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The Federation for Children
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Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc.is a not-for-profit
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with a disability. We offer emotional support, information on topics
about disabilities, referral to appropriate services and workshops
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throughout life. National
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the national organization of Developmental Disabilities Councils
that advocate and work for change on behalf of people with developmental
and other disabilities and their families. National
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mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection
of the rights of persons with disabilities through legally based
advocacy. The
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and adults with learning disabilities by providing information,
resources, and referral services; developing and supporting innovative
educational programs, seminars, and workshops; conducting a public
awareness campaign; and advocating for more effective policies and
legislation to help individuals with learning disabilities. National
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education and to foster relationships between home, school, and
community that can enhance the education of all our nation's young
people. National
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technical assistance consortium working to support states, jurisdictions,
and others to improve services and results for young children with
disabilities and their families. Our primary business is technical
assistance. This is a systematic process for transferring knowledge
about early childhood research, practice, and policy to assist people
and organizations in accomplishing their goals for young children
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groups, also known as voluntary health agencies. These groups
represent approximately 100 million people with chronic diseases
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dedicated to making life better for all of America's family caregivers.
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information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families,
educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children
and youth (birth to age 22). The
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of life. The
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and national voice for ALL families of children youth and adults
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non-profit organization that provides recreation for children and
adults with disabilities. What began in 1970 as a one-time ski lesson
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Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities The mission
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those with severe disabilities, acquire skills and knowledge, gain
experience, and receive services and supports necessary to achieve
successful postschool results, including postsecondary education,
gainful employment, independent living, community living, social
integration, and lifelong learning. New
Hampshire Family Voices NH Family Voices is a family-to-family
health information and resource project supported by New Hampshire
Department of Health and Human Services-Special Medical Services,
and the New Hampshire Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities-Parent
Information Center. New Hampshire Family Voices are parents of children
with special health, developmental, mental health and educational
needs. These parents have years of experience accessing and receiving
services as well as working to assist others in understanding and
identifying services that can be of assistance to them. New
Hanover Health Network The hospitals and services that are part
of New Hanover Health Network have long, established roots in Southeastern
North Carolina. Working together under the umbrella of NHHN, they
are better equipped than ever to handle your family's health care
needs. Offering the most comprehensive and sophisticated array of
services in the region. As a public, not-for-profit system, we
offer care to everyone who needs it, regardless of their ability
to pay. New
York State's Parent Training & Information Center (PTI) Parents
supporting parents and professionals to enable individuals with
disabilities to seek their own potential. Congressional
intent is for parent involvement!
A PTI is an organization staffed by experienced parents who
have been trained to bring up-to-date information to: families with
children with disabilities, professionals who work with such families,
and members of the community who are interested in improving the
quality of life for the people with disabilities. Nonverbal
Learning Disorders Association (NLDA) Our intent is to bring
awareness to NLD which is a neurological disorder. We are dedicated
to the research, education, and advocacy for nonverbal learning
disorders. Parent
Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights PACER Center is a
nonprofit, tax exempt Minnesota statewide organization began in
1977. PACER’s mission is to improve and expand opportunities that
enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with all
disabilities – physical, mental, emotional, learning – and their
families. PACER now offers 21 major programs, including Parent Training
programs, programs for students and schools, and technical assistance
to other parent centers both regionally and nationally. Parent
Education Network (PEN) is Pennsylvania's statewide Parent
Training and Information Center. Much of the information included
in this site is designed to support Pennsylvania parents of children
with special needs, but information and links are included on Federal
Special Education, National Disability Issues and Resources, Special
Education Legal Links, Transportation, and Travel that will also
pertain to parents and individuals with disabilities in other states. The
Parent Information Center of Delaware, Inc., is a non-profit
organization serving children and youths with special needs and
their families. We provide individual assistance, education,
support and referrals to allow families to become informed, skilled
and effective advocates. Parent
Information Center of New Hampshire is an organization serving
children and youths with special needs and their families.
We provide information, technical assistance, individual assistance,
and support and referrals to allow families to become informed,
skilled and effective advocates. Parent
Partners Parents possess unique information about the development,
nature and needs of their children, which enables them to become
partners with professionals in planning and implementing an effective
educational plan for their child. We seek to empower parents to
become fully informed and active members of the educational planning
team for their children. Parent
to Parent of Pennsylvania is a network created by families for
families of children and adults with special needs. We connect
families in similar situations with one another so that they may
share experiences, offer practical information and/or support. Parents,
Let's Unite for Kids PLUK is a private, nonprofit organization
formed in 1984 by parents of children with disabilities and chronic
illnesses in the state of Montana for the purpose of information,
support, training and assistance to aid their children at home,
school and as adults. Patient
Advocate Foundation
is a national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison
between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors
to resolve insurance, job discrimination and/or debt crisis matters
relative to their diagnosis through case managers, doctors and attorneys.
Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through
effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment
and preservation of their financial stability. The
Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Inc. is a group parents
and professionals with the goal of improving education for children
with disabilities. They believed that if parents were informed
and educated, they could help their children reach their full potential. The
Schwab Foundation
for Learning is dedicated to raising awareness about learning
differences and providing parents and teachers with the information,
resources and support they need to improve the lives of kids with
learning differences.
The Sibling
Support Project is a national program dedicated to the interests
of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental
needs. The Project's primary goal is to increase the availability
of peer support and education programs for brothers and sisters
of people with special health and developmental needs. Special
Child An online publication dedicated to parents of children
with special needs. Special
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to automatically receive the services and inclusion they are entitled
to in order to reach their fullest potential. Special
Needs Advocate for Parents Provides information, education,
advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children
of all ages and disabilities. Statewide
Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. (SPAN) is a non-profit educational
and advocacy center for parents of children from birth to 21 years
of age. SPAN assists families of infants, toddlers, children and
youth with and without disabilities. Our overall purpose is to serve
as a vehicle for the exchange of ideas, promoting awareness of the
abilities and needs of children and youth and improving services
for children and families in the State of New Jersey. United
We Stand of New York We are a community based parent resource
center servicing primarily culturally diverse families, who have
children with disabilities who reside in but not limited to, the
Greenpoint/Williamsburg sections of Brooklyn. Our goal is to assist
families in improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities
in our community. The
Vermont Parent Information
Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing
and expanding educational and developmental opportunities that improve
the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. West
Virginia University Center for Excellence in Disabilities
The mission of (WVUCED) is to enhance the quality of life of individuals
of all ages with developmental and other disabilities so that they
and their families can experience productive, independent, and totally
integrated lives. KidNeeds.com is committed to providing our visitors and subscribers with access to accurate and timely information on a broad range of topics relative to developmental disabilities. If you have any special requests or would like to see a specific topic covered in this informational section, please e-mail us at info@kidneeds.com |
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