Links
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LOCAL RESOURCES
- OACAC
- Abilities First (Greene County)
- Developmental Connections (Taney County)
- CC Links (Christian County)
- Southwest Center for Independent Living
- A Sporting Chance
- Champion Athletes
- United Way of the Ozarks
MISSOURI RESOURCES
- Missouri Head Start
- Vocational Rehabilitiation
- WIC
- DESE - First Steps
- Missouri Division of Developmental Disabilities
NATIONAL RESOURCES
- The Accreditation Council - A resource for individuals, families, advocates, provider organizations, professionals and the public sector.
- 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.
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Best Buddies
- CARF - The Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission promotes and improves the quality, value and optimal outcomes of persons served by CARF accredited programs.
- 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.
- Department of Secondary and Elementary Education
- Epilepsy Foundation of America - National organization that works for people affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.
- 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.
- I Am Your Child
- JAN - Job Accommodation Network, accommodations for workers with disabilities.
- 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
- 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.
- The National Parent Network on Disabilities - Dedicated to empowering parents.
- National Organization for Rare Disorders - Technical assistance and information dissemination on rare disorders.
- Newborn Screening Information
- Special Child Magazine - free online publication for parents and caregivers of children with special needs.
- Special Ed. Resources on the Internet
- Ultimate Guide to Baby & Childproofing Your Home - basic listing of some helpful tips (not inclusive of all safety suggestions) as compiled by Safety, Health & Consumer Council
- United Way - Access to local, national and international campaigns and projects. History and news about the United Way is also available.