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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. They also work to prevent both the causes and the effects of mental retardation.
Disability Solutions: Disability Solutions is a resource for families and others interested in Down Syndrome and related disabilities.
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.
Down Syndrome: Health Issues: Len Leshin, M.D. provides information and resources to parents and professionals on Down syndrome and medical issues.
Montana Center on Disabilities: The Montana Center on Disabilities is dedicated to promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities of all ages and cultural backgrounds into their communities.
Rural Institute on Disabilities: The Rural Institute on Disabilities is guided by values of independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Their focus is on developing solutions to the unique challenges of living, working and recreating with a disability in rural settings.
State of Montana Developmental Disabilities Program: The State of Montana Developmental Disabilities Program supports choices and opportunities for people with developmental disabilities in their communities.
University of Minnesota’s Quality Mall: The “Quality Mall” provides a showcase of promising practices and innovations that promote quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities.
University of Wisconsin at Madison Waisman Center: The University of Wisconsin at Madison Waisman Center provides a portal to an alphabetical listing of 100+ websites in regard to cognitive and developmental disabilities