Resources Available for Early Childhood Special Education Providers
The following website links contain specific information about early childhood special education organizations, programs and other information.
Government Resources:
Associations and Organizations in:
Other Important Links:
- Disability Specific Websites
- On-line and Technological Resources
- Resources for Early Childhood Special Education Teachers
Government Resources
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Early Childhood Direction Centers - provide information about programs and services for young children, birth through five years old that have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and help families obtain services for their children. To find an Early Childhood Direction Center in your borough visit: www.vesid.nysed.gov |
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New York City Administration for Children’s Services - (ACS) - protects the City’s children from abuse and neglect. The website contains a variety of information including a resource directory of organizations offering medical and mental health services, educational resources and recreational activities for children, Head Start services for children with disabilities, and other resources. www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/acs/home.html |
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New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE)- Special Education District 75- provides appropriate standards-based educational programs with related service supports to students with moderate to severe challenges, commensurate with their abilities. District 75 also provides extensive staff and parent education programs as well as administrative leadership training. The website contains disability definitions, new teacher support, FAQs and other useful information for parents and teachers of preschool children with special needs. http://schools.nycenet.edu/d75/default.htm |
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New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Early Intervention Program - Early Intervention is a comprehensive interagency program that supports infants and children with developmental delays in their efforts to realize their full potential. www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/earlyint/earlyint.shtml |
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New York City Public Library - Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library- The full-service library includes comfortable reading rooms, large circulating collections of special format materials, audio playback equipment for listening to recorded books and magazines, and a variety of other electronic reading aids. Children ages birth to 11 and residents of New York City may get braille or talking books from the Andrew Heiskell Library, either though the mail or at the library. talkingbooks.nypl.org |
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New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities - serves people with mental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State. The website contains a list of best practices for caring for people with disabilities, a directory of services providers and other useful information. www.cqcapd.state.ny.us |
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New York State Department of Education : Special Education- Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)- provides information on early childhood special education services available for children 3 years of age and older. www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed |
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New York State Department of Health and Mental Health – Early Intervention Program- The website contains useful information about the Early Intervention Program including services, approval process for service providers, children eligibility criteria and other useful information for families of infants and toddlers with or at risk of development disabilities. www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/eip/earlydif.htm |
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New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council - The council is responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery of services and supports to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families. www.ddpc.state.ny.us |
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New York State Child Care Coordinating Council
- A statewide, not-for-profit, membership organization dedicating
to promoting excellence in early care and education with equal access
for all families. This is accomplished primarily through the support
of and in partnership with a strong network of community-based organizations
that provide Child Care Resource and Referral services. www.nyscccc.org/ |
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New York State Office of Family & Children Services - OCFS has numerous responsibilities including: foster care, adoption and adoption assistance, child protective services, preventive services for children and families, services for pregnant adolescents, child care and referral programs, and protective programs for vulnerable adults. The website contains information about the State Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped (CBVH) and the American with Disabilities Act regulations that apply to child care settings. www.ocfs.state.ny.us |
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New York State Office of Mental Health - Children’s Services- The Office’s goal is to assure that children and adolescents with serious emotional disturbances have access to a comprehensive array of services including emergency and crisis Services, family Support, outpatient services, community residential services, and inpatient services. www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/Childservice/index.htm |
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New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities - Their mission is to coordinate and provide services for people with developmental disabilities and their families and to conduct research into the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities. The website offers a useful “How to Guidebook for Families” and other information for service providers. http://www.omr.state.ny.us/index.jsp |
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Administration for Children & Families Services - is responsible for federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. The website offers information on early childhood, child care, disabilities and other services. www.acf.hhs.gov |
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Administration on Developmental Disabilities - is the U.S. government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, known as the DD Act. ADD does not provide direct consumer support or financial assistance. ADD provides funding, monitoring, and policy guidance to programs nationwide that offer services to children with developmental disabilities. www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add/index.html |
