General information regarding Oregon State Qualified Rehabilitation Facilities can be found at http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/SSD/SPO/qrf-menu.shtml

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is a program of the United States Department of Education. OSERS' official mission is "to provide leadership to achieve full integration and participation in society of people with disabilities by ensuring equal opportunity and access to, and excellence in, education, employment and community living." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_Special_Education_and_Rehabilitative_Services

The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) oversees grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities to obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html

Best Practices in Disability Conference

(Australia, Dec 2005) Australia recognized as international leader in disability best practices

http://www.une.edu.au/campus/confco/bpdc2005/aboutthehost.php3

NGA Center for Best Practices

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