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https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

Disaster Distress Helpline

Deaf & HoH Accessible Crisis Line

Video Phone with ASL

Available 24/7/365

Call VP (321) 800-3323

Crisis Resources and Deaf-Accessible Hotlines

The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) offers several resources and strategies to locate deaf-accessible crisis services, community resources and hotlines:

• Crisis Line for VideoPhone users who use American Sign Language (available 24/7): (321) 800-DEAF (321-800-3323)
• SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline:
  • TTY Hotline: 800-846-8517   
  • VideoPhone Hotline: 800-985-5990
  • ASL NOW Button goes to link: https://vibrant.aslnow.io/app/8/10004
  • ASL FAQ & VIDEOS Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/asl-faq
• National Suicide Prevention Hotline:
  • To chat online with a counselor (2pm-2am Monday-Friday Eastern Standard Time)
  • TTY Hotline: 800-799-4889
• Crisis text chatline:
  • free, available 24/7, sometimes has Deaf counselors available
  • text START to 741-741
• National Domestic Violence Hotline:
  • E-mail: deafhelp@thehotline.org
  • TTY: 1-800-787-3224 (24/7 hotline)
  • VP: 1-855-812-1001 (Monday to Friday 9AM—5PM Pacific Standard Time

Link: https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/crisis-resources.html

“when the world comes crashing at
your feet
it’s okay to let others
help pick up the pieces
if we’re present to take part in your
happiness
when your circumstances are great
we are more than capable
of sharing your pain”

― Rupi Kaur, The Sun and Her Flowers

What to Expect

Calling the 988 Lifeline

Here is what you can expect when making a call to the 988 Lifeline.
Step 1 of 5

First, you’ll hear a message that gives you service selection options.

Listen to the pre-recorded message (mp3).
Step 2 of 5

We’ll play some hold music while you are connected to a counselor with our Spanish-language, LGBTQI+ services, or your local 988 Lifeline contact center. For veterans, the phone will ring until a counselor can answer your call.
Step 3 of 5

A counselor will say hello and introduce themselves.
Step 4 of 5

Your skilled counselor will ask you if you are safe.
Step 5 of 5

After they ask about your safety, your counselor will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, provide support, and share any resources that may be helpful.

Crisis Text Line

SHATTERPROOF to 741741

Who can I call if I am going through a crisis?

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, or a substance use disorder, text- SHATTERPROOF to 741741 for help.

You are not alone. Reach out to the following support hotlines for immediate help. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.

 2SLGBT+ CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES GUIDE

YOUR GUIDE TO CRISIS CALL & TEXT SERVICES

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Contact: Oregon Department of Emergency Management  503-934-3310

 OEM_Publicinfo@oem.oregon.gov 

Protect Your Property: How to File a Flood Insurance Claim and What You Need to Know

As spring rains and seasonal flooding continue to increase the risk of water damage across Oregon, it’s critical for homeowners and renters to understand the process of filing a flood insurance claim and how to protect their financial future.

If you are a flood insurance policyholder, follow these important steps to begin filing your flood claim:

Steps to File Your Flood Claim: 

1. Start a claim: Contact your flood insurance company or agent as soon as possible to start your claim. Have your policy number ready and report the damage.
2. Prepare for your inspection: Take photos and videos of all damaged property before removing or repairing anything. This documentation will help support your claim.
3. Work with your adjuster: A flood insurance adjuster will be assigned to inspect your property. Be sure to ask questions and provide any additional documentation requested.
4. Document your loss and receive payment: Keep a detailed list of damaged items including descriptions, replacement costs, and receipts if available. Once the adjuster finalizes your claim, you will receive your payment based on the terms of your policy.
5. Make repairs: Use your claim payment to make necessary repairs and keep all receipts for future reference. Be cautious of contractors offering fast fixes—always verify credentials.
6. Understand your claim payments: Learn more about how your claim payments are determined and what’s covered under your flood insurance policy. Visit: https://www.fema.gov/blog/facts-and-myths-about-flood-insurance

Don’t Have Flood Insurance? Now’s the Time to Consider It

Flooding can happen anywhere, not just in high-risk areas—and just one inch of water can cause thousands of dollars in damage. Flood insurance is a smart way to protect your home and belongings from the financial impact of flooding.

Check with your current insurance agent to see if they offer flood insurance. If they do not, contact the National Flood Insurance Program at 877-336-2627 (toll-free) or visit www.floodsmart.gov/flood-insurance/providers to find a provider near you.

Myths and Facts About Flood Insurance

Did you know the average flood insurance policy costs less than $40 a month? Many people believe flood insurance is only for homeowners or that disasters must be declared for policies to apply—but these are common misconceptions. Learn more about myths and facts here: FEMA Blog – Flood Insurance Myths and Facts 

Need Help or Have a Complaint?

If you have questions about your insurance provider or need to file a complaint, contact the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. You can file a complaint online on the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation website.

OEM is committed to supporting disaster survivors and preventing fraudulent activities that hinder recovery efforts. Let’s work together to protect our communities, ensure donations reach those in need, and safeguard survivors from fraud and identity theft.

For more information on disaster recovery in your area contact your local Office of Emergency Management. For additional flood recovery resources or questions, contact your insurance agent or Oregon 211. 

To stay informed about current conditions and impacts, visit the Oregon Flood Dashboard. 

