Alabama Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI-AL)
Lynn Sharp, Executive Director
4122 Wall Street
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 396-4797; (800) 626-4199
Web: http://www.namialabama.org
Alabama Association for Persons in Supported Employment
PO Box 1730
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-1730
(205) 554-4118; (205) 554-4177 (fax)
Email: bmccomb | at | dbtech.net
Web: http://www.al-apse.org/
Alabama Autism & Asperger’s Statewide Network
Mike Tumlin
80 Branchwood Lane
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 305-0961
Email: zmaverickz | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.AlabamaAutism.org
Over 330 Autism related Articles, over 100 videos, live chat, forums, support groups, Autism Talk Radio on demand. Everything free.
Alabama Disabilities Action Coalition
206 13th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233-1317
ADA Hotline
(800) 205-9986; (888) 574-2257 (TTY)
Email: gsisson | at | rehab.state.al.us
Web: http://www.accessalabama.org/
Alabama Easter Seal Society
P.O. Box 20320
Montgomery, AL 36120-0320
(334) 288-8382; (800) 388-7325
Email: alaseal | at | worldnet.att.net
Alabama Family to Family
Karen Driver
6885 Old Highway 280
Sterrett, AL 35147
(205) 678-6747
Email: kdriver | at | dciservice.com
Web: http://www.alfamilytofamily.ning.com
Alabama Family to Family was created BY and FOR Families for support, information, and advocacy to improve the lives of our loved ones with disabilities.
Alabama Head Injury Foundation
3600 8th Avenue, South
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 328-3505; (800) 433-8002 (In AL)
Email: ahif1 | at | aol.com
Web: http://www.ahif.org/
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind
Terry Graham
205 E. South Street
P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL 35161-0698
(256) 761-3207; (256) 761-3234
Email: ross.jessica | at | aidb.state.al.us
Web: http://www.aidb.org
In 2008, AIDB will celebrate 150 years of service to Alabama’s sensory impaired children and adults. AIDB has five campuses in Talladega and a network of nine Regional Centers across the state.
Alabama Legislative Information System (Statutes and Constitution)
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/
Alabama Parent Education Center
Jeana Winter, ED
PO Box 118
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-2252; (334) 567-9938 (fax)
Email: jwinter | at | alabamaparentcenter.com
Web: http://alabamaparentcenter.com
We are Alabama’s only PTI center specializing in Special Education.We assist parents to navigate the Special Education process and other Special Education issues.
Alabama PTA
470 S. Union St.
Montgomery, AL 36104-4330
(334) 834-2501; (800) 328-1897
Email: al_office | at | pta.org
Web: http://www.alabamapta.org/
Alabama School for the Deaf
205 East South Street
Talladega, AL 35160
Alabama State Department of Education
50 North Ripley Street
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101
(334)242-9700
Web: http://www.alsde.edu/html/home.asp
Alabama Statewide Technology Access and Response Project (STAR) System for Alabamians with Disabilities
2125 East South Boulevard
P.O. Box 20752
Montgomery, AL 36120-0752
(334) 613-3480; (800) STAR656; (334) 613-3519 (TDD); (334) 613-3485 (fax)
Email: tbridges | at | rehab.state.al.us
Web: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/star
Alabama Work Incentives Network
206 13th Street South
Birmingham, AL. 35233-1317
(866) 869-3290; (888) 737-2032 (TDD)
Web: http://www.alawin.org/
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center
Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)
490 Tenth Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Email: sedbtacproject | at | law.syr.edu
Web: http://www.sedbtac.org/
American Foundation for the Blind-Southeast
100 Peachtree Street, Suite 620
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 525-2303
Email: atlanta | at | afb.org
Applied Behavioral Concepts, Inc.
Carol D. Vancil, BCBA
P.O. Box 6773
Huntsville, AL 35813
(256) 783-5151; (256) 837-1838 (fax)
Email: info | at | appliedbehavioralconcepts.net
Web: http://www.appliedbehavioralconcepts.net
Founded in 2000. Provides ABA services to children with an ASD, Down Syndrome, Fragile X and Conduct disorders. Includes natural environment, DTT, Social skills, etc.
