Oxford Special Olympics Oxford Special Olympics provides yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all people with mental retardation. http://www.oxfordso.org/
Extractions: Special Olympics Oath Oxford Special Olympics GuestBook Or Check out our Chat Room The Current Date is O xford S pecial O lympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all people with mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. Oxford Special Olympics is an accredited local chapter of CT Special Olympics which is a non-profit organization authorized and accredited by Special Olympics International for the Benefit of Citizens with Mental Retardation. Special Olympics can be reached at: Connecticut Special Olympics Special Olympics International 2666-1 State Street 1325 G Street, NW
Extractions: PsycINFO PsycSCAN: LD/MR (Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation) PsycSCAN: LD/MR contains abstracts related to learning and communication disorders and mental retardation covering a wide range of topics, including theories, research, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and educational issues. Records are chosen for PsycSCAN: LD/MR based on index terms drawn from the Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms Topics Covered Subscription Information ISSN: 0730-1928 This electronic-only PsycSCAN is available to APA members and non-members. Go to APA's Online Member Services and click on the PsycSCAN button for access. All access, subscription correspondence, and renewal information will be transmitted electronically. APA member subscribers will not see this PsycSCAN on their annual journal order statement; instead, they will receive an electronic renewal reminder. Subscriber Categories Individuals who hold current, paid membership in APA in any of the following categories: Member, Associate Member, International Affiliate, High School Teacher Affiliate, or Dues-Exempt Member. (Student Affiliates please contact
Special Education Guide - Parentpals.com Parent Pals is sponsored by AmeriCorp Speech and Hearing. Our goal is to provide special education and gifted information, continuing education, support, weekly tips, games, book resources, and news and views for parents and professionals. Therapists, audiologists, teachers, nurses and physicians contribute information on the following subjects ADHD, autism, deaf and hard of hearing, emotionally disturbed, homeschooling, gifted, learning disabilities, mental retardation, orthopedically impaired, otherwise health impaired, severe and/or multiple disabilities, speech and language impairment, stuttering, traumatic brain injury and, visually impaired. http://www.parentpals.com/
Home Association is an organization of psychologists concerned with research and practice in the field of mental retardation and developmental disabilities. http://www.apa.org/divisions/div33/homepage.html
Extractions: Division 33 of the American Psychological Association is an organization of psychologists concerned with research and practice in the field of mental retardation and developmental disabilities. The purpose of the Division is to unite in a single professional organization all members of the American Psychological Association who are interested in the psychological and social aspects of developmental disabilities and their amelioration. To expand and exchange knowledge and information related to developmental disabilities through research, education, and professional communication. To enhance professional development and the quality of professional services. To develop partnerships with persons with developmental disabilities and with organizations that represent them in order to incorporate their perspectives in the Divisions efforts. To collaborate with professional organizations concerned about persons with developmental disabilities. To convey to the public the importance of psychological, behavioral, and social factors in the lives of persons with developmental disabilities.
Hill Country Community MHMR Center Offers mental health and mental retardation care services. Includes map of area served, support applications, and board meeting schedules. Serves Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde, and Val Verde counties. http://www.hillcountry.org/
Extractions: "Welcome to the Hill Country Community MHMR Center Web Site .... Serving: Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Edwards, Gillespie, Hays, Kendall, Kerr, Kimble, Kinney, Llano, Mason, Medina, Menard, Real, Schleicher, Sutton, Uvalde and Val Verde counties..." We currently have openings for 2 Full-time Psychiatrists Relocation Funds are Available Click here for more information
Extractions: Last Revision Date: April 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers What is mental retardation? What causes it? The cause of many cases is unknown. It can be caused by injury, disease, infection, or parts of the brain not working right. It can be caused before a child is born, during the birthing process, soon after birth, or during childhood. Genetics can cause MR. Genes from the parents affect how the baby's brain works. Drug or alcohol use by a pregnant mother can cause MR in her child.
Alabama Council Of Community Mental Health Boards Acts as a liaison between its members, the Federal Government, the State Legislature, and the Alabama Department of Mental Health and mental retardation. Offers continuing education workshops and conferences for its members and for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, teachers, consumers, family members, and other mental health professionals. http://accmhb.org/
Extractions: Member Agencies Evaluation and Referral Case Management Medication Management Outpatient Therapy Crisis Intervention Services Education and Prevention Programs Chemical Dependency Services Children's Services Geriatric Outreach Programs In-Home Services Day Treatment Services Residential Services Nursing Home Outreach Mental Retardation Services Parent and Community Support Who We Are The Alabama Council of Community Mental Health Boards was incorporated in 1972 and initially consisted of 25 members. Today the Council is comprised of 33 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Agencies including the 22 Regional Mental Health Boards incorporated under Act 310. The purpose of the Council is to act as a liaison between its members, the Federal Government, the State Legislature, and the Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. The Council offers continuing education workshops and conferences for its members and for social workers, psychologists, counselors, nurses, teachers, consumers, family members, and other mental health professionals.