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It is the mission of Oregon Emergency Management to proactively develop emergency response, risk reduction and disaster recovery programs to better serve Oregonians during times of disaster. OEM prioritizes an equitable and inclusive culture of preparedness that empowers all Oregonians to thrive in times in crisis. The agency leads collaborative statewide efforts, inclusive of all partners and the communities we serve, to ensure the capability to get help in an emergency and to protect, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies or disasters. For more information about the OEM, visit oregon.gov/oem.

You can get this document in other languages, large print, braille, or a format you prefer. For assistance, email OEM_PublicInfo@oem.oregon.gov. We accept all relay calls, or you can dial 711. 

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Peer Support, Recovery & Wellness

NOTE: Information here is provided solely as a courtesy without any guarantees or warranties or liability of any kind whatsoever.  Use at your own risk and expense.

If you learn of any opportunities not listed here, please share via social media or email: webmail@peergalaxy.com.

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We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to dmichael@nwilpdx.com

¡Estamos contratando! ¡Estamos buscando un Personal de Apoyo Bilingüe para El Centro de Recuperación en el condado de Washington! Envíe una carta de presentación y un currículum a dmichael@nwilpdx.com

We are hiring! We are seeking Bilingual Recovery Center Support Staff in Washington County! Please send a cover letter & resume to dmichael@nwilpdx.com

Position Description Recovery Center Support Staff

Position Description Mentor Job Description

MHAAO – Mental Health and Addiction Association of Oregon is recruiting for several positions.  For more details visit the link below:

* MHAAO Careers

Oregon Peer Warmline / CCS – Community Counseling Solutions

* CCS Job Openings Page

Folktime

* FOLKTIME Career Page

Multnomah County Crisis Assessment & Treatment Center (CATC)

* Telecare CATC Overview

* Telecare CATC Careers

Lines for Life:

* Lines for Life – Jobs Page

JOB BOARDS

MHACCBO – Mental Health and Addictions Certification Credentialing Board of Oregon

* MHACCBO Job Board

State of Oregon

* State of Oregon – Jobs Page

Partners in Diversity

* Jobs Board

Indeed.com

* Job Board for Peer Support Specialist positions

* Job Board for Certified Recovery Mentor positions

MAC’S LIST features many nonprofit opportunities

* MAC’S List

HOLDING the HOPE

Mary Jadwisiak

Behavioral Health Solutions 

Colfax, WA

Colfax – Peer Support Specialist

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About Holding the Hope

Mary Jadwisiak and her team of consultants have been advocating for systems that make sense for people with addiction and mental illness for over 20 years. Programs designed by people in recovery for people in recovery really work. Whether you are creating a peer organization from the ground up or looking for ways to incorporated Medicaid reimbursable peer support specialists into your existing array of services, we have your back. Holding the Hope has assembled a team of nationally recognized experts that are waiting to help you succeed. This team infuses hope into everything they do, and they’ll teach you how to do it too.

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Passionate, timely, extremely helpful and extensive expertise are all words that have been used to describe Holding The Hope’s work. Contact them now and find out how they can bring an informative and transformative message to your organization or community. They are holding the hope for you. All you have to do is take that first step. Call now to see how you can utilize all that Holding the Hope has to offer.

Tsunami Preparation and Information

DISCLAIMER: Information in this communication is shared solely as a courtesy, without guarantee or warranty of any kind whatsoever.

After the earthquake initial strike, after shocks can continue but are projected to be closer to 5.0 magnitude.

Be are of what can happen after an earthquake:

• Power Outages
• Offices may be closed
• Roads may have blockages
• Some houses reportedly affected
• County and Building Departments can Check for Structural Damage before you re-enter your home

• Checking for danger: Look for any immediate dangers, like broken glass or debris
  
• Putting on shoes: Put on sturdy shoes to protect your feet. 
• Exiting the building: If it’s safe, go outside to a clear area. 
• Avoiding hazards: Check for hazards like power lines, trees, and bricks from buildings. 
• Anticipating aftershocks: Expect aftershocks and drop, cover, and hold on if you feel shaking. 
• Caring for injuries: Treat any injuries you have and help others. 
• Leaving if your home is damaged: If your home is damaged and unsafe, leave and take your supplies. 
• Planning for self-sufficiency: Emergency professionals recommend planning to be self-sufficient for at least 3 days, but up to 2 weeks. 

RESOURCES FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LIVE EVENTS

READINESS RESOURCES

National Tsunami Readiness

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Tsunamis

If you are a disaster survivor, please visit FEMA.gov for up-to-date information on current disaster declarations. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application, you can call (800) 621-3362, visit disasterassistance.gov or use the FEMA mobile app.

A tsunami is a series of enormous ocean waves caused by earthquakes, underwater landslides, volcanic eruptions or asteroids. A tsunami can kill or injure people and damage or destroy buildings and infrastructure as waves come in and go out. Tsunamis can:

Travel 20-30 miles per hour with waves 10-100 feet high.

Cause flooding and disrupt transportation, power, communications, and the water supply.

Happen anywhere along U.S. coasts. Coasts that border the Pacific Ocean or Caribbean have the greatest risk.

IF YOU ARE UNDER A TSUNAMI WARNING:

• If caused by an earthquake, Drop, Cover, then Hold On to protect yourself from the earthquake first.
• Get to high ground as far inland as possible
• Be alert to signs of a tsunami, such as a sudden rise or draining of ocean waters.
• Listen to emergency information and alerts. Always follow the instructions from local emergency managers.
• Evacuate: DO NOT wait! Leave as soon as you see any natural signs of a tsunami or receive an official tsunami warning.
• If you are in a boat, go out to sea.

