Advocacy Sites

www.fddc.org
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council – The mission of the Council is to advocate and promote meaningful participation in all aspects of life for Floridians with developmental disabilities.  This is a good general information and advocacy site.

www.project-med.org/index.htm 
This website sells medication information booklets that are written for those with developmental disabilities.

www.aamr.org
AAMR is an international association that promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.

www.ucp.org
United Cerebral Palsy - United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.

www.ucp.org/ucp_local.cfm/180
Central Florida united cerebral palsy. UCP of East Central Florida provides services to local youth and adults with disabilities in Volusia, Flagler and surrounding counties.

www.healthypeople.gov/default.htm
Healthy People 2010 challenges individuals, communities, and professionals, indeed all of us to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all. 

www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.

www.ldanatl.org 
Learning Disabilities Association of America - Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.

apd.myflorida.com    
Agency for Persons with Disabilities - The Agency Supports Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Living, Learning and Working in their Community.

www.epilepsyfoundation.org
The Epilepsy Foundation of America® is the national voluntary agency solely dedicated to the welfare of the more than 3 million people with epilepsy in the U.S. and their families

www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer 
ASA, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.