Podcasts
Early Intervention Checklist (2:48)
Early Intervention Transition (4:07)
Newsletters
May-June 2021 “Medicaid Expansion, an Update”
April 2021 “Vaccines, Part II”
February 2021 “Medicaid Expansion”
January 2021 “National Strategic Plan”
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”
2017 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 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)
Autism Support Network Resources
Creating an Autism Friendly Home
Guide to Better Sleep for Kids with Autism
30 Ways to Celebrate Autism Awareness Month
Sleep and Sensory Process Disorder
Sleep Help for People With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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