Web Links

Communities Against Rape and Abuse: http://www.cara-seattle.org/index.html CARA works to create community-based systems of accountability and support in order to build healthy relationships and communities free of both interpersonal violence and state violence. The Disability Pride Project includes organizing strategies for starting your own group.

Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center: http://www.main.org Basic information for volunteers working with family crisis situations and victims of abuse including, "Tips for Working with Sexual Abuse Survivors who have Disabilities."

Rowell Family Empowerment of Northern California: http://www.rfenc.org Rowell Family Empowerment (RFENC) is a non-profit organization, that offers an array of free services to families living in Northern California. Services are supported through grants, donations, and fundraising activities.

The ARC: http://www.thearc.org/criminaljustice.html Offers Criminal Justice resources and information regarding sex offenders, victims of crimes, and sexual abuse. Includes a brochure for self-advocates which explains their rights and what to do when in contact with law enforcement, especially if arrested.

The ARC Riverside: http://www.arcriversideca.org Site devoted to issued affecting people with developmental disabilities should they encounter the criminal justice system as witnesses, victims, suspects, defendants or inmates.

The National Center for Victims of Crime: http://www.ncvc.org/ Dedicated to helping victims of crime rebuild their lives. Site features an extensive resource library.

Office for Victims of Crime: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ Provides information on funding, training, programs, statistics and research about the justice system,
fighting crime and crime victims.

The National Academies Press: http://books.nap.edu/ Read books online for free including research on abuse victims and perpetrators. Type "Crime Victims with Disabilities" in the search box for a variety of books on this topic and others.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service: http://virlib.ncjrs.org/VictimsOfCrime.asp Read books and other publications online for free. On the left menu choose, "Victims of Crimes" and "Victims with Disabilities."

Healthopedia: http://www.healthopedia.com A medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focused health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.

Women's Health Specialists: http://www.womenshealthspecialists.org This informative site contains practical information on everything from birth control to menopause, and empowers women to take control of their medical decisions.

SARFP or Sexual and Relationship Facilitation Project: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/SARFP
A closed group for people to discuss the development of sexual and relationship facilitation for people with disabilities. Aimed at raising self-esteem and body esteem and enhancing interpersonal relationships and skills.

American Social Heal Health Association: http://www.ashastd.org
Recognized by many for developing and delivering accurate, medically reliable information about Sexually Transmitted Diseases. ASHA produces a number of educational pamphlets and books.

The ARC: http://www.thearc.org/The ARC advocates that people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities, like all people, have inherent sexual rights and basic human needs. They believe these rights and needs must be affirmed, defended, and respected.

The British Columbia Coalition of People with Disabilities: AIDS & Disability Action Project (ADAP): http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/wdi An international organization that supports full participation of people with disabilities in society and promotes independence. Site includes ADAP resources for health educators and the Health Literacy Network.

The Committee on Sexuality http://www.w3ddesign.com/committee
Supports the rights of all people with developmental disabilities to have opportunities for social relationships and sexual expression through education, counseling and advocacy.

The Family Village Web site: http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
Provides information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for families, professionals, and individuals with disabilities on sexuality and disability. Includes links to organizations, communities, recreational sites and other resources for people with disabilities.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org Provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues including transition to adulthood. The focus is on children and youth, birth to age 22. Includes on-line publications that address the concerns that parents and professionals face while guiding children with disabilities in their socio-sexual development.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society: http://www.nationalmssociety.org Very extensive site that provides information to individuals with multiple sclerosis, family members, and health care providers. Includes publications on sexuality issues relating to this population: Do sex hormones have a role in MS? and Sexual Problems Your Doctor Didn't Mention.

The National Women's Health Center: http://www.4woman.gov/wwd/wwd.cfm?page=80 A project of the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Women's Health. Offers information on abuse prevention, parenting, reproductive health, sexuality and services and supports. Includes a database by health topic, many helpful resources and links to other sites.

Oak Hill Center on Relationships and Sexuality Education: http://www.oakhillcrse.org The Center specializes in serving the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, specific syndromes and other physical/emotional conditions.

Planned Parenthood: http://www.planned parenthood.org Provides comprehensive reproductive and complementary health care services and educational programs which enhance understanding of individual and societal implications of human sexuality.

