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Find Nebraska State caregiving resources, Nebraska healthcare resources, Nebraska caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Nebraskan county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesAlzheimer's Association Midlands Chapter Our Chapter provides, education, information, and support to individuals affected with Alzheimer's disease; and supports the National Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association in its research for the prevention, cure and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. For more information contact: Answers4Families The Answers4Families project (Nebraska Network for Children and Families) provides information, dialogue, education, and support to Nebraskans with special needs by providing Internet resources. This Web site is a place where families, caregivers, and professionals can subscribe to e-mail discussion groups, search the Nebraska Resource Referral System (NRRS) database, submit questions to a registered pharmacist through "AskRx", or to our 'expert' of the month through the "Ask an Expert" program, and find links to numerous federal, state and local government agencies and organizations. http://www.answers4families.org/ For more information contact: Autism Society of Nebraska The mission of the Nebraska Chapter of the Autism Society of America is to support and advocate for individuals with autism and their families through increasing education and awareness, fundraising, and facilitating community involvement for persons with autism spectrum disorders to achieve their potential by becoming a productive, accepted, and integral part of society. http://www.autismnebraska.org/index.php For more information contact: Easter Seals of Nebraska Easter Seals Nebraska provides services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, as well as support to their families. http://ne.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NEDR_homepage For more information contact: MealCall Visit this site to locate a facility that provides Meals On Wheels that is closest to you. http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/ne/index.htm Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS) The Center for Disability Rights, Law and Advocacy Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc. (NAS), The Center for Disability Rights, Law and Advocacy, is a private, non-profit organization designated by the Governor to protect and advocate for the rights of Nebraskans with significant physical or mental disabilities. Established in 1977, NAS is the protection and advocacy system in the State of Nebraska. We work along with people who have disabilities to secure their rights and to achieve a vision which is supportive of the ideals of interdependence, productivity, human dignity, personal integrity and full participation for individuals with disabilities in their community. http://www.nebraskaadvocacyservices.org/ For more information contact: Nebraska Health and Human Services System Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Visit this webpage to find important information on free services provided to senior citizens and those with disabilities in the state of Nebraska. http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/add/addindex.htm Nebraska's Area Agencies on Aging Visit this webpage to find the location and contact information for the area agency on aging that is nearest to you. http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/ags/aaa.htm The Nebraska Respite Network The Nebraska Respite Network consists of six sites that collect information and coordinate respite resources statewide. They are the one place to call for your respite needs. Caregivers are encouraged to call. The Nebraska Respite Network will assist you in finding the respite services you require. http://www.respitenetwork.org/ For more information contact: United Way of Western Nebraska Our mission is to unite people and resources of Western Nebraska to build a stronger, healthier and more compassionate community. We provide services, fundraise for local organizations and offer information to our community members. http://www.unitedwayofwesternnebraska.com/ For more information contact:
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