The Arc of Alabama
300 S. Hull Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334) 262-7688
Email: info | at | thearcofalabama.com
Web: http://www.thearcofalabama.com
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Support Group
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Foley, Alabama
Meetings 2nd and 4th Friday of each month; begin at 6:30 pm.
For info, contact Tina Perrault at (251) 968-2122 or by email: perrault | at | gulftel.com
Autism Diagnostics, Consultation, & Training
Caroline R. Gomez, Ph.D.
132 N. Gay St., Suite 205
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 444-3910; (866) 309-8835 (fax)
Email: drcarolinegomez | at | charter.net
Dr. Caroline Gomez has been providing services to the autism community for over 20 years.
The Autism Resource Foundation
701 Andrew Jackson Way, Suite 203
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 975-1579; (256) 534-3060 (fax)
Email: admin | at | theautismresourcefoundation.org
Web: http://www.theautismresourcefoundation.org
Provide a source of information, financial support, training and additional resources to families, advocates and professionals confronting Autism Development Delays, from suspicion of delay through treatment.
* Autism Society of Alabama
Jennifer Muller/Melanie Jones
4217 Dolly Ridge Road
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 967-8244; (877) 4AUTISM
Email: info | at | autism-alabama.org
Web: http://www.autism-alabama.org
Beyond Expectations
Karen Reid
8360 Pecan St.
Citronelle, AL 36522
(251) 605-1017
Email: karenreidconsulting | at | yahoo.com
Increase communication, skills, and reduce problem behavior! Beyond Expectations is a provider of applied behavior analytic services within the Gulf Coast area.
Bringing Up Down Syndrome (BUDS)
P.O. Box 1913
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 728-7593
Email: buds | at | budsonline.org
Web: http://www.budsonline.org
Down Syndrome advocacy and support group covering north Alabama.
Cane and Able
Rhonda Beadles
PO Box 1909
Auburn, AL 36831-1909
(334) 787-0697
Email: caneandable | at | charter.net
Contract provider for school systems and government agencies as an Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), Low Vision Therapist (CLVT), CTVI and RT.
CASE (Children’s Advocate for Special Education)
Dr. Deborah Horton Jordan
P.O. Box 547
Huntsville, AL 35804
(256) 651-8100
Email: dhortonjordan | at | bellsouth.net
My expertise supports parents when learning, instruction, and or academic success becomes an issue. I also prepare, assist and accompany parents when attending IEP meetings.
Central Alabama Scottish Rite Learning Center
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
400 Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209-3899
(205) 942-2687
Child’s Play Therapy Center, LLC
Johnna Wood
3057 Lorna Road Suite 220
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 978-9939; (205) 987-8080; (205) 968-4157 (fax)
Email: Johnna | at | childsplaytherapycenter.com
Web: http://www.childsplaytherapycenter.com
We are a pediatric therapy provider for speech, occupational , and physical needs. We also offer small group classes and summer camps.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (C.H.A.D.D.)
Web: http://www.chadd.org/
Children’s Rehabilitation Engineering Team
Robert M. Perry
2419 Gordon Smith Dr.
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 450-6360; (251) 478-2197 (fax)
Email: rperry | at | rehab.state.al.us
Web: http://www.childrensrehabengineeringteam.com/
The purpose the Children’s Rehabilitation Engineering Team is to serve people with disabilities in the Alabama counties of Mobile, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke,Escambia, Monroe, and Washington by assisting them with their adaptive technology needs.