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American with Disabilities Act - The U.S. Department of Justice provides information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) through this website. Visit them to get technical assistance and information on ADA. www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Disability and Health Team- Their mission is to promote the health of people who are living with disabilities. On the website, you can read about current disability science and health policies and obtain information to create healthier lifestyles for people with disabilities. www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dh/default.htm |
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Center on Personnel Studies in Special Education - uses insights from research to address special education personnel issues. The website contains a list of publications including: research reports, policy briefs on workforce issues, research syntheses that target key topical areas in special education teacher preparation and others. www.copsse.org |
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DisabilityInfo.gov - is a comprehensive online resource designed by the federal government to provide people with disabilities and service providers with the information they need to know quickly and easily. With just a few clicks, the site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation. www.disabilityinfo.gov |
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U.S. Department of Agriculture- Healthy Meals Resource System (HMRS) - provides information on how to accommodate children with special dietary needs in early childhood programs, including a guide for complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and fact sheets on lactose intolerance and swallowing issues. Healty Meals Resource System |
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U.S. Department of Education - Special Education Services - the Department’s mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the Nation. The website offers information on special education services for teachers and other professionals, including: frequently asked questions about special education and children with special needs, a tool kit for teaching and assessing children with disabilities and services through the Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services and the Office of Special Education Programs. http://www.ed.gov/teachers/needs/speced/edpicks.jhtml?src=ln |
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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services -is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The department includes more than 300 agencies, covering a wide spectrum of activities. The website contains a great deal of resources for professionals serving children with special needs. www.hhs.gov |
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The Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility - provides transportation services for children with disabilities. The website contains a comprehensive list of mobility management strategies. www.unitedweride.gov |
Associations and Organizations
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Advocates for Children of New York Inc - for over 25 years Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. (AFC) has worked in partnership with New York City's most impoverished and vulnerable families to secure quality and equal public education services. AFC works on behalf of children from infancy to age 21 who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure. www.advocatesforchildren.org |
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Association for the Help of Retarded Children - AHRC NYC - the aim of AHRC's work has been to offer disabled individuals day to day living that is as rich, absorbing and worthwhile as possible, with an emphasis on helping individuals live up to their maximum potential in the community. Services include: evaluation services, educational evaluation services, early intervention for infants and toddlers, and preschool educational opportunities. www.ahrcnyc.org |
| Bilinguals Inc.- specializes in English and bilingual evaluations and therapeutic/educational services for children ages birth to five years old. http://bilingualsinc.com/index.shtml |
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Bronx legal Services - a non-profit corporation that provides low-income residents and the elderly of Bronx County with legal representation in civil matters at no charge. Priorities include special education matters. www.bronxlegalservices.org |
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Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, Inc. (CCC) - New York City’s only locally-based, multi-issue child advocacy organization providing a voice for children, especially poor and vulnerable children and children with special needs. http://cccnewyork.org |
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Cooke Center for Learning and Development - the largest private provider of school-based special education services in New York City. The Cooke Center has a dual mission: 1) To provide children with special needs and those at-risk-for or identified-as-having learning delays with inclusive educational opportunities to achieve their full potential; and 2) to promote best practices in inclusive education through professional training and advocating for systemic change. www.cookecenter.org |
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Parents for Inclusive Education (P.I.E): is an organization of parents, educators and advocates working together to make inclusion of children with disabilities a more viable option in New York City. Their website offers information about different special education programs available for children with disabilities and inclusion resources for teachers. www.nylpi.org/PIE |
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Resources For Children With Special Needs, Inc. - an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides information and referral, case management and support, individual and systemic advocacy, parent and professional training, library and information services to New York City parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs and to the professionals who work with them. www.resourcesnyc.org |
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Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. "Database on the Web" – this searchable database provides information about programs and services for children birth to 21 with disabilities and other special needs in the New York City metropolitan area. It includes national organizations and residential programs such as camps and schools that serve children from New York City; it does not include local agencies outside the New York City area. www.resourcesnycdatabase.org |
