The Disabled Persons and Family Support (DPFS) program assists persons of all ages who have a medically determinable severe, chronic disability diagnosed by a licensed medical professional.  

Legal Aid of Nebraska offers free services to eligible low-income individuals facing legal issues related to children and families. The type of support provided varies based on individual circumstances and available resources.

This is a savings plan for your child that DOES NOT count against programs that are income determined. Unlike a typical savings/checking plan (whose assets will count when determining financial need) these plans are specifically designed to support individuals with disabilities. Similar to a college 529 plan, the money can be used for certain items and can build up over time. 

The official Nebraska government website to access all DHSS Programs- job training, education, employment, financial assistance programs; behavioral health, waivers, and long-term care. 

Great website with lots of wonderful tools to help with finances from daily budgeting, cost of living calculator, taxes, and planning for life events.   

This tool helps you find federal benefits and advise and inform all services and benefits available to individuals with disabilities.  

The Autism Society of Nebraska has some fantastic resources to help with planning for the future financially.  

Areas include:

-Public Benefits

-Social Security

-Special Needs Trust

-Power of Attorney

-Will

-Letter of Intent

-Guardianship & Attendance

-Grief and Bereavement

This tool helps you find federal benefits and advise and inform all services and benefits available to individuals with disabilities.  

InCharge Debt Solutions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering confidential and professional credit counseling, debt management services, bankruptcy education, housing counseling and educational initiatives promoting financial literacy. 

Services: 

-Nonprofit Credit Counseling

- Debt Management Plans

-Housing Counseling

-Pre-File Credit Counseling &    

  Debtor Education.

-Education

Nebraska's resource for helping families who have children and young adults with disabilities and special health care needs.  

The Arc is an organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Offers a variety of programs that are shaped by the needs and voices of those we serve, helping them thrive while fostering family support and community awareness.

Programs and Services offered:

-Advocacy

-Housing Opportunities

-Social Clubs

-Fun Activities

-Parent Support Groups

Supplemental Security Income or SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.

PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.

The Charting the LifeCourse framework was developed by families to help individuals with disabilities and families at any age or stage of life develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop supports, and discover what it takes to live the lives they want to live. 

Think College is dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability.

AbilityPath provides a lifetime of support services for children, adults, and seniors with developmental disabilities and their families.

Resources and Services:

-College Search

-Employment

-Community-Based Day Program

-Tailored Day Services

-Independent Living Skills

The mission of the Down Syndrome Association for Families of Nebraska is to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome, by empowering them as well as educating and supporting their families and the larger community.

Resources include: 

-Medical Outreach

-Medical Provider Information

-National Organizations

-Educational Series and Resources

-World Down Syndrome Day 

Ollie and Web Center provides information on programs and services that help all ages of individuals with developmental disabilities reach their full potential.
Services:
-Supported Employment Services
-Independent Living Services
-Continuing Education Programs
-Social & Recreation Programs
-Client, Parent, & Sibling Support Programs
-Disability Advocacy & Awareness Services

AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

The mission of the National Family Support Network is to promote positive outcomes for all children, families, and communities by leveraging the collective impact of state networks and championing quality family support and strengthening practices and policies. 

ILC or Integrated Life Choices, offers a number of services for people with disabilities. From group homes for special needs adults, to independent living resources and job training. They cover Nebraska and Colorado. 

Services offered include:

-Day/Vocational Services

-Residential Services

-Clinical Services

-Supported Employment Services

 WIPA or Work Incentive Planning and Assistance helps promote employment by helping Social Security disability beneficiaries understand and use available work incentives.

Nebraska Center for the blind and visual impaired offers vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs for people 14 and up who are blind or visual impaired.  

The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) leads and provides resources to help state and local agencies deliver vocational rehabilitation and support services for individuals with disabilities. Their goal is to enhance employment opportunities, promote independence, and facilitate integration into the community and competitive job market. 

CareerOneStop is a great place to find resources to help find career training and job search resources. 

Areas include: 

Career Changer

Military and Veterans

Worker with a Criminal Conviction

Entry-level Worker

55+ workers

Young Adult

Workers with Disabilities

Para hispanohablantes

Businesses

Career Advisors

JAN is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations. It helps individuals with disabilities explore accommodation ideas and provides practical suggestions for requesting and negotiating accommodations with an employer.  

O*NET OnLine has detailed descriptions of the world of work.  You can find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on your goals and needs. You can then further research to learn about requirements, characteristics, and available opportunities for your selected occupation.

My Skills my Future is a website that allows you to type in the job(s) you have had in the past and it will show you other potential jobs that require similar skills helping build bridge to a potential new career.    

WorkforceGPS is an online platform designed to enhance the capabilities of America’s public workforce system. Targeted at workforce professionals, educators, and business leaders, it offers curated communities, valuable webinars, training resources, and effective workforce development practices. With access to relevant evidence-based research, WorkforceGPS equips users with the tools needed to develop innovative strategies that improve job seekers' employment opportunities. 

