Helpful Links & Resources
Anxiety Disorder Association of America (ADAA)
The ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of those who have them. http://www.adaa.org/Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
AHEAD sponsors numerous training programs, workshops, publications, and conferences for professional in the working in higher education with individuals with disabilities. http://www.ahead.org/Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
CHADD is a national organization with over 32,000 members and more than 500 chapters nationwide that provides support and information for parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD. http://www.chadd.org/Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
LDA is the largest nonprofit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities. LDA seeks to educate individuals with learning disabilities and their parents about the nature of the disabilities and inform them of their rights. https://ldaamerica.org/National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
Toll free information and referral: 1-888-575-7373NCLD provides the latest information on learning disabilities and resources available to parents, professionals, and adults with learning disabilities. http://ncld.org/International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
The IOCDF is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with OCD and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals, and other concerned individuals. www.ocfoundation.org/National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA)
The National DMDA’s mission is to educate patients, families, professionals and the public concerning the nature of depressive and manic-depressive illnesses as treatable medical diseases; to foster self-help for patients and families; to eliminate discrimination and stigma; to improve access to care; and to advocate for research toward the elimination of these illnesses. http://www.ndmda.org/Connecticut Resources for Assessment Services
Page 1 has links to Organizations/Agencies in Connecticut that might be of assistance.
Pages 2 & 3 have a list of individual practitioners.
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CT Resources (WORD)
Inclusion on this list does not constitute endorsement by the University of New Haven’s Accessibility Resources Center.
Wheelchair Rentals:
Advanced Medical Supplies LLC
- $25.00 weekly rental rate
- $50.00 monthly rental rate
- Insurance May Help Lower Rates
7 Clifton Ave, Ansonia, CT 06401
Contact: John Marro or Martin Kevalis (203) 736-1712
Shoreline Medical Equipment, LLC
- $50.00 monthly rental rate
- $40.00 extra for wider seats
- $10.00 extra for elevated leg lifts
53 School Ground Rd Ste 2, Branford , CT 06405
Contact: Joanna O’Brien (203) 488-0303
Project Endeavor
Possible FREE or discounted I-pad or related technology services for individuals with only a moderate (40db hearing loss).
http://www.projectendeavor.com/
Project Endeavor is a program of CSD, funded by a two year contract with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). This program focuses on providing deaf and hard of hearing Americans with access to broadband or high speed internet through discounted internet service plans and internet devices. Project Endeavor also provides an array of training materials and educational resources for deaf and hard of hearing people.
Metro Taxi now offers four-passenger wheelchair-accessible taxis. These taxis are available 24/7. Please see the following poster and their website for additional details.
Poster:
http://www.metrotaxict.com/docs/freedomfundposter.pdf
Website:
http://www.metrotaxict.com