Disability Resources
This is not an inclusive list, but just one to get you started.
America's Career InfoNet http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
American's with Disabilities Act http://www.ada-infonet.org/
Cerebral Palsy Group https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/
Cerebral Palsy Guide http://www.cerebralpalsyguide.com
Disabilities Network http://www.dimenet.com/dimeweb/
Eye Care America http://www.eyecareamerica.org/eyecare/care/index.cfm
Mental health services: www.dmh.missouri.gov
Missouri Career Options Project http://www.missouribusiness.net/career/index.asp
Missouri Department of Social Services http://www.dss.mo.gov/
Missouri Recovery Network http://www.morecovery.org/
Rehabilitation Services for the Blind in Missouri: www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/rsb
Services for the deaf and hard of hearing: www.mcdhh.mo.gov or www.msd.k12.mo.us
Social Security Administration: http://www.ssa.gov/d&s1.htm
Traumatic Brain Injury services: www.biamo.org
U.S. Department of Education http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Work Support http://www.worksupport.com/
Additional Resources:
A note to our users: Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation links to sites produced by other agencies and organizations. Such links do not constitute endorsement by us nor are we responsible for the content of any such sites.
Acronyms
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ADA
|
Americans with Disabilities Act |
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ASL
|
American Sign Language |
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BLN
|
Business Leadership Network |
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CAJT
|
Community Access and Job Training |
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CAP
|
Client Assistance Program |
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CE
|
Consultative Examination |
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CILs
|
Centers for Independent Living |
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COOP
|
Cooperative Work Experience Program |
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CRC
|
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor |
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CRPs
|
Community Rehabilitation Programs |
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CSAVR
|
Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation |
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CWIC
|
Community Work Incentive Coordinator |
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DDS
|
Disability Determination Services |
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DESE
|
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education |
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DHSS
|
Department of Health and Senior Services |
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DMH
|
Department of Mental Health |
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DOLIR
|
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations |
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DSE
|
Division of Special Education |
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DSU
|
Designated State Unit (Voc Rehab) |
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DVR
|
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation |
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DWD
|
Division of Workforce Development |
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DYS
|
Division of Youth Services |
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EEOC
|
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
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IDEA
|
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
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IL
|
Independent Living |
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IPE
|
Individualized Plan of Employment |
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LCSW
|
Licensed Clinical Social Worker |
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LPC
|
Licensed Practical Counselor |
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LWIB
|
Labor and Workforce Investment Board |
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MC
|
Medical Consultant |
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MDVR
|
Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation |
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MoTAP
|
Missouri Transition Alliance Partnership |
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MOUs
|
Memorandums of Understanding |
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MSD
|
Most Significantly Disabled |
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MTEC
|
Missouri Training and Education Council |
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OSEP
|
Office of Special Education Programs |
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OSERS
|
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services |
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RCEP
|
Rehabilitation Continuing Education Program |
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RSA
|
Rehabilitation Services Administration |
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SESPs
|
Supported Employment Service Providers |
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SILC
|
State Independent Living Council |
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SD
|
Significantly Disabled |
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SE
|
Supported Employment |
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SRC
|
State Rehabilitation Council |
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SSA
|
Social Security Administration |
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TAP
|
Telecommunications Access Program |
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VA
|
Veterans Administration |
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VR
|
Vocational Rehabilitation |
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WIA
|
Workforce Investment Act of 1998 |
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WIPA
|
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance |
