Resources for Home and Community-Based Services

Developed by Fritz and O'Hare Associates with funding from the Nebraska Council on Developmental Disabilities. Updated in 2022.

• Along the Way: A Guide for Parents of Infants, Toddlers, and Children with Disabilities (En español)
  
• Along the Way: A Guide for Adolescents and Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (En español)
  
• Along the Way: A Guide for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (En español)
  
• Along the Way: Directory of Resources for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (En español)
  

• Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
  

• Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support. 
• Nebraska Autism Spectrum Disorders Network - Provides information and training based on current research about autism spectrum disorders. Associated with UNL. 
• Nebraska Network of Care - Helps Nebraskans access to comprehensive community services, information, support, and assistance on a localized level. 
• Nebraska Resource and Referral System - Statewide database created with input from Nebraska families, service providers and organizations. ​
• ​PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children. 
• Supported Decision Making - Information provided by Monroe-Meyer on alternatives to guardianship in Nebraska.

• Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
  
• The Arc of Nebraska - (402) 475-4407 - Advocacy for people with DD and their families. 
• Autism Society of Nebraska - Support network of people who advocate, educate and support. 
• Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska - Focuses on brain injury prevention, education, advocacy, and support. 
• Disability Rights Nebraska - (800) 422-6691 - Works for dignity, equality and empowerment of people with disabilities. 
• Down Syndrome Alliance of the Heartlands - (402) 991-1800 - Connects people touched by Down Syndrome through education, advocacy and support. 
• Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska - (402) 421-1338 - Support group provides family networking and new parent support for children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. 
• Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council - (402) 438-7979 - Promotes independent living and advocates to promote independence, inclusion, non-discrimination and dignity for people with disabilities. 
• League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent. 
• Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council - (402) 438-7979 - Promotes independent living and advocates to promote independence, inclusion, non-discrimination and dignity for people with disabilities. 
• Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility. ​
  
• People First of Nebraska - (308) 530-9209 or (402) 559-4892 – Self-advocacy organization run for and by people with disabilities. 
• PTI Nebraska - (800) 284-8520 - Resource for families of children with disabilities or special health needs. Empowers parents and provides knowledge to improve education and healthcare for children. 
• Supported Decision Making - Information provided by Monroe-Meyer on alternatives to guardianship in Nebraska. 
• UNL Center for Children, Families, and the Law - Works to improve systems and outcomes for children and families.

• ATP (Assistive Technology Partnership) - (888) 806-6287 - Helps Nebraskans with disabilities, their families, and professionals get devices and services.
  

• Department of Education - Nebraska Department of Education information about Special Education. 
• Easter Seals Nebraska - Provides services to help people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, work and play. 
• Enable Account - (844) ENABLE4 - Offers checking, savings, and investment accounts for people with disabilities. Gives the ability to save money without affecting benefits (up to $100,000). 
• League of Human Dignity - Consumer-based, non-profit organization promotes integration of people with disabilities. Advocates for needs and rights while providing services to help people be independent. 
• Munroe-Meyer Institute - (800) 656-3937 - University Center of Excellence for DD education, research and services. Provides services and support for people with intellectual, developmental and genetic disorders. 
• Nebraska VR - Helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train and retain employees with disabilities. 
• Special Olympics Nebraska - Non-profit organization that uses sports to encourage and empower people with intellectual disabilities, promote acceptance and foster understanding and respect. 
• Ticket to Work - Helps people with disabilities explore competitive employment.

• Nebraska Legislature - Official website of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature. 
• Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility.