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Disabilities Assistance
Developmental Disabilities
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Report Abuse or Neglect
(800) 652-1999
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Special Health Care Needs
Special Health Care Programs - Comparison of services available on each program and brief program descriptions.
Disabled Children's Program (DCP)
Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS)
Genetically Handicapped Persons Program (GHPP)
Lifespan Respite
Medically Handicapped Children's Program (MHCP)
General Publications
Nebraska Resources
Medicaid provides health insurance to eligible people.
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Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
- Nebraska Resource and Referral System - Statewide database created with input from Nebraska families, service providers and organizations.
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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.
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Answers4Families - Information, education and support for Nebraskans with special needs.
- Disability Rights Nebraska - (800) 422-6691 - Works for dignity, equality and empowerment of 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.
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Nebraska Children's Home Society - (402) 451-0787 - Provides support for families, children, kinship caregivers, grandparents, and adoptive families with access to community resources, support groups, and ongoing educational opportunities.
- Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility.
- 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.
- UNL Center for Children, Families, and the Law - Works to improve systems and outcomes for children and families.
Information about the guardianship process and guardian responsibilities.
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Supported Decision-Making - Video from UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute.
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State of Nebraska Judicial Branch, Office of The Public Guardian resources:
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Guardianship Handbook - from Legal Aid of Nebraska
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Guardian Connect Now - Serves Nebraska guardians and conservators by providing resources, education, community, and support.
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln Extension "NebFact" resources:
There is no requirement to have a guardian in order to receive services.
- Easter Seals Nebraska - Provides services to help people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to live, learn, work and play.
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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.
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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.
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Nebraska Children's Home Society - (402) 451-0787 - Provides support for families, children, kinship caregivers, grandparents, and adoptive families with access to community resources, support groups, and ongoing educational opportunities.
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Nebraska VR - Helps people with disabilities prepare for, find and keep jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train and retain employees with disabilities.
- Ticket to Work - Helps people with disabilities explore competitive employment.
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Nebraska Legislature - Official website of the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature.
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Ombudsman's Office - Will help resolve a problem, concern or complaint impacting a resident of a long-term care facility.