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Sinergia - provides an array of on site training regarding current special needs issues and resources. www.sinergiany.org |
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TheraCare - a multi-service healthcare and education organization that provides rehabilitation, developmental and educational services within the five boroughs of New York, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Nassau and Suffolk counties and throughout New Jersey. TheraCare serves clients of all ages, from birth through geriatrics. www.theracare.com |
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Easter Seals New York - provides programs and services to children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and their families. Their goal is to help individuals with special needs gain dignity, equality and independence. The site contains information on various disabilities, materials to explain disabilities to young children, how to make environments safe for children with disabilities and other resources. ny.easterseals.com |
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New York Institute for Special Education (NYISE) – a private, nonprofit, nonsectarian educational facility which provides quality programs for children who are blind, visually disabled, emotionally disabled and/or learning disabled preschoolers who are developmentally delayed. www.nyise.org |
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New York State United Teachers - a federation that is part of the American Federation of Teachers committed to improving the quality of education and healthcare for the people of New York. The site offers a comprehensive special education guide for teachers. www.nysut.org/specialed/resources.html |
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American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - The site is designed to serve the community by providing information to aid in the understanding and treatment of developmental, behavioral, and mental disorders which affect children and adolescents. Visit them to get fact sheets on issues that affect children and their families. www.aacap.org |
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American Federation of Teachers - advocates for sound, commonsense public education policies, including high academic and conduct standards for students and greater professionalism for teachers and school staff; excellence in public service through cooperative problem-solving and workplace innovations; and high-quality healthcare provided by qualified professionals. The website contains information about special education including: early intervention resources, IDEA requirements for qualified teachers and other resources for educators. www.aft.org/topics/specialed |
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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) – Their mission is to improve educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. The website provides access to information on numerous disabilities, recommended practices and ethics in special education and many resources for early childhood special education service providers. www.cec.sped.org |
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Division For Early Childhood, Council For Exceptional Children - promotes polices and evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children who have or are at risk of developmental delays and disabilities. The site contains valuable publications on early childhood special education. www.dec-sped.org |
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Early Childhood Research Institute on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) - is designed to improve the services provided to young children with disabilities and their families. The site provides training materials for early intervention personnel, information packets for parents and teachers, resource materials or curriculum guides, articles, books, videotapes, audiotapes, and multimedia kits. clas.uiuc.edu |
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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) - is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, with particular focus on the quality of educational and developmental services for all children birth to 8. Visit them to access a variety of resources including information on developmentally appropriate practices, standards for early childhood educators, center accreditation, and much more. www.naeyc.org |
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) - a national membership organization dedicated to rendering all possible support and assistance to those preparing for or teaching in the field of special education. NASET seeks to promote standards of excellence and innovation in special education research, practice, and policy in order to foster exceptional teaching for exceptional children. Their on-line resource offers valuable information for early childhood special education teachers. www.naset.org |
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National Association of State Directors of Special Education - provides support to all states and territories in the delivery of quality education to children and youth with disabilities through training, technical assistance, research, policy development and powerful collaborative relationships with other organizations and all constituencies. www.nasdse.org |
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National Center on Educational Restructuring and Inclusion (NCERI) - promotes and supports educational programs where all students are served effectively in inclusive settings. Toward this goal, NCERI addresses issues of national and local policy, conducts research, provides training and technical assistance, and disseminates information about programs, practices, evaluation, and funding of inclusive education programs. www.gc.cuny.edu/other_programs/research_centers_pages/NCERI.htm |
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities - serves the nation as a central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth; IDEA, No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based information on effective educational practices. www.nichcy.org |
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National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center - supports the national implementation of the early childhood provisions of (IDEA). Their mission is to strengthen systems at all levels to ensure that children (birth through five) with disabilities and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate and family centered supports and services. www.nectac.org |
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National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) - NARIC’s mission is to collect and disseminate the results of research funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) NIDRR is one of three components of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) at the U.S. Department of Education. NIDRR operates in concert with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). NIDRR’s purpose is to generate, disseminate and promote new knowledge to improve the options available for disabled persons. www.naric.com |