Prepare NOW

• Learn the signs of a potential tsunami, such as an earthquake, a loud roar from the ocean, or unusual ocean behavior, such as a sudden rise or wall of water or sudden draining of water showing the ocean floor.
• Know and practice community evacuation plans. Some at-risk communities have maps with evacuation zones and routes. Map out your routes from home, work and play. Pick shelters 100 feet or more above sea level, or at least one mile inland.
• Create a family emergency communication plan that has an out-of-state contact. Plan where to meet if you get separated.
• Sign up for your community’s warning system. The Emergency Alert System (EAS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio also provide emergency alerts.
• Consider earthquake insurance and a flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Standard homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood or earthquake damage.

Survive DURING

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• If there is an earthquake and you are in a tsunami area, protect yourself from the earthquake first. Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Drop to your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck with your arms. Hold on to any sturdy furniture until the shaking stops. Crawl only if you can reach a better cover, but do not go through an area with more debris.
• When the shaking stops, if there are natural signs or official warnings of a tsunami, move immediately to a safe place as high and as far inland as possible. Listen to the authorities, but do not wait for tsunami warnings and evacuation orders.
• If you are outside the tsunami hazard zone and receive a warning, stay where you are unless officials tell you otherwise.
• Leave immediately if you are told to do so. Evacuation routes often are marked by a wave with an arrow in the direction of higher ground.
• If you are in the water, then grab onto something that floats, such as a raft or tree trunk.
• If you are in a boat, face the direction of the waves and head out to sea. If you are in a harbor, go inland.

Be Safe AFTER

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• Listen to local alerts and authorities for information on areas to avoid and shelter locations.
• Save phone calls for emergencies. Phone systems often are down or busy after a disaster. Use text messages or social media to communicate with family and friends.
• Avoid wading in floodwater, which can contain dangerous debris. Water may be deeper than it appears.
• Be aware of the risk of electrocution. Underground or downed power lines can electrically charge water. Do not touch electrical equipment if it is wet or if you are standing in water.
• Stay away from damaged buildings, roads and bridges.
• If you become injured or sick and need medical attention, contact your healthcare provider and shelter in place, if possible. Call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.
• Document property damage with photographs. Conduct an inventory and contact your insurance company for assistance.

Other Related Content

• Tsunami Safety Graphics
• Tsunami Information Sheet (PDF)
• Protective Actions Research for Tsunami
• NOAA Tsunami program
• American Red Cross Tsunami Preparedness
• Tsunami Safety (weather.gov)

A Kids Book About School Shootings

Crystal Woodman Miller

Many of us are going to need to find the words to talk to the kids in our lives about tragic events like the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Here’s a free resource from A Kids Company About to help you do that was written by Crystal Woodman-Miller, one of the survivors of the Columbine school shooting.

I hate that we need tools like this. I can’t wait for us to have to write the book “A Kids Book About Why It’s So Hard To Buy A Gun”

Link: www.akidsco.com

There aren’t enough words to explain all the thoughts, emotions, and heartbreak that comes with yesterday’s tragedy in Uvalde. We hope this book helps everyone start somewhere.

We’re making #AKidsBookAboutSchoolShootings free for kids, grownups, and educators everywhere, so that this conversation can get started when it matters most.

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FAQ about Autism Special Education and IEP

This is an important list of questions and answers to help you deal with special education issues at your school.

Autism Tips for working with Teachers

This is a great check list of items to be aware of when you work with your child’s teacher and your child’s Individual Education Plan.

Tip: Go to our Autism education discussion boards and post a question with other parents.

Early Origins of Autism

ADDITIONAL LINKS TO RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE

Health Finder

National Institutes of Mental Health

Combined Health Information Database

Abstracts on Autism

Searchable Directory of Autism Resources

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE DIRECTORY PAGE 

Or Click on the Topic area directly below

Autism NOW Center’s fact sheets on topics of importance to people with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities are a resource you and your family members, as well as educators, employers, physicians and others, can use to get information in an easy-to-read and understand format.  The fact sheets are available in several languages in PDF form which can be printed out for your convenience. See the full list of topics and language choices below.

English:

• Employment
• Future Planning
• Inclusion
• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Relationships and Sexuality
• Self-Advocacy
• Social Security

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• Empleo
• Planear el Futuro
• Inclusión
• Programas Educativos Individualizados (IEP)
• Relaciones y Sexualidad
• Autovaloración
• Seguro Social

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Article Links

Follow this page link for listings of over 800 articles and resources

https://autismnow.org/resources/

Interagency Autism Coordination Committee

About Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that is estimated to affect about 1 in 36 children and approximately 2.21% of adults. Autism affects the way a person experiences the world and can result in significant challenges in social communication and interaction, as well as repetitive behaviors and unusual or intense interests.

People on the autism spectrum often have a strong preference for routines and predictability, and some are challenged in adapting to change. Many people on the autism spectrum experience sensory differences, including high or low sensitivity to sounds, light, textures, tastes, and physical touch. Some have accompanying language and/or intellectual disabilities, and some may be intellectually gifted or possess other unique abilities, talents, or strengths.

ASD can be diagnosed at any age, but differences generally appear in the first two years of life. ASD is known as a “spectrum” condition because it encompasses a wide variation in the type, combination, and severity of disabilities, as a well as a range of unique abilities and strengths, many of which can change over the course of a person’s lifespan. The type and intensity of supports and services that a child or adult on the autism spectrum may require, ranging from minimal to intensive, will vary depending on their unique needs.

