U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education's mission is to:
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington DC 20202
(800) USA-LEARN (872-5327)
TTY (800) 437-0833
fax (202) 401-0689
email: customerservice@inet.ed.gov
www.ed.gov
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997 (IDEA)
This act strengthens academic expectations and accountability for the nation's 5.8 million children with disabilities and bridges the gap that has too often existed between what children with disabilities learn and what is required in regular curriculum.
IDEA'97 - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997
U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DC 20202
(800) USA-LEARN
fax (202) 401-0689
TTY 1-800-437-0833
www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages.
400 Maryland Ave. SW
Washington DC 20202-2572
(202) 205-8134
(202) 205-9433 email: OSERS_NIDRR@ed.gov
www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR
The National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc. (NASDSE)
The National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc., promotes and supports education programs for students with disabilities in the United States and outlying areas. Its mission is accomplished by providing services to state agencies to facilitate their efforts to maximize educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
1800 Diagonal Road
Suite 320
Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 519-3800
fax (703) 519-3808
TDD (703) 519-7008
www.nasdse.org
Kansas Department of Education
The department promotes the mission of the Kansas State Board of Education through quality leadership, support and service for continuous improvement of education in Kansas. The Kansas State Board of Education is charged with the general supervision of public education and other educational interests in the state. While clearly acknowledging the role and importance of local control, the State Board of Education has the responsibility to provide direction and leadership for the supervision of all state educational institutions under its jurisdiction.
120 SE 10th Ave.
Topeka KS 66612-1182
(785) 296-3201
fax (785) 296-7933
www.ksbe.state.ks.us/Welcome.html
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington DC 20201
(202) 619-0257
(877) 696-6775
www.dhhs.gov
Administration on Aging (AoA)
The Administration on Aging has developed a nationwide network of state and area agencies on aging and tribal organizations. These agencies plan, develop and support comprehensive in-home and community services that create opportunities for active older people and meet the needs of older people at risk of losing their independence. In many communities across the nation, older people now have access to information and referral services, job and volunteer opportunities, senior center and day care center programs, transportation, a nationwide congregate and home delivered meals program, and homemaker and home health aide services. Older people also have legal services, nursing home ombudsmen services and counseling programs to assist them if they are abused, neglected or exploited.
330 Independence Ave. SW
Washington DC 20201
(800) 677-1116 (Eldercare Locator - to find services for an older person in his or her locality)
(202) 619-7501 (AoA's National Aging Information Center -- for technical information and public inquiries)
fax (202) 260-1012
www.aoa.dhhs.gov/
Kansas Department on Aging
The Kansas Department on Aging serves all Kansas seniors by using public and private resources to improve security, dignity and independence.
New England Building
503 S Kansas Ave.
Topeka KS 66603-3404
(785) 296-4986
(800) 432-3535 TTY (785) 291-3167
fax (785) 296-0256
email: wwwmail@aging.state.ks.us
www.k4s.org/kdoa
Kansas Special Health Services
Special Health Services promotes the functional skills of young people in Kansas who have, or are at risk for, a disability or chronic disease by providing or supporting a system of specialty health care. The program is responsible for the planning, development, and promotion of the parameters and quality of specialty health care for children and youth with disabilities in Kansas in accordance with state and federal funding and direction.
3243 E Murdock
Suite 202
Wichita KS 67208
(316) 688-2021
fax (316) 688-2017
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Special Health Services
900 SW Jackson Street
Suite 1052-S
Topeka KS 66612-1220
(785) 296-1313
fax (785) 296-8616
(800) 332-6262
www.kdhe.state.ks.us/shs
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
The Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services administers and oversees many different programs and services to assist individuals and families.
915 SW Harrison
Room 603 N
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-3959
fax (785) 296-2173
www.srskansas.org
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns
The Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns is an office within the Kansas Department of Human Resources. As established by statute, KCDC is empowered to:
109 SW 9th
Suite 602
Topeka, KS 66612-1271
(785) 296-8127
fax (785) 296-8645
www.hr.state.ks.us/dc
ADA Coordinator - State of Kansas
adabbs.hr.state.ks.us/dc/ada/ADARes.html
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
Docking State Office Building
Room 141
915 Harrison
Topeka KS 66612-1570
(785) 296-2608
fax (785) 296-2861
www.nekesc.org/kids/kcdd.html
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
The Mission of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is to ensure a decent, safe, and sanitary home and suitable living environment for every American. HUD accomplishes it mission by:
451 7th Street SW
Washington DC 20410
(202) 708-1112
TTY (202) 708-1455
www.hud.gov
Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing
The Kansas Department of Commerce and Housing's mission is to provide leadership to ensure economic opportunity for Kansans.