Young Workers is a project by the California Partnership for Young Worker Health and Safety that offers support and resources for teens, teachers, parents, and employers. It provides guidance, teacher training materials, videos, posters, and information on rights and responsibilities, unions, and work permits, helping students understand essential workplace concepts. 

Job Corps is a free education and vocational training program in the United States designed to help young people ages 16 to 24 improve their skills, gain work experience, and achieve self-sufficiency. It provides participants with access to various services, including academic education, job training, and employment assistance, as well as life skills development and support in areas like housing and health care.

Provides individualized services for people with disabilities in Nebraska. Our caring community serves you and your loved ones by promoting independence at the highest level. We believe everyone should live, work, and fully experience life, not just exist in it.

Services include:

-Residential Services (Independent Living, Group Home, In-home Residential Services)

-Day Services (Habilitative Community Inclusion, Vocational Training, Supported Employment)

-Shared Living Provider Homes

DRN uses a combination of legal advocacy, public policy advocacy, citizen advocacy, self-advocacy, and advocacy education to protect vulnerable people with disabilities, especially those who learn, live, or work in isolated, segregated, or congregated settings.

Mosaic is dedicated to enhancing the independence and community connections of individuals with intellectual disabilities. By fostering new social, volunteer, and employment opportunities, Mosaic empowers people to pursue their unique paths to happiness through personalized services that help them achieve their goals. The organization also advocates for disability rights, promotes self-advocacy, and supports public policy initiatives that positively impact the lives of those they serve. 

Available Services:

-Day Services

-Employment Skills

-Mental and Behavioral Health and Autism Services

-Mosaic at Home

-Supported Living (24/7)

-Supported Living (Hourly)

The ADRC provides information, referral, and assistance for accessing community services and long-term care options for persons with disabilities of all ages, family members, caregivers, and advocates. While the ADRC does not provide direct services, this can be an important link to services and supports.

The Administration for Community Living was established on the core belief that older adults and individuals of all ages with disabilities should have the freedom to live where they wish, alongside those they choose, and fully engage in their communities. 

Programs:

-Aging and Disability Networks

-Connecting People to Services

-Empowering Advocacy

-Employment

-Health & Wellness

-Protecting Rights & Preventing Abuse

-Retirement Planning/Pension Support

-Support for Caregivers

-Support for People with Limb Loss, Paralysis & TBI

Self Advocacy Resource and

Technical Assistance Center or SARTAC is your one stop shop for organizing and finding self-advocacy groups. It aims to strengthen the self-advocacy movement by supporting self advocacy organizations to grow in diversity and leadership by connecting students and adults with disabilities to the right resource for their needs. 

The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. 

The mission of the Nebraska Statewide Independent Living Council, Inc. (NESILC) is to partner with the Independent Living Network to promote Independent Living and facilitate systemic change that promotes independence, inclusion, non-discrimination, and dignity for all people with disabilities in Nebraska. 

Habilitative Opportunities strives to provide the necessary support that fosters growth and development in all individuals.  

Services:

-Residential 

-Vocational

-Employment

Hands of Heartland serves both Nebraska and Iowa. It is a second home, a welcoming family, an expanding circle of friends. A people centered vision built around services driven by and created for each unique individual. We believe in empowering and enriching the lives of people with IDD through skill enhancement, meaningful connection, and community advocacy. We tailor a vast array of services to each person offering the support needed to pursue any goal and live bright, vibrant lives. 

Services:

-DD Wavier

-Family Support Wavier

-Employment Support

-Education

-A&D Wavier

-Supported Employment

-Community Engagement

Apace supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in southeast Nebraska. They provide desired education and support to individuals with disabilities, promote safety and respect, and advocate for dignity and inclusion within the community.

Services: 

-Habilitative Plans

-Residential Support

-Independent Living

-Group Homes

-Shared Living

-Respite Care

-Day Support

-Day Programs

-Vocational Training

-Retirement Services

-Workforce Opportunities

-Job Development

-Job Coaching

-Nebraska Vocational 

-Rehabilitation Collaboration

ATP uses a variety of methods and technologies to help individuals with disabilities connect with technology.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a grassroots organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by mental illness. It provides support, education, and advocacy for people living with mental health conditions and their families. NAMI offers a variety of programs, including support groups, educational resources, and public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma.

The Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing offers a variety of services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. These services include financial assistance for technology, behavioral health support, helping find interpreters, and training and presentations focused on education, youth, and family services. 

The Nebraska Resource and Referral System (NRRS) will help you find services and resources in Nebraska. The NRRS contains accurate and up-to-date information on thousands of community agencies and organizations that provide services and resources to Nebraskans. 

NAVIGATE is a comprehensive program designed to provide early and effective treatment to individuals who have experienced a first episode of psychosis. NAVIGATE teams have served urban, suburban, and rural populations, and have provided treatment to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

The League of Human Dignity are concerned with the rights and quality of life of people with disabilities. They work with people who have disabilities to promote independent living and ensure social, economic, and political equality. 

