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State-by-State Resource Directory

Oct 31, 2014 | Community Resources

Source: Autism Speaks Health care (medical and dental) and other resources, as referred by parents.

Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities

Jun 27, 2014 | Community Resources

Source: WrightsLaw Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities allows you to search for services in your city, state or region by clicking on a map of the United States.

A Growing Burden on Caregivers: Natural Supports

Nov 16, 2012 | Community Resources

Natural supports are typically free caregiving provide by a disabled person’s immediate family, and sometimes extended family and friends. According to NASDDDS, close to 60 percent of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) receiving services live in their families’ home…

Emerging Threat: Use of the Supports Intensity Scale Assessment Tool for ICF/MR Discharge

Jul 13, 2012 | Community Resources

The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) is a needs assessment tool developed and sold by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities(AAIDD). SIS is designed to evaluate the practical support requirements of a person with an intellectual disability. To date, SIS has been used…

Resource Links for Families and Advocates

Aug 16, 2011 | Community Resources

Contact Information: *If a listed organization does not have a website, please contact VOR at info@vor.net or 877-399-4867 for contact information. Links - In alphabetical order:

ICFs as Inclusive Communities

Mar 10, 2011 | Community Resources

For the family members, friends and guardians of ICF residents, the consistent provision of highly specialized supports – assured by annual federal oversight surveys – is the highest priority. Beyond care, however, these residents also have a life. They are integral members of their communities –…

Community Services Checklist

Feb 18, 2011 | Community Resources

VOR supports individual and family choice. For some individuals, an ICF/MR setting best serves that person's specialized and intense needs. For others, a community setting is desired and more appropriate. Individuals and families who are considering a transition to community placement must be…

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