Below are some of our favorite links. We hope you find them useful and interesting.

Government

www.FirstGov.gov - contact Federal state and Local governments, valuable info re: important issues such as 'flu vaccine availability'.

www.ssa.gov - official site of the Social Security Administration. Tons of info. Did you know that under some circumstances an abused spouse can get a new Social Security Number?

www.ncgov.com - lots of information for North Carolina citizens, businesses and State Employees.

www.ncga.state.nc.us/ - the North Carolina General Assembly web site. Information regarding the North Carolina House of Representatives and Senate. North Carolina Statutes.

http://shuler.house.gov/content/contact - Contact information for Congressman Heath Shuler.

www.buncombecounty.org - Buncombe County Government's website. Includes information on all departments such as Social Services, Health Center, and Transportation (including Mountain Mobility).

Medical-Prescription Drug Programs

www.pparx.org - The Partnership for Prescription Assistance helps qualifying patients who lack prescription coverage get the medicines they need through the public or private program that's right for them.

http://formularyfinder.medicare.gov/formularyfinder/selectstate.asp - This is a tool that helps you find the various Prescription Drug Plans in your area that carry all of your prescription drugs.

Legal Organizations

www.findlaw.com - wealth of legal information in areas from crimes, divorce and custody to immigration. On-line legal dictionary.

www.nccourts.org- Administrative Office of the Courts' website. Education for the reader on the North Carolina Court and Judicial system. This site has a "for kids" area.

www.ncatl.org - North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Information on the Death Penalty, the mock trial program and public education brochures.

www.ncbar.com - all practicing attorneys in the state must belong to the North Carolina State Bar. Listing of North Carolina attorneys. Programs affecting North Carolina attorneys. Attorney disciplinary actions.

www.atla.org - Association of Trial Lawyers of America. The group mission is to promote and protect consumer safety, right to trial by jury, and America's civil justice system.

www.pisgahlegal.org - Pisgah Legal Services provide free civil legal aid to help low-income people access justice to meet urgent needs.

www.legalaidnc.org/- Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity.

Social Security Disability

www.disAbility.gov - multiple resources for Americans with Disabilities and their families.

www.nosscr.org - lots and lots of Social Security Disability FAQ's, this is The National Organization of Social Security Representatives to which Cindy Strom belongs.

www.ssas.com - Social Security Advisory Service. Check out "hotlinks" for information on Doctors, government organizations, etc.

Medicaid / Medicare

www.medicare.gov - Medicare information, Medigap policies or the lack thereof in your state.

www.dhhs.state.nc.us/dma/ - Medicaid information. Details of coverage, eligibility and help with making choices about different plans.

http://medicarerights.org/ - Medicare Rights Center is the largest independent source of health care information and assistance in the United States for people with Medicare. They help older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable health care.

Seniors

www.elderweb.com - issues of importance to Seniors and those who love them. HMO's, Nursing Homes, Financial planning, referrals to experts. Great web site.

www.aarp.com - old faithful site promoting political awareness, lifestyle information for persons 55 years and older.

www.nsclc.org/ - The National Senior Citizens Law Center advocates before the courts, Congress and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans.

www.ncdoi.com/Consumer/Shiip/Shiip.asp- The Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program answers questions and counsels Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers about Medicare and other health insurance concerns.

Miscellaneous Resources

http://211wnc.org/ - United Way's 2-1-1 of WNC is a community service information line that links people to health and human services in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties. 2-1-1 service is free, confidential and available 24/7 to speakers of all languages.

http://lovingfood.org/- Loving Food Resources provides basic need to people living with HIV/AIDS through food, health and personal care items.

www.ssdi.rootsweb.com/ - Free genealogy site. Search death, birth records, etc.

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~ Garrett W.