With appropriate supports and an environment that promotes inclusion, acceptance, and empowerment, people on the autism spectrum can fully participate in community life and achieve their full potential.

This page includes resources that provide general information about autism.

Websites and Programs

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder NIMH supports research and clinical trials investigating the underlying basis of autism, new approaches to screening, effective interventions, and other topics related to ASD. This NIMH page describes signs of autism, underlying biology, diagnosis, and interventions.
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  • About Autism

    The Autistic Self Advocacy Network was created by autistic people and for autistic people. This page provides an overview of typical characteristics of autism.

More Websites and Programs

Toolkits and Guides

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
  • Learn the Signs. Act Early This course teaches parents about developmental milestones and what to do if they are concerned about their child’s development.
• Autism Speaks
  • 100 Day Kit for Young Children

    This tool kit provides families of children ages four and under with guidance on how to access services the first 100 days after an autism diagnosis.

More Toolkits and Guides

Reports

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
  • 2020 Community Report on Autism
    March 2020

    This report from provides an overview of 2016 data collected by the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network and Early ADDM. ADDM provides estimates of the prevalence of ASD among 8-year-old children. Early ADDM estimates ASD prevalence and monitors early identification of 4-year-old children. Full findings of the data on 8-year-old and 4-year-old children are available.

  • Key Findings: CDC Releases First Estimates of the Number of Adults Living with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States
    March 2020

    The CDC released their first estimate of the prevalence of autism in adults based on 2017 data. They estimated that 2.21 percent of adults in the United States have ASD.

More Reports

Videos

• National Institute of Mental Health
  • Podcast: Autism in Adults
    April 24, 2019

    NIMH Director Joshua Gordon, M.D., Ph.D. interviews Ann Wagner, Ph.D., National Autism Coordinator, and Lisa Gilotty, Ph.D., program chief of NIMH’s chief of NIMH’s Research Program on Autism Spectrum Disorders, to discuss advances on the study of autism in adulthood.

• Simons Foundation/SPARK
  • Webinar: Autism Acceptance
    August 29, 2018

    Stephen Shore, M.Ed. discusses the autism acceptance movement and how to reframe the term disability.

Federal Departments and Agencies

This list includes federal departments and agencies that provide funding, programs, and support for issues related to autism and other developmental disabilities.

