General Dental Resources
List of Access Clinics
205-934-3000
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater
Health and Wellness- LINCPOINT Dental Services
205-943-5207
UAB
205-934-1115
Jefferson County Department of Health Dental Clinics:
Must live in
Central Downtown: 205-930-1015
Western (Ensley): 205-241-5277
Eastern (Woodlawn): 205-510-3405
Children’s Health System- Specialized Dental Services
205-939-9161
Alabama Dental Association
To find a local dentist call 1-800-489-2532
General Web Sites
These web sites contain general information for persons with disabilities
- http://www.ada.gov/
- http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
- http://www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/
- http://www.jobaccess.org/
Products
Assistive technology information: http://www.abledata.com/
Products and services empowering the special needs community: http://www.disabledonline.com/
Technologies in 11 categories designed to accommodate everyone: http://www.enablemart.com/
Products from Specialized Care includes a Rainbow Lap Cushion for knee-to-knee exam technique, Stay N Place Booster Seat and Chair Liner, Stay N Place Pillows, Positioning Devices, DVD's on Stabilization, and other oral care products for parents, caretakers, and caregivers. Their web site is http://www.specializedcare.com/
Oral Health Care
This resource provides support for health care providers, families and non-medical providers who care for children and youth with special needs: http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/
Special care in oral health: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/OralHealthInformation/SpecialNeeds/SpecialCare.htm
An introduction to practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/917B6B85-E929-43CC-A0DC-1FDFCB3C575E/0/Introduction.pdf
Continuing education: practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/3E80A035-7823-49AF-9701-A78B65490353/0/DevDisabilities.pdf
Practical oral care for people with Down Syndrome: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A93F980E-A9A9-4C84-B904-2D26C99093CC/0/DownSyndrome.pdf
Practical oral care for people with Cerebral Palsy: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/435D79B9-112D-4D44-A0EE-643836F0F8EC/0/CerebralPalsy.pdf
Practical oral care for people with autism: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/435D79B9-112D-4D44-A0EE-643836F0F8EC/0/CerebralPalsy.pdf
Developmental disabilities and oral health: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DevelopmentalDisabilities/
Oral conditions in children with special needs - a guide for helath care providers: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/OralHealthInformation/ChildrensOralHealth/OralConditionsChildrenSpecialNeeds.htm
Integrating oral health into overall health: training in infant/toddler oral health care for non-dental professionals: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/B15EFF6D-13C8-4B35-BC97-C75F18548E0B/0/Caries_and_primary.pdf
Dental care every day- a caregivers guide: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DevelopmentalDisabilities/DentalCareEveryDay.htm
Wheelchair transfer - a health care provider's guide: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DevelopmentalDisabilities/WheelchairTransfer.htm
Caregiver's guide to managing behaviors associetd with dental treatment
Diet and Nutrition
Food and nutrition center from the USDA: http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/
Good Nutrition Ideas featuring a special section on caring for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities: http://www.goodnutritionideas.com/