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Information on specific disabilities

Fact Sheet: Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Provides specific information concerning autism and pervasive developmental disorders including definitions, characteristics, vocational implications, and resources

Cystic Fibrosis Resources

Listing of organizations that provide resources, information and referrals on cystic fibrosis

Fact Sheet: Down Syndrome

Basic information and resources on Down syndrome

Fact Sheet: Developmental Disabilities

Basic information and resources on developmental disabilities

Multiple Sclerosis Resources

Listing of organizations that provide information and resources concerning multiple sclerosis

Head Injury/Brain Injury Resources

Listing of organizations involved in research, education and advocacy concerning brain injuries

Fact Sheet: Mental Retardation

Basic information and resources on mental retardation and cognitive disabilities

Fact Sheet: Mental Illness

Basic information and resources on mental illness and psychiatric disabilities

Fact Sheet: Learning Disabilities

Basic information and resources on learning disabilities

Fact Sheet: Epilepsy

Basic information and resources on epilepsy

Fact Sheet: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Basic information and resources on AD/HD

Tourette Syndrome Resources

Listing of an organizations that provide information and resources concerning Tourette Syndrome

Spina Bifida Resources

Listing of organizations that provide information and resources on Spina Bifida

Fact Sheet: Cerebral Palsy

Basic information and resources on cerebral palsy

Physical Disabilities Resources

Listing of organizations that provide research and information on physical disabilities

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This document was developed by the National Center on Workforce and Disability (NCWD), based at Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Some of the material used was funded through the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (grant number E-9-4-1-0071). The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Labor, nor does mention of tradenames, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor.

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