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Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI)

The Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) is a resource for visually impaired Nebraskans, as well as their families, friends, and employers.

http://www.ncbvi.ne.gov/

RentWise - Helping Nebraska Renters Move Up!

RentWise LogoNebraska RentWise is a program to help renters obtain and keep rental housing and to be successful renters through education. The curriculum takes an active-learning approach and stresses tenant responsibility. Participants earn a certificate after completing a minimum of nine hours of education.

2-1-1

A single source for information about community services, human services and critical intervention. There are two ways to gain assistance from the 2-1-1 network - by utilizing the calling center 24 hours a day, seven days a week or by searching the comprehensive social services database. 2-1-1 calling is not available in all counties at this time.

http://65.166.193.134/IFTWSQL4/uwml/public.aspx

Arc of Nebraska

The Arc of Nebraska is committed to helping children and adults with disabilities secure the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and play. The Arc is the largest national organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) , including Down syndrome, autism, FASD, cerebral palsy and other diagnoses.

http://www.arc-nebraska.org/

Answers4Families

The mission of Answers4Families is to provide information, opportunities for dialogue, education and support to Nebraskans with special needs and their families; by developing and providing internet resources; and by encouraging others to do the same.

http://www.answers4families.org/

Behavioral Health Services

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Behavioral Health Services contracts with six Regional Behavioral Health Networks across the state to ensure access to mental health and substance abuse services for all Nebraskans. The Regions contract with local community-based providers of services to meet the needs of individuals that promote services close to their home and support system.

Community Action of Nebraska

Community Action helps the low-income gain the necessary skills to become self-sufficient. Nebraska has nine Community Action Agencies, serves all 93 counties with a variety of programs designed to empower low-income families and individuals and make our state a better place to live. Community Action of Nebraska (CAN) serves as a bridge between the agencies and State, Federal and private organizations. In addition, CAN coordinates a few statewide programs such as the Nebraska Food Pantry...

Easter Seals Nebraska

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

http://ne.easterseals.com/

Goodwill Industries International Inc.

Goodwill Industries is one of the world's largest non-profit providers of education, training and career services for people with disadvantages, such as welfare dependency, homelessness, and lack of education or work experience, as well as those with physical, mental and emotional disabilities.

http://www.goodwill.org/

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Nebraska

NAMI Nebraska is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy to and for anyone whose life has been touched by mental illness.

http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?MicrositeID=81

Statewide Independent Living Councils

SILCs are cross-disability councils comprised of a majority of individuals with disabilities, family members, and advocates mandated to uphold the philosophy of independent living.

http://www.nesilc.org/

Systems Desk Reference

A comprehensive desk reference that identifies agencies, organizations and contacts available to support individuals with disabilities who want to work.  For hard copy requests, contact Sharon Johnson at sharon.j.johnson@nebraska.gov http://nebraskatickettowork.org/sites/nebraskatickettowork.org/files/NehhssC720580-desk-ref.pdf...

United Cerebral Palsy

UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.

http://www.ucp.org/

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation Services

The Employment Network for the Ticket as well as a State/Federal program assists individuals with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, and maintain employment. Vocational Rehabilitation works with people with all types of physical, mental or emotional disabilities who are willing and able to work.

http://www.vocrehab.state.ne.us/

The Brain Injury Association of Nebraska

The BIA-NE Resource Directory is on online tool provided for hundreds of survivors of brain injury, family members and the professionals who work with them. Paid professional or corporate members of the BIA-NE are eligible to have an entry for their business, organization or agency in the Professional Resource Directory. The Resource Directory is updated four times per year. Business listings (memberships) and paid display advertising are valid for one year from time of payment.