Outreach Services Reminders & Fact Sheets

Outreach Services has several new reminders & fact sheets available.  Developed for use by individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers and providers, Fact Sheets are a user-friendly source of general information, available on a variety of topics.  Reminders are important tips on topics like health and safety and risk management.   

Fact Sheets (Alphabetized)

• Enteral Feeding Tube Best Practices http://2.gp/hg9   
• Enteral Feeding Tube Problems http://2.gp/hha  
• Health & Saftety: Fragile X Syndrome http://2.gp/hhb
• Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) http://2.gp/hhc
• Managing Appointments: Initial Contact  http://2.gp/hhd
• Managing Appointments: Initial Contact Checklist http://2.gp/hhe
• Managing Appointment: Preparing for Appointments http://2.gp/hhf
• Managing Appointments: Preparing for the Appointment Checklist http://2.gp/hhg
• Managing Appointments: During the Appointment http://2.gp/hhh
• Managing Appointments: During the Appointment Checklist http://2.gp/hhj
• Managing Appointments: After the Appointment http://2.gp/hhk
• Managing Appointments: After the Appointment Checklist http://2.gp/hhm
• Psychiatric Medications:  Atypical Antipsychotics http://2.gp/hhn
• Psychiatric Medications:  Typical Antipsychotics   http://2.gp/hhp  
• Psychiatric Medications:  Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) http://2.gp/hhq
• Psychiatric Medications:  Depakote  http://2.gp/hhr
• Psychiatric Medications:  Lithium  http://2.gp/hhs
• Psychiatric Medications: SSRI and SNRI  http://2.gp/hht
• Recognizing Change in Status http://2.gp/hhu
• Responding to Change in Status http://2.gp/hhv
• Signs and Symptoms Indicating a Change in Status http://2.gp/hhw

Reminders

• H1N1 and Developmental Disabilities (DD) http://2.gp/hhx
• HEALTH & SAFETY: Hydration During the Winter http://2.gp/hhy
• HEALTH & SAFETY: COPD  http://2.gp/hhz
• HEALTH & SAFETY: Hand Washing http://2.gp/hh2
• HEALTH & SAFETY: Recognizing Change in Status  http://2.gp/hh3  
• HEALTH & SAFETY: Responding to Change in Status  http://2.gp/hh4  

For more information, contact Outreach Services:

 E-mail: Outreach@fssa.IN.gov

Phone (Toll Free Indiana): 1-866-429-5290

Outreach Website: http://DDRSOutreach.IN.gov

Disability Rights Resources

One Place for Special Needs

Tourette's Syndrome Information

"Highly Qualified" Teachers Under IDEA

Autism Society of America Online Store

Teens Against Bullying

Apostrophe Magazine for People with Diasbilities

Disability.gov - Connecting the Disabilit Community to Info and Opportunities

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Beach Center on Disability, Family Support Community

Top Ten Facts About Autism

♦Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP, for uninsured, income-qualified Hoosier adults. Web site: www.hip.in.gov; call 1-877-438-4479.

♦Hoosier Healthwise for low-income children and pregnant women. Web site: www.healthcareforhoosiers.com; call 1-800-889-9949.

♦Medicaid Select, for Medicaid-eligible aged, blind or disabled adults. Web site: www.medicaidselect.com; call 1-877-633-7353.

♦MEDWorks, for Medicaid-qualified employed individuals. Web site: www.in.gov/fssa/ompp/ 4194.htm; call 1-317-234-2129.

♦Rx for Indiana, low-cost prescriptions for qualified individuals. Web site: http://rxforindiana.org; call 1-877-793-0765.

♦Allen County Division of Family Resources. Call 1-800-403-0864.

♦For a comprehensive list of state-funded social-service programs, visit www.ifcem.com.

Healthcare Providers, Facilities and Services -- Very extensive list!
MED Works fact sheet from Indiana Medicaid

www.depressedteens.com
Information on mood disorders for teens.

IU School of Education Videos
Hamilton County Autism Support Website
Pendulum.org Bipolar Support and Information
Beyond Nuclear - Bipolar Children and Their Families
Mayo Clinic Bipolar Information
Psychiatric Service Dog Society

More Info From Wrightslaw
Discipline & Behavior
Frequently Asked Questions
Ask the Advocate
Free Pubs & Resources
Special Education Law
Yellow Pages for Kids

Indiana University Bipolar Genetics Study

Community strategies to prevent child abuse and neglect

Accomodations for Youth with Mental Health Needs

The U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) has put out this Q & A document regarding the IDEA 2004 revisions:
http://idea.ed.gov/explore/view/p/,root,dynamic,QaCorner,
(scroll down to the bottom left column of the page and click on "Q&A Documents")

Orphan Foundation of America

Medicaid and Home Based Services for Children

Compendium of Tools to Support Wraparound Practice
You can now access more than a hundred tools that have been contributed to the tools compendium by National Wraparound Initiative members. Each tool is associated with one or more of the activities that make up the wraparound process. Simply click on an activity to view the associated tools, read reviews and comments about the tools, or submit your own tool review.
http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/nwi/tools/

Al-Anon Information: http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/meetings/indiana.html
If your city is not listed, look for “Al-Anon” in your local phone directory, or call 1-888-4AL-ANON (1-888-425-2666)

National Respite Locator Service
Race and Civil Rights Issue Area on the National Health Law's website

NDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLAN/PROGRAM (IEP) INFORMATION
Circle of Inclusion
Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc.
Family & Advocates Partnership for Education
Florida Department of Education
IEP Planning
IEP Resource
Internet Special Education Resources
The Karen Gaffney Foundation
Parent Training and Information Centers
Seven Habits of Highly Effective IEP Teams

Learning Disabilities
Find out about learning and reading disabilities. Then try out these homework strategies and skill-building activities.

