Center for Development and Disability

Library and Information Network for the Community

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Welcome to the World of Acronyms associated with the field of disability and/or organizations that serve individuals with a disability. Acronyms are initials or abbreviations used to describe a term.  The summary below is provided to assist you in understanding some of the most common acronyms.  As new acronyms seem to be created almost daily, this document will be updated periodically. We hope you find this tool useful as you navigate through the various terms used in the field of Disability.

 

COMMONLY USED TERMS

 

ACRONYM

TERM

AAC

Augmentative and Alternative Communication

AADP

American Association of Disabled People

AAMR

American Association of Mental Retardation

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

ADD

Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ADL

Activities of Daily Living

ADT

Adult Day Training

AFDC

Aid to Families with Dependent Children

APE

Adapted Physical Education

APS

Albuquerque Public Schools

Arc of NM

The Arc of New Mexico

ARCA

Association for Retarded Citizens of Albuquerque

ASA

Autism Society of America

ASL

American Sign Language

AT

Assistive Technology

BBS

Bureau of Blind Services

BD

Behavior Disorder

BHO

Behavioral Health Organization

BIA

Bureau of Indian Affairs

BIP

Behavioral Intervention Plan

BMS

Behavioral Management Specialist

BT

Behavior Therapy or Therapist

CAP

Client Assistance Program

CARF

Commission for Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CBS

Children’s Behavioral Services

CDD

Center for Development and Disability  (within University of New Mexico)

CDDS

Consortium of Developmental Disabilities Councils

CEC

Council for Exceptional Children

CF

Cystic Fibrosis

CHI

Coalition Health Initiative

CMS

Children’s Medical Services (or) Center for Medicare and Medicare services (formerly  HCFA: Health Care Financing Authority)

COC

Continuum of Care Program

COTA

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

CP

Cystic Palsy

CRT

Community Residential Training

CYFD

Children, Youth and Families Department

D and E

Disabled and Elderly Waiver

DALTCP

Disability, Aging and Long-Term Care Policy

DD

Developmental Disabilities Waiver

DDPC

Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

DHH

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

DHHS

Department of Health and Human Services

DME

Durable Medical Equipment

DOE

Department of Education (State)

DOH

Department of Health

DOL

Department of Labor

DRP

Dispute Resolution Process (LTSD)

DVR

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

EA

Educational Assistant

ED

Emotional Disturbance

EDGAR

Education Division General Administration Regulations

EHA

Education of the Handicapped Act

EI

Early Intervention

ESL

English as a Second Language

ESY

Extended School Year

FAPE

Free Appropriate Public Education

FBA

Functional Behavioral Assessment

FERPA

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

FFY

Federal Fiscal Year

FIT

Family, Infant and Toddler Program

FPL

Federal Poverty Level

GAO

Government Accounting Office

HHS

Health and Human Services Department (Federal)

HI

Hearing Impaired

HIPPA

Health Insurance and Accountability Act

HIS

Indian Health Services

HKNC

Helen Keller National Center

HMO

Health Maintenance Organization.  Health plan that requires its members to use only certain health providers and hospitals.

HSD

Human Services Department (State)

I & R

Information and Referral

IADL

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

ICC

Interagency Coordinating Council (early intervention services)

ICF

Intermediate Care Facility

ICF/DD

Intermediate Care facility for the Developmentally Disabled

ICP

Indian Children’s Program

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IDT

Interdisciplinary Team (for adult services)

IEE

Individual Education Evaluation

IEP

Individualized Education Plan

IFS

Individual and Family Support Plan

IFSP

Individualized Family Services Plan  (0-3 years)

IHP

Individualized Health Plan

IL

Independent Living

ILC

Independent Living Center

IQ

Intelligence Quotient

IRWE

Impairment Related Work Expenses (SSI)

ISD

Income Support Division

ISP

Individual Service Plan (for Waiver Services)

ITP

Individualized Transition Plan

L&CB

Licensing and Certification Bureau ( within NM DOH)

LD

Learning Disability

LEP

Limited English Proficient

LINC

Library and Information Network for the Community

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

LTRC

Long-Term Residential Care

LTSD

Long Term Services Division (Includes Developmental Disabilities)

MAD

Medical Assistance Office (Medicaid)

MCO

Managed Care Organization.  Health organization that finances and delivers health care using a specific provider network and specific services and products.

MD

Multiple Disabilities (or) Muscular Dystrophy

MDSSI

Multiple Disabilities with Severe Sensory Impairment

MDT

Multi-Disciplinary team

MFCMP

Medically Fragile Case Management Program  (within CDD)

MI

Mentally Impaired

MIMR

Mild Mental Retardation

MOMR

Moderate Mental Retardation

MR

Mentally Retarded

MR/RC

Mental Retarded/Related Conditions

MSW

Masters of Social Work

NADDC

National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils

NARF:

National Association for Rehabilitation Facilities

NCD

National Council on Disability

NFADB

National Families Association for Deaf –Blind

NIH

National Institute of Health

NMHI

National Mental Health Institute

NMSD

New Mexico School for the Deaf

NMSU

New Mexico State University

NMSVH

New Mexico School for Visually Handicapped

OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

OCR

Office of Civil Rights

OHI

Other Health Impairment

OSC

One Stop Career Center

OSEP

Office of Special Education Programs

OSERS

Office of Special Educational and Rehabilitation Services (Federal)

OT

Occupational Therapist (or) Occupational Therapy

OVR

Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

P&A

Protection and Advocacy

P&DC

Parents for Behaviorally Different Children

P & A

Protection and Advocacy Agency

PCO

Personal Care Option

PCP

Primary Care Physician.

PDD

Pervasive Developmental Disorder

PIE

Preschool Infant Evaluation

PL100-46

DD Assistance and Bill of Rights Act

PL 94-42

Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975

PL 99-457

Education of the Handicapped Amendments of 1986 (IDEA)

PLP

Present Levels of Performance

PMD

Preschool Moderate Delay

PRO

Parents Reaching Out

PSD

Preschool Severe Delay

PSL

Preschool Speech/Language Delay

PT

Physical Therapy or Therapist

PWD

People with Disabilities

PWN

Prior Written Notice

RSA

Rehabilitation Services Administration

RTC

Residential Treatment Center

SAT

Student Assistance Team

SBE

State Board of Education

SCHIP

State Child Health Insurance Plan

SDE

State Department of Health (New Mexico)

SEA

State Education Agency

SHRAC

Statewide Human Rights Advocacy Committee