Aging, Mental Retardation And Physical Fitness Research indicates that people with mental retardation have very low levels People with mental retardation who lack physical fitness are more likely to http://www.uic.edu/orgs/rrtcamr/500011_physicalfitness.htm
Extractions: by James H. Rimmer, Ph.D., Director, Center on Health Promotion Research for Persons with Disabilities, and Principal Investigator of the Health Promotion Project, RRTC on Aging with Mental Retardation, Institute on Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago Author's note: This information is pertinent to many people with other developmental disabilities. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide an overview of what physical fitness is and how it relates to older people with mental retardation. The fact sheet will also provide some helpful guidelines for family members, support people, service providers, and others interested in starting a program for older individuals with mental retardation. The fitness movement The fitness movement in this nation has risen to new heights. People today are becoming more aware of the need to participate in regular physical activity. Many Americans are joining fitness centers or purchasing home exercise equipment. This remarkable interest in fitness stems from several research studies that have been published over the last few years demonstrating the enormous health benefits that can be obtained from a higher level of fitness. These studies have shown that the risk of health problems and death from disease, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke, drops as a person's fitness level improves. What is "physical fitness?"
The MENTOR Network, A National Community-based Human Services Network Working in partnership with governments to provide children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders, individuals with mental retardation or developmental disabilities, individuals with brain injury, children with complex medical needs, youth within the juvenile justice system, frail elders and others. http://www.TheMentorNetwork.com/
Extractions: The MENTOR Network brings together people and services to create community-based programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities children with emotional and behavioral challenges and their families and individuals with acquired brain injury Join Us! There are many ways to contribute to our mission - as a MENTOR foster parent in your home, as an employee in one of our many offices throughout the country, or as a direct support professional supporting the individuals and children in our programs. The Network Releases Caring
Home Page For MHMR/TC Public organization committed to helping people overcome their mental disabilities. http://www.mhmrtc.org/
Extractions: Welcome to Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County! We are one of the 25 largest community mental health and mental retardation centers in the nation. For 35 years, we have served the citizens in our north Texas community who face the challenges of mental illness, mental retardation, autism, addiction and early childhood developmental delays. We serve 20,000 people a year through our major divisions:
PCPA Home Page Promotes a communitybased, responsive and viable system of agencies providing quality services for individuals receiving mental health, mental retardation, addictive disease and other related human services. http://www.paproviders.org/
Extractions: Recent News Headlines Members Only News PCP PAC Silent Auction Items Needed! Federal Proposal to Cut Medicaid for TCM and Medicaid Rehabilitation (08/30/05) OCYF Appoints New Director for State Children and Youth Programs (08/25/05) Suicide Prevention Awareness Day September 6 (08/15/05) Preview Conference Advertisements Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Features Save the Date for in October (08/06/05) OMAP Moves to National Procedure Codes Local Educational Opportunities in September (09/06/05) Understanding Medicare Part D Governor to Hold Listening Sessions on Medical Assistance September Mental Health Committee Meeting Agenda Now Available (09/02/05) DPW Posts Information to Web Site MR Update #05-18 : OMR Work Groups Address Rate Setting and Provider Qualifications (09/02/05) MR Update #05-17 : State Medicaid Sessions, Loophole Issues, Available Awards, College of Direct Support Update, Incident Management, Federal Issues, and HCSIS Update (09/01/05)
Health_MR The Office of mental retardation provides referral, coordination and monitoring Individuals may selfrefer to the mental health/mental retardation base http://www.phila.gov/health/units/mr/
Extractions: The Office of Mental Retardation provides referral, coordination and monitoring of supports and services for children and adults with mental retardation. These include education, job training and placement, day and residential programs, recreational activities, family support and respite care. General Information: Philadelphia, PA 19107 Most services are provided through contracts with a network of community agencies located throughout Philadelphia. Individuals may self-refer to the mental health/mental retardation base service unit (BSU) in their geographic area. Appointments are strongly recommended, but walk-in service is available. The BSU will make an assessment of the person´s situation, determine the appropriate services and help the person access those services. Individuals also may contact their BSU for information on a variety of support groups and counseling programs. Families seeking services for children under three years of age should contact the ChildLink program.