ADD/ADHD
Learn about attention deficit disorders, find out how to evaluate a treatment plan, and then get information about medications and behavior modification techniques.

Gifted & Talented
Find out if your child is gifted, learn how to develop her gifts and talents, and know your options for school and college.

Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Learn what sensory integration is, determine your child's sensitivities, and learn about occupational therapy.

Asperger's Syndrome
Discover the characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome, learn about diagnosis, and find strategies for improving your child's interactions at home and school.

Dyslexia
Learn about the common learning disability dyslexia, read about people who have excelled with this disorder, and peruse our expert advice for tips on living with dyslexia.

AUTISM/ASPERGERS/PDD
ABA Flashcards
A.S.P.E.N. of America, Inc.--Asperger's Syndrome
Autism, Asperger's syndrome and semantic-pragmatic disorder: Where are the boundaries?
The Autism Autoimmunity Project
Autism Center
The Autism Community
#Aut Friends Autism Support
Autism Network Resources for Physicians
Autism-Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Autism, PDD, Hyperlexia, Asperger's
Autism-PDD Resources Network
Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Developmental Apraxia of Speech and Related Issues
Phonological Disorders, Articulation Disorders Developmental Dyspraxia, and the Dysarthrias
Straight Talk About Dyspraxi

DISABILITY ADVOCACY
Also see IEP Information below
Advocacy Incorporated Handout Materials--Education for Students who have a Disability
Advocates 4 Special Kids
Attorneys Who Represent Parents of Children wiht Disabilities
The Center for Law and Education
The Child Psychologist
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
The Disability Advocate Council
Disability Rights Advocates
Disabled Pupils Win Right To Medical Aid
Inclusion Press International
Independent Living

INDIVIDUALS with DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT CADRE--Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
IDEA 97 Training Packet
Office of Special Education Programs
Related Services for School-Aged Children with Disabilities
Special Education: Communication and Letters
U.S. Department of Education--Order U.S. Department of Education publications
Related Services for School-Aged Children with Disabilities
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center

SITES for SIBLINGS
Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project
Siblings R Special 2
Soda Pop Online

In*Source Guide to Indiana Summer Camps for Exceptional Kids
Information on Social Security Disability Insurance
Special Education
Family Guide To Systems of Care for Children with Mental Health Needs
BPChildren.org Newsletters
Creative Diversity Art Studio
Theapeutic Resources
Jeannie and Jeffrey Illustrated Interview for Children
Professional Resources - Case Managers
Anderson Community Schools Special Education Website
Center on Community Living and Careers
Self-Advocates of Indiana
Evaluation Tools for Racial Equity
Direct Support Professionals Information
Youthhood.org -- Transition Website
Find a camp for your child with a disability
Bipolar Videos from HealthyPlace.com
Social Security Factsheets from the Consortium for Citizens with DiasbilitiesHome - Family - Parenting - Special Needs Children
Mothers From Hell 2   
Mothers with Attitude    
Single Parent Central - ChildcarLD OnlineIndianapolis Bipolar ParentsChildren's Behavioral Health Education: Continuing Education through Streaming VideoFamily Guide to Keeping Youth Mentally Healthy and Drug FreeResources for TransitionCenter on Community Living and CareersKeys to Transition (PDF)Improving Services to Young Adults (PDF)Selected Resources for Mental IllnessMental Health Issues in Secondary SchoolsHow Mental Health Issues Affect StudentsSpecial Ed Parents' Resource CenterADA and Post-Secondary EducationIN*SOURCEEast Central Indiana IN*SOURCEIndiana Institute on Disability and CommunityFSSA
ICCMHC
Medicaid Select
NIMH
SAMHSA
National Technical Assistance Center
NICHCY Home
The Transition to Independence Process (TIP) Project
National Technical Assistance Center on Youth Transition
The Official Web Portal for the State of Indiana
Statewide Family Network Technical Assistance Center
United States Department of Health and Human Services
Indiana Governor's Planning Council for People with Disabilities
The Institute for Youth Development
Social Security Online
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
The ASK Resource Center
Bazelon Center
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Center for Disabilities and Development
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health
Council for Exceptional Children
Explosive Kids
Facts for Families
From Emotions to Advocacy
National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
National Head Start Association
National Learning Disabilities Association
National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health
Non Verbal Learning Disabilities Association
Pacer Center
Parent Pals
Resource Center for Issues in Special Education
School Psychology Resources for Psychologists,
Parents and Educators
Special Education Law - http://www.wrightslaw.com
Special Education Law - http://www.reedmartin.com
US Department of Education

The Indiana Council of Community Mental Health Centers is a trade association representing Behavioral Health Provider Agencies who operate more than 300 service locations in 114 cities and towns across Indiana.  Each member agency is certified by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addictions and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and/or the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).  Together, our members serve over 140,000 clients annually and employ more than 3,500 full-time health care providers.
Questions or inquires regarding services of the Council or of its member centers you may contact Jim Jones, Jim Hurst or Patric McDowell at (317) 684-3684 or visit our website at http://www.iccmhc.org.