Chapter 11: Rehabilitation and Independent Living
Section 6: Rehabilitation and Independent Living Information Sources
Commission on Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
A private, nonprofit organization that accredits programs in medical rehabilitation, adult day care services, assisted living, behavioral health, and employment and community services.
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Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the territories. These agencies constitute the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Council's members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.
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Independent Living Research Utilization at TIRR
Email: [email protected]
Independent Living Research Utilization at TIRR provides research, education and consultation in the areas of independent living, home and community-based services, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
Email: [email protected]
The NCRTM offers the vocational rehabilitation and education communities, grantees, researchers, trainers and practitioners the opportunity to gain visibility for their work, while contributing new knowledge to their specific fields.
National Council of State Agencies for the Blind, Inc. (NCSAB)
Email: [email protected]
The mission of the NCSAB is to promote through advocacy, coordination, and education the delivery of specialized services that enable individuals who are blind and visually impaired to achieve personal and vocational independence.
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National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
Email: [email protected]
NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.
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National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)
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The mission of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is to generate new knowledge and to promote its effective use to improve the abilities of individuals with disabilities to perform activities of their choice in the community, and to expand society’s capacity to provide full opportunities and accommodations for its citizens with disabilities.
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National Rehabilitation Association (NRA)
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The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is the oldest professional member organization in the United States that advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities while also promoting high quality, ethical, and collaborative practice across the rehabilitation profession. NRA, comprised of counselors, educators, researchers, and diverse agents of community integration, is committed to continuously impacting and improving upon the multifaceted conditions, across their society, necessary to enhance quality of life of individuals with disabilities, their families, and communities.
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National Rehabilitation Hospital (MedStar)
National Rehabilitation Hospital specializes in treating persons with physical disabilities caused by spinal cord and head injuries, stroke, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, and other neurological and orthopedic conditions.
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National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
The National Rehabilitation Information Center's online gateway to an abundance of disability- and rehabilitation-oriented information organized in a variety of formats designed to make it easy for users to find and use.
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Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC)
Email: [email protected]
The mission of the Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council (ORC) is to facilitate consumer education and empowerment, to assure services are of high quality and lead to employment of individuals with disabilities within Oklahoma.
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Planting the Future - Langston University
A Rehabilitation Program for Agricultural Workers in Oklahoma. Those who qualify for this program have worked in an agricultural field in the last two years, Migrant or Seasonal Farm Workers, Minority Farmers/Ranchers, Meat-Packing and Cannery Employees. Or anyone who has a challenge or limitation that keeps him/her from working.
https://www.okhighered.org/econ-dev/success-stories/langston.shtml
Link to Agriculture and Applied Sciences:
https://langston.edu/agriculture-applied-sciences
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Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA)
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Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is the premier professional organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of people with disabilities through increasing access to technology solutions. RESNA advances the field by offering certification, continuing education, and professional development; developing assistive technology standards; promoting research and public policy; and sponsoring forums for the exchange of information and ideas to meet the needs of our multidisciplinary constituency. RESNA is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit membership association.
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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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The Center conducts research and training designed to enhance the rehabilitation outcomes of persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The University of Arkansas' Counselor Education and Supervision Program has more information on this.
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Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.
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Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision
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The mission of the RRTC is to enhance employment and independent living outcomes for individuals who are blind or visually impaired through research, training, education, and dissemination.
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Statewide Independent Living Council of Oklahoma (SILC)
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The Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) and the Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services jointly prepare a state plan for provision of independent living services to individuals with disabilities. SILC works with regional independent living centers and other entities to promote implementation of the state plan for independent living.