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Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) Coalition - the mission of the Coalition is to assure that all children with disabilities are educated in the LRE. They seek to insure that, whenever appropriate, children with disabilities are provided with the supports, services, and physical accommodations they need to progress in the general education curriculum in general education classes in their neighborhood schools. www.lrecoalition.org |
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The Arc (formerly the Association for Retarded Citizens) - the Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with mental retardation and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of mental retardation in infants and young children. www.thearc.org |
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United Cerebral Palsy Associations, Inc. - the UCP national organization and its nationwide network of affiliates strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society—from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. As one of the largest health charities in America, the mission of United Cerebral Palsy is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. www.ucp.org |
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YAI - National Institute for People with Disabilities Network- provides services, education and training in the field of developmental and learning disabilities. www.yai.org |
Other Important Links
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Autism Research Institute (ARI) - i s primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. They provide information based on research to parents and professionals throughout the world. www.autismwebsite.com |
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Online Asperger Syndrome Information & Support - (O.A.S.I.S) - A website initially developed by a parent of a child diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, currently sponsored by the University of Delaware that contains information on the Syndrome’s characteristics, therapeutic options and resources. http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/ |
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Anxiety Disorders Association of America - is the national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to informing the public, healthcare professionals and legislators that anxiety disorders are real, serious and treatable. The website provides information on how children display and react to anxiety disorders and different articles for understanding the symptoms they present. www.adaa.org/GettingHelp/FocusOn/Children&Adolescents.asp |
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Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice - their mission is to support and promote a reoriented national preparedness to foster the development and the adjustment of children with or at risk of developing serious emotional disturbance. The website includes information on emotional disturbances in children. cecp.air.org |
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Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders (CCBD) - is dedicated to supporting the professional development and enhancing the expertise of those who work on behalf of children with challenging behavior and their families. www.ccbd.net |
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Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center - The aim of the Clerc Center is to improve the quality of education for deaf and hard of hearing children and youth from birth through age 21. The website contains a variety of information on Deafness. http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/ |
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National Association of the Deaf - their mission is to promote, protect, and preserve the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America. The site provides facts on deafness, legal rights, advocacy issues, information on American Sign Language, translation services and how to learn the language, among other useful information. www.nad.org |
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Deaf Linx - their goal is to provide factual information and resources in order to combat ignorance and to support a Deaf-friendly world. The website contains an extensive collection of resources for parents of deaf children, teachers and other service providers. www.deaflinx.com |
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National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders - is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Federal Institutes of Health. NIDCD supports and conducts research and research training in the normal and disorder processes of hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech and language. Visit their website to obtain scientific information on these topics. www.nidcd.nih.gov |
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American Association of the Deaf-Blind - is a national consumer organization of, by, and for people with both vision and hearing losses. Their mission is to enable deaf-blind persons to achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity and integration into the community. www.aadb.org |
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Hellen Keller National Center for Deaf - Blind Youths and Adults - is a national rehabilitation program serving youth and adults who are deaf-blind. The website contains a variety of information sources. www.hknc.org |
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National Coalition on Deafblindness - is a 2,000 member organization of parents, professionals, deaf-blind people and agencies serving the population who are deaf-blind. www.dbcoalition.org |
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National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who Are Deaf-Blind - offers information to nurture, empower, and instruct children who are deaf-blind. Professionals can use the information from the website to build programs for infants, children and youth who are deaf-blind. www.tr.wou.edu/dblink |
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The National Technical Assistance Consortium for Children and Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind (NTAC) - combines the resources, expertise and experience of the Teaching Research Institute of Western Oregon University and the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC) to provide technical assistance to families, service providers and agencies serving children and young adults (birth through 21) who are deaf-blind. www.tr.wou.edu/ntac/ |
