American Association of Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (AAID)
http://www.aaidd.org
Founded in 1876, AAIDD, formerly known as AAMR, AAIDD is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals (and others) concerned about mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
A Sporting Chance
http://www.asportingchance.net
A Sporting Chance provides sport and recreational activities for individuals with Mental Retardation and other Developmental Disabilities. They participate in various activities such as bowling, track and field, golf and baseball.
Autism Society of America (ASA)
http://www.autism-society.org
ASA is a national association for people with autism. The site connects individuals with autism and their families to reliable information and referral resources.
Champion Athletes of the Ozarks
http://www.championathletes.org
Champion Athletes is a recreation and leisure activities organization that offers bowling, gymnastics and swimming. It is a social/recreational and educational organization for persons with Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Developmental Center of the Ozarks
http://www.DCOonline.com
The Developmental Center of the Ozarks is a multi-service agency They provide services for First Steps Children’s Therapy Program, Adult Day Center, Supported Employment and the Summer Youth Employment Program.
Epilepsy Foundation
http://www.efa.org
This web site provides information about epilepsy and its effects on peoples lives.
First Steps
http://www.mofirststeps.com
First Steps is Missouri’s Early Intervention system for infants and toddlers, birth to age 3, who have delayed development or diagnosed conditions that are associated with developmental disabilities.
Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
http://www.dese.mo.gov
The DESE provides information concerning Missouri's public schools and special education services.
Missouri Department of Mental Health
http://www.dmh.mo.gov
The Missouri Department of Mental Health operates the Divisions of Developmental Disabilities, Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, and Alcohol and Drug Abuse.
Project Lifesaver
http://www.projectlifesaver.org
Project Lifesaver International helps provide rapid response to save lives and reduce potential for serious injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome, dementia and other related disorders.
Tantone Industries Sheltered Workshop
http://www.taneycountyworkshop.com
Tantone Industries provides meaningful employment, an avenue for socialization, developing vocation skills and development of relationships with fellow employees to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks
http://www.ccozarks.org/Group/Group.aspx?ID=1000047387
This organization provides unique therapeutic horseback riding experience for riders with disabilities that enhances their physical, emotional, social and cognitive skills and abilities.
The Arc
http://www.thearc.org
The Arc is a national association of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families.
The Missouri Association of County Developmental Disabilities Services (MACDDS)
http://www.macdds.org
MACDDS is a statewide association of county boards for the developmentally disabled dedicated to local control and provision of supports and services.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
http://www.rarediseases.org
NORD is a unique federation of more than 140 organizations serving people with rare disorders and disabilities.
TouchPoint Autism Services, Southwest Missouri
http://www.touchpointautism.org
The mission of Touchpoint Autism Services is to make a real difference in the quality of life for children and adults with Autism and their families.
