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Access
Washington Resource Directory
http://www.awrd.org
Info: The
Access Washington Resource Directory is a statewide directory of health and
human services for the citizens of Washington State.
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Brave Kids
http://www.bravekids.org/
Info: On-line resources for children with chronic, life-threatening
illnesses or disabilities.
Community
Resources Online
http://www.ci.seattle.wa.us/crisisclinic/
Info: Community
Resources Online (CRO) connects you with up-to-date details on thousands of
services in Seattle and King County. Search our database to find the people and
programs that can help you. Whether you're looking for counseling, a food bank,
or any community service, you can find it here. Our goal is to help you meet
your needs and find opportunities to improve with the right help at the right
time
Cultural
Diversity: A Guide for Health Care Professionals
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/hssb/cultdiv/cultdiv/home.htm
Info: Queensland Health (Australia) has
sponsored the development of this guide to support the provision of
culturally-sensitive health care in hospitals and community health services.
Detailed discussion of cultural norms, experiences and issues for persons from a
variety of nations, ethnicities and backgrounds.
DECOD Dental Referral Service
http://www.dental.washington.edu/disability/referral_advanced.htm
Info: This service helps
persons with disabilities quickly and easily search for a dental professional in
their area. Search in one of four ways. Enter the zip code or other criteria
listed below. A list will be generated for dental professionals in
the defined search area who have agreed to participate in this project.
developmentalweb.com
http://www.developmentalweb.com
Info: Special education and developmental resources for Seattle-area kids
with learning disabilities or delays in development.
Down Syndrome Health Issues
http://www.ds-health.com
Info: Essays and information about health issues and Down Syndrome.
Topics include causes, associated disorders, therapy, metabolism, and other
health related subjects as they relate to individuals with Down Syndrome.
EthnoMed
http://ethnomed.org/
Info: The
EthnoMed site contains information about cultural beliefs, medical issues and
other related issues pertinent to the health care of recent immigrants to
Seattle, many of whom are refugees fleeing war-torn parts of the world.
Culture specific information relating to Amharic, Cambodian, Chinese, Eritrean,
Ethiopean, Mexican, Oromo, Somali, Tigrean, Vietnamese and other groups.
Site hosted by Harborview Medical Center.
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FindCounseling.com
http://www.findcounseling.com
Info: Resource for individuals interested in mental health and disability issues. Site includes a database to help locateChiropractors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Physical Therapists, Counselors, and more specializing in Attention Deficit Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, Weight Loss, and other health and mental health areas.
Healthcare for Workers with
Disabilities Website
http://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/maa/Eligibility/HWD.htm
Info: The Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities (HWD) program for Washington State residents recognizes the employment potential of people with disabilities, and represents Washington State's response to the "Ticket to Work" legislation passed by Congress in 1999. Under HWD, people with disabilities can earn more money and purchase healthcare coverage for an amount based on a sliding income scale. HWD benefits include: Medicaid benefit package; greater personal and financial independence; members earn and save more without the risk of losing their healthcare coverage.
Health
Education Resource Exchange
http://www.doh.wa.gov/HERE/
Info: A
clearinghouse of public health education and health promotion projects,
materials and resources in the State of Washington. This website is designed to
help community health professionals share their experience with colleagues
around the state.
HealthLinkUSA
http://www.healthlinkusa.com
Info: Health Information concerning treatment, cures, prevention,
diagnosis, risk factor, research, support groups, email lists, personal stories
and more.
Internet Resources for Special
Children (IRSC)
http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf
Info: Web site dedicated to children with disabilities and other health
related disorders. Information, resources and communication opportunities,
access to recent articles and news. Many specific disabilities links,
including rare disorders, info on recreation, sport, rehabilitation, laws,
special education, statistics, etc.
Jablonksi's Multiple Congenital
Anomaly/Mental Retardation Syndromes
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/jablonski/syndrome_title.html
Info: Medical database of syndromes and conditions associated with
mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
Mental
Health and Developmental Disabilities Information (UCLA)
http://www.npi.ucla.edu/mhdd/INFO/mhddinfo.htm
Info: The MHDDC at UCLA is an
information and training center dedicated to the mental health needs of people
with developmental disabilities. The web site for this University
Affiliated Project (UAP) includes information modules dealing with a variety of
issues relating to mental health and developmental disabilities, and links to
other organizations.
Mental
Health Aspects of Developmental Disabilities
http://www.mhaspectsofdd.com/
Info: Publication devoted to the mental health needs of persons with
mental retardation and developmental disabilities. MH/DD is a peer-reviewed
interdisciplinary publication, with four (4) issues per year. The journal covers
mental health aspects of diagnosis, treatment and habilitation needs of persons
with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Web site includes
an author's guide (for those wishing to submit articles for publication),
abstracts, lists of other publications, and an online "Ask the Doctor"
Q&A section.
Music Therapy Fact Sheets
http://homepage.tinet.ie/~musictherapy/welcome.html
Info: This
website aims to inform and educate in four particular areas of music therapy
practice. These are music therapy and older adults, music therapy and
developmental delay, music therapy and medicine and music therapy and
psychiatry.
NACCRA Resource Exchange
http://www.nrex.org/
Info: The NACCRRA Resource Exchange (NREx.org) acts as an information
intermediary linking Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (CCR&R),
Healthy Child Care America initiatives, state CHIP programs, and other child
health programs.
Refugee Health - Immigrant Health
http://www3.baylor.edu/~Charles_Kemp/refugees.htm
Info: Issues in refugee health and resettlement; background on refugees,
definitions, general health issues, models for care, planning and funding and
other information.
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits
Advisors ( SHIBA ) Helpline Home Page
http://www.insurance.wa.gov/consumers/SHIBA_HelpLine/dirdefault.asp
Info: The SHIBA HelpLine provides free, unbiased information about health
care coverage and access,and provides free health insurance education,
assistance, and advocacy for all Washington residents, including the disabled,
in hundreds of communities statewide. SHIBA HelpLine volunteers and staff assist
consumers with choices and problems involving private health insurance as well
as many government programs (Medicare, Medicaid, Basic Health, Children's Health
Insurance Program, and the Washington State Health Insurance Pool). SHIBA
HelpLine volunteers also are experts in Medigap coverage, employment-related
health benefits, managed care, long-term care insurance, and fraud and abuse
questions. Web site includes a resource database, publications, and other
information.
Women with Disabilities
http://www.4woman.gov/wwd/
Info: From the National Women's Health Information Center. This
site is intended to help women overcome barriers relating to health and
disabilities. Useful information together in one place for women with disabilities, caretakers, health professionals, and researchers.
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