| Council for Exceptional Children - Largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. Primarily for professionals in the field of special education.
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| Center for the Study of Autism - Provides resources for both professions and family members of individuals with autism. Includes interventions, family support, and stories of persons with autism.
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| Smile Train, The - The Smile Train is a non-profit organization that is committed to eradicating the problem of cleft lips and palates.
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| Closing The Gap - Focuses on computer technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site.
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| World Association of Persons with Disabilities - WAPD advances the interests of persons with disAbilities at national, state, local and home levels. We believe that all are entitled to high quality of life. Over ten years of "grassroots" planning and growth have catapulted the association to a world leadership position, advancing the soundness and empowerment of the so called "disAbled" everywhere.
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| BAM Body and Mind - Tips for kids about fitness, exercise, disease, and safety. Offers articles and other resources.
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| C.H.A.D.D -Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders - A national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support.
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| Autism Society of America (ASA) - Nationwide support group that promotes lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.
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| United Ostomy Association, Inc - Colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy surgery information. The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to assisting people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
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| National Organization on Disability - Promotes full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.
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| The National Center on Education, Disability and Juvenile Justice - Information arguing that minors with disabilities are overrepresented in the juvenile justice system, and suggestions on how to properly handle such cases.
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| National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) - Offers news, events, information, resources, and referral services; promotes public awareness; develops educational programs; and advocates for more effective policies and legislation. Features "Living with LD" - a web-based guide for teens and adults to help promote success at school, at work, at home, and in the community.
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| SchwabLearning.org - Discusses the types of assistive technology currently available, and helps parents decide which ones are appropriate for their child.
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| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - A grass roots, self-help, support and advocacy organization. Medical and legislative news, book reviews, meeting announcements and links to other sites can be found here.
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| American Council of the Blind - Strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; and improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities.
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| National Association for the Education of Young Children - The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight.
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| National Association of the Deaf - NAD is a non-profit organization designed to empower Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals. This site covers much of what the NAD believes in as well as opportunity to become a member. Members have their own section with weekly articles and other perks.
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| American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) - Promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
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| Council for Disability Rights - Advancing rights and enhancing lives for people with disabilities in Chicago, Illinois. Articles on advocating for yourself and coping with the system.
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| American Foundation for the Blind - Nonprofit organization provides information and referrals about living with visual impairment.
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| Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) is dedicated to serving individuals affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), their families, and interested professionals. To provide information, education, and support services to its members.
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| National Arts and Disability Center - The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media, and literary-arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts.
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| National Mental Health Association - Dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illnesses through advocacy, education, research and service. News, event calendar, position statements, history, mental health facts, donation information.
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| American Society for Deaf Children - An national, independent non-profit organization whose purpose is providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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| MAX Foundation - The MAX Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of special education awareness and to support deserving schools, research centers and organizations providing for children with special needs.
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| Tyler For Life Foundation, The - The Tyler For Life Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit voluntary organization whose mission is to improve the lives of babies by preventing mental retardation and death resulting from disorders detectable through newborn screening.
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| Prevent Blindness America - Volunteer eye health and safety organization. Includes newsletter and information on services, eye problems and making donations.
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| American Academy of Pediatrics - The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
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| Adolescent Health Transition Project - Designed to help smooth the transition from pediatric to adult health care for adolescents with special health care needs. Includes resource information, materials, and links to other people with an interest in health transition issues.
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| Children's Apraxia Network - A network for parents who have a child diagnosed as apraxic, or who have delayed speech. Includes advocacy issues, diagnosis, and different therapeutic approaches.
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| Family Village - Information about ways of dealing with disabilities and everyday life.
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| Info to Go, Gallaudet University - Formerly the National Information Center on Deafness, is a centralized source of accurate, up-to-date, objective information on topics dealing with deafness and hearing loss in the age group of 0-21.
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| International Dyslexia Organization - The International Dyslexia Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. The IDA was established to continue the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist who was one of the first to begin to identify dyslexia and develop effective teaching approaches.
