Helpful Links

Anxiety Disorder Association of America (ADAA), 11900 Parklawn Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852; (301) 231-9350 voice//(301) 231-7392 FAX; http://www.adaa.org

The ADAA promotes the prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and works to improve the lives of those who have them.

Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD); University of Massachusetts-Boston, 100 Morrisey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125; (617) 287-3880 voice/TTY//(617) 287-3881 FAX; http://www.ahead.org

AHEAD sponsors numerous training programs, workshops, publications, and conferences for professional in the working in higher education with individuals with disabilities.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD); 8181 Professional Place, Suite 201, Landover, MD 20785; 1-800 233-4040 voice-toll free//(301) 306 7070 voice//(301) 306-7090 FAX; http://www.chadd.org

CHADD is a national organization with over 32,000 members and more than 500 chapters nationwide that provides support and information for parents of children with ADHD and adults with ADHD.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC); 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1589; 9703) 620-3660 voice//(703) 264-9446 TTY// 9703) 264-9494 FAX; http://www.cec.sped.org

The CEC is the largest international professional organization committed to improving educational outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA); 4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349; (412)341-1515 voice//(412) 344-0224 FAX; http://www.ldanatl.org

LDA is the largest nonprofit volunteer organization advocating for individuals with learning disabilities.  LDA has more than 600 chapters and affiliates in 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.  LDA seeks to educate individuals with learning disabilities and their parents about the nature of the disabilities and inform them of their rights.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD); 381 Park Avenue South, Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016; (212) 545-7510 voice//(212) 545-9665 FAX//Toll free information and referral 1-888-575-7373; http://ncld.org

NCLD provides the latest information on learning disabilities and resources available to parents, professionals, and adults with learning disabilities.  Specific information about learning disabilities, as well as local referrals to schools, clinics, camps, colleges' parent support groups, and other sources of help are available.

National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (NDMDA); 730 North Franklin Street, Suite 501, Chicago, IL 60610-7204; 1-800-826-3632 voice-toll free//(312) 642-0049 voice//(312) 642-7243 FAX; http://www.ocfoundation.org

The OCF is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with OCD and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals, and other concerned individuals.