Children’s Rehabilitation Services
A Division of the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Drawer 2328
Birmingham, AL 35201
(205) 290-4500; (888) 430-7423; (205) 290-4560 (fax)
Web: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?url=/Home/Services/CRS/Main
Civitan International Research Center
Web: http://www.circ.uab.edu/
Client Assistance Program
Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 11586
Montgomery, AL 36111-0586
(334) 281-2276 (V/TTY); (800) 228-3231 (V/TTY in AL)
Client Assistance Program
Department of Rehabilitation Services
2125 East South Boulevard
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 613-2209; (800) 228-3231 (V/TTY in AL)
Email: sacap2000 | at | yahoo.com
Robert D. Cornelius, PC
Attorney at Law
4505 Pine Tree Circle
Suite 201
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 977-9911; (205)-977-9777 (fax)
Email: corneliuslaw | at | charter.net
Web: http://corneliuslaw.specialneedsplanners.com
Attorney Specializing in Special Needs PLanning and Elder Law; including, Medicaid, Medicare, VA, Special Needs Trust, and Estate Planning for Families with Loved Ones that have Special Needs.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Web: http://www.cec.sped.org/
Susan Shirock DePaola
Attorney at Law
1726 West Second Street~Suite B
Montgomery, Alabama 36106
(334) 262-1600
Email: specialeducationattorney | at | mindspring.com
Web: www.specialeducationattorney.com
Representing parents of children with disabilities in due process proceedings in the State of AL.
Disability Rights & Resources
Dan Kessler
1418 6th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35203-1804
(205) 251-2223
Email: dan.kessler.drradvicates.org
Web: http://www.drradvocates.org
A Center for Independent Living serving 5 counties in central Alabama provides IL services for cross-disability ages 0-to the end of life.
Easter Seals Pediatric Therapy
Kandis Harris
2685 Pelham Parkway, Suite C
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 621-6503; (205) 621-6507 (fax)
Email: kharris | at | eastersealsbham.org
Web: http://www.eastersealsbham.org
We provide interdisplinary therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy to children ages 0-21 REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
Endless Potential – Behavioral Intervention Solutions
495 Bethel Church Rd.
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 293-8455
Email: info | at | endlesspotential.org
Web: http://www.endlesspotential.org
Epilepsy Foundation of North and Central Alabama
701 37th Street, South, Suite 2
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 324-4222; (800) 950-6662 (In AL)
Email: epilepsy | at | aol.com
Web: www.bham.net/epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation of South Alabama
951 Government Street, Suite 201
Mobile, AL 36604
(334) 432-0970; (800) 626-1582 (In AL)
Email: mgarrett | at | mobilecan.org
Web: http://www.efa.org/local/southalabama/
Family Voices
Childrens Rehabilitation Service
2129 E. South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 613-2284
Email: scolburn | at | rehab.state.al.us
Family Voices
9800 Cascade Drive
Mobile, AL 36695
(334) 633-3756
Email: oveson | at | bellsouth.net
First Choice ABA Therapy, Inc.
Amy Jones
2813 Brittany Lane
Opelika, AL 36804
(877) 307-2857; (277) 278-7224 (fax)
Email: ajones | at | firstchoiceaba.com
Web: http://www.firstchoiceaba.com
Our agency serves families by providing ABA therapy in the Montgomery, AL. and surrounding areas. We offer home based, school and community services.
Juliana M. Fort, MD, LLC
10 N. Section St, #126
Fairhope, AL 36532
(251) 928-9892
Email: jfort5 | at | hotmail.com
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and parent of child with asperger’s; interested in helping families with asperger’s and in starting social skills groups for asperger’s in Fairhope.
Friends for Life NETWORK
6000 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 271-3214; (334) 271-5643
Full Life Ahead Foundation
Judy Barclay, Co-Founder
2908 Clairmont Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 222-1969; (866) 700-2026
Email: JudyBarclay | at | FullLifeAhead.org
Web: http://www.FullLifeAhead.org
Non-profit offering transition workbook & guide to adult life, 3 family weekend workshop/retreats per year, advocacy/technical support services with referrals to appropriate supports.
James R. Gallini, Esq.
Attorney at Law
103 Davis Lane
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 529-7193; (205) 980-8182 (fax)
Email: jgallini | at | thegallinigroup.com
Web: http://www.thegallinigroup.com
We are the legal experts in special education and have a unique service in IEP coaching and preparation through our IEP 1-2-3 system.