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National Family Association for the Deaf-Blind - is a non-profit, volunteer-based family association. NFADB is the largest national network of families focusing on issues surrounding deaf blindness. www.nfadb.org |
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League for the Hard of Hearing - is the oldest and foremost hearing rehabilitation and human services agency in the world for infants, children, adults and seniors who are hard of hearing and have other disabilities. The website provides useful information on early identification of hearing loss in young children, hearing assessments and other resources. www.lhh.org/earlyid/index.htm |
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Help Kids Hear - A website that offers information for parents and educators of children with hearing impairments. Visit them to find basic information about the disability, hearing aides and other devices, strategies to help them learn, sign language dictionaries and tutorials and much more. www.helpkidshear.org |
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The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) on Hearing Enhancement - is a national project funded by the United States Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS). The objective of the project is to conduct research programs that promote technological solutions to problems confronting people who are hard of hearing. www.hearingresearch.org/ |
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LD OnLine - Features thousands of helpful articles on learning disabilities and ADHD, monthly columns by noted experts in the field, a free and confidential question and answer service, active bulletin boards, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products. www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/teaching-1.html |
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Learning Disabilities Association of New York City (LDA of NYC) - Has a twofold mission: facilitating access to needed services for all New Yorkers with learning disabilities, especially those in the more disadvantaged communities, and providing support to those individuals and their families. www.ldanyc.com |
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Mental Health Association of New York City - fights to shape the policies that benefit those who suffer with mental illness; promotes early detection of mental illness and facilitates access to treatment, and pioneers direct service programs to help individuals and their families lead rich and rewarding lives. www.mhaofnyc.org |
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National Institute on Mental Health - is one of 27 Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Their mission is to reduce the burden of mental illness and behavioral disorders through research on mind, brain, and behavior. On their website you can find fact sheets with treatment options on mental disorders affecting children such as bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, childhood on-set schizophrenia and others. www.nimh.nih.gov/healthinformation/childmenu.cfm |
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National Mental Health Information Center - promotes and ensures that the mental health needs of children and their families are met within the context of community-based systems of care. Systems of care are developed on the premise that the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and their families can be met within their home, school, and community environments. Visit their website to access a variety of on-line publications about disabilities such as autism, attention- deficit disorder and others. www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/topics/explore/children |
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The National Alliance on Mental Illness - their mission is to serve as an alliance of local mutual support, advocacy, self-help groups and individual members-at-large dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with serious mental illness and to the eventual eradication of the severe effects of mental illnesses. www.naminys.org |
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American Association on Mental Retardation - promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The on-line resource contains information on mental retardation and other disabilities. American Association on Mental Retardationwww.aamr.org |
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National Down Syndrome Society - their mission is to benefit people with Down syndrome and their families through national leadership in education, research and advocacy. The site offers general information on Down Syndrome, health related topics, assistive technology and inclusion programs for children with down syndrome. www.ndss.org |
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New York State Association for Retarded Citizens (NYSARC, Inc.)- is the largest not-for-profit organization serving individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families. The online resource provides facts, services, assistance, news and updates for educators and families. www.nysarc.org |
| Multiple Disabilities |
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Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH)- TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm. www.tash.org |
| Orthopedic Impairment |
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Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State (CP of NYS)- a multi-service organization that works to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. www.cpofnys.org |
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Spina Bifida Association - provides support, information, education, recreation, and advocacy for individuals with Spina Bifida, their families, and friends. The website offers a wide range of resources for people who provide services to children with spina bifida. www.sbaalbany.org |
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SpineKIDS.com - Their mission is to promote understanding of the care and treatment of scoliosis and to provide a community that supports kids and families living with scoliosis in a safe, fun environment on the Web. www.spinekids.com |
| Other Health Impairment |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Booklet - A detailed booklet from the National Institute of Mental Health that provides an in depth summary of ADD - including diagnosis, treatments, coping strategies, medication options, myths about other treatments and more. http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/NIMHadhdpub.pdf  |
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Children and Adults with Attention - Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)- is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. www.chadd.org |
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Children with Diabetes - their mission is to promote understanding of the care and treatment of diabetes, especially in children; to increase awareness of the need for unrestