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Disability Organizations
Autism Society of America:
Autism Society of America (ASA) is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research and support.
Children and Adults w/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD):
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD.
Muscular Dystrophy of America:
The Muscular Distrophy Association is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to conquering more than 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect a million Americans of all ages.
National Down Syndrome Society Website:
The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy
PKU (phenylketonuria) News:
National PKU News is a non-profit organization located in Seattle, Washington. It is dedicated to providing up-to-date, accurate news and information to families and professionals dealing with phenylketonuria.
Tourette's Syndrome:
http://www.tourettesyndrome.net/
Sensory Integration:
http://www.sinetwork.org/
Spina Bifida Association of America:
The mission of the Spina Bifida Association ® (SBA) is to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected.
United Cerebral Palsy:
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.
Willamette Valley Down Syndrome Association:
The goal of the
Willamette Valley Down Syndrome Association
is to provide support for families in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and surrounding areas, who find themselves in the delightful position of raising a child with Down syndrome. They aslo have a Yahoo Group
Parent Support
Bridgeway House:
Bridgeway House offers treatments, therapies, counseling, education, instruction, training, advocacy, support, and resource information for children and families of all income levels with autism and related disabilities.
Disability Compass:
Disability Compass provides information on services, products, and special health care resources for people with disabilities, their families and their supporters.
Direction Service:
Direction Service is a non-profit multi-program family support agency located in Eugene, Oregon.
About Cerebral Palsy:
A resource for parents and families who have a child with cerebral palsey.
I Am Your Child:
http://www.iamyourchild.org/
KiDsCoRnEr:
Information for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families: This website offers parents of disabled children information
on where to turn for help and maybe even offer a little
peace of mind
Internet Resources for Special Children:
Directory of resources
Family Village:
The Family Village is a web site for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and their friends and allies. Family Village brings together thousands of online resources in a organized, easy-to-use directory.
Our-Kids:
http://www.our-kids.org/
National Fathers Network:
Offers support to fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.
Parents Helping Parents (PHP):
PHP provides education and skills training, information, guidance, and peer support for families with the unexpected diagnosis of and ongoing impact of childhood disabilities, including but not limited to intellectual, learning or physical disabilities and special health care needs.
Special Child:
An online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs.
Educational Resources
Family Early Advocacy and Treatment for substance exposed newborns: http://eip.uoregon.edu/projects/feat/
American Disabilities Act Home Page: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Early Childhood Research and Practice: http://ecrp.uiuc.edu/
Early Head Start National Resource Center: http://www.ehsnrc.org/
Head Start Bureau: http://www2.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/hsb/
International Center for Disability Resources: http://www.icdri.org/
National Association for the Education of Young Children: http://www.naeyc.org/
National Center for Family Literacy: http://www.famlit.org/
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System: http://www.nectas.unc.edu
National Head Start Association: http://www.nhsa.org/
Special Education Resources on the Internet: http://www.hood.edu/seri/
Spanish
Mi Pediatra: http://www.mipediatra.com/
LatinoWeb: http://latinoweb.com/
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