E.H. Gentry Technical Facility
Dr. John Mascia
1105 Fort Lashley Avenue
Talladega, AL 35160
(256) 761-2401
Email: Mascia.John | at | aidb.state.al.us
Web: http://www.aidb.org/ehgentry/
Greengate School for Dyslexia
Marcia Ramsey
1300 Meridian St N.
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 551-4439
Email: info | at | greengateschool.org
Web: http://www.greengateschool.org
Greengate is a non-profit elementary school for children with learning differences (dyslexia). Acting as a community resource, training teachers, parents and growing community awareness.
Independent Living/Walker County
P.O. Box 434
Jasper, AL 35503
Gina S. Lowe, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 130031
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 538-3468
Email: ginasloweoffice | at | gmail.com
Web: http://lowelegalservices.com
Providing legal and advocacy services for the families of children with disabilities.
Janice Mitchell Isbell Academy, Inc.
3213 Lodge Rd. NW
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 746-9206; (256) 858-3046 (fax)
Email: isbell_academy | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.angelfire.com/al4/isbell_academy
Serves students struggling in a traditional classroom.
Learning Disabilities Association of Alabama
P.O. Box 11588
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 277-9151
Web: http://www.ldaal.org/
Learning Lynks Educational Service
Rhonda Smith
2691 Sandlin Rd SW Suite F
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 355-3606; (256) 593-8118 (fax)
Email: rwsmith15 | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.learninglynks.com
Learning Lynks provides educational services to school age children who are struggling in school. Dyslexia Testing and Therapy, coordinates programs with school.
The Learning Tree/Little Tree, Inc.
Cliff Andrews
P.O. Box 908
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 447-9349 Ext. 32
In Mobile: Kathi Allen (251) 649-4420
In Tallassee: Gail Sims (334) 252-0025
In Auburn: Holly Rogers (334) 826-1847
Email: candrews | at | learning-tree.org
Web: http://learning-tree.org
Private, non-profit. ABA Philosophy. Provide residential and school services for children (6-21) with MR and severe behavioral challenges. The Little Tree, in Auburn serves preschool children with Autism along with typically developing peers.
Legacy Financial Group
Mitch Bayles
2703 6th St.
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
1109 Townhouse Rd
Helena, Alabama 35080
(205) 345-9522; (866) 371-5433
Email: mbayles | at | legacy1financial.com
Special Needs Trust workshops–Info on how to set up, & fund a trust without any out of pocket expense AND without jeopardizing state and/or federal aid. Workshop is FREE.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Birmingham
Birmingham AL Learning Center
600 University Park Place, Suite 310Homewood, AL 35209
(205) 870-4181; (205) 870-8963 (fax)
Email: birmingham.al.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes — Mobile
Mobile Learning Center
2864 Dauphin Street, Suite DMobile, AL 36606
(251) 473-6808; (251) 473-6807 (fax)
Email: mobile.center@lindamoodbell.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com/learningcenters/index.Aspx
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is an internationally recognized leader in the research and development of programs that teach children and adults the underlying skills necessary for reading, spelling, and comprehension.
Links to Alabama Federal District Courts (And Decisions)
Web: http://www.wallacejordan.com/resources/index.html
Gina Lowe, Esq.
Attorney at Law
P.O. Box 130031
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 352-8908
Email: ginasloweoffice | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.lowelegalservices.com/
Providing legal and advocacy services for children with disabilities.
Madison Learning Differences
(256) 837-7936
Web: http://www.geocities.com/madisonlearningdifferences/
*Support group for parents of children with dyslexia and other learning differences.
Deborah Mattison, Esq.
Attorney at Law
Wiggins, Childs, Quinn and Pantazis
301 19th Street N.
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 314-0561; (205) 314-0500; (205) 254-1500 (fax)
Email: dmattison | at | wcqp.com
Representation of parents and students in special education and Section 504 issues.
Rachel L. McGinley, Esq.
Attorney at Law
301 19th Street North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 314-0546; (205) 314-0746 (fax)
Email: rmcginley@wcqp.com
Web: http://www.wcpq.com
Lawyer for children with special needs who are having trouble in school and may need additional help under federal law including IDEA and Section 504.
