a.m.
Before noon/morning
AAC
Augmentative Alternative Communication
AAI
Acuity Assessment Instrument
AAMR
American Association on Mental Retardation
AAPD
American Association of People with Disabilities
AARP
American Association of Retired Persons
ABE
Adult Basic Education
ABLE
Adult Basic Literary Education
ACH
Akron Children’s Foundation
ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA-Ohio
Americans with Disabilities Act Ohio
ADC
Aid to Dependent Children
ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder (sometimes called ADHD)
ADHD
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (sometimes called ADD)
ADL
Activities of Daily Living
ADM
Average Daily Membership
AFDC
Aid to Families with Dependent Children
AFO
Adaptive Foot Orthotics
AG
Assistance Group
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
AMA
Against Medical Advice
APE
Adapted Physical Education
APPROX
Approximately
APSI
Advocacy & Protective Services, Inc.
ARC
Association of Retarded Citizens
ASA
Autism Society of America
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
ASL
American Sign Language
AT
Assistive Technology
ATTY
Attorney
AUT
Autism