National Forests in Alabama
Big Oak Hunter Camp is our only physically disabled hunting area in the Talladega National Forest. This camp is a 1700 acre hunting unit for physically disabled hunters possessing the required State permits in Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area. Big Oak Hunter Camp also has sanitary facilities. National Forests in Alabama – Big Oak Physically Disabled Hunting Camp (usda.gov)
Education
Advocacy Agencies
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP)
The University of Alabama
526 Martha Parham West
P.O. Box 870395
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0395
205-348-4928
800-826-1675 Website Contact information
Yellow Pages for Kids -Alabama Resources
Provides extensive resources to learn about and navigate special education, including state listings of Parent Training and Information Centers. http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/al.htm
Special Education Guidance and Training
Special Education in Alabama; A Right Not a Favor (ADAP Guide)
This well written guide provides thoughtful information about the Special Education process for Alabama families. Developed by the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program, this resource has thorough descriptions of each part of the process, beginning with identifying children who need Special Education or disability support from Section 504. The materials are written in an easily understood manner and of much benefit to families. Website
Department of Education
Alabama Department of Education
Special Education Services
Mabrey Whetstone, Ph.D., Director
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, AL 36130-2101
334-242-8114
800-392-8020 Website Contact Information
Early Intervention Services (Infant and toddler)
Alabama’s Early Intervention System
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Division of Early Intervention
Elizabeth Prince, Part C Coordinator
2129 East South Blvd.
Montgomery, AL 36116
334-281-8780 Early Intervention System
E-mail: webform
Alabama Parent Education Center
10520 US Hwy 231
Wetumpka, AL 36092
334-567-2252 Voice
334-567-9938 FAX
866-532-7660 Website Contact Information
Health & Well-Being
ALL Kids Children’s Health Insurance Program
ALL Kids is Alabama’s Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and is administered by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Low cost, comprehensive healthcare coverage is provided to qualifying children under age 19. Website Contact information
Medicaid Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program
Provides Home and Community Based Services to qualifying people who meet Nursing Facility Level of care criteria, yet may be able to remain at home with support. Website Contact information
State of Alabama Independent Living Waiver (SAIL)
Provides Home and Community Based Services to qualifying individuals over age 18 who meet Nursing Facility Level of care criteria. Services include case management, personal care and prescribed medical supplies and assistive technology. More information Contact information
Health Insurance Premium Payment Program
Premium assistance may be available for families who have Medicaid eligible children and are covered by an employer’s health insurance or COBRA. The program reimburses families for their premium coverage costs for the Medicaid eligible child and in some case for the family. More information 855-692-5447 for assistance
