 | The Arc of the United States advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with our network of members and affiliated chapters, we improve systems of supports and services; connect families; inspire communities and influence public policy. www.thearc.org |  | The Arc of Oregon advocates for the rights and full community participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. www.arcoregon.org
|  | TheArcLink provides an information source: a comprehensive database of approved service providers, service coordinators and entry points by state. Initially, services covered will include any adult or children’s service for which a state must approve a provider. www.theARClink.org
|  | Support the peoplw with developmental disabilities. The Gathering Place in Port Townsend, WA is promoting their fantastic 2006 art calendars. These are created with the art of the Developmentally Disabled participants who attend Gathering Place on a regular basis. www.gppt.org
|  | Good Search is a search engine that donates 50% of it's revenue to the charity or school of the users choice. You use GoodSearch.com like any other search engine - the site is powered by Yahoo! - but each time you do, money is generated for us. www.GoodSearch.com
|  | Oregon's newest resource for nonprofits, volunteers, and donors – – is now live and already thriving! The site has a profile for each of Oregon's 12,000+ Public Benefit nonprofit corporations that have registered with the Oregon Department of Justice Charitable Activities Division. www.OregonInvolved.org
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| Get involved! Become a member of the DD Coalition and stay on top of DD issues statewide. Add your name to The Oregon Network, a statewide network of disability organizations and their members. Members of the Oregon Network share information, receive publications, can learn about training events and empowerment opportunities, and have the chance to voice opinions on policy issues at the local, state and national levels. www.oregonddcoalition.org |  | Information and technical assistance on the American's with Disabilities Act. www.ada.gov |  | The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. This site was created to provide a one-stop shop for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations. http://idea.ed.gov/ |  | GovBenefits.gov is a one-stop shop to find Federal and State benefit and assistance programs for you and your family. Take the website's pre-screening questionnaire to receive a customized list of programs you may be eligible to receive. www.govbenefits.gov |  | DisabilityInfo.gov provides people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members with critical disability-related information. www.disabilityinfo.gov |  | Disability Compass is a web-based resource for people with disabilities, their families, and their supporters. The site provides access to thousands of disability-related organizations, services, programs, and products. Recognizing the value of all community resources, they have included not only local branches of large national and international organizations but also informal, local support groups. www.disabilitycompass.org |
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