• U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
  • Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) The CDMRP provides funding for high impact, high risk, and high gains projects. These projects include the Autism Research Program.
  • TRICARE TRICARE is the military’s health benefits program that provides coverage for healthcare and services for service member family members, including those with disabilities. TRICARE covers a variety of services for beneficiaries with ASD, such as occupational and physical therapy. TRICARE also covers Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) through the TRICARE Comprehensive Autism Care Demonstration (Autism Care Demo).
• U.S. Department of Education (ED)
  • Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities. These programs include school-based services and pre-employment services. The IDEA website provides resources and information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which guarantees every child the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE).
  • The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) IES is the statistics, research, and evaluation arm of the U.S. Department of Education. Their mission is to provide scientific evidence on which to ground education practice and policy and to share this information in formats that are useful and accessible to educators, parents, policymakers, researchers, and the public. IES supports research on education for children with disabilities.
  • The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) RSA provides leadership and resources to assist state and other agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation and other services to individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence, and integration into the community and the competitive labor market.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
  • Autism Information HHS’ mission is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans by providing essential health and human services and fostering advances in science, medicine, and social services. This page provides a general overview of autism, including signs, screening and diagnosis, and more.
  • Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
    • Autism Awareness and Acceptance in Early Childhood Education ACF promotes the economic and social well-being of children, families, individuals, and communities. This page highlights the role of early care and education providers and the services that are available to children with ASD under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
    • Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive! Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive! is a coordinated federal effort to encourage healthy child development, universal developmental and behavioral screening for children, and support for the families and providers who care for them. This page includes guides tailored towards early care and education providers, service providers, families, and more.
  • Administration for Community Living (ACL)
    • National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) The National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL strives to support people with disabilities in their chosen community by investing in research related to inclusion and accommodations.
  • Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
    • Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement (CEPI) AHRQ is charged with improving the safety and quality of America’s healthcare system through research, tools and training, and data. This center’s mission is to conduct and support research that can improve the quality of health care patients receive and ultimately help patients and clinicians make health care decisions based on evidence about what works best. They operate the National Center for Excellence in Primary Care Research.
    • Office of Extramural Research, Education, and Priority Populations (OEREP) OEREP directs the scientific review process for grants and contracts, manages Agency research training programs, evaluates the scientific contribution of proposed and ongoing research and demonstrations, and supports and conducts health services research on priority populations.
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder The CDC is responsible for tracking the prevalence rate of autism and strives to identify autism as early as possible. This page highlights this work and their Learn The Signs. Act Early. program, which helps parents track their child’s developmental milestones.
  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
    • Autism Services CMS administers the Medicare program and works with state governors to administer Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance policy standards. Autism services and supports are available through Medicaid.
    • Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) HCBS waivers allow participating states to deliver services to people in their community rather than in an institutionalized setting. This page includes information about the programs that are covered by HSBS waivers.
  • Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
    • Autism The Maternal and Child Health Bureau at HRSA works to improve the well-being of mothers, children, and families. They address autism through education, early detection, and intervention. Their efforts include training for professionals, improving access to services, and promoting interdisciplinary research on effective interventions.
  • Indian Health Service (IHS)
    • Autism IHS provides federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN). This page highlights their autism initiatives.
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    • The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
    • Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder NICHD researches what causes autism, how to recognize the signs, and intervention approaches. This page gives an overview of ASD.
    • National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
      • About Autism NHGRI focuses on advances in genomics research. This page describes the role of genetics in autism.
    • National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NICDR)
      • Developmental Disabilities and Oral Health NICDR strives to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health by supporting research. This page provides an overview of challenges to oral hygiene that people with autism and other developmental disabilities may experience and provides tips for caregivers and dental professionals.
    • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
      • Autism NIEHS studies environmental factors thought to contribute to the development of autism. This page provides an overview of these factors and describes large-scale studies.
    • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder NIMH strives to understand the underlying basis of autism and conducts clinical trials for new screening approaches and interventions. This page describes signs and characteristics of autism, underlying causes, diagnosis, and interventions.
      • NDA The National Data Archive (NDA) is an NIMH-funded data repository that aims to accelerate progress on mental health disorder research through data sharing, data harmonization, and the reporting of research results. The NDA contains a large set of de-identified human subjects data from studies on autism, as well as other resources, that are available to qualified researchers for the purpose of advancing autism research.
    • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder NINDS conducts research to better understand the neurological basis of autism and to improve early identification and interventions. This page provides an overview of autism.
    • National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
      • Communication Problems in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder NIDCD conducts research on the basic science of autism and tests behavioral therapies. This page explains how ASD can affect communication and describes interventions that help improve communication skills.
    • U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM) MedlinePlus
      • Autism Spectrum Disorder The NLM provides an overview of autism as well as resources such as health tools, statistics and research, and information on clinical trials.
  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)
    • About SAMHSA SAMHSA leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation through reducing the impact of substance abuse and mental illness.
  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
    • About FDA The FDA is responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and for ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  • Office of Fair Housing/Equal Opportunity (FHEO) FHEO works to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities. FHEO enforces and develops federal fair housing policies and laws.
  • Office of Housing The Office of Housing operates the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to provide mortgage insurance, manages HUD’s rental assistance programs for low and very low income households, and supports programs that provide housing for the elderly (Section 202) and people with disabilities (Section 811).
  • Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) PIH’s mission is to ensure safe, decent and affordable housing; create opportunities for residents’ self-sufficiency and economic independence; and to assure the fiscal integrity of program participants. Individuals can check out their local Public Housing Agency (PHA) to find affordable housing near them.
• U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA works to ensure that Americans have clean air, land, and water; they also work to reduce environmental risks and enforce laws and policies that protect health and the environment. This page highlights how people can keep themselves and their families safe from environmental hazards.
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
  • Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) BJA provides grants, training and technical assistance, and policy development services to state, local, and tribal governments in order to build safer communities. BJA administers programs related to safety for people with disability.
• U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) ODEP’s mission is to develop and influence policies and practices that increase the number and quality of employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Their Autism page includes a listing of programs that support employers, job seekers on the autism spectrum, service providers, and policy makers.
• U.S. Department of State
  • U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
    • Disability Programming USAID promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities across all USAID-funded work. USAID’s Disability Program Fund has supported more than 150 programs and activities in 65 countries. Program areas include democracy, human rights, and governance; economic growth and trade; and education; among others.
    • Disability Rights, Physical Rehabilitation, and Assistive Technologies USAID’s Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation (DDI) supports efforts to include marginalized people, such as those with disabilities, in every aspect of society. This includes their commitment to supporting disability rights in other nations. USAID is also committed to improving access to physical rehabilitation services and assistive technology. This page describes their programs that support these efforts.
• U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
  • Federal Transit Administration (FTA) The FTA provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems, such as buses and subways. Their Office of Civil Rights works to ensure public transit providers comply with all nondiscrimination requirements. The FTA also supports the National Center for Mobility Management.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
  • Office of Research and Development (ORD) The VA supports a variety of research to enhance the well-being of Veterans and the nation. ORD invests in basic science, rehabilitation, clinical, and health services research. Past research has included the neurobiology of autism.

Independent Agencies

• National Council on Disability (NCD)
  • Meetings and Events The NCD is an independent federal agency that advises the President, Congress, and other federal agencies on policies, programs, practices, and procedures that affect people with disabilities. Their meetings are open to the public.
  • Resources This page includes information on disability rights and links to resources and services on education, employment, financial assistance and incentives, health care, housing, and more.
• National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • About NSF The NSF is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education in all non-medical fields of science and engineering.
• Social Security Administration (SSA)
  • Disability Benefits The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. This page explains these benefits and the application process.
  • Spotlight on Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) allows individuals with disabilities to make tax-free saving accounts to cover qualified disability expenses. Individuals can save up to $100,000 without counting against their Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility.

Transition from youth to adulthood

Websites and Programs

• U.S. Department of Education
  • National Technical Assistance Center on Transition NTACT assists education agencies and vocational rehabilitation services in implementing evidence-based practices to ensure students with disabilities are prepared for postsecondary education and employment. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
• Association of University Centers on Disabilities
  • UCEDD/LEND Interdisciplinary & Interagency Transition Activities, Programs, or Projects The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs on disabilities. They offer some resources related to transition on their website and refer to information about transition at member organizations.

More Websites and Programs

Toolkits and Guides

• U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
  • A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities This guide addresses transition planning, transition services and requirements, postsecondary education and employment options, and the importance of supporting decisions made by students and youth with disabilities.
• Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  • Roadmap to Transition: A Handbook for Autistic Youth Transitioning to Adulthood

    ASAN partnered with the Family Network on Disabilities to produce this guide, which prepares transition age youth for adulthood. The first half provides information on preparing for transition and the second half gives in-depth information on post-secondary education, employment, housing and independent living, and healthcare.

