ADMH- Department of Mental Health
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities (DD) provides a comprehensive array of services and supports to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families in the state through contractual arrangements with community agencies, five regional community services offices, and three comprehensive support service teams that assist with behavioral, medical, psychiatric and dental services and supports.
For more information, please visit https://mh.alabama.gov/developmental-disabilities-services/
Mission: To improve the services for people with autism spectrum disorders and their families through education and advocacy.
The Autism Support of Alabama helps approximately 600 individuals with autism spectrum disorders, their parents and their service providers on a monthly basis. These programs and services are funded through government grants, collaboration with other agencies/associations, donations and fundraising activities. The continuation and future success of these programs and services are dependent on fundraising efforts. The fundraising efforts secure funds, promote awareness and serve as a powerful tool in changing the quality of life for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
For more information, please visit https://autism-alabama.org/
Autism Friendly Businesses
Businesses in Alabama can be more welcoming to those with autism and their families when staff have access to education provided by Autism Friendly Alabama.
Autism Friendly Families
We want families to know what we are doing and what businesses are doing to learn to be more welcoming to those with autism.
For more information, please visit https://www.autismfriendlyalabama.com/
Mission: Family Voices of Alabama (FV of AL) aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities.
Through our national network, we provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.
Vision: Every child and youth with special needs receives family-centered care.
For more information, please visit https://familyvoicesal.org/index.php
Mission:
To enhance the lives of Alabamians with disabilities and their families.
Vision:
Families caring for a member with a disability face many conditions that reduce their quality of life. Isolation from the community resulting from caregiving responsibilities, financial hardships, lack of supports, and limited accessibility within the community, to name a few, make a difficult situation even more challenging.
Family Support envisions a day when every family receives the respect and support that will allow them to stay together, fully participate in community life, and share in the opportunities that can lead to a secure, quality lifestyle. This will enhance the lives of Alabamians with disabilities and their families and make Alabama’s communities stronger.
For more information, please visit https://famsupport.com/