Services:

-Information and Referral

- Systems Advocacy

- Individual Advocacy

- Peer Support

- Independent Living Skills Training

- Transition from nursing facilities and other institutions into community-based living

- Assistance aimed at avoiding institutionalization

- Making the transition from secondary education to adult life

- Assistance in Finding and Paying for Accessible Housing

- Financial Benefits Counseling

- Equipment loan and rental

- Assistance in Hiring Personal Assistants and/or Chore Providers

- Grants (Available in Some Communities) to Make Homes Wheelchair Accessible

- Services Coordination for Nebraska’s Medicaid Waiver Program

Place for families to got to find answers, talk to others, and search and locate services and programs. 

KVC Nebraska offers a variety of programs and services to meet the diverse needs of children, youth, adults and families. They accept referrals from the State of Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Nebraska Juvenile Probation, and parents and caregivers. 

Services:

-Disability Services (Shared Living)

-Family Reunification

-Foster Care

-Fostering Educational Success

-Intensive In-Home Services

-Outpatient Therapy

-Substance Abuse Treatment

-Substance Use Evaluation

Omni works with individuals who have a significant impairment.  They take some of the most challenging cases, serving the most complex needs within the natural community, and succeeding by implementing research-based practices to design inventive integrated care solutions. 

Services: 

-Residential

-Vocational 

-Substitute Care

-Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

-Office and Home Based Psychotherapy

-Intensive In-Home Therapy

-Eating Disorders

-Therapeutic Group Home

-Substance Use Services 

-Training Opportunities

NebraskaMentalHealth.com provides centralized access to local and regional mental health information in a single location. The goal of NebraskaMentalHealth.com is to expand knowledge about mental health terminology and to help connect those in need with the mental health information, treatment, and services.  

Bryan Health offers a variety of supports for mental health, substance use and other conditions that affect your overall well-being.  Behavioral health includes a variety of services to improve your mental and physical health. Bryan has programs for people of all ages – from youth to adult and geriatric care.

Services include:

-Mental Health
Counseling as well as emergency care and inpatient or outpatient treatment.
-Medication Management
-Substance Use
(Alcohol/Drug Use)
Evaluation and various levels of treatment

National Center of Deafblindness (NCDB) is a technical assistance center who works with state deafblind projects and other partners to improve educational results and quality of life for children who are deafblind and their families. 

A Specialized Agency Provider for Developmental Disability Services licensed by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Services include:

-Supported Living

-Supported Day

-Group Home Living

Support adults with developmental, intellectual and physical disabilities by providing a structured day program with a professional studio environment. Instructors work together with resident artists to offer opportunities for learning, artistic growth, collaboration and gallery exhibition. 

Programs include: 

-Performing Arts

-Visual Arts

-Supported Services

DREAM CHOICE, LLC offers specialized Adult Day Services for individuals with disabilities, featuring tailored outings, arts and crafts, a game room, and a relaxing space for watching television. 

Services include:

-Daily activities/program scheduling

-Outings and Meals on Wheels collaboration

-Medication administration

-Transportation to and from obligations (employment)

-CALM room for relaxation

The mission of the Autism Family Network is to support and advocate for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. They provide social opportunities, recreational experiences, community inclusion. 

ASN supports Nebraska’s Autism community through advocacy, education, information & referral, and community building.  

Our program is designed to assist individuals with intellectual, physical, and behavioral disabilities by providing quality care, individual choices, integration, and innovation. 

Day Services programs:

-Community Speaks. 

-Art You

-Pathways

-Elite Studio

-Residential Services

-Independent living

Community Alternatives Nebraska is a unique agency that provides supports both residentially and vocationally to persons with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and/or a mental health diagnosis. 

Services: 

-Adult Foster Care Host Home

-Day Programs and Activities

-Group Homes

-Home and Community Based Services

-Periodic and Supported Living Services

-Supported Employment and Job Placement

Support people with mental health needs and/or developmental disabilities to gain skills, knowledge and experience to increasingly use and benefit from the resources and settings available to all citizens in our community. 

Services: 

-Residential Services

-Employment Services

-Job Exploration

-Career Planning

-Supported Employment

-Volunteer Opportunities

-Job Training

-Exploring College Courses

-Home Services

-Shared Living Provider Services

Developmental Educational and Behavioral Outcomes or DEBO, offers adults, children, and their families with safe, loving, and quality services leading to growth, independence and support of one another regardless of physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges.

Services:

-Residential

-Employment

-Day Services

-Individual Service Plans

-Behavioral Support Plans

-Community Life

Extended Families of Nebraska or EFN provides individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives, utilizing the most natural settings possible, to achieve their maximum potential which promotes their development and success in the community. Services:

-Day Services

-Community outings

-Volunteer opportunities

-Seasonal events

Magis specializes in Precision Placements for the Developmentally Disabled Community with the Focus on the Long-Term Benefits for Whom We Serve. 

Specialized Service Areas:

-Shared Living / Extended Family Homes (EFH)

-Supported Employment