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The Beach Center on Families and Disability (785)-864-7600 This federally funded center was established to conduct research, to offer training and technical assistance and to disseminate information on issues relating to families who include children of any ages with a disability. Childslife This family-friendly national website, which has everything from A-Z for children and families. You can search for local resources, join a discussion, or sign up to receive their newsletter. Busy Parent's Guide to Involvement in Education Contains suggestions for getting involved with your children, with their teachers and in your community. Disability Resources This nonprofit organization was established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love and play independently. Disseminates information about books, pamphlets, magazines, newsletters, videos and more as well as reports on worthwhile materials in the Disabilities Resources Monthly newsletter. Disability Solutions This is a free publication of The Enoch-Gelbard Foundation. Its mission is to provide information that is useful, sensitive and current to everyone concerned with developmental disabilities: parents, families, self-advocates and professionals. El Nido de la Familia (The Family Nest) "Tip Sheet" This publication is from the National Parent Teach Association (PTA). A reproducible tip sheet listing 10 ways parents can be involved in their children's education. en Español | in English Exceptional Parent Magazine Phone: 201-634-6550 Exceptional Parent is a monthly magazine, which contains information specifically for families of children with disabilities. Families USA This site focuses on articles and reports on health care, reform, politics, Medicare and Medicaid, and other health care issues of women, senior citizens, and lower-income people. Family Village A global community offering disability related resources. iCan This extensive website offers information, guidance, inspiration, community support and networking for persons with all types of disabilities and their families. Articles and resources concerning basic life issues such as employment, health and fitness, money management, issues and rights, recreation, and much more are included on the site. IDEA News Useful and timely information and resources to help professionals and families understand and implement the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA '97) and achieve better educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Internet Special Education Resources Assists parents/caregivers in finding educational advocates, diagnosis and assessments and locating the best school placement for their child. Kids and Teens with ADHD and LD This on-line chat and message board was developed by and for kids and teens with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). Kids R Kids This is a new web site promoting inclusion for all children. Parent Soup This site is formatted like an on-line magazine for families. It contains resources, lots of topic specific information, quizzes, tools, and a variety of ways to connect with others. The New York Times Parent Navigator - this site has an extensive list of links on issues of general parenting, parents& education, ask an expert, financial aid, on-line security and more! National Institute of Child Health and Human Development A multidisciplinary program of research, training and public information to restore or maximize individual potential and functional capacity when disease, injury or a chronic disorder interferes with the developmental process. The New York Times Parent Navigator - this site has an extensive list of links on issues of general parenting, parents & education, ask an expert, financial aid, on-line security and more! Our Kids This on-line guide to activities and resources for families in the Washington, D.C. area is a great source for community activities, linking with other parents and information on balancing family needs with other responsibilities. ParentingSource A website full of general information on parenting, support and playgroups and more. Produced in partnership with Suburban Hospital and The Gazette newspapers. Special Education News 202-320-0521 In-depth and timely news related to educating students with disabilities. Offers unique resources to special education professionals and parents. Special Education Resources on the Internet A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to families, individuals and those involved in the fields related to special education. WeMedia This is a family and child friendly website offering a bimonthly newsletter, activities for kids, parent and caregiver networking, and much more. Links to numerous resources, including eBay for disability resources and equipment are included. |
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