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| SAMHSA Knowledge Exchange Network - The Center for Mental Health Services. A component of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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| National Down Syndrome Society - The National Down Syndrome Society is a not-for-profit organization that has become the largest non-governmental supporter of Down syndrome research in the United States. Today, NDSS continues to increase public awareness about Down syndrome and discover its underlying causes through research, education and advocacy.
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| National Spinal Cord Injury Association - The NSCIA has many chapters throughout the United States. Members work with local and national officials and agencies to develop better programs and services and act as community advocates for improved access, housing, transportation, employment, and leisure time activities for disabled people. Peer support and other services are also provided. These are fundamental aspects of living that 500,000 people with spinal cord injuries or diseases must cope with after they have been rehabilitated and have returned to community life.
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| TechDis - Service aimed at enhancing access for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, to learning and teaching, research and administration across higher and further education through the use of information and communication technologies. (United Kingdom)
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| Spina Bifida Association of American - The Mission of the Spina Bifida Association of America is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. The Association was founded in 1973 to address the specific needs of the spina bifida community and serves as the national representative of over 70 chapters. SBAA's efforts benefit thousands of infants, children, adults, parents and professionals each year.
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| Brain Injury Association - The mission of the Brain Injury Association is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. This site provides a vast amount of information and state resources.
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| International Federation for Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida - Its mission is to improve the quality of life of people with Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida throughout the world. To decrease the prevalence of Hydrocephalus and/or Spina Bifida by primary prevention.
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| The Turner's Syndrome Society of the US - Learn about this disease, find medical information, order publications, share experiences, see some TS kids, and get screening information for TS.
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| American Diabetes Association - The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
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| Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Association - The NLDA promotes education, support, and advocacy for people with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and for professionals and family members.
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| Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation - Supports and encourages medical research, educates the public, and disseminates information to patients, their families, and medical professionals
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| Eating Disorder Education Organization - Non-profit eating disorder education organization which provides public and professional information on anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive eating, body image, size acceptance.
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| Tourette Syndrome Association - Develops and disseminates educational materials; stimulates support for research; apprises members of rights, services, and benefits provided by government and other organizations
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| Angelman Syndrome Foundation USA - Information about Angelman Syndrome and the Foundation for doctors and families. Research, activities and groups.
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| Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH) - TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.
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| Bandaides and Blackboards - The intent of the site is to sensitize people to what it's like to grow up with a medical problem. Too often, youngsters so affected must cope with stigma as well as with their medical conditions. Teasing often accompanies this stigma, and adds a layer of pain to their experience of childhood. Unnecessary pain. Pain that isolates. Pain that affects not only the children who look or act or even just feel different, but all of the children in the classroom.
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| National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - Supports and conducts research in, and distributes information on, the disorders of human communication, including hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language.
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| Best Buddies International, Inc. - Enhances the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for socialization and employment. Site describes programs and gives contact information.
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| National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is the lead federal agency for injury prevention, NCIPC works closely with other federal agencies; national, state, and local organizations; state and local health departments; and research institutions.
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| ICan Online - ICan Online is a well organized site that offers a tremendous amount of information to the disabled community.
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| Equal Access to Software and Information - Offers resources, online workshops and news on adaptive computer technology.
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| ParentPals - Parent Pals is sponsored by Ameri-Corp Speech and Hearing. Our goal is to provide special education and gifted information, continuing education, support, weekly tips, games, book resources, and news and views for parents and professionals. Therapists, audiologists, teachers, nurses and physicians contribute information on the following subjects: ADHD, autism, deaf and hard of hearing, emotionally disturbed, homeschooling, gifted, learning disabilities, mental retardation, orthopedically impaired, otherwise health impaired, severe and/or multiple disabilities, speech and language impairment, stuttering, traumatic brain injury and, visually impaired.
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| Scoliosis Association, The - The Scoliosis Association, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we have been helping those with scoliosis by providing information and having support groups and information lines.
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| International Rett Syndrome Association - The mission of the IRSA is: to support and encourage medical research to determine the cause and find a cure for Rett syndrome, to increase public awareness of Rett syndrome, and to provide informational and emotional support to families of children with Rett syndrome.
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| Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation - Early intervention and treatment offers the best chance for children with bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. Proper treatment can minimize the adverse effects of the illness on their lives and the lives of those who love them
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| United Cerebral Palsy - This site serves as the gateway to all state and local United Cerebral Palsy chapters.
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| Special Friends Foundation - The primary mission of the Special Friends Foundation is to enable families to understand quickly what Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) is all about and what resources are available.
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| National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education - The National Center to Improve Practice was federally funded project to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by promoting the effective use of assistive and instructional technologies among educators and related personnel serving these students.
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| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - An NIH site with research and clinical information on disorders of the brain and nervous system.
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| Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health - To address the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders from birth through transition to adulthood. To ensure the rights of full citizenship, support and access to community-based services for all children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. To provide information and engage in advocacy regarding research, prevention, early intervention, family support, education, transition services and other services needed by these children, youth and their families
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| Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - An international membership organization and resource center on hearing loss and spoken language approaches and related issues. Aims to serve as one of the best information and support centers for pediatric hearing loss and the auditory approach.
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| Center for Applied Special Technology - We believe that the most effective strategy for expanding educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities is through Universal Design for Learning. Our work now focuses the development of learning models, approaches, and tools that are usable by a wide range of learners and CAST's impact is seen locally, nationally, and internationally.
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| National Institute of Mental Health - The public section offers information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
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| Special Needs - Special Kids: Disability Awareness - The objectives of this site include promoting the awareness of children with special needs of all kinds; promoting brighter futures for them and their families; and to provide support and education resources for their families, and those who support them.
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| VSA arts - An international non-profit arts organization of affiliates, promotes the creative power of the arts in the lives of people with disabilities. A wide range of educational opportunities, exhibits and performances in all of the arts from young children through elderly adults. (formerly Very Special Arts)
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| Epilepsy Foundation - The Epilepsy Foundation is a national, charitable organization, founded in 1968 as the Epilepsy Foundation of America. The only such organization wholly dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy, our mission is simple: to work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.
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| National Fathers Network - The National Fathers Network (NFN) advocates for and provides resources and support to all men who have children with special needs through: Development of national and statewide databases of fathers from diverse ethnic, racial, and geographic backgrounds; Development of father support and mentoring programs; Development of curriculum (monographs and videos) designed to enhance the involvement of fathers in the home and service provision (i.e., health care settings, schools);
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| Little People of America - Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), will assist dwarfs with their physical and developmental concerns resulting from short stature. By providing medical, environmental, educational, vocational, and parental guidance, short-statured individuals and their families may enhance their lives and lifestyles with minimal limitations. Through peer support and personal example, our members will be supportive of all those who reach out to LPA. Lastly, by networking with national and international growth-related and genetic-support groups, LPA will enhance knowledge and support of short-statured individuals.
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| Our Kids - Information and support for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Links to resources and affiliated web sites.
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| Family and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) - Informs families about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997). This site has lots of information about FAPE, laws and regulations, and associated links.
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| National Center for the Dissemination of Research Research - Outcomes of disability research should offer great utility to people with disabilities and their families, practitioners engaged in various types of disability service delivery, scientists and researchers, policymakers, journalists, healthcare providers, employers, and many others.
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| PUSH America - PUSH America is the national outreach project of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Because of our commitment to brotherhood, we provide leadership opportunities, services and education to promote a greater understanding of persons who have developmental disabilities.
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| National Sports Center for the Disabled - The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), is an innovative non-profit organization that provides recreation for children and adults with disabilities.
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| SpEdEx - Whether you are an educator, professional, parent, consumer, student, or just someone interested in special education, we hope that you find what you need here at SpEdEx. We have strived to provide resources such as links, online documents, listings of professionals, job listings, school and university listings, conference announcements, a discussion area, and "poster sessions" in easy-to-use formats.
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| National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems - The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) comprise a nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies.
