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AAMR
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The American Association for
Mental Retardation (AAMR) promotes progressive policies, sound
research, effective practices, and universal human rights for
people with intellectual disabilities.
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ANCOR
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Since 1970 the American Network
of Community Options & Resources (ANCOR) has been the
preeminent voice in Washington on behalf of private agencies
that provide services and supports to people with mental
retardation and other developmental disabilities.
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AUCD
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The Association of University
Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is the national association
representing University Affiliated Programs (UAP), Maternal and
Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and
Related Disabilities Programs (LEND), and the Developmental
Disabilities Research Centers (DDRCs).
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Arc (US)
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The Arc of the United States is
the national organization of and for people with mental
retardation and related developmental disabilities and their
families.
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Down Syndrome
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This is the original World Wide
Web site composed of contributions from experienced
professionals and knowledgeable parents who are subscribers to
the Down Syndrome listserv and newsgroup, by the parents of a
wonderful son who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome at birth in
1993.
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FRAXA Research
Foundation
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Welcome to the FRAXA Research
Foundation Website. Our mission is to support research aimed at
treatment for Fraqile X syndrome.
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JP DAS
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The Developmental Disabilities
Bulletin emphasizes articles with direct application to the
education and provision of services for persons with mental
retardation, learning disabilities, and multiple handicaps.
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NACDD
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The National Association of
Developmental Disabilities Councils (NADDC) works to provide
those with developmental disabilities the opportunities to make
choices regarding the quality of their lives and be included in
their communities.
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NADD
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The National Association for
the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) is a nonprofit membership
association established for professionals, care providers, and
families to promote understanding of and services for
individuals who have developmental disabilities and mental
health needs.
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NADSP
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The National Alliance for
Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is a coalition of
organizations and individuals committed to strengthening the
quality of human service support by strengthening the direct
support workforce.
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RTC
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The Research and Training
Center on Community Living provides research, evaluation,
training, technical assistance and dissemination to support the
aspirations of persons with developmental disabilities to live
full, productive and integrated lives in their communities.
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SDPDD
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The Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation's National Program on Self-Determination for Persons
with Developmental Disabilities (SDPDD) provides funds to 19
states to carry out self-determination activities. The program
office is part of the Institute on Disability at the University
of New Hampshire. The office makes available financial
resources, technical assistance, and training support in
self-determination. Several monographs, a video, an introduction
to self-determination, and a National Public Radio broadcast are
available.
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The Council
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The Council on Quality and
Leadership is an international nonprofit organization dedicated
to advancing the quality of services and supports to people with
disabilities. This is accomplished through its accreditation
services, training programs, and research division.
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VOR
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VOR is a national organization
dedicated to ensuring that people with mental retardation and
their families are able to access a full array of quality
residential services and support options.
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Waisman Center
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The Waisman Center is dedicated
to the advancement of knowledge about human development,
developmental disabilities, and neurodegenerative diseases
throughout the lifespan. The center is one of nine national
facilities that includes a Mental Retardation Developmental
Disabilities Research Center and a University Center for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
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