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Wyoming Division of Developmental Disabilities
The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for the Wyoming State Training School in Lander,Wyoming, as well as extensive preschool services, early intervention services, children's home and community-based services, adult home and community-based waiver services throughout Wyoming.
The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission (CARF)
An internationally recognized accreditation authority for organizations serving people with disabilities and others in need of rehabilitation.
Protection and Advocacy (P & A)
Establish, expand, protect, and enforce the human and civil rights of persons with disabilities through administrative, legal, and other appropriate remedies.
The Arc
The Arc (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States) is the country's largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
The American Psychological Association (APA)
Largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States and is the world's largest association of psychologists.
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services, Inc.
The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) is a non-profit organization devoted to expanding and improving public services to individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
American Association on Mental Retardation.
AAMR's mission is to advance the knowledge and skills of professionals in the field of mental retardation by exchanging information and ideas.
Family Village
Global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that
provide them services and support.
National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils
Promotes national policy which enables individuals with developmental disabilities the opportunity to make choices regarding the quality of their lives and be included in the community.
President's Committee on Mental Retardation
The PCMR acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to programs and services for persons with mental retardation.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, programs and services provided by state and local governments, goods and services provided by private companies, and in commercial facilities.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA's mission within the Nation's health system is to improve the quality and
availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services in order to reduce illness,
death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.
Cerebral Palsy Center For The Bay Area, Inc.