
    P.O. Box 1935
    South Bend, IN 46634
                (219) 234-6260      

    OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

    James J. Vento, President
    Central Indiana Easter Seal Society
    Crossroads Rehabilitation Center
    4740 Kingsway Drive
    Indianapolis, IN 46205-1521
                (317) 466-2006       (V);             (317) 466-2001       (TTY)
    E-mail: xroads@indy.net
    URL: http://www.iquest.net/crossroads

    UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED PROGRAM

    David M. Mank, Director
    Institute for the Study of Developmental Disabilities (ISDD)
    IN University, Bloomington
    2853 East Tenth Street
    Bloomington, IN 47408-2601
                (812) 855-6508      ;             (812) 855-9396       (TTY)
    E-mail: uap@isdd.indiana.edu
    URL: http://www.isdd.indiana.eduJohn D. Rau, M.D., Director
    Riley Child Development Center
    Indiana University School of Medicine
    James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children
    702 Barnhill Drive, Room 5837
    Indianapolis, IN 46202-5225
                (317) 274-8167      
    E-mail: jdran@indyuap.iupuy.edu

    TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ASSISTANCE

    Cris Fulford, Project Director
    ATTAIN (Accessing Technology Through Action in Indiana)
    1815 N. Meridian St., Suite 200
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
                (800) 528-8246       (in IN);             (317) 921-8766       (in Marion County)
                (800) 743-3333       (TTY)
    E-mail: cfulford@indian.vinu.edu

    PARENT TRAINING & INFORMATION PROJECT

    Richard Burden, Executive Director
    IN*SOURCE
    809 North Michigan Street
    South Bend, IN 46601-1036
                (219) 234-7101      ;             (219) 234-7101       (TTY)
                (800) 332-4433       (In IN)
    E-mail: insourc1@aol.com
    URL: http://home1.gte.net/insource

    PARENT-TO-PARENT

    Donna Gore Olsen, Executive Director
    Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc.
    4755 Kingsway Drive, Suite 105
    Indianapolis, IN 46205-1545
                (317) 257-8683      
    E-mail: ipin@indy.net
    URL: http://www.ai.org/ipin

    PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

    Darlene Maloney, President
    Indiana Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
    2525 N. Shadeland Ave., C-4
    Indianapolis, IN 46219-1770
                (317) 357-5881      
    E-mail: pta@spitfire.net

     

    Indiana Web

    Civil Liberties and Human Rights  
    Indiana Civil Liberties Union
    WFHBCommunity 
    Fort Wayne Area Infonet
    Indiana State Government
    Michiana Free-Net    		 Disability Information 
    Indiana Resource Center for Autism
    Boone County Arc
    Crusade for Children
    Four Rivers Resource Services, Inc.
    Indiana Special Olympics
    League for the Blind and Disabled, Inc.
    Northwest for the Deaf
    Pathfinder Services
    Education  
    Center for Innovative Practices for Young Children
    Delaware County Historical Alliance
    Family Learning Center
    Greater Indianapolis Literacy League
    Indiana Parent Information Network
    Northwest Indiana Toastmasters
    Three Rivers Literacy Alliance
    Warsaw Community Education Association    		 Children and Youth  
    Center for Innovative Practices for Young Children
    Limberlost Girl Scout Council, Inc.Community Service (Volunteering) 
    Bluffton Indiana Lions Club
    Community Connection
    Computers and Technology  
    Johnson County Community NetworkFamily and Parenting  
    Family Learning Center and its Family Living Services

    Job Training and Workplace  
    Indianapolis Regional Small Business Development Center

    		 Health  
    Diabetes Youth Foundation of Indiana
    Indiana Cares
    Indiana Multiple Sclerosis
    Northeast Indiana Easter Seal Society
    St. Joseph Regional Wound Care Center
    United Ostomy Association – Evansville
    Visiting Nurses Health Care, Inc.
    Homelessness,  Housing and Poverty  
    Fort Wayne Rescue Mission
    Genesis of the YWCA
    Habitat for Humanity of Tipton County
    Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
    Monroe County Housing Solutions
    Trinity Mission
    Community Action of Northeast Indiana, Inc.
    Gleaners Food Bank Of Indiana, Inc    		 Recovery, Addiction, and Abuse  
    Genesis of the YWCA
    Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana UniversitySafety  
    Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Agency

     

  • Vermont Autism Resources

    Each state sets eligibility ages for services to children and youth with disabilities.
    For current information concerning this state, please contact the office listed under
    STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Special Education Services.

