Designed, Built, Or Altered with Certain Federal Funds, Or

AAHD

American Association on Health and Disability. AAHD’s mission is to support health promotion and wellness initiatives for people with disabilities at the federal, state and local level, reduce the incidence of secondary conditions in people with disabilities, as well as reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. AAHD achieves its mission through research, education, public awareness and advocacy. www.aahd.us.

AAMR

American Association on Mental Retardation. Since 1876, AAMR has been providing leadership in the field of mental retardation. AAMR is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and others concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities. AAMR promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. www.aamr.org. **NOTE: AAMR changed their name in 2007: AAIDD.

AAIDD

Formerly AAMR. **NOTE: Name change effective 2007. Since 1876, AAIDD has been providing leadership in the field of mental retardation. AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and others concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities. AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. www.aamr.org.

ABA

Architectural Barriers Act. The ABA requires that buildings and facilities be accessible if, since 1968, they were:

·  designed, built, or altered with certain Federal funds, or

·  leased for occupancy by Federal agencies.

Buildings and facilities covered by the law must meet standards for accessibility issued by four Federal agencies. Accessibility standards cover such things as: walks, ramps, curb ramps, entrances, elevators, and rest rooms. They indicate how many of a certain item, such as accessible parking spaces, are required, where they must be located, and how they must be built or installed so they can be used by everyone.

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ACF

The Administration for Children and Families. ACF is a federal agency responsible for some 60 programs that promote the economic and social well-being of children, families and communities. ACF funds state, territory, local, and tribal organizations to provide family assistance (welfare), child support, child care, Head Start, child welfare, and other programs relating to children and families. Actual services are provided by state, county, city and tribal governments, and public and private local agencies. ACF assists these organizations through funding, policy direction, and information services. ACF is a division of DHHS. www.acf.hhs.gov.

ACLD

Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities. ACLD, Inc. is a not-for profit, private, educational organization. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life of children and adults with specific learning disabilities and related neurobiological disorders by facilitating self-sufficiency and financial independence. http://www.acldonline.org\

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act. The Americans with Disabilities Act gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, State and local government services, and telecommunications. http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/.

ADD

Administration on Developmental Disabilities. ADD is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the DD Act. ADD, its staff and programs, are part of the ACF, of DHHS. www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add

ADL

Activities of Daily Living. The term "activities of daily living," or ADLs, refers to the basic tasks of everyday life, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, and transferring. When people are unable to perform these activities, they need help in order to cope, either from other human beings or mechanical devices or both. Although persons of all ages may have problems performing the ADLs, prevalence rates are much higher for the elderly than for the non-elderly. http://aspe.hhs.gov/daltcp/reports/meacmpes.htm

AHRQ

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. AHRQ supports research on health care systems, health care quality and cost issues, access to health care, and effectiveness of medical treatments. It provides evidence-based information on health care outcomes and quality of care. Established: 1989. AHRQ is a public health agency of DHHS. www.ahrq.gov.

AMA

American Medical Association. Founded in 1847, the AMA helps doctors help patients by uniting physicians nationwide to work on the most important professional and public health issues.www.ama-assn.org.

AMCHP

Association of Maternal Child Health Programs. AMCHP has worked for over 60 years to protect the health and well-being of all families, especially those who are low-income and underserved. AMCHP represents state public health leaders who promote the health of America’s families. Members come from the highest levels of state government and include directors of maternal and child health programs, directors of programs for children with special health care needs, adolescent health coordinators and other public health leaders. Members of this national nonprofit organization also include academic, advocacy and community-based family health professionals, as well as families themselves. www.amchp.org/.

ANCOR

American Network of Community Options and Resources. ANCOR is a nonprofit trade association representing private providers who provide supports and services to people with disabilities. ANCOR’s mission is to empower providers and people with disabilities to celebrate diversity and effect change that ensures full participation. www.ancor.org.

AoA

Administration on Aging. AoA supports a nationwide aging network, providing services to the elderly, especially to enable them to remain independent. AoA supports some 240 million meals for the elderly each year, including home-delivered "meals on wheels." It helps provide transportation and at-home services, supports ombudsman services for elderly, and provides policy leadership on aging issues. AoA is a part of DHHS. www.aoa.dhhs.gov.

AOTA

American Occupational Therapy Association. AOTA is the nationally recognized professional association of more than 35,000 occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and students of occupational therapy. Practitioners work with people experiencing health problems such as stroke, spinal cord injuries, cancer, congenital conditions, developmental problems, and mental illness. Occupational therapy helps people regain, develop, and build skills that are essential for independent functioning, health, and well-being. www.aota.org.

APA

American Psychological Association. The APA is a scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. With 150,000 members, APA is the largest association of psychologists worldwide. The mission of the APA is to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health, education, and human welfare. www.apa.org.

APTA

American Psychical Therapy Association. APTA is a national professional organization representing more than 66,000 members. Its goal is to foster advancements in physical therapy practice, research, and education. www.apta.org.

The Arc
Formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens. Founded in 1950 by a small group of parents and other concerned individuals, the Arc of the United States is the 140,000 member national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc advocates for the rights and full participation of all children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It also improves systems of supports and services, connects families, inspires communities and influences public policy.www.thearc.org.

