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Disability Related
Autism
Emotional Disabilities
Hearing Impairments
Learning Disabilities
Mental Retardation
Orthopedic Impairments
Other Health Impairments
Speech/Language Impairments
Traumatic Brain Impairments
Visual Impairments
Misc. Disorders, Diseases, etc., not specifically classified under IDEA
General Resources
Advocacy
Community Youth Programs
Disabilities in General
Disabled Parents
Education
Health
Miscellaneous
National Councils/Committees
Prevention
Services
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Links to Information on Disabilities
Osborn School District #8
Disability Related
| Autism Research Institute |
Links to research, support groups, interventions and personal pages |
| Autism Society of America |
News, research, and resources |
Division TEACCH
(Treatment & Education of Autistic & Related Communication Handicapped Children)
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Facts, questions and answers, educational approaches, research, publications and other links |
| Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support |
Guides to educational and personal resources, articles, research, and support groups |
| Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law |
Advocacy and legal information |
| Center for Mental Health Services |
Website with variety of links to resources and publications available to purchase, primarily self-esteem and prevention based. |
| Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health |
Family-based, membership info and links to resources, with English and Spanish/Español online newsletters |
| Mental Health |
Information on diagnoses, medications, research and articles, and more links |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) |
Education, support, advocacy and research |
| National Anxiety Foundation |
Information on Panic disorder and Obsessive Compulsive disorder, links to other resources |
| National Institute of Mental Health |
Web pages for the public, practitioners and researchers- general information on many disorders, research, conferences and events |
| National Mental Health Association |
Articles and personal stories |
| National Tourettes Syndrome Association |
Treatment and research, news, and resources |
| Obsessive Compulsive Foundation |
Information on OCD in adults and children, support groups, other resources |
| Sidran Traumatic Stress Foundation |
News, articles on trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, trauma training, and resources for survivors and professionals |
| Stanley Center for the Innovative Treatment of Bi-Polar Disorder |
Research and newsletters |
| International Dyslexia Association |
Facts and personal stories of language disabilities |
| LDONLINE (Learning Disabilities) |
Articles, news, parent and teacher information |
| Learning Disabilities Association of America |
Articles, research, fact sheets and events |
| National Center for Learning Disabilities |
News, LD facts, section for teens and parents, and information on early literacy development |
| National Fragile X Foundation |
Facts, testing and interventions, newsletters, research and other resources |
| Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support |
Guides to educational and personal resources, articles, research, and support groups |
| The ARC |
Facts, services, causes and prevention, advocacy, local chapter locations, news, and events |
| Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law |
Advocacy and legal information |
| National Down Syndrome Society |
Facts, education, research, advocacy, referral services and events |
| National Fragile X Foundation (MR as a by-product of Fragile X) |
Facts, testing and interventions, newsletters, research and other resources |
Prader-Willy Syndrome Association USA (MR as a by-product of Prader-Willy) |
Facts, research and reports, suggested food pyramid, support groups |
Special Olympics
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News and information, sports, and competitions for youth and adults with mental retardation |
| Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH) |
News, research, advocacy and legal information, community living and education |
| Dystonoia Medical Research Foundation |
Facts, treatments, events, research, and support groups |
| Juvenile Arthritis Foundation |
Questions and answers, facts, events, advocacy and local chapters |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Facts, research, clinics, community programs, informacíon en Español |
| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Facts and patient resources |
| National Spinal Cord Injury Association |
Facts for kids and parents, question and answer, resources, research, and news |
| Spina Bifida Association of America |
Facts, education, personal stories, local chapters and clinic information |
| United Brachial Plexus-ERBS Palsy |
Facts, online support and resources, exercise diagrams, therapy ideas for kids |
| United Cerebral Palsy Association of America |
Fact sheets, advocacy, local chapters, housing, transportation, leisure activities, education, and health |
| Williams Syndrome Association |
Facts, literature resources, leisure activities, support and educational strategies for children |
| American Diabetes Association |
Facts, outreach and support programs, medication, advocacy, events and local chapters |
| American Epilepsy Society |
online journal |
| American Lung Association |
Information on lungs and lung diseases, asthma, tobacco prevention, air quality, events, and advocacy |
| Asthma Education Network |
Facts, symptoms, triggers, news and events |
| Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (CHADD) |
Fact sheets, membership, local chapters, news, and research studies, informacíon en Español |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation |
Facts, research, news, events and local chapters |
| Epilepsy Foundation of America |
Questions and answers, research, advocacy, and special interest groups |
| Juvenile Arthritis Foundation |
Questions and answers, facts, events, advocacy and local chapters |
| Leukemia-Lymphoma Society of America |
Patient services, disease information, news, legal updates and events |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association |
Facts, research, clinics, community programs, informacíon en Español |
| National Attention Deficit Disorder Association |
Facts, research, treatment, education, legal issues, support groups, personal stories, teen and kid's areas |
| National Cancer Institute |
Information on different types of cancer, literature and support groups |
| National Center for Neurogenic and Communication Disorders |
"InfoNet" provides quick synopses of disorders, the remainder of the site is primarily for professionals and researchers of speech and language disorders |
| National Down Syndrome Society |
Facts, education, research, advocacy, referral services and events |
| National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
Health information, news, research and patient information |
| National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Facts and patient resources |
| National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases |
Fact lists, questions and answers, news and events, informacíon en Español |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
Fact sheets, research, news and events, informacíon en Español |
| National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
Quick facts, news, questions and answers, events, research, and graphics gallery, informacíon en Español |
| National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases |
News, database of related information, publications to print or download |
| National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) |
News briefs, articles, position papers, personal stories, and database of rare diseases |
| National Organization of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome |
General information, characteristics of and strategies for working with children with FAS, directory of resources and support groups |
| National Pediatric and Family HIV Resource Center |
News and events, fact sheets, educational materials, research, questions and answers and information on care and treatment |
| Prader-Willy Syndrome Association USA |
Facts, research and reports, suggested food pyramid, support groups |
| Williams Syndrome Association |
Facts, literature resources, leisure activities, support and educational strategies for children |
| American Foundation for the Blind |
Information, directory of services, community, and journals |
| D-B Link (Deaf-Blind) |
Information on deaf-blindness, many resources, databases, help available, informacíon en Español |
Lions Foundation
(click on projects link for eye glasses program)
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Program and project information, informacíon en Español, as well as several other languages |
| National Eye Institute |
Health info, news, research, educational programs, informacíon en Español |
| American Anorexia Bulimia Association |
Programs for all ages, treatment and referrals, information on eating disorders, advocacy and additional resources |
| American Liver Foundation |
News, events, advocacy, research and community links |
Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH)
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News, research, advocacy and legal information, community living and education |
Easter Seal Society
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Questions and answers, camps and community services for all ages |
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
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Health library with fact sheets, research, statistics and news, community programs and advocacy |
| National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
Health information, news, research and patient information |
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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Facts and patient resources |
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases
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Fact lists, questions and answers, news and events, informacíon en Español |
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke |
Fact sheets, research, news and events, informacíon en Español |
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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Quick facts, news, questions and answers, events, research, and graphics gallery, informacíon en Español |
National Institute on Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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News, database of related information, publications to print or download |
National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
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Web-boards to exchange info, low vision information and bulletins in English and Spanish/Español |
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
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News briefs, articles, position papers, personal stories, and database of rare diseases |
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
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General information, characteristics of and strategies for working with children with FAS, directory of resources and support groups |
National Pediatric and Family HIV Resource Center
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News and events, fact sheets, educational materials, research, questions and answers and information on care and treatment |
| National Reyes Syndrome Foundation |
Facts, symptoms, treatment, role of aspirin, and place to request information in English, Spanish, Laotian, Vietnamese or Cambodian |
Sidran Traumatic Stress Foundation
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News, articles on trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, trauma training, and resources for survivors and professionals |
General Resources
Administration for Children & Families Administration on Developmental Disabilities
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Questions and answers, programs, research and publications, contacts, events, and budget and policy |
Advocates Across America
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Newsletter list, training tapes and manual |
| The ARC |
Facts, services, causes and prevention, advocacy, local chapter locations, news, and events |
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
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Advocacy and legal information |
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
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Legislative issues, articles, letters, and information from specific task forces |
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
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Education, support, advocacy and research |
National Council on Disability
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Federal agency that makes policy recommendations to the President--news releases, reports and studies and links to other government agencies |
National Down Syndrome Society
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Facts, education, research, advocacy, referral services and events |
National Organizations: Health and Disability Law
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Newsletter and contact information |
Sidran Traumatic Stress Foundation
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News, articles on trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, trauma training, and resources for survivors and professionals |
Special Olympics
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News and information, sports, and competitions for youth and adults with mental retardation |
Wheelchair Sports, USA
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National and regional events in a variety of sports for both youths and adults |
Disabilities in General
Clearinghouse on Disability Information, Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services
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News, research, policy, educational resources, and informational links by audience |
Easter Seal Society
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Questions and answers, camps and community services for all ages |
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
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Health library with fact sheets, research, statistics and news, community programs and advocacy |
National Organizations: Disability in General
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Newsletter and contact information |
National Parent Network on Disabilities
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Detailed legislative information about existing and proposed laws, links to local parent training centers, weekly newsletters and Action Alerts |
Disabled Parents
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E-mail support community, adaptive parenting aids, recommended reading and personal stories |
Looking Glass
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Newsletter, parent-to-parent network, bulletin board discussions and publications |
Council on Exceptional Children (CEC)
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Membership info, professional development, publications, advocacy, public policy and news updates, ERIC links for Gifted and Special Education and discussion forums |
Division TEACCH
(Treatment & Education of Autistic & Related Communication Handicapped Children)
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Facts, questions and answers, educational approaches, research, publications and other links |
Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc.
