Links to U.S. Government Disability-Related Web Sites
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Administration on Developmental Disabilities - The major goal of our programs is a partnership with state governments, local communities, and the private sector to assist people with developmental disabilities to reach maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and community integration.
disABILITY.gov Bringing information on U.S. Federal Programs, Services and Resources to Americans with Disabilities and Their Families.
EEOC - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - The mission of the EEOC, as set forth in its strategic plan, is to promote equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education and technical assistance.
GPO Access - the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, has searchable databases to find government information, federal bulletin boards, Federal Register, Congressional Record, Congressional bills, United States Code, Economic Indicators, General Accounting Office Reports.
Housing and Urban Development - The mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to help people create communities of opportunity.
U.S. Department of Education - site includes information about programs, priorities, publications, as well as a searchable index.
- U.S. Department of Education’s site for information about the No Child Left Behind Act http://www.ed.gov/policy/landing.jhtml?src=rt
- U.S. Dept. of Education OSEP - Office of Special Education Programs - OSEP funds over 1200 projects in 18 programs authorized by federal legislation.
- U.S. Dept. of Education OSERS - Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- U.S. Dept. of Education RSA - Rehabilitation Services Administration - oversees programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training, and other individualized services.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) - the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
U.S. Department of Justice - Immigration and Naturalization Service - site includes forms, statistics, information about laws and regulations
U.S. Department of Labor - The U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces. It is responsible for the administration and enforcement of over 180 federal statutes.
Social Security Administration has searchable information on benefits, how to apply, PASS, publications, ABA hotline numbers for children appealing SSI terminations
Social Security Administration Publications - contains links to a variety of SSA Publications.
U.S. Government Printing Office has a searchable data base for the Federal Register (1994 to current), the Congressional Record, and more.