ASSOCIATIONS
The
American Association on Mental Retardation
Interdisciplinary organization of professional concerned about
mental retardation issues.
www.aamr.org
Ancor
Creates formal and informal channels of communication through
its nationwide network of professionals, who are leaders in their
local communities.
www.ancor.org
The
Arc
Formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States.
The largest national organization serving people with mental retardation.
www.thearc.org
The
Arc's Publications Desk
A web bookstore for publications and videos on mental retardation
and other developmental disabilities. 100's of titles, many free
as a single copy.
www.thearcpub.com
Autism
Society of America
Information and resources related to autism.
www.autism-society.org
NYSARC,
Inc.
Montgomery County Arc's statewide parent organization. The largest
non-profit organization in New York State.
www.nysarc.org
NYS
Rehabilitation Association
Statewide organization provides employment and on-going support
services to people from all disability groups.
www.nyrehab.org
FAMILY SUPPORT
Cerebral
Palsy Resource Center
Resources for people with cerebral palsy.
Children
and Youth with Disabilities
National information and referral center that provides information
and current issues. Special focus on children and youth.
www.nichcy.org
Children
with Spina Bifida
Resources for parents of children with Spina Bifida.
www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/sb-kids/
Council
for Exceptional Children
The largest international professional organization dedicated
to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities,
students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
www.cec.sped.org
Down
Syndrome WWW Page
Information related to down syndrome
www.nas.com/downsyn/
Exceptional
Parent Magazine
Award winning magazine provides information, support ideas, and
outreach for parents and families of children whit disabilities
and the professionals who work with them.
www.eparent.com
Family
Village
A global community of disability-related resources.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.html
KidAccess
Fosters the use of technology to meet the needs of children with
cognitive impairments. Product line of visual materials.
www.kidaccess.com
Learning
Disabilities Association of America
National organization to advance the education and general welfare
of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence
who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinate
nature.
www.ldanatl.org/
Massachusetts
General Hospital Neurology Chat
Weekly chat for parents of children with cerebral palsy and other
neurological disorders.
http://neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu
NYS
Council on Children and Families
Site lists many agencies including Office of the Advocate for
Persons with Disabilities.
http://capital.net/com/council/
Our
Kids
Devoted to raising special kids with special needs.
www.our-kids.org
Parent
to Parent
A network created by families of children and adults with disabilities.
Families can share experiences and support each other.
www.parenttoparentnys.org/
Special
Kids
A helpful site designed to assess the financial strengths of parents
and their children who have disabilities.
www.specialkids.com
GOVERNMENT
Community, Family & Minority Health
http://www.nyhealth.gov/community/minority/
Department
of Health and Human Services
United Stated government principal agency for protecting the health
of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially
for those who are least able to help themselves.
www.hhs.gov
Health
Care Financing Administration (HCFA)
Federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and the State
Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
www.hcfa.gov
New
York State Assembly
Contains information about the New York State Assembly.
www.assembly.state.ny.us
OMRDD (Office of Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities)
Offers an overview of the most often requested services and supports
for individuals and their families.
www.omr.state.ny.us
SPECIALIZED INDIVIDUAL SITES
Americans
with Disabilities Act
Contains copies of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA), ADA regulations, technical assistance manuals, and links
to sites concerning legal issues and occupational safety.
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/kinder/
Disability Resources on the Internet
Resource page for people with disabilities.
www.makoa.org
Facilitated
Communication Institute
Information regarding alternative means of expression for people
who cannot speak.
http://soeweb.syr.edu/thefci