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| Recording For The Blind and Dyslexic - Educational library for people with print disabilities, with a 77,000-title library of taped textbooks, reference and professional materials for people who cannot read standard print because of a disability.
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| American Printing House for the Blind - Producing books, magazines, and other materials in braille, large print, recorded, and digital formats, writing and recording equipment, materials for teaching blind students, and special supplies used in education and by adults.
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| National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - A free national library program of braille and recorded materials for blind and physically handicapped persons is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. Under a special provision of the U.S. copyright law and with the permission of authors and publishers of works not covered by the provision, NLS selects and produces full-length books and magazines in braille and recorded formats.
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| Obsessive Compulsive Foundation - Provides support to educate the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; and to fund research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders.
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| American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology - Study and treatment of allergic diseases through education, research and cooperation. Physician referral directory. Kids only section.
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| Asthma and Allergy Foundations of America - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the premier patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy and research. Kids and Teens section.
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| American Music Therapy Association - Founded in 1998, AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors to the American Music Therapy Association included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.
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| Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation - The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. The Foundation evaluates and selects these research programs using councils of internationally renowned neuroscientists and clinicians. The Foundation also allocates a portion of its resources to grants that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
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| Mobility International USA (MIUSA) - Empowers people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs.
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| Assistive Media - RealAudio recordings of selections from popular magazines.
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| Adolesence Directory Online - An electronic guide that focus on the social and emotional growth and development needs of adolescents.
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| Center for Law and Education - CLE works to vindicate the rights of students with disabilities, emphasizing low-income children and youth. It participates in litigation, federal and state legislative advocacy, and technical assistance to attorneys and parents.
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| Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Washington D.C. Our name honors the federal appeals court judge whose landmark decisions pioneered the field of mental health law, and our advocacy is based on the principle that every individual is entitled to choice and dignity.
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| Sidran Traumatic Stress Foundation - Resources for persons with dissociative disorders and treating professionals.
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| AVKO: Dyslexia Research Foundation - The AVKO Dyslexia Research Foundation has been founded to help determine: What dyslexia is, why traditional methods of teaching reading and writing fail to help most dyslexics learn to read and write. What techniques seem to the best to teach dyslexics, what concepts are necessary for a dyslexic to learn, and what materials work best with dyslexics. What is needed to be done to raise the level of literacy to the point where the words, illiteracy, phonemic awareness, learning disabilities, dysgraphia, family literacy, adult literacy, and illegible handwriting will no longer have relevance.
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| Wrightslaw - Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities. You'll find hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters, and other information about special education law and advocacy in the Wrightslaw Advocacy and Law Libraries.
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| Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation - AAMDS's mission is to serve as a resource directory for patient assistance and emotional support; provide educational materials and updated medical information; and financially support research to find effective treatments for aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.
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| Muscular Dystrophy Association - The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.
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| Learn CPR - This web site is to be used as a free guide and an informational resource, but it cannot replace real CPR or first aid training. Please try to attend a CPR training course in your community and help save a life. The information in this web site is based, in part, on guidelines contained in American Heart Association, Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
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| Canine Companions - Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
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| Advocating Change Together - Advocating Change Together (ACT) started in 1979 in response to the growing concern that individuals with developmental disabilities were being isolated and excluded from decisions regarding their lives. ACT is a grassroots, member-controlled organization, run by and for persons with developmental and other disabilities.
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| National PTA - National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children. Good resources on disabilities.
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| Internet Special Education Resources - ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
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| Council for Parents, Attorneys and Advocates - COPAA does not represent the interests of any single type of disability. COPAA's chief concern is the availability and quality of legal and advocacy services for parents of children with all disabilities. The prime objective is to better integrate the unique strengths of parent, advocate and attorney to keep the costs of legal assistance manageable, while improving their availability and quality.
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| National Cued Speech Association - Cued Speech is a sound-based visual communication system which, in English, uses eight handshapes in four different locations ("cues") in combination with the natural mouth movements of speech, to make all the sounds of spoken language look different. Our mission is to promote and support the effective use of Cued Speech for communication, language acquisition and literacy.
