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11q Research & Resource Group - Provides support and organizational efforts for parents of all children with 11th chromosome abnormalities.
AAPD - (American Association of People with Disabilities)
AbilityHub - Assistive Technology for computers and disability.
The Accreditation Council - A resource for individuals, families, advocates, provider organizations, professionals and the public sector.
Allen, Shea & Associates - A technical assistance work group on community living for people with developmental disabilities. Includes various articles and publications including some excellent information on consumer-owned housing and supported living.
Alliance for Technology Access
Alliance To End Childhood Lead Poisoning - A national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to preventing childhood lead poisoning.
American Academy of Pediatrics - An organization of 50,000 pediatricians dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children and young adults.
The American Association on Mental Retardation - national organization for professionals and others interested in the field of mental retardation.
American Association of University Affiliated Programs (AAUAP)
ANCOR - (American Network of Community Options and Resources)
The Archives and Library on Disability at the University of Illinois at Chicago
The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, a national organization which focuses on legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental illness.
Beach Center on Families and Disability - Research on families, disability and policy.
CARF - The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission promotes and improves the quality, value and optimal outcomes of persons served by CARF accredited programs.
The Center on Human Policy - A Syracuse University based policy, research and advocacy organization. Includes information about ordering Human Policy Press publications.
C L A S Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services - Early Childhood Research Institute - Collection of Resources.
The Comprehensive Williams Syndrome
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - A coalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
Consortium of Developmental Disabilities Council
Council for Exceptional Children - professional organization dedicated to improving education outcomes for students with disabilities.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates - Organization established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.
Danic Technology - Human services information services.
DD Leadership Forum - free journal has information for families, volunteers, advocates and professionals.
Department of Secondary and Elementary Education
disABILITY Resources on the Internet
Do2Learn - Free Activities and Games - A website for those with special learning needs.
Down Syndrome Home Page - Home page for the Down syndrome listserve.
Down Syndrome on the Internet - links to down syndrome web sites.
Employment Support Institute - Helping people make better decisions about employment options and policies.
Epilepsy Foundation of America - National organization that works for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.
Families USA - National nonprofit group which advocates for health and long-term care services.
Family Village - A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources.
The Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Office - Part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
The Foundation Center - Tips for finding funding sources and writing proposals.
FRAXA Research Foundation - national nonprofit organization providing information on Fragile X syndrome.
Genetic Alliance - A national coalition of consumers, professionals and genetic support groups for concerns on genetic conditions
The Hydrocephalus Association - Includes Hydrocephalus fact sheet.
Healthfinder - A gateway consumer health information web site from the United States Government.
The Institute for Community Inclusion - Advocates for the right of all people with disabilities to be full participants in their communities.
The Institute on Community Integration - A University of Minnesota affiliated program dedicated to improving community services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) - Web site with information relating to the needs of special children on a global basis.
JAN - Job Accommodation Network, accommodations for workers with disabilities.
Kiwanis International - An international service organization with numerous projects focusing on individuals with mental retardation and the worldwide prevention of iodine deficiency disorders, including mental retardation. See also Kiwanis Aktion Clubs
Life Skills for Vocational Success - A resource of trainers to improve life skills
National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies
National Association of the Education of Young Children
National Association of the Family Child Care
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems - An association that which represents federally mandated programs that protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
National Ctr. for Children and Youth with Disabilities - The national referral center that provides information on disablities and disability related issues for families, educators and professionals.
National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) - Provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor education results for all students, including students with disabilities.
National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials
National Down Syndrome Congress - Home page for a national advocacy organization on Down Syndrome.
The National Down Syndrome Society - The largest non-governmental supporter of DS research in the United States, but also focuses on education and advocacy. Helpful up-to-date news and referral services are also available.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NEC*TAS) - A federally funded technical support program for early childhood education at the Frank Porter Graham Center at the University of North Carolina.
National Fragile X Foundation - A site with to information and resources about fragile X syndrome.
The National Parent Network on Disabilities - Dedicated to empowering parents.
National Organization for Rare Disorders - Technical assistance and information dissemination on rare disorders.
NCSA Mosaic Access Page - Information on how people with disabilities can use Internet and the WWW.
The Oaks Group - Organization of people who believe persons with developmental disabilities should be fully included in the mainstream of community life.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Associatio (USA) - A national organization for families, professionals and service providers dedicated to improving the lives of people with Prader-Willi syndrome.
PCMR- President's Committee on Mental Retardation
Program on Employment and Disability - Resources and information on employment of people with disabilities.
Quality Mall - Person centered services supporting people with developmental disabilities - showcase of promising practices and innovations.
Random Act of Kindness Foundation
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Aging with Mental Retardation
Renee's Communiqué's - Information on kids with special needs XXYY or Klinefelter Syndrome.
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
The Sibling Support Project - An excellent site of sibling support resources, workshops and connections regarding brothers and sisters of people with disabilities, chronic illnesses or mental health concerns.
Special Child Magazine - free online publication for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
Special Ed. Resources on the Internet
SSA Home Page - Information and publications on entitlement programs for people with disabilities.
The State of the States in Developmental Disabilities - Examines public spending for mental retardation/developmental disabilities services in the United States.
The Transition Research Institute at the University of Illinois - Headquarters for the National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities, promotes the inclusion of youth with disabilities in the national school-to-work efforts.
United Way - Access to local, national and international campaigns and projects. History and news about the United Way is also available.
Virginia Commonwealth University - Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Support.
World Association of Persons with Disabilities - A website for persons with disabilities.
World Health Organization's Helmet Initiative - Promoting use of bicycle and motorcycle helmets worldwide.