McKibben Special Needs Consulting
Thomas L. McKibben
513 Florence St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 618-4007
Email: tmtlm159 | at | gmail.com
Web: http://protectedtomorrows.com
Life planning for individuals with Special Needs
Mobile Asperger Support Group
Candy Knickerbocker
7350 Willow Pointe Dr. N.
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 767-0304; (251) 633-0109
Email: cknick | at | bellsouth.net
Web: http://www.mobasp.org
Parent Support Group Meeting, 3rd Friday night of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Providence Hospital, Airport Blvd., Mobile, AL. More info? Please call.
Mobile Scottish Rite Learning Center
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
P.O. Box 70203
Mobile, AL 36670-1203
(334) 476-5300
MyChildWins.com
Jamison Jessup
557 Noremac Avenue
Deltona, FL 32738
(800) 742-6390; (386) 845-9202 (fax)
Email: jamisonjessup | at | live.com
Web: http://www.mychildwins.com
We provide IEP Meeting advocate assistance including preparing a comprehensive educational needs assessment. We serve all areas within the United States.
Angela P. Naccari, MS, CCC-A, LSLS Cert. AVT
4624 Summit Cove
Hoover, AL 35226
(205) 542-2112; (205) 987-8369
Email: apnaccari | at | bellsouth.net
Auditory based therapy, educational audiological services, and consultation regarding services for children and adults with cochlear implants/hearing aids in home or school setting.
Northeast Alabama Dyslexia Center
Lisa Spratt
228 Holmes Ave. NE Suite 212
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 426-4066
Email: help4dyslexia | at | yahoo.com
Web: http://www.nealdc.com
Northeast Alabama Dyslexia Center offers the Davis method to overcome learning disabilities such as dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, reading and math difficulties.
Northeast Alabama Scottish Rite Learning Center
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
314 Bob Wallace Avenue, S.W.
Huntsville, AL 35801-3811
(256) 539-1300
Oak Bridge Dyslexia Tutoring
Stacey Doughty
P.O. Box 62
Capshaw, AL 35742
(256) 565-9156
Email: stacey | at | oakdyslexiatutoring.com
Web: http://www.oakdyslexiatutoring.com
Affordable dyslexia tutoring and informal dyslexia screening by a trained Orton-Gillingham reading therapist. I also offer special rates for homeschoolers!
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Education Administrator – Curriculum Innovation, Department of Education
Gordon Persons Building, Room 5234
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, Al 36130-2101
(334) 242-9108
Kim Oliver Ward, Esq.
Attorney at Law
9154 Eastchase Pkwy., No 165
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 230-9655; (877) 350-1390 (fax)
Email: kMs.im | at | alabamaspecialeducationlawyer.com
Web: http://www.alabamaspecialeducationlawyer.com
Ms. Oliver-Ward practices exclusively in the area of Special Education Law. Her representation includes attendance at IEP meetings and Mediations, Due Process Hearings and Federal Court.
Over the Mountain Speech, Language, and Learning Services, LLC
Jerri Smith, MCD CCC-SLP Speech/Language Pathologist
1050 Lake Colony Lane
Vestavia Hills, AL 35242
(205) 531-8998
Email: otmspeech | at | bellsouth.net
OTM provides speech/language/hearing/vision screenings, speech/language evaluations and therapy (office or onsite), academic tutoring, and staff development programs for child care professionals.
Parent as Partners (formely SEAC)
Dr. Barbara Wheat
576 Azalea Rd. Suite 105
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 478-1208; (800) 222-7322; (251) 473-7877 (fax)
Email: maeseac | at | seacpac.com
Web: http://www.seacparentassistance.com
Parent educators
Kinta M. Parker, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
3 Office Park Circle, Suite 108
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 802-1007; (205) 802-1009 (fax)
Email: kmparker | at | mindspring.com
Web: http://www.kintaparker.com/
Clinical psychologist provides services to families affected by disabilities. Focus on strengthening caregiver, marital and family resources to improve quality of life for whole family.
