Podcasts
Early Intervention Checklist (2:48)
Early Intervention Transition (4:07)
Newsletters
March 2022: Health Equity for People With I/DD
April 2022: Person-Centered Language
May 2022: Supreme Court and I/DD
June 2022: Sexual Assault and I/DD
July 2022: I/DD and Mental Illness
August 2022: August in Care for I/DD Population
September 2022: Voting Rights for Persons With Disabilities
October 2022: Court Could Limit Disability Rights
November 2022: Brewing Possibilities
December 2022: Care in Crisis, Part 1
Self-Advocacy Videos
Surveys
Click HERE for “An Introduction to Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”
Click HERE for a great copy of a “Personal Assistant Toolkit”
Hot Tips for Legislative Advocates on Developmental Disabilities
This is a very helpful tool for Legislative Advocacy! Learn tips on how to find your legislator, how to communicate effectively with your legislators, how a bill becomes a law and more HERE!
Transition Planning
Click HERE for a very helpful guide to transition planning, school to life in the community – where do we go? The Alabama Planning for Transition Handbook is a very helpful guide for self-advocates and families. The guide facilities a discussion about life after school and questions to consider when planning for the future.
Links of Interest
Alabama Department of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities Division
ADMH “Do you know YOUR RIGHTS? Brochure
ADMH “What Does An Advocate Do? Brochure
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP)
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities
Alabama Service Providers Association
Alabama Department of Mental Health
- Alabama Department of Mental Health Systems Office of Systems Managment and Waivers
- Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Psychological and Behavioral Services
- Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Quality and Planning
- Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Self Advocacy Services
- Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Supported Employment
- Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Support Coordination (Formerly Case Management)
- Community-Waiver-Program-Frequently-Asked-Questions-and-Answers
Creating an Autism Friendly Home
Helping Your Child With Autism Learn at Home
Financial Guide for Families of Children With Autism
Sleep Disorders and Autism
- Guide to Better Sleep for Kids with Autism
- Autism and Sleep
- Sleep Help for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Sleep and Sensory Process Disorder
- How ASD Affects Sleep
30 Ways to Celebrate Autism Awareness Month
College Guide for Students with DisabilitiesDriving With Autism: How to Prepare for Your Driving Test
Guide for Students With Autism
Collection of COVID-19 Resources on Topics of Mental Health, Education, and More
On-Line Safety Guide for People With Autism Spectrum
Learning Disabilities, Autism, and Internet Safety: A Guide for Parents
Physical Disabilities and Oral Health
Medication Management for People With Disabilities