Advocacy
Resources
American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (AAID)
Founded in 1876, AAIDD, formerly known as AAMR, AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals (and others) concerned about mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
aaidd.org
A Sporting Chance
Provides sport and recreational activities for individuals with Mental Retardation and other Developmental Disabilities. They participate in various activities such as bowling, track and field, golf and baseball.
asportingchance.net/index.html
Autism Society of America (ASA)
ASA is a national association for people with autism. The site connects individuals with autism and their families to reliable information and referral resources. http://www.autism-society.org
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks
Champion Athletes is a recreation and leisure activities organization that offers bowling, gymnastics and swimming for people with Developmental Disabilities.
championathletes.org
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
The Developmental Center of the Ozarks is a multi-service agency providing services for First Steps Children’s Therapy Program, Adult Day Center, Supported Employment and the Summer Youth Employment Program.
DCOonline.com
Epilepsy Foundation
This web site provides information about epilepsy.
efa.org
Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
The DESE provides information concerning Missouri’s public schools and special education services.
dese.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Mental Health
The Missouri Department of Mental Health operates the Divisions of Developmental Disabilities, Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
dmh.mo.gov
Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver International helps provide rapid response to save lives and reduce potential for serious injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, dementia and other related disorders.
projectlifesaver.org
Tantone Industries Sheltered Workshop
Tantone Industries provides meaningful employment, developing vocation skills and relationships with fellow employees.
tantone.org
TouchPoint Autism Services, Southwest Missouri
The mission of Touchpoint Autism Services is to make a real difference in the quality of life for children and adults with Autism and their families.
http://www.touchpointautism.org