Partners in Policymaking of Alabama
Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities
RSA Union Building
100 North Union Street
Post Office Box 301410
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1410
(334) 242-3973; (800) 232-2158; (877) 774-9520; (334) 242-0797 (fax)
Email: addpc | at | mh.state.al.us
Web: http://www.acdd.org/About/PIPA.htm
Premier Collaborations Child Development Center
Carol D. Vancil, BCBA
100 Jetplex Boulevard
Huntsville, AL 35824
(256) 464-8405 Ext. 205; (256) 464-8407 (fax)
Email: premiercollaborationscdc | at | gmail.com
Web: http://www.premiercollaborations.com
Offers inclusive setting for children ages 6 weeks through first grade. ABA services provided across settings. Strategies are NET, DTT, Task analysis and social skills.
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Education Specialist/Coordinator 619
Contact State Department of Education: Special Education
Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
Children’s Rehabilitation Service
2129 East South Blvd., P.O. Box 11586
Montgomery, AL 36111-0586
(334) 281-8780; (800) 846-3697
Email: ckendall | at | rehab.state.al.us
Web: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Alabama’s Early Intervention System
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Division of Early Intervention
2129 East South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 281-8780
Email: bdprince | at | rehab.state.al.us
Web: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP)
The University of Alabama
526 Martha Parham West
P.O. Box 870395
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0395
(205) 348-4928; (800) 826-1675; (205)348-9484 (TTY)
Email: ADAP | at | law.ua.edu
Web: http://www.adap.net/
RAM Behavior Consultant
Cynthia Jackson
9661 Springmeadow Dr. North
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 554-9903; (251) 639-0791 (fax)
Email: CYNDY555 | at | MSN.COM
Help for parents, teachers, administrators that have children with behavior problems, or families with drug addiction recovery.
Read-Write
Julie Rentz, M.Ed.
301 Gaines Avenue
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 232-4020
Email: julierentz | at | comcast.net
Web: http://www.dyslexiaspecialist.net
At Read-Write we focus specifically on screening children for dyslexia and offering academic language therapy for these children using Orton Gillingham based programs.
Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
University of Montevallo, Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Station 6720
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 665-6720
James D. Sears, Esq.
Attorney at Law
816-A Manci Avenue
Daphne, AL 36526
(251) 621-3485; (251) 621-3486 (fax)
Email: info | at | searslawfirm.com
Attorney for parents of children with disabilities. Advocates in the IEP process and provides representation through a due process hearing.
Shane T. Sears, Esq.
Attorney at Law
One Chase Corporate Center, Suite 400
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 313-6334; (866) 436-3778 (fax)
Email: ssears | at | me.com
Web: http://www.searsandsearslaw.com
Our law firm’s lawyers are experienced in making sure that students with special needs receive a free and appropriate education under federal law including the IDEA.
Selma Disabilities Advocacy Program
Carolyn C. Bates
701 Lauderdale Street
P. O.Box 268
Selma, AL 36702
(334) 875-6001; (334) 875-2999 (fax)
Email: ccbates.sdap | at | gmail.com
Only Alabama Non-profit Organization of its kind, especially designed programs for children and parents. Providing referral, legal, social security, protection, tutoring, information, museum, other resources.
Sensational Angels Sensory Support Group
135 Fairview Farm Way Apt D5
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 457-3780
Email: info | at | sensationalangels.org
Web: http://www.sensationalangels.org
We are a parent run group offering information and resources for parents of children with sensory processing disorder.
Southeastern Rett Syndrome Alliance
7564 Windsong Drive
Trussville, AL 35173-1898
(205) 661-9597
Email: admin | at | serett.org
Web: http://www.serett.org
Providing a network of information and emotional support for families and caregivers of Rett Syndrome children and adults; and to increase public awareness of Rett Syndrome.