    See Vermont Web Resources

     STATE DEPARTMENT OF
     EDUCATION:  Special
     Education Services.    		 STATE VOCATIONAL 
    Rehabilitation Agency.    		 DEVELOPMENTAL
    DISABILITIES
    Planning Council.    		 DISABILITY 
    Organizations
    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN ages 3 through 5.  STATE VOCATIONAL
    Special Needs Programs    		 DELAWARE DISABILITIES
    Advocacy  Program    		 UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED
    Programs
     
    INFANTS EARLY 
    Intervention System.    		 DELAWARE DEPT. OF  MENTAL HEALTH  
    for children and youth.    		 CLIENT ASSISTANCE 
    Program.    		 TECHNOLOGY RELATED
    Assistance.
    PARENTS Training and
     Information Project.    		 PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN with Special Health Care Needs.  MENTAL HEALTH 
    Agency    		 PARENT-TEACHER Association (PTA)

    STATE EPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION

    Dennis Kane, Director 
    Family & Educational Support Team
    120 State Street, State Office Building 
    Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
                (802) 828-3130      

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITES:
    AGES 3 THROUGH 5

    Kathleen Andrews, Preschool Coordinator 
    Special Education Unit, Department of Education 
    120 State Street 
    Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
                (802) 828-5115      

    PROGRAMS FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS WITH DISABILITIES:
    AGES BIRTH THROUGH 2

    Beverly MacCarty, Coordinator
    Family, Infant and Toddlers Project
    P.O. Box 70
    Burlington, VT 05402
                (802) 863-7338      
    E-mail: bmccart@vdrax.vdh.state.vt.us

    STATE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AGENCY

    Dianne Dalmasse, Director 
    Vocational Rehabilitation Division 
    Dept. of Aging & Disabilities, Agency of Human Services 
    103 South Main Street
    Waterbury, VT 05671-2303 
                (802) 241-2186      

    OFFICE OF STATE COORDINATOR OF VOCATIONAL
    EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 

    Tony Campbell, Special Needs Consultant
    Vocational Education for Disadvantaged & Handicapped Programs
    Department of Education 
    120 State Street
    Montpelier, VT 05620 
                (802) 828-3101      
    E-mail: TCAMPBELL@doe.state.vt.us

    STATE MENTAL HEALTH AGENCY

    Rodney Copeland, Commissioner 
    Department of Developmental & Mental Health Services
    Agency of Human Services 
    103 South Main Street, Weeks Building 
    Waterbury, VT 05671-1601 
                (802) 241-2610       
    URL: http://www.cit.state.vt.us/dmh/

    STATE MENTAL HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

    Charles Biss, Director of the Child, Adolescent & Family Unit
    Division of Mental Health
    103 South Main Street, Weeks Building
    Waterbury, VT 05671-1601
                (802) 241-2650      
    E-mail: charlie@dmh.state.vt.us
    URL: http://www.cit.state.vt.us/dmh/

    STATE MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAM

    Charles Moseley, Director 
    Division of Developmental Services 
    Department of Developmental & Mental Health Services
    103 South Main Street, Weeks Building
    Waterbury, VT 05671-1601
                (802) 241-2614       
    URL: http://www.cit.state.vt.us/dmh/

    STATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL

    Thomas Pombar, Director 
    Vermont DD Council 
    103 South Main Street
    Waterbury, VT 05671-0206 
                (802) 241-2612       (TTY)
    E-mail: tomp@wpgate1.ahs.state.vt.us

    PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY

    Judy Dickson, Director 
    Disability Law Project 
    264 North Winooski Avenue
    P.O. Box 1367 
    Burlington, VT 05402 -1367
                (802) 223-6377       (V/TTY)Judith Rex, Executive Director
    VT Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
    21 E. State Street, #101
    Montpelier, VT 05602
                (802) 229-1355      ;             (800) 834-7890       (In VT)

    CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

    Laura Philipps, Director 
    Client Assistance Program 
    264 North Winooski Avenue
    P.O. Box 1367
    Burlington, VT 05402-1367
                (802) 863-2881      ;             (800) 747-5022       (V/TTY) 

    PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS

    Carol Hassler, Director 
    Division for Children with Special Health Needs
    Department of Health 
    108 Cherry St, P.O. Box 70 
    Burlington, VT 05402 
                (802) 863-7338      