700 SW Harrison Street
Suite 1300
Topeka KS 66603-3712
(785) 296-3481
fax (785) 296-5055
TTY (785) 296-3487
www.kansascommerce.com
U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor is charged with preparing the American workforce for new and better jobs, and ensuring the adequacy of America's workplaces. It is responsible for the administration and enforcement of more than 180 federal statutes. These legislative mandates, and the regulations produced to implement them, cover a variety of workplace activities for nearly 10 million employers and more than 100 million workers, and include:
Office of Public Affairs
200 Constitution Ave. NW Room S-1032
Washington DC 20210
(202) 693-4650
www.dol.gov
DisABILITY.gov
DisABILITY.gov, a department of the U.S. Department of Labor, brings information on U.S. Federal Programs, services and resources to employers, Americans with disabilities and their families.
U.S. Department of Labor
Office of Public Affairs
200 Constitution Ave. NW Room S-1032
Washington DC 20210
(202) 693-4650
email: webmaster@disability.gov.
disability.gov/CSS/Default.asp
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
The purpose of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is to administer the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and their dependents and the beneficiaries of veterans. The department's mission is to serve America's veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and be their principal advocate in ensuring that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials promoting the health, welfare, and dignity of all veterans in recognition of their service to the United States.
(800) 827-1000
www.va.gov
Veteran Affairs Regional Office
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita KS 67218-1698
(800) 827-1000
www.va.gov
U.S. Social Security Administration
The mission of the U.S. Social Security Administration is to promote the economic security of the nation's people through the administration of programs, providing for quality services, ensuring program integrity, education of the public and investment in its workforce.
Office of Public Inquiries
6401 Security Blvd.
Room 4-C-5 Annex
Baltimore MD 21235-6401
(800) 772-1213
TTY (800) 325-0778
www.ssa.gov
Kansas State Office
Social Security Administration
850 Nebraska Ave.
Kansas City KS 66101
(913) 621-0265
fax (913) 621-6934
www.ssa.gov/kc/fos-ks.htm
Kansas Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act
This landmark legislation focuses on the needs of people with disabilities for effective training that leads not only to employment, but also to sustainable careers. It was the last piece of legislation to be signed by President Bill Clinton in 1999 and reflects the recognition that people with disabilities did not share in the plentiful employment and rising incomes of the 1990s.
Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas, Inc.
5111 E 21st Street
PO Box 8217
Wichita KS 67208-1207
(316) 688-1888
Fax: (316) 688-5687
Email: info@cprf.org http://kstwwiia.cprf.org
Other helpful links
Chamber of Commerce for Individuals with DisABILITY
The Chamber is a national cross-disability consumer volunteer organization that uses business principles to improve the economic status of people with disabilities.
www.chamber4us.org
DisABILITY Information and Resources
The DisABILITY Information and Resources' site provides a collection of related information, created and maintained solely by Jim Lubin, who uses a keyboard/mouse emulator with a sip and puff switch to type morse codes.
www.makoa.org
InterHab
InterHab is a resource network that serves its members through support, technical assistance and advocacy and, through its members, provides leadership at the local, state and national level to support people with disabilities.
700 SW Jackson
Suite 803
Topeka KS 66603-3737
(785) 235-5103
fax (785) 235-0020
email: interhab@interhab.org
www.interhab.org
Kansas Advocacy and Protective Services
3745 SW Wanamaker Road
Topeka KS 66610
(785) 273-9661
(877) 776-1541
Kansas Health Foundation
The Kansas Health Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of all Kansans through principles that have directed the foundation toward children's health, leadership and public health in Kansas.
309 E Douglas
Wichita KS 67202-9947
(316) 262-7676
(800) 373-7681
fax (316)262-2044
email: info@khf.org
www.kansashealth.org
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization, was created in 1992 to broaden America's understanding of hospice through research and education. Its mission is to expand America's vision for end-of-life care.
1700 Diagonal Road Suite 300
Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 516 4928
fax (703) 525-5762
email: info@nhpco.org
www.nhpco.org
NICHCY
NICHY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues.
www.nichcy.org
Parent Pals
Parent Pals is a special education guide for parents and professionals.
www.parentpals.com
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City
1044 Main Street
Suite 600
Kansas City MO 64105
(816) 531-4454
Fax: (816) 531-3383
email: bscott@seniorlink.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Kansas
5111 E 21st Street
Wichita KS 67208
(316) 688-1888
fax (316) 688-5687 email: davej@cprf.org
www.unitedwaytopeka.org
United Way of America
United Way is focused on achieving measurable results through building partnerships, forging consensus and maximizing resources to address critical needs in communities across America.
701 N Fairfax Street
Alexandria VA 22314-2045
(703) 836-7100
www.unitedway.org
United Way of the Plains CareLink
CareLink is a searchable database of hundreds of local service agencies in south central Kansas.
PO Box 47208
245 N Water Street
Wichita KS 67201-7208
(316) 267-1321
www.united.soslink.com