ASA

Autism Society of America. Founded in 1965, the ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community. http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage

ASHA

American Speech-Language Hearing Association. ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than123,000 members and affiliateswho are speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists in the United States and internationally. Founded in 1925, the mission of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is to promote the interests of and provide the highest quality services for professionals in audiology, speech-language pathology, and speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with communication disabilities.www.asha.org.

AUCD

Association of University Centers on Disabilities. AUCD is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities, which includes UCEDDs, LENDs and DDRCs. Founded in 1967, the mission of AUCD is to advance policy and practice for and with people living with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities by supporting its members to engage in research, education, and service that support independence productivity, and a satisfying quality of life. www.aucd.org.

BIAA
Brain Injury Association of America. Founded in 1980, the BIAA is the leading national organization serving and representing individuals, families and professionals who are touched by a life-altering, often devastating, traumatic brain injury (TBI). Together with its network of more than 40 chartered state affiliates as well as hundreds of local chapters and support groups across the country, the BIAA provides information, education and support to assist the 5.3 million Americans currently living with traumatic brain injury and their families. www.biausa.org.

CAC

Consumer Advisory Committee. The mission of a CAC is to make recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission regarding consumer issues within the jurisdiction of the Commission and to facilitate the participation of consumers (including people with disabilities and underserved populations, such as Native Americans and persons living in rural areas) in proceedings before the Commission. Issues or questions to be considered by the CAC will include, but are not limited to the following topic areas:

·  Access by People with Disabilities (e.g., telecommunications relay services, video description, captioning, accessible billing, and access to telecommunications products and services); and

·  Consumer Protection and Education (e.g., cramming, slamming, consumer friendly billing, bundling of services, Lifeline/Linkup programs, customer service, privacy, telemarketing abuses, and outreach to underserved populations such as Native Americans and persons living in rural areas);

·  Implementation of Commission rules and Consumer Participation in the FCC rulemaking process; and,

·  Impact of New and Emerging Technologies (e.g., availability of Broadband, digital television, cable, satellite, low power FM, and the convergence of these and emerging technologies). http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cac/charter.html

CAP
Client Assistance Program. A nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. CAP agencies provide information and assistance to individuals seeking or receiving vocational rehabilitation services under the Rehabilitation Act, including assistance in pursuing administrative, legal and other appropriate remedies. Parent organization: NDRN.

CCD
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities. CCD is a coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society. www.c-c-d.org.

CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Working with states and other partners, CDC provides a system of health surveillance to monitor and prevent disease outbreaks (including bioterrorism), implement disease prevention strategies, and maintain national health statistics. CDC provides for immunization services, workplace safety, and environmental disease prevention. CDC also guards against international disease transmission, with personnel stationed in more than 25 foreign countries. Established: 1946, as the Communicable Disease Center. CDC is a public health agency of DHHS. www.cdc.gov.

CDC-NCBDDD
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities. (See also: EPG) The NCBDDD promotes the health of babies, children, and adults, and enhance the potential for full, productive living. NCBDDD’s work includes identifying the causes of and preventing birthdefects, developmental disabilities, helping children to develop and reach their full potential, and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities. www.cdc.gov/ncbddd.

CEC
Council for Exceptional Children. The CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. www.cec.sped.org.

CIS
Council on Interdisciplinary Service. CIS is one of AUCD’s Councils of the Board of Directors. CIS works with issues of concern to the core disciplines within the AUCD network and acts as a conduit for information to go to and from the Board of Directors and the various disciplines. http://www.aucd.org/new/template/page.cfm?id=44.

CISS
Community Integrated Service Systems. CISS projects (through grants, contracts, and other mechanisms) seek to increase the capacity for service delivery at the local level and to foster formation of comprehensive, integrated, community level service systems for mothers and children. 12.75% of the Title V Block Grant is allocated for CISS activities. http://www.amchp.org/legislative/grantsinfo.php.

CMS
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. CMS administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which provide health care to about one in every four Americans. Medicare provides health insurance for more than 42.1 million elderly and disabled Americans; Medicaid, a joint federal-state program, provides health coverage for some 44.7 million low-income persons, including 21.9 million children, and nursing home coverage for low-income elderly. CMS also administers the State Children's Health Insurance Program that covers more than 4.2 million children. Established as the Health Care Financing Administration: 1977. CMS is an agency of DHHS. www.medicare.gov, www.cms.gov.

CNCS
Corporation for National and Community Service. The mission of the CNCS is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Among others, CNCS funds NSIP programs. www.cns.gov.

COCA
Council on Community Advocacy. COCA is one of AUCD’s Councils of the Board of Directors. COCA advises and assists AUCD in enhancing the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities and their families by providing the consumer’s perspective on issues of concern, including cultural diversity issues. http://www.aucd.org/new/template/page.cfm?id=41.

CORE
Council on Research and Evaluation. CORE is one of AUCD’s Councils of the Board of Directors. CORE serves as a focus for the identification and discussion of issues regarding research and evaluation; serves as a representative voice of the research and evaluation activities within the AUCD network; and influences the development and implementation of initiatives relevant to achieving and sustaining appropriate research and evaluation activities to guide the development of national policies. http://www.aucd.org/new/template/page.cfm?id=65.