A full service state approved Theraputic Intervention Agency specializing in children and adults with Autism.

Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!

The mission of the Down Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada is to enlighten the public by promoting a positive understanding of Down syndrome in the community and be a source of support, information and education for families and individuals affected by Down syndrome.

Easter Seals provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and support to their families.

Family Ties is here to provide the training, information, and emotional support you'll need to have a successful journey thru life. To increase the hope, confidence and independence of people with disabilities and chronic health conditions and their circle of support through training, information, emotional support and advocacy.

Our mission is to provide treatment resources for families with children diagnosed with autism, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and related disorders. We provide support, encouragement, and guidance to parents and create an opportunity for them to benefit from contact with other parents with similar needs and concerns.

Governmental agency; The mission of the Nevada Developmental Disabilities Council is to provide resources at the community level which promote equal opportunity and life choices for people with disabilities through which they may positively contribute to Nevada society.

The Governor's Committee promotes employment of people with disabilities by enhancing resources available to business and industry to encourage new employment opportunities for disabled persons. This is encouraged by increasing understanding of the value and productivity that disabled persons can bring to the workplace, and by providing training and assistance to employers in accommodating the special needs of people with disabilities.

For over 25 years, MAINSTREAM has been advocating for disability rights. Produced by, for, and about people with disabilities, MAINSTREAM covers news & current affairs, new products & technology, profiles of movers & shakers, education, employment, sexuality & relationships, housing, transportation, travel & recreation.

The Nevada State Legislature has charged our Division with recognizing our duty to act in the best interests of our clients by placing them in the least restrictive environment.

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Southern Nevada was established in 1983 and is a non-profit 501-c3 corporation, affiliated with NAMI National and NAMI Nevada. The organization is composed of families, friends, and professionals who are dedicated to helping people with mental illness and their families in coping with the devastation of the illness.

The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System are congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies. P&A agencies have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services, under all federal and state laws, to all people with disabilities (based on a system of priorities for services). All P&As maintain a presence in facilities that care for people with disabilities, where they monitor, investigate and attempt to remedy adverse conditions. These agencies also devote considerable resources to ensuring full access to inclusive educational programs, financial entitlements, health care, accessible housing and productive employment opportunities.

The Nevada Disability Advocacy & Law Center (NDALC) is a private, nonprofit organization and serves as Nevada’s federally-mandated protection and advocacy system for the human, legal, and service rights of individuals with disabilities. NDALC was designated as Nevada’s protection and advocacy system by the Governor in March, 1995 and is funded by Federal grants and charitable, tax deductible contributions of private citizens.

Services provided by NDALC include information and referral; education and training; negotiation or mediation; investigation of reported or suspected abuse or neglect; legal counsel, technical assistance, and litigation services; and technical assistance about policy, administration, and legislative developments.

Parent centers in each state provide training and information to parents of infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with disabilities and the professionals who work with their families. This assistance helps parents participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the educational needs of children and youth with disabilities. Parent centers are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

To promote, through systemic change, capacity building and advocacy, the development of a consumer and family-centered, comprehensive system and a coordinated array of services, supports and other assistance designed to achieve independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.

We are a group of professionals and parents striving to improve the lives of those affected by autism in our community...we are the voice for autism in northeastern Nevada. We provide: Support and guidance to parents and caregivers Referral to resources and services Statewide Advocacy Information on research based interventions Public awareness.