Catalog of FOP Resources
Advocacy & Government
A person with a disability may be eligible for a number of services from the government. Discovering them can be hard enough, but pursuing and securing them can be extremely confusing, frustrating and exhausting. Hopefully, these resources will help.
ARCH
www.archlegalclinic.caA legal resource center for persons with disabilities and a specialty legal aid clinic dedicated to defending and advancing the equality-rights of persons with disabilities. (Canada)
Disability and the Workplace.
www.ilr.cornell.edu/library/subjectGuides/disabilityAndTheWoOnline informational and advocacy guide developed in collaboration with the Program on Employment and Disability, Cornell University.
Disability Rights Activist
www.disability.govProvides advice and information on protecting our rights & how to fight for our rightful place in society; sends action alerts on proposed legislation. Federal Government Guide to Disability Resources; bringing information on U.S. Federal programs, servic ...
Freedom Clearinghouse
www.freedomclearinghouse.orgA nationwide network of dedicated advocates whose mission is to help people with disabilities live in the community.
National Council on Disability
www.ncd.gov/Independent federal agency that makes recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting Americans with disabilities.
National Library Service
www.loc.gov/nls/Order library books online and have them mailed to you at no charge.
Protection and Advocacy
Federally mandated system in each state and territory providing protection for the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based advocacy; includes Client Assistance Program (CAP), a mandatory program providing assistance in pursuing administr ...
Social-security-benefits.com
www.social-security-benefits.comPrivate lawfirm offering information on Social Security Disability Claims.
TASH - Working With Disability Rights Advocates Worldwi...
www.tash.orgAn international association of people fighting for a society where inclusion of all in all aspects of society is the norm.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/medicaidProvides medical assistancefor individuals with low resources.
Title V
internet.dscc.uic.edu/dsccroot/titlev.aspFederal program that provides services for Children with Special Health Care needs.This program may fund a variety of needs for your child with FOP, but each state has its own program and eligibility requirements. See http://cshcnleaders.ichp.edu/TitleVDi ...
