Groups and Organization Links 

 

Centers For Independent Living

Centers for Independent Living offer cross-disability programs and services including four core services.

  • Information and Referral
  • Peer counseling/support
  • Advocacy
  • Independent living skills training

Independent Living Resources of Greater Birmingham   http://www.ilrgb.org/
Located in Birmingham with two additional satellite locations.

Independent Living Center of Mobile                 http://www.ilcmobile.org
Located in Mobile

Montgomery Center for Independent Living     http://www.montgomerycil.org
Located in Montgomery

 

 

Native American Organizations

The Center for Community Advancement
Project "Communities Engaging Communities." Self empowerment for the Developmentally Disabled Native American community.  Disability Resources for the nine Native American tribes of Alabama.
For more information please contact: Sonya Smith-PO Box 6402 Dothan Alabama 36302. Phone: 334-794-7007.
Email:
sonyasmith1208@aol.com

 

 

Technology Programs

Technology Assistance for Special Consumers (TASC)   http://www.ucptasc.org/

  • Project ACT-Free online computer training (online skill survey or computer lab and training survey
  • Resource Center
  • Lending Library

 

Mobility Solutions

AMBUCS       (Alabama Chapters) http://www.ambucs.com/chapter-directory-2/?executeForm=StateSearchForm

Organization's mission of creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities.

 

Autism Groups

The Center for Autism & Asperger Resources, Inc.  http://www.alcaar.org/

Resource center for educational information including a library, support groups for parents, caregivers, siblings, and provide a referral service for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.

 

Agencies on Aging

Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging
15863 Alabama Highway 25
Calera, AL 35040
800-AGELINE (800-243-5463/(205) 670-5770/ 866-570-2998
FAX (205) 670-5750/ FAX 866-838-1490
Counties Served: Blount, Chilton, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker

 

People First

People First is an international advocacy organization for people with developmental disabilities.
People First of Alabama    
http://www.pfofal.org/
About 30 chapters located throughout the state of Alabama. The website has locations and information about the chapters.

 

 

Advocacy Programs

Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP) http://www.adap.net/


 Protection and Advocacy

  • Information and Referral
  • Education and Training
  • Individual Case Advocacy

United Cerebral Palsy
Programs and services for children and adults with disabilities
UCP of Greater Birmingham
http://www.ucpbham.com/

  • Hand in Hand
  • Adult Program
  • Employment Services
  • Community Living
  • UCP Enterprises

Alabama Head Injury Foundation  http://www.ahif.org
Programs and services for people with Traumatic Brain Injuries and people with Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Resource Coordination
  • Recreation Programs
  • Support Groups
  • Respite Care
  • Housing

 

Down Syndrome Groups/Chapters

Down Syndrome Society of Mobile County (DSSMC)    http://www.dssmc.org/

  • Networking
  • Advocacy
  • Support
  • Events

 

Easter Seals

Easter Seals West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center  http://www.eswcarc.us

 

Serving Dallas, Chilton, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties.

  • Special Preschool Education Center
  • Vocational Evaluation
  • Work Adjustment
  •  
    Community Based Employment

The ARC of Alabama  http://www.thearcofalabama.com/
Website provides contact information for the ARC Chapters in Alabama

      *Annual Convention
      *
Advocacy
      *
Information and Referral
      *
Local Chapter Support
      *
Newsletter
      *
New Chapter Development

 

Advocating For Positive Change

Beth Blalock

AL DAN
206 13th St South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: 205-251-2223, ext. 113 

Email: beth.aldan@bellsouth.net

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("This project is developed under a grant from the Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities (ACDD).  However, these contents do not necessariliy represent the views or policies of the Council")



 

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