Let's Empower Informs families, professionals, community members and people with disabilities about educational opportunities related to mental retardation in the Metro Region area of the Department of mental retardation (DMR). http://letsempower.org/index.html
MSN Encarta - Mental Retardation Search for books and more related to mental retardation. Encarta Search Great books about your topic, mental retardation, selected by Encarta editors http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761552226/Mental_Retardation.html
Extractions: Search for books and more related to Mental Retardation Encarta Search Search Encarta about Mental Retardation Editors' Picks Great books about your topic, Mental Retardation ... Click here Advertisement document.write(' Encyclopedia Article Multimedia 4 items Article Outline Introduction Degrees of Severity Causes Prevention ... Treatment and Care I Print Preview of Section Mental Retardation , disorder in which a personâs overall intellectual functioning is well below average, with an intelligence quotient (IQ) around 70 or less. Individuals with mental retardation also have a significantly impaired ability to cope with common life demands and lack some daily living skills expected of people in their age group and culture. The impairment may interfere with learning, communication, self-care, independent living, social interaction, play, work, and safety. Mental retardation appears in childhood, before age 18. About 1 percent of the general population has mental retardation, although some estimates range as high as 3 percent. Mental retardation is slightly more common in males than in females. It occurs in people of all racial, ethnic, education, and economic backgrounds.
Innovative Support Services, Inc. Provides services, for people who have mental retardation or other developmental disabilities, that include both supported living and waiver services in the areas of homemaker, employment and transportation. http://www.issohio.us/
Department Of Human Services - Allegheny County You Are Here DHS Office of mental retardation / Developmental Disabilities View the full Principles for the mental retardation System (PDF) published http://www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/MRDD/mrdd.html
Extractions: Welcome! The Office of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities provides coordinated mental retardation services through a number of contracted agencies. Some of our services include in-home support services, community-based activity centers, child development services, living arrangements, living and skills training, and community education/outreach. CMS State Workgroup Activities MR/DD Philosophy of Self Determination Principles for the Mental Retardation System (PDF) published by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Pubic Welfare. The Principles of the MR Service System: Choice
Special Olympics Maryland - Inspire Greatness Provides yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for citizens with mental retardation. Sports offered, events, and opportunities for athletes, families, coaches and volunteers. http://www.somd.org/
Extractions: TTY: 410-789-4013 SOMD Info SOMD Directory Sports Leadership Calendar of Events World Games ... Sign our Guestbook Sports We Offer SOMD News //path to external page: var iframesrc="external.htm" //change attributes of iframe tag below, such as width and height: document.write('') Turn Old into Gold Donate your old cell phone now! Recycle your old cell phone and benefit Special Olympics athletes around the world.
Extractions: The State Plan for Services and Supports for Individuals with Mental Retardation/ Developmental Disabilities is developed annually by the Bureau of Mental Retardation in conjunction with the BMR State Plan Advisory Council. The plan guides the Bureau of Mental Retardation in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive system of services and supports. Mississippi operates five comprehensive regional mental retardation centers for individuals with mental retardation/developmental disabilities for whom it is determined that these centers provide the necessary level of care. The regional centers provide both institutional care and community services programs through an array of residential and day treatment programs. The five comprehensive regional centers are:
Case Management Unit Providing mental health and mental retardation case management services to people living in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. http://www.cmu.cc/
Extractions: Your browser does not support script We are a private non-profit organization located in Dauphin County of central Pennsylvania, dedicated to helping people become connected and remain connected to their community. Learn about the services we provide. Any individual or family could experience challenges in life that require professional support. The family of an infant or toddler might have concerns about their child's development, or perhaps a youngster requires professional assistance with behavioral issues. Our purpose at CMU is to help individuals and families navigate these challenging times by linking them with the proper resources. That is why our slogan reads "Charting Paths ... Creating Opportunity". At CMU, we strive to help individuals and families express their needs and priorities, and they provide information and support so they can make informed choices to address those concerns. As dedicated professionals, we share in their challenges and celebrate their successes. Our three main service areas are:
Mental Retardation Awareness Month - March 2003 Increasing public awareness of mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Cooccurring mental health disorders, diagnosis, care and support. http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/highlights/March2003/retardation/default.asp
Extractions: Diagnosis ... Homepage What is Mental Retardation Awareness Month? Since 1979, The Arc of the United States, a charity devoted to people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities, has sponsored this annual observance. During this month, efforts focus on increasing public awareness of mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. What is the purpose of this observance? The goal is to enhance the community's understanding of the issues affecting people with mental retardation and to increase acknowledgement of the needs and abilities of people with mental retardation and their families. What is mental retardation?