    STATE AGENCY FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

    Steven Stone, Director 
    Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired
    Dept. of Aging and Disabilities, Agency of Human Services 
    103 South Main Street 
    Waterbury, VT 05671-2304 
                (802) 241-2210       
    URL: http://www.dad.state.vt.us/dbvi/

    STATE EDUCATION AGENCY RURAL REPRESENTATIVE

    Department of Education/Special Education Unit 
    120 State Street 
    Montpelier, VT 05602 
                (802) 828-3130      ;             (802) 229-4126      

    DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS

    Attention Deficit Disorder
    To identify an ADD group in your state or locality, contact either:Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.)
    499 NW 70th Avenue, Suite 101
    Plantation, FL 33317
                (954) 587-3700      
                (800) 233-4050       (Voice mail to request information packet)
    URL: http://www.chadd.org

    Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
    P.O. Box 972
    Mentor, OH 44061
                (216) 350-9595      
                (800) 487-2282       (Voice mail to request information packet)
    E-mail: NATLADDA@aol.com
    URL: http://www.add.org

    Cerebral Palsy 
    Susan Clark, Executive Director
    Association for Cerebral Palsy 
    73 Main Street, Room 402
    Montpelier, VT 05602 
                (802) 223-5161       

    Epilepsy 
    Audrey Butler, Executive Director
    Epilepsy Association of Vermont 
    P.O. Box 6292 
    Rutland, VT 05702
                (802) 775-1686      

    Head Injury
    Emmie Burke, Executive Director
    Vermont Head Injury Foundation
    P.O. Box 1837, Station A
    Rutland, VT 05701
                (802) 446-3017      

    Mental Health 
    National Mental Health Association
    1021 Prince Street
    Alexandria, VA 22314-2971
                (800) 969-6642      

    Clare Munat, President 
    Alliance for the Mentally Ill of VT 
    230 Main Street, Room 203
    Brattleboro, VT 05301-2840
                (802) 257-5546      ;             (800) 639-6480      

    Mental Retardation 
    Elizabeth Milizia, Executive Director 
    Vermont Association for Retarded Citizens 
    Chase Mill, A-12
    1 Mill Street
    Burlington, VT 05401
                (802) 658-2221      

    Speech and Hearing
    Amy Wagner, President
    VT Speech-Language-Hearing Association
    1163 New Boston Road
    Norwich, VT 05055
                (802) 649-1676      

    Spina Bifida
    Spina Bifida Association of Vermont
    RFD #1, Box 278
    Castleton, VT 05735

    OTHER DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS 

    Judy Sturtevant, Director
    VT Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
    P.O. Box 607
    Montpelier, VT 05601-0607
                (802) 223-4917      

    UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED PROGRAM

    Wayne L. Fox, Director 
    The University Affiliated Program of Vermont 
    University of Vermont 
    499C Waterman Building 
    Burlington, VT 05405-0160 
                (802) 656-4031      

    TECHNOLOGY-RELATED ASSISTANCE

    Lynne Cleveland, Project Director
    Vermont Assistive Technology Project
    103 South Main Street, Weeks 1
    Waterbury, VT 05671-2305
                (802) 241-2620       (V/TTY)
    E-mail: lynnec@dad.state.vt.us

    PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION PROJECT

    Connie Curtin, Director 
    VT Parent Information Center
    Chace Mill
    1 Mill St. 
    Burlington, VT 05401
                (802) 658-5315       (V/TTY);             (800) 639-7170       (In VT)
    E-mail: vpic@together.net
    URL: http://www.together.net/~vpic

    PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) 

    Carol Tank-Day, President
    Vermont Congress of Parents and Teachers
    P.O. Box 501
    North Bennington, VT 05257
                (802) 447-0125      

    PARENT-TO-PARENT

    Nancy DiVenere, Director
    Parent-to-Parent Program of Vermont
    69 Champlain Mill
    1 Main Street
    Winooski, VT 05404
                (802) 655-5290      

    Vermont Web
     

    Civil Liberties and Human Rights 
    ACLU of Vermont Community 
    Vermont State Info and Services
    Vermont State and Local Government 
    Judiciary Home Page

    Consumer Protection  
    Better Business Bureau 

    Family and Parenting  
    Parents and Children for Justice in Vermont Family Court 
     

    		 Disability Information  
    Special Olympics Vermont 
    Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports Education 
    Education Info and Schools
    GOVnet & K12net
    Vermont Student Assistance Corporation 

    Community Service (Volunteering)  
    Single Volunteers of Vermont 
     
     
     

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