DISABILITY SPECIFIC RESOURCES
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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ARTS 'N AUTISM
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Provides early intervention, preschool, after-school, summer camp, respite, and vocational day program services for children to young adults with autism spectrum disorder
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Website: https://www.artsnautism.org/
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF
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Provides resources to promote the education, inclusion, and well-being of Deaf individuals and their families
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Website: https://www.nad.org
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NATIONAL DEAF CENTER ON POSTSECONDARY OUTCOMES
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Shares information, networks, and strategies to improve continuing education and training for deaf people
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Website: https://nationaldeafcenter.org/dss/
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ALABAMA COURT INTERPRETER ROSTER
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Website: https://www.alrid.org/page-1855067
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REGISTRY FOR INTERPRETERS FOR THE DEAF
Military Veterans
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VETERANS CRISIS LINE
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Call 1-800-273-8255 or 988 and press 1
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Chat online
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Text 838255
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Website: https://www.veteranscrisisline.net
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TUSCALOOSA VA MEDICAL CENTER
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Services: audiology and speech, caregiver support, mental health care, neurology, optometry, patient advocates, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, kinesiotherapy, prosthetics and orthotics, extended rehabilitation care, spinal cord injuries, suicide prevention, etc.
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Transportation for medical services
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Veteran Readiness and Employment Program
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Provides assistance with job training, education, employment, accommodations, resume development, independent living, etc.
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Address: 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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Phone: 205-554-2000
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Website: https://www.va.gov/tuscaloosa-health-care/locations/tuscaloosa-va-medical-center/
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WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
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Provides a variety of services related to independent living, adapted athletics, employment, mental health support, benefits, etc.
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LAKESHORE FOUNDATION VETERANS PROGRAM
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Free membership to veterans and their families
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Lima Foxtrot Programs for Injured Military
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Provide recreation and athletic experiences for active-duty personnel, veterans, and families
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UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
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Provides educational and vocational support and resources for veterans and their families on UA's campus
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Website: https://vets.sa.ua.edu/resources/
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SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER
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Provides information and resources regarding educational benefits veterans and their families may be eligible for
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Website: https://www.sheltonstate.edu/admissions-financial-aid/veterans-resource-center/
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DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
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Provides transition, transportation, mental health, employment and other services and support to disabled veterans and their families
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Website: https://www.dav.org
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ACCOMMODATIONS
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Accommodating Individuals with PTSD in the Workplace
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Website: https://askjan.org/publications/consultants-corner/vol03iss02.cfm
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NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION MILITARY DIVISION
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Wheelchair basketball division for individuals with physical disabilities and mental health/PTSD diagnoses
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Spinal Cord Injuries
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SPINALPEDIA
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A social mentoring network and video archive that covers a variety of topics related to spinal cord injuries
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Website: https://spinalpedia.com/
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES
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Services include information and referral, educational assitance, pre-vocational resources, employment assistance, extended support provision, etc.
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Eligibility
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Have sustained a traumatic brain injury and are less than two years post-injury
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Need additional supports than provided through traditional vocational rehabilitation services
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Phone: 334-293-7116
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ALABAMA TBI
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Provides links, resources, and online training for service providers, individuals with brain injuries, and family members
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Creator of "Alabama's Brain Map to Services", a resource guide to assist anyone in finding appropriate resources and services related to brain injuries in the state of Alabama
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Website: https://www.alabamatbi.org/
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ALABAMA TBI HELPINE
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Phone: 1-888-879-4706
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