Report: Bureau of Justice Statistics: Crime Against Persons with Disabilities, 2009-2012 – Statistical Tables

In this report, crimes against people with disabilities are classified according to six limitations: hearing, vision, cognitive, ambulatory, self-care, and independent living.

Video: The Rhythm Tree: Music Therapy and Autism

Ryan Judd presents a social story that can be used to teach individuals with autism social skills such as active listening and respecting personal space.

Website: Real Look Autism

Real Look Autism is a non-profit organization that offers information about different therapies and strategies through videos.

Video: Autism Research Group: Lost in Public

“Lost in Public” is a five-minute video that instructs children and guardians how to use rules, role playing and praise to teach children what to do if they become lost in a public setting.

Website: Disability Rights, Education Activism, and Mentoring (DREAM)

DREAM advocates for the continued development of disability culture and disability pride as well as related sub-cultures and movements and strongly value physical, mental and neurodiversity.

Website: Specialized Training for Military Parents (STOMP)

STOMP is a federally funded Parent Training and Information Center established to assist military families who have children with special education or health needs.

Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Justice: Service Animals

This publication explains the requirements of the ADA regarding animals that accompany and provide services for a person with a disability.

Webpage: The National Center for Victims of Crime: Resource Directory for Service Providers

This Resource Directory is designed to help community advocates working in the fields of crime victim assistance, disability services, law enforcement, and allied professions improve their response to victims with disabilities.

Toolkit: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Healthy Bodies for Girls

This toolkit provides resources and tips to help parents talk to their girls about sensitive topics such as good hygiene, appropriate public behaviors, menstrual control.

Toolkit: Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Healthy Bodies for Boys

This toolkit provides resources and tips to help parents talk to their boys about sensitive topics such as good hygiene, appropriate public behaviors, hormones and mood swings.