- American Association on Mental Retardation
Promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies, research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
http://www.aamr.org
- Arc of Chester County
Empowering individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families.
http://www.arcofchestercounty.org
- Best Buddies International, Inc.
Enhances the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for socialization and employment. Site describes programs and gives contact information.
http://www.bestbuddies.org
- Children Who Are Mentally Retarded
From the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, this defines what mental retardation means and how children are thriving in our communities today.
http://www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/retarded.htm
- Death Penalty and Mental Retardation in the U.S.A.
Since the U.S. death penalty was reinstated in 1976, at least thirty-five people with MR have been executed in the United States. They cannot understand fully what they did wrong. Many cannot even comprehend the punishment that awaits them.
http://www.hrw.org/campaigns/deathpenalty/
- Greene County Board of Mental Retardation
A description of the programs and services available through the Greene County, Ohio, Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
http://www.greenemrdd.org
- International Order of Alhambra
A fraternal order of Catholic men dedicated to assisting persons developmentally disabled by mental retardation.
http://www.orderalhambra.org/
- It's OK to Be Different
Highlights some of the ways students with multiple disabilities and mental retardation are taught. Includes informational links to some of the conditions the students in this class possess.
http://home.ptd.net/~jsamra
- Kristina House Foundation
Florida-based foundation which provides care for the developmentally disabled. Information on services, news, as well as donation information.
http://www.kristinahouse.org
- Mental Retardation Fact Sheet
Definition, teaching tips, and contact information from the National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs8txt.htm
- Mental Retardation. ERIC Digest E528
Basic information on mental retardation including definitions, statistics, educational implications, and additional readings.
http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed372593.html
- National Association of QMRPs (NAQ)
Resource for research, networking, and addressing issues that concern Qualified Mental Retardation Professionals (also known as Case Managers).
http://www.qmrp.org/
- The Arc
Voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families. Formerly ARC, Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States.
http://www.TheArc.org/
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