More Toolkits and Guides

Reports

• National Council on Disability
  • Beyond Guardianship: Toward Alternatives That Promote Greater Self-Determination for People with Disabilities
    March 22, 2018

    This report examines guardianship and makes recommendations for its use. Recommendations are based on disability law and policy, how people with disabilities are treated in the legal system, alternatives to guardianship, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Drexel University
  • National Autism Indicators Report: High School Students on the Autism Spectrum
    March 13, 2019

    This report describes the demographics, disability, education, and health characteristics of teens and young adults ages 12-23 on the autism spectrum.

More Reports

Research Articles

• Roux AM, Rast JE, Garfield T, Anderson KA, Shattuck PT. Prevalence and Correlates of Work Experiences Among High School Students on the Autism Spectrum. Intellect Dev Disabil. 2020 Aug 1;58(4):273-287. doi: 10.1352/1934-9556-58.4.273. PMID: 32750712.
• Schall C, Sima AP, Avellone L, Wehman P, McDonough J, Brown A. The Effect of Business Internships Model and Employment on Enhancing the Independence of Young Adults With Significant Impact From Autism. Intellect Dev Disabil. 2020 Aug 1;58(4):301-313. doi: 10.1352/1934-9556-58.4.301. PMID: 32750714.

More Research Articles

Videos

• Office of National Autism Coordination and the National Autism Coordinator
  • Expanding Career Pathways for Youth and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Employment as a Social Determinant of Health
    March 23, 2020

    This webinar provided information about supports and resources to improve access to competitive, integrated employment for youth and young adults on the autism spectrum and enhance their career pathways.

• Got Transition
  • Webinar on Family Toolkit: Pediatric-to-Adult Health Care Transition
    Oct 28, 2020

    This webinar discussed Got Transition’s Family Toolkit, which was developed for families to use during the transition from pediatric to adult health care.

Employment

National data has shown that many autistic adults are unemployed or underemployed, even when compared to people with other disabilities and in spite of having needed skills and abilities for the workplace. Researchers and policy makers have worked to develop programs that can increase opportunities for employment and improve employment outcomes. This includes job training and recruitment programs, as well as supports for employees and employers to increase retention and success in the workplace. This page provides information related to employment for people with autism and other disabilities.

Websites and Programs

• U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy
  • Job Accommodation Network (JAN) The Job Accommodation Network provides free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and employment issues. This resource includes information for employers, individuals seeking employment, and others.
• The Arc
  • Arc@Work

    This program helps public and private sectors recruit, hire, train, and retain job seekers with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

More Websites and Programs

Toolkits and Guides

• U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services
  • A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities This guide is part of OSERS’s efforts to ensure that all students and youth with disabilities are able to succeed in the workforce. This guide addresses transition planning, transition services and requirements, postsecondary education and employment options, and the importance of supporting decisions made by students and youth with disabilities.

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network
  • Real Work For Real Pay: A Self-Advocate?s Guide to Employment Policy

    This plain language toolkit explains the existing policies that help people with disabilities people find and keep good jobs, and solve employment problems.

More Toolkits and Guides

Reports

• National Council on Disability
  • Students with Disabilities: Additional Information from Education Could Help States Provide Pre-Employment Transition Services
    October 9, 2018

    Of the 74 state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agencies that responded to GAO’s survey, most reported expanding services to help students with disabilities transition from school to work as required under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), enacted in July 2014. Most state agencies reported serving more students and providing work-based learning experiences and other activities.

• Drexel University
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Service Utilization and Employment Outcomes Among Secondary Students on the Autism Spectrum
    May 12, 2020

    Researchers analyzed Rehabilitation Services Administration data to determine the association of vocational rehabilitation services with employment outcomes for students ages 16-21. Students with autism were less likely to receive job-related services less than comparison groups.

More Reports

Research Articles

• Anderson C, Butt C, Sarsony C. Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum and Early Employment-Related Experiences: Aspirations and Obstacles. J Autism Dev Disord. 2020 Apr 30. doi: 10.1007/s10803-020-04513-4. Online ahead of print. PMID: 32356082
• Rast JE, Roux AM, Shattuck PT. Use of Vocational Rehabilitation Supports for Postsecondary Education Among Transition-Age Youth on the Autism Spectrum. J Autism Dev Disord. 2020 Jun;50(6):2164-2173. doi: 10.1007/s10803-019-03972-8. PMID: 30848406

More Research Articles

Videos

• National Autism Coordinator, Office of National Autism Coordination
  • Expanding Career Pathways for Youth and Young Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Employment as a Social Determinant of Health
    March 23, 2020

    In this webinar, Scott Michael Robertson Ph.D. provides information about government supports and resources that help youth and young adults with autism access competitive, integrated employment and enhance their careers. Full Transition Aged Youth Webinar Series.

• Organization for Autism Research
  • Autism and the Skilled Trades
    October 8, 2020

    This presentation discusses finding gainful employment and fulfilling careers for people in the autism community.

Housing

Housing plays an important role in ensuring the well being of people on the autism spectrum and helping them integrate into the community. Some people can live independently with minimal or no supports, while others require high levels of support. There is a variety of federal and private resources that can enable people to live in settings that best fit their needs. This page provides information about models of housing for people with disabilities and resources and programs related to disability housing.

