National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
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| “Focal point for biomedical research in the U.S. NIH is the nation’s medical research agency - making important medical discoveries that improve health and save lives." |
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Clinical Trials |
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National Library of Medicine Pubmed Medline Plus NLM Health Tutorials NLM Go Local NLM Medical Dictionary | http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html |
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Center for Medicare & Medicaid Programs |
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National Center on Birth Defects & Developmental Disabilities |
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National Eye Institute |
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National Human Genome Research Institute |
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National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research |
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Office of Rare Diseases |
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Rehabilitation Services Administration |
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| "The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services." |
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National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities |
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| "The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national membership organization representing the 55 State and Territorial Councils on Developmental Disabilities. NACDD is a 501(c) 3 organization with the purpose of promoting and enhancing the outcomes of our member councils in developing and sustaining inclusive communities and self directed services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities." |
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DisabilityInfo.gov | | |
| "DisabilityInfo.gov is a comprehensive online resource designed to provide people with disabilities with quick and easy access to the information they need. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation. |
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) |
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) | http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=166 |
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State and Local Resources | http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/LoadSL.do?categoryId=null |
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National Council on Disability |
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| "NCD is an independent federal agency composed of members appointed by the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate. NCD provides advice to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability and to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve economic self-sufficiency, independent living, and inclusion and integration into all aspects of society." |