Special Education Action Committee Inc. (SEAC)
600 Bel Air Blvd., Suite 210
P.O. Box 161274
Mobile, AL 36616-2274
(334) 478-1208; (800) 222-7322 (In AL)
Email: seacofmobile | at | zebra.net or seacmobile | at | zebra.net
Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama
Gary Copeland
P.O. Box 1731
Athens AL 35611
(256) 325-8885
Email: info | at | alabamashaa.org
Web: http://www.AlabamaSHAA.org
State association of speech-language pathologists and audiologists advancing the professions in Alabama. We can help you find speech and hearing services.
Spina Bifida Association of Alabama
c/o Trish Switzer
140 Lansdowne Drive
Madison, AL 35758
or
P.O. Box 661424
Birmingham, AL 35266
(256) 325-8600
Email: AL_spina_bifida_support | at | hotmail.comState Department of Education: Special Education
Alabama Department of Education
Special Education Services
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
(334) 242-8114
Email: mabreyw | at | alsde.edu
Web: www.alsde.edu/
State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities
RSA Union Bldg.
100 N. Union Street
P.O. Box 301410
Montgomery, AL 36130-1410
(334) 242-3973; (800) 232-2158
State Mediation System
Department of Education
Gordon Persons Building
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242-8114
Email: dorismc | at | alsde.edu
Web: http://www.alsde.edu/
State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
RSA Union Bldg.
P.O. Box 301410
Montgomery, AL 36130-1410
(334) 242-3107
Email: jhouston | at | mh.state.al.us
State Mental Retardation Program
Alabama Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
RSA Union Bldg.
100 N. Union Street
P.O. Box 301410
Montgomery, AL 36130-1410
(334) 242-3107
Email: jhouston | at | mh.state.al.us
Email: ADDPC | at | mh.state.al.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Rehabilitation Services
2129 East South Blvd., P.O. Box 11586
Montgomery, AL 36111-0586
(334) 281-8780
Email: sshivers | at | rehab.state.al.us
Web: http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?url=/Home/Services/VRS/Main
Super Sports-Montgomery
1500 E. Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36106
(334) 833-4348
Email: lmolenik | at | huntingdon.edu
Technology Assistance for Special Consumers
Lisa Snyder, Program Manager
1856 Keats Drive
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 859-8300
Email: tasc | at | ucphuntsville.org
Web: http://tasc.ataccess.org
Assistive Technology/AAC evaluations, Trainings, Adapting toys, Lending Library, Reutilization of Durable Medical Equipment.
Gerald A. Templeton, Esq.
400 Union Hill Drive, Suite 210
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-4346
Email: jerry | at | ttgpc.com
Web: http://www.ttgpc.com
Parent Attorney representing families in special education matters. Consultation on IEP’s and services available for special needs children. Special Needs Trusts and Medicaid/Medicare consultation.
Thrive Behavioral Services, LLC
Chelsia Massey
3183 Pelham Pkwy.
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 222-0965
Email: thrivebehavioralservices | at | gmail.com
Web: http://thrivebehavioralservices.com
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)/ Verbal Behavior (VB) Services to children diagnosed with Autism or other developmental disability; IEP Assistance, Parent/School Training, In Home Behavior Support
Troy Scottish Rite Learning Center
Chas. Henderson Child Health Center
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
P.O. Box 210956
Montgomery, AL 36121-0956
(334) 277-8109
United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc.
Web: http://www.sedbtac.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham
2430 11th Avenue, North
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 251-0165
Email: gedwards | at | ucpbham.com
Web: ucpbham.com
United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile, Inc.
3058 Dauphin Square Connector
Mobile, AL 36607
(334) 479-4900
Email: gharger1947 | at | aol.com
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Civitan International Research Center
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1719 Sixth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-0021
(205) 934-8900
Web: http://www.circ.uab.edu/
VSA arts Alabama (formerly Very Special Arts)
701 S. 37th Street, Suite 10
Birmingham, AL 35222
(205) 322-4086
Email: vsachap | at | mindspring.com
Web: http://www.vsarts.org/
Wiregrass Scottish Rite Learning Center
Inquiries: Scottish Rite Masonic Center
P.O. Box 1074
Dothan, AL 36302-1074
(334) 792-5388