The following websites are for informational purposes only. These sites are not affiliated with IDVR Extended Employment Services nor do they endorse our site. Be aware that some of the information on the Internet may not be accurate or completely researched. Please use good judgment and err on the side of caution when obtaining information from the Internet.
Developmental Disabilities
- Arc of the United States
- The Arc of the United States works through education, research, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for children and adults with mental retardation and their families. The group also works to prevent both the causes and the effects of mental retardation.
- Denison University Down Syndrome Quarterly
- Down Syndrome Quarterly is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to advancing the state of knowledge on Down syndrome and covers all areas of medical, behavioral, and social scientific research.
- Disability Solutions
- Disability Solutions is a resource for families and others interested in Down syndrome and related disabilities.
- Down Syndrome: Health Issues
- Len Leshin, M.D. provides information and resources to parents and professionals about Down syndrome and medical issues.
- Quality Mall
- A virtual mall of free information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities. Includes "departments" that may be perused to learn about positive practices that help people with developmental disabilities live, work and participate in their communities and improve the quality of their supports.
- University of Montana Rural Institute
- Guided by the values of independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, the Rural Institute focuses on developing solutions to the unique challenges of living, working, and recreating with a disability in rural settings.
If you know of an informative or helpful website which is not on the resource list, please e-mail it to us. If the site meets the needs of people participating in the Extended Employment program, we will add it to our list.