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| Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) - CADRE supports parents, educators and administrators to benefit from the full continuum of dispute resolution options that can prevent and resolve conflict and ultimately lead to informed partnerships that focus on results for children and youth.
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| Children's Craniofacial Association - Dedicated to improving the quality of life for facially disfigured children and their families; addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions.
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| American Brain Tumor Association - The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of patients and families.
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| Starbright Foundation - The STARBRIGHT Foundation is dedicated to the development of projects that empower seriously ill children to combat the medical and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis. STARBRIGHT projects do more than educate or entertain: they address the core issues that accompany illness ? the pain, fear, loneliness, and depression that can be as damaging as the sickness itself.
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| ASL Access - ASL Access takes the position that American Sign Language - ASL - is a unique language, used by many Deaf people and of practical value for others who appreciate visual communication. ASL Access encourages the acquisition and advancement of ASL skills, the appreciation of ASL literature, the provision of information in ASL, and the production of ASL video recordings. The mission of ASL Access is to provide ASL resources to public libraries as a service to communities.
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| Captioned Media Program - Free-loan media (no rental fees). Open-captioned (no need for a decoder). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Includes prepaid return labels. Deaf and hard of hearing persons, teachers, parents, and others may borrow materials. Other services include provision of free captioning information.
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| Lupus Foundation of America - Resources, advocacy center, directory of local chapters, and calendar of upcoming events.
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| National Fibromyalgia Partnership - NFP's mission is to make medically-accurate, quality resource information on fibromyalgia (FM) available to our membership, health care professionals, and the community-at-large. Our Goal is to provide informational tools so as to promote the timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia.
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| Burn Survivors Online - Burn Survivors Online (BSO) is a leading interactive Internet resource providing general medical information on burn injuries and a range of avenues offering peer support for burn survivors and their families. Through the World Wide Web, BSO is able to reach out to people in need, no matter where they reside.
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| National Sleep Foundation - The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving public understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting public education, sleep-related research, and advocacy.
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| Families for Early Autism Treatment - FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment) is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD NOS).
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| Arthritis Foundation - A voluntary health agency covering all arthritis and related conditions.
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| National Ataxia Foundation - The National Ataxia Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1957 with the primary mission of encouraging and supporting research into Hereditary Ataxia, a group of neurological disorders which are chronic and progressive conditions affecting coordination. There are more than 45 affiliated chapters and support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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| Chronic Ill Net - ChronicIllnet is the first multimedia information source on the Internet dedicated to chronic illnesses including AIDS, cancer, Persian Gulf War Syndrome, autoimmune diseases, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, heart disease and neurological diseases. This site speaks to many different people--researchers, patients, laypeople, and physicians, to name a few.
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| Inclusion - Building a more inclusive world for those with disabilities by helping to raise awareness of inclusion, recognizing exemplary inclusive efforts, providing technical assistance and linking individuals with/without disabilities.
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| Anxiety Network International - Comprehensive information and advice on social anxiety (social phobia), panic, and generalized anxiety disorder and their treatment. Includes articles, bookstore, question and answer pages, and related links.
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| All Kinds of Minds - Research institute in North Carolina, USA. Articles and skill-building resources targeted at clinicians, educators and students.
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| National Academy for Child Development - The National Academy for Child Development, Inc. is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. The over 15,000 clients served by NACD have come to us with labels including: Learning Disabled, Dyslexic, Distractible, ADD, ADHD, Hyperactive, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Tourettes Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Developmentally Delayed, PDD, Autistic, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injured, Comatose, Retarded, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Normal, Accelerated and Gifted.
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| Hydrocephalus Association - The Hydrocephalus Association's mission is to provide support, education and advocacy for individuals, families and professionals.
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| American Nystagmus Network - A nonprofit organization to serve the needs and interests of those affected by nystagmus.
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| Disability Information for Students and Professionals - A multi-featured news, jobs, and discussion resource for students from around the world studying to support and work for individuals with disabilities.