Websites and Programs

• Medicaid.Gov
  • Home & Community Based Services This page provides information on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) regulations. The page includes a training series for stakeholders, transition plans for individual states, technical assistance, and more. The Final Regulation page provides an overview of rules and regulations states must follow when providing HCBS under Medicaid.
• The Arc
  • Housing Overview This page provides an overview of housing issues that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) encounter as well the Arc’s advocacy efforts. The page also describes key federal housing initiatives that enable people with I/DD to live in the community and links to additional resources.

More Websites and Programs

Toolkits and Guides

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
  • Guidance on Treatment of ABLE Accounts in HUD-Assisted Programs This document provides guidance on how housing providers should treat ABLE accounts.

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
  • Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates

    This handbook is designed to help people with disabilities find and use resources that promote independent living. It includes information on support services and waivers, housing, employment, and community resources. This handbook was created in partnership with Autism NOW Center.

More Toolkits and Guides

Reports

• National Council on Disability (NCD)
  • Preserving Our Freedom: Ending Institutionalization of People with Disabilities During and After Disasters
    May 24, 2019

    This report that examines occurrences of institutionalization of people with disabilities, as well as thwarted threats of institutionalization, during hurricanes and the California wildfires in 2017 and 2018. The NCD found that people with disabilities are frequently institutionalized during and after disasters due to conflicting federal guidance; a lack of equal access to emergency and disaster-related programs and services; and a lack of compliance with federal law.

• University of Minnesota, Residential Information Systems Project
  • In-Home and Residential Long-Term Supports and Services for Persons with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities: Status and Trends Through 2016
    June 2018

    The Residential Information Systems Project (RISP) studies trends in residential service settings, funding, and expenditures for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the United States. The most recent report uses data through Fiscal Year 2016.

More Reports

Research Articles

• Crompton CJ, Michael C, Dawson M, Sue Fletcher-Watson S. Residential Care for Older Autistic Adults: Insights from Three Multiexpert Summits. Autism in Adulthood. 2020 Jun 10. 121-127. doi:10.1089/aut.2019.0080
• Oliver S, Gosden-Kaye EZ, Winkler D, Douglas JM. The outcomes of individualized housing for people with disability and complex needs: a scoping review. Disability and Rehabilitation. 2020 Jul 09. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2020.1785023

More Research Articles

Videos

• Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC)
  • 2019 IACC Workshop: Addressing the Housing Needs of People on the Autism Spectrum
    July 23, 2019

    This workshop focused on the housing needs of people on the autism spectrum and included examples of various housing models. Meeting details.

  • Autism After 21
    July 26, 2017

    JaLynn Prince, Adrienne McBride, and Desiree Kameka present Madison House Autism Foundation’s Autism After 21 initiative. Madison House aims to raise awareness of the abilities of and issues facing adults with autism. They also promote housing options for adults with autism and other I/DD through the Autism Housing Network. Meeting details.

For Service Providers and Public Services

Unlocking Potential: Innovative Library Programs Enhancing the Lives of Autistic Individuals

http://librarysciencedegreesonline.org/libraries-and-autism/

Making Entertainment and Public Spaces More Autistim-Friendly

https://happiful.com/making-entertainment-and-public-spaces-more-autistic-friendly

Behavioral Health Resource Network

Per Measure 110 Funding through the Oregon Health Authority, each of the Oregon 36 Counties across the state has at least one BHRN service network, plus there is an Oregon Tribe BHRN.

Follow this link got more information about Measure 110 and BHRN: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/measure110.aspx

Each BHRN network has 1 or more community partners to ensure access to services for SUD – Substance Use Disorder recovery.

Each BHRN network provides trauma-informed, culturally specific and linguistically responsive services. Services include but are not limited to:

    Screening for health and social service needs.
    Screening and referral for substance use disorder.
    Access to an individualized intervention plan.
    Case management.
    Low-barrier substance use disorder treatment.
    Harm reduction services.
    Peer-supported services.
    Housing.
    Mobile and virtual outreach.
    Referral to appropriate outside services.

BHRN programs and services in Oregon are contracted through June 30th, 2025.

To access BHRN Programs and Services, use the Oregon BHRN Maps Page.

DRY JANUARY BOOK CLUB

Alcohol-free for 31 Days

RESOURCES

Trans Youth and Young Adults

“These rescources selectedf from the Mapping Action Collective

( https://www.oregonyouthresourcemap.com)

New Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) website launched on how to get help filing your taxes

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Tax Infrastructure Grant Program helps people with low incomes with tax credit education and free tax filing. Free help is available now through mid-October. The Tax Infrastructure Program funds culturally relevant or culturally specific organizations, Tribal governments and rural community organizations to help educate and provide free tax filing help for people with low incomes. Help is available in multiple languages. The grant money is also used to increase the number of certified tax preparers in Oregon.

Use the Link Below to Find Help With Filing Taxes

HELP FILING TAXES AND CLAIMING TAX CREDITS

Resources for Secular Recovery from Addiction

Organizations, Websites, & Social Media

The Secular NA Coffee Shop  (Facebook Group) A relatively new community of NA members and others interested in secular recovery who struggle with the language and culture of NA with particular regard to the religious content.

AA Agnostica is an exceptional site for 12-step recovery. It’s based on AA, but it’s highly relevant and useful for us all!

