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NICHCY - http://www.nichcy.org/
National information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues. Children and youth, birth to age 22, are the focus. |
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Division of Early Childhood (DEC) - http://www.dec-sped.org/
A nonprofit organization advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families. |
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Ability OnLine - http://www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm
An email system that connects young people with disabilities or chronic illness to disabled and non-disabled peers and mentors. Links to many related sites. |
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Kids Together, Inc. - http://www.kidstogether.org/
Information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a whole. |
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Center for Special Needs Populations - http://www.csnp.ohio-state.edu/
Promoting organizational change and community development through technical assistance, consultation, policy analysis, evaluation, training, and dissemination. |
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The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club - http://www.bearabletimes.org/
The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities. |
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Personal Ponies - http://www.personalponies.org/
A unique non-profit organization dedicated to providing children with special needs with a Miniature Shetland Pony to love and care for completely without charge. |
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Face 2 Face Network - http://www.face2facenetwork.org.uk/
A UK network of trained volunteer befrienders who can help parents come to terms with the news that their child has a disability. |
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Action For Kids - http://www.actionforkids.org/
Services provided include specialist mobility equipment, family support, work experience, employment training, and independence training. |
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Disabled Children's Relief Fund - http://www.dcrf.com/
A non-profit organization that offers modest awards for assistive devices, rehabilitative services, arts and humanities projects, or for efforts to bolster compliance with existing laws for the benefit of children with disabilities.. |
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The Able Crew - http://www.theablecrew.org/
Fun activities and information about disabilities to teach awareness and help children build self-esteem. Includes puzzles, games, coloring books and illusions. |
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Shane's Inspiration - http://www.shanesinspiration.org
Building Boundless Playgrounds for children of all abilities on the West Coast of the United States. Lists existing playgrounds and those in development, services and resources for children and their families. |
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On the Other Hand - http://www.ontheotherhand.org/
For families with children with hand anomalies. Created by an occupational therapist. |
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Special Needs - Special Kids - http://members.tripod.com/~imaware/index.html
Promoting the awareness of children with special needs of all kinds, and providing support and education resources for their families, and those who support them. |
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Helping Hands Foundation - http://www.helpinghandsgroup.org/
A not-for-profit support group for parents of children with upper limb differences. |
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Research into support needs of parents with disabled babies - http://www.shef.ac.uk/inclusive-education/disabledbabies/links.htm
Outlines a research project examining the support needs and services available to parents of disabled babies. Information about the ongoing research, associated information and links to support services. |
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Children With Special Needs - http://www.childrenwithspecialneeds.com/
A site for parent of children with special needs including, but not limited to autism, adhd, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy. |
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Official Sports for Kids Foundation Web Site - http://www.sportsforkids.org/
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for physically and emotionally challenged children throughout the United States and Canada. |
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Games for Disabled Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts - http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/disabled/
Categorized as suitable for deaf, blind, bedridden, mobility-impaired, and developmentally disabled children. |
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Occupational Therapy Kids - http://www.geocities.com/stinaOTR/
Internet resources for parents and teachers of children with special needs. |