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Primarily information for adults-basic literacy info, how to volunteer or find help, and articles on learning disabilities, literacy and LVA |
National Association for Education of Young Children
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Articles, research and reports, federal policy, legislation and critical issues, including violence prevention |
National Association of Private Schools for Exceptional Children
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Primarily schools outside of Arizona, some advocacy information |
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)
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Advocacy, policy, publications and resources for professionals and parents, informacíon en Español |
National Center for Family Literacy
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Advocacy, policy information, research, and information on early childhood, ESL, and parent education |
National Clearinghouse for ESL (English as a Second Language) Literacy Education Center for Applied Linguistics
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Research and reports regarding education of English Language Learners (K-adult), refugee concerns and histories, school reform, public policy, and links to other databases. |
National Clearinghouse on Post Secondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities
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Newsletters, articles, questions and answers, publications and additional links |
National Head Start Association
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Information for families, advocacy, research, articles and training events |
National Information Center for Children & Youth w/Disabilities (NICHCY)
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News, publications, questions and answers, IDEA '97, events, state resource sheets, informacíon en español |
Raven's Online Guide to Special Education
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Links to many special education websites and pages on a variety of subjects |
Special Education
(wide variety of subjects)
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Links to information on specific disabilities and conditions, as well as general info on accommodations, laws and news |
Special Needs Network (Military Families)
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Early intervention, education, advocacy, and community support |
U.S. Department of Education
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News, information by audience, educational resources, research and statistics |
Administration for Children & Families--Administration on Developmental Disabilities
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News, programs, research, publications, contact lists and state and local resources |
American Pain Foundation
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Patient information, resources and support info, news, policy and advocacy |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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News, health topics, publications, informacíon en español |
Easter Seal Society
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Questions and answers, camps and community services for all ages |
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
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Health library with fact sheets, research, statistics and news, community programs and advocacy |
National Health Information Center
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Resource database and publications |
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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News, events, health information, research and prevention |
Web MD
(Search engine for Medical definitions/tests/etc.)
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Medical info, health and wellness, healthcare news and contact info |
Adoptive Families of America
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Magazine company website including parent support and pre-adoption resources |
Families USA
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Health care information |
National Center for Grandparent Support PACER Center
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Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights--Newsletters, publications, programs, information on parent projects. Some info translated into Hmong, Spanish (español) and Somalian |
National Resource Network for Child & Family Mental Health Services at the Washington Business Group On Health
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Mental health information, news releases, legislative alerts and advocacy |
National Project on Self Determination
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Self-advocacy articles and personal stories |
Shriners Hospitals
(Directory info)
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Burns, orthopedic needs and spinal cord injury-research, prevention, hospital directory, patient education, personal stories |
Special Needs Network (Military Families)
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Early intervention, education, advocacy, and community support |
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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General information, laws, questions and answers, informacíon en español |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
News, health topics, publications, informacíon en español |
| Easter Seal Society |
Questions and answers, camps and community services for all ages |
| International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect |
Newsletters, papers, fact sheets, informacíon en español |
| March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation |
Health library with fact sheets, research, statistics and news, community programs and advocacy |
| National Institute on Drug Abuse |
News, publications, information, publicacíones en español |
| American Occupational Therapy Association |
News releases, suggested reading and member areas |
| American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) |
General public info, news, publications, research, advocacy and info for professionals |
| American Printing House for the Blind |
Products, research and education |
| American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) |
Information for families and professionals on adults and children with communication and/or hearing difficulties, informacíon en Español |
| Arizona University Center on Disabilities |
Publications and products to assist providers, families, educators, individuals with disabilities, and researchers |
Lions Foundation
(click on projects link for eye glasses program)
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Program and project information, informacíon en Español, as well as several other languages |
| National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped |
Free library program by NLS, search for book and magazines in braille and audio, and reference publications |
| National Rehabilitation Information Center |
Information center and access to research |
Shriners Hospitals
(Directory info)
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Burns, orthopedic needs and spinal cord injury-research, prevention, hospital directory, patient education, personal stories |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI) |
General information, laws, questions and answers, informacíon en español |
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Web links listed were revised by Tina Swearingen in April 2001, Contract # ED00-0013, from a document made possible through funding from the Arizona Department of Education, under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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