Secular Alcoholics Anonymous (Secular AA) is an organization whose mission is, “…to assure suffering alcoholics that they can find sobriety in Alcoholics Anonymous without having to accept anyone else’s beliefs or deny their own. Secular AA does not endorse or oppose any form of religion or belief system and operates in accordance with the Third Tradition of the Alcoholics Anonymous Program: “the only requirement for A.A. membership is a desire to stop drinking.” https://aasecular.org

Secular Al_Anon – “This web page is for people interested in recovery from the effects of someone else’s drinking in their lives, who want Al-Anon to be a comfortable place for people of no religion, any religion, or any uncertainty on such issues. It offers contacts and resources.” http://rivenwoodbooks.com/secularAlanon/ 

Secular Recovery Meetings – An extensive list (with links) of online secular recovery meetings. Meetings listed include Secular AA, Secular NA, Secular Al-Anon, Recovery Dharma, or simply secular recovery meetings without any other associations or affiliations.  https://secularrecovery.online/secular-recovery-meetings 

Another website of a collection of different affiliates all that focus on secular recovery. https://www.worldwidesecularmeetings.com/

Secular AA Online Meetings spreadsheet – includes NA meetings too. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AuWy7FKCG-R_pyRZzEjFXkH-Rw_0VEzi/view 

Secular Overeaters and Friends – an interesting recovery community that is relevant to us!  https://secularovereaters.org/so-art/?fbclid=IwAR2y0-bN3OSwr1_6ePYb-o0IOY5cgfCUn-Yb_x0JcLO9Ez4Bxwr7O_RHusU

NA Agnostica – http://www.naagnostica.org/ 

https://recoverydharma.org/meeting-list Recovery Dharma is an organization that has meetings that focus on healing trauma and addiction. Whilst this is a Buddhist organisation they take a more secular approach while using Buddhist practices and insights.

Readings Used in Secular NA Meetings (posted by Eli) – https://readings.secna.org 

Pamphlets, Articles, and Short Readings

Secular 12 Steps – Beyond Belief Seattle Group – 2021 Developed by the Beyond Belief Seattle NA Group in 2021. One interpretation of the NA 12 Steps from a secular, non-religious perspective. 

The 12 Steps of Narcotics Anonymous Revised by ChatGPT
initiated by Michael E., April 27, 2023. ChatGPT is the most popular of the new artificial intelligence programs. It was directed to “rewrite the NA 12 steps to remove any references to god or a higher power.” The response to this initial query was posted on April 27, 2023 to the Secular NA Coffeeshop Facebook group. Based on feedback, two minor edits were made to remove inclusion of the terms “prayer” and “spiritual.”

By Young Addicts, For Young Addicts
This official NA pamphlet does not emphasize the “higher power” aspects of non-secular NA. A good intro for younger addicts seeking help in NA. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/By-For-Young-AddictsEN3113_2008.pdf

Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis Secular NA – Connecting Globally Amid a World in Crisis 
originally published 2021 in the AA Agnostica website
by Michael E from Beyond Belief Seattle, this article shares experiences as an atheist in recover, explains how the Beyond Belief Seattle and Beyond Belief International groups were formed, and the emerging global secular NA community.

Books or Longer Readings

Secular 12 Step Handbook  Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group (April 2021)
     The Secular 12 Step Handbook was created by members of the Seattle-Everett Beyond Belief NA Group to help our members in their secular step work. Others have expressed interest in the guide, so we are making it available here. The Group considers this a work in progress, and actively seeks suggestions and input. Please send comments to bbeliefseattle@gmail.com. The Handbook is NOT an approved NA resource. https://secularna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/BBSeattle-Secular-12-Step-Handbook-April-2021.docx

18 Alternative Versions of Secular Steps This is a compilation of all the secular steps we currently have available to us. If you know of more, email us and let us know so we can review it and possibly add it to this running document. 

Beyond Belief. Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life by Joe C.
     The first secular daily reflection book written in a contemporary language for today’s addicts and alcoholics in recovery. “The book is aimed at a general 12-Step readership, but it is mindful that there heretofore exist no such aids for unbelievers, freethinkers, and the unconventionally spiritual.

About the Secular NA

TransFamilies

Resources for Trans Families—Medical, Legal, Books, School, For Youth and Families

Legal and Advocacy Resources

Human Rights Campaign Foundation

Trans Families is proud to partner with the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
The HRC Foundation programs work on behalf of our families to promote transgender inclusive policies and practices at schools, in healthcare, and in the workplace.

American Civil Liberties Union

 

The ACLU works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.

Read about: The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes

 

Transgender Law Center

Transgender Law Center is the largest national trans-led organization advocating self-determination for all people.

Home of The Trans Agenda for Liberation – “a community-led guide towards the world we deserve. Trans people hold the knowledge, power, and joy to create a future where we can all not only survive but thrive. This agenda addresses the urgent political, legal, and social violence enacted against our communities, while channeling trans imagination to bring our boldest visions to life. The Trans Agenda grows out of the work that communities and individuals are already doing, and points toward work that still needs to be done.”

PTEC

Parents for Transgender Equality National Council – a coalition of some of the nation’s leading parent-advocates working for equality and fairness for transgender people, with the intention of connecting, mobilizing and amplifying many of the most powerful voices of love, inclusion and support for transgender equality.

• More Advocacy Resources
• Helpful Articles

MORE ADVOCACY AND LEGAL RESCOURCES

Black Trans Advocacy Coalition

 

Trans Latina Coalition

National Center for Lesbian Rights

NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm that litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community; provides free legal assistance to LGBTQ people and their legal advocates; and conducts community education on LGBTQ issues.

Areas of expertise: Discrimination, Racial & Economic Justice, Youth, Family Law, Immigration & Asylum
Help Line Info

Lambda Legal

National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)