Through the Looking Glass (TLG): http://www.lookingglass.org/ A nationally recognized non-profit agency and the first National Resource Center for Parents with Disabilities. They provide direct services, training, materials and research concerning families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.

Plain Language Online Training: http://www.web.net/~plain/PlainTrain/ Site includes helpful tips and techniques for improving your communication skills with the use of plain language.

Dave Hingsburger: http://www.diverse-city.com Diverse City Press is a small publishing company which aims to provide educational materials for people with disabilities and their care providers. The company is informed by the disability rights movement, and is closely linked with organizations and individuals fighting for the rights of all people with disabilities to take control of their own lives and control their own fate.

The Safety Net: http://www.ddssafety.net The site includes information from across the nation on current research and best practices and practical information directed towards improving consumers' health and safety and insuring their protection from harm. Go to "site search" to access information on your topic of interest.

The Safer Society Foundation Inc: http://www.safersociety.org The Safer Society Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit agency, is a national research, advocacy, and referral center on the prevention and treatment of sexual abuse.

Stop it NOW: http://www.STOPITNOW.com A nonprofit organization founded on the belief and experience that we as individuals and as a society can challenge and change the way we act. Their mission is to call on all abusers and potential abusers to stop and seek help, to educate adults about the ways to stop sexual abuse, and to increase public awareness of the trauma of child sexual abuse.

The Wellness and Disability Initiative of the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities: http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/wdi/sex&dis.html Extensive list of internet resources including curricula, articles, books, newsletter, magazines, videos, audiotapes, websites, discussion forums, organizations, programs, practitioners and research. Information on 16 types of disability, children and youth, women, sexual abuse and assault.

ACT Advocating Change Together: http://www.selfadvocacy.com/Tools_for_Change.htm Mission is to develop curriculum programs that educate people about the self-advocacy movement and promote personal and group empowerment.

Far Northern Regional Center Consumer Advocates: http://www.farnorthernrc.org/consumer FNRC consumer advocates invite you to check out their web site which includes a community calendar, photos of community events, information on their projects, and other self-advocacy projects in our region.

The History & Future of Self-Advocacy: http://www.thirdageinc.com/partners/Topic2.htm A series of essays on a variety of self-advocacy topics.

ICan: http://www.icanonline.net/channels/travel/index.cfm Can! is committed to promoting and ensuring univeral access to all. Site includes a message board, web site of the week, and many links to other great sites.

ICDRI The International Center for Disability Resources on the Internet:
http://www.icdri.org/legal/Dev_Disab_Act.htm Organized by and for people with disabilities, ICDRI seeks to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by identifying barriers to participation in society and promoting best practices and universal design for the global community.

Mouth Magazine: http://www.mouthmag.org Web site and newsletter "The Raged Edge" includes thoughts (often radical) about society's "ragged edge" issues: medical rationing, genetic discrimination, assisted suicide, long-term care, attendant services--basically any topic that helps define the disability experience in America.

People First of California http://www.peoplefirstca.org/

Protection and Advocacy Inc.
http://www.pai-ca.org/

Self-Advocacy
http://www.kypa.net/selfadvoc.html

The Self-Advocacy Movement
http://web.syr.edu/~thechp/selfadvm.htm

Self-Advocacy Summit
http://disability.activist.ca/summit/

Self-Advocate Net
http://www.selfadvocatenet.com/default.asp

Yo Disabled and Proud http://www.youdisabledproud.org to connect, educate, and organize youth with disabilities throughout California. A project of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers

The Sexual Health Network http://www.sexualhealth.com/ Dedicated to providing easy access to sexuality information, education, mutual support, counseling, therapy, healthcare, products and other resources for people with disabilities, illness, or natural changes throughout the lifecycle and those who love them or care for them

Free Arts for Abused Children: http://www.freearts.org/Ion a volunteer group which brings love, creativity and healing through the arts to children who have been abused and at risk families. National program.

The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers: http://www.ATSA.com ATSA is an international organization focused specifically on the prevention of sexual abuse through effective management of sex offenders.

California Coalition on Sexual Offending: http://www.ccoso.org/ A resource for professionals working with persons involved in the commission of rape, child sexual abuse, incest, and other forms of sexual assault. Coalition members represent law enforcement, criminal justice, mental health, probation, parole, and other community services dedicated to addressing complex issues related to sex crimes and sexual deviance.