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| International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) - An international and interdisciplinary scientific organization to promote worldwide research and exchange of information on intellectual, learning and related developmental disabilities (mental retardation)
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| Hospice Foundation of America - The Hospice Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization that promotes hospice care and works to educate professionals and the families they serve in issues relating to caregiving, terminal illness, loss and bereavement.
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| Children, Youth, and Family Consortium - The Children, Youth, and Family Consortium was established during the Fall of 1991 to bring together the varied competencies of the University of Minnesota and the vital resources of Minnesota's communities to enhance the ability of individuals and organizations to address critical health, education, and social policy concerns in ways that improve the well-being of Minnesota's children, youth, and families.
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| Center for an Accessible Society - Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, The Center for An Accessible Society is a national organization designed to focus public attention on disability and independent living issues by disseminating information developed through NIDRR-funded research to promote independent living.
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| LD - Parent Soup Education Central - We've all heard those phrases: "underachieving, sloppy, not living up to potential, disruptive, careless." The reality behind the words is that many of our kids struggle through school with undetected learning problems. The right help will make a difference.
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| Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a Coalition of national consumer, advocacy, provider and professional organizations headquartered in Washington, D.C. Since 1973, the CCD has advocated on behalf of people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities and their families. CCD has worked to achieve federal legislation and regulations that assure that the 54 million children and adults with disabilities are fully integrated into the mainstream of society.
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| NORD-National Organization For Rare Disorders - Offering discussions, resources, links, and synonyms for many immune deficiencies.
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| Correctional Education Association - The Correctional Education Association (CEA), founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings. The CEA is the largest affiliate of the American Correctional Association
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| American Cancer Society - Dedicated to helping persons who face cancer. Supports research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education.
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| National Center for Early Development and Learning - Research at the National Center for Early Development & Learning (NCEDL), focuses on enhancing the cognitive, social and emotional development of children from birth through age eight.
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| Paws With A Cause - Trains assistance dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS promotes awareness through education.
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| DisabilityOnline - Disability lifestyle, sports, travel, products, information, services, and health related links.
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| Burn Survivors Throughout the World, Inc. - Offers articles on various issues, advocacy and support. Includes a message board, scheduled chats, personal stories and mailing lists.
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| American Society for Action on Pain - ASAP is an organization of patients who suffer from chronic pain, their families, the physicians who treat them, and other interested citizens.
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| Nostra Sra. de Meritxell - Andorran center of attention to the handicapped
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| National Family Caregivers Association - The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) exists to support family caregivers and to speak out publicly for caregivers' needs.
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| Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) - Assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. PEATC builds parent-professional partnerships to promote success in school and community life. Based in Virginia.
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| Disability Statistics Center - A national center of research and training in disability statistics. The Center has ongoing research projects on the cost of disability, employment and earnings, access to health and long-term care services, housing, mortality and national statistical indicators on the status of people with disabilities in America.
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| Debbie Chisholm Memorial Foundation - Organization dedicated to granting wishes of terminally ill children.
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| ACRES - The official web site of the organization ACRES, the American Council on Rural Special Education.
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| AECMN - Association for the Education of Children with Medical Needs. On its history and organisation.
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| Crespar - Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed At Risk. Concerned with conducting research, intervention, evaluation, and dissemination projects to better ensure the academic success of children from groups that have historically been placed at risk for educational failure.
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| Learning Disablities Council - The LDC addresses issues affecting children and adults with learning disabilities. Includes newsletter and forum.
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| disability.gov - A comprehensive site of US federal programs for families dealing with disabilities. Includes a section specifically related to children.
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| Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities - Six nonprofit leaders in the field of learning disabilities form the core of the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD): Organizations include: Council for Learning Disabilities, Division for Learning Disabilities, International Dyslexia Association, National Center for Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Association, and the Schwab Learning Center. These organizations work together to make people aware of learning disabilities, share information with parents and promote the need for early detection and intervention.
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| The Hong Kong Society for the Blind Communication Department - Works to provide comprehensive library services in Braille and provide recorded reading materials to visually impaired people of all age groups in Hong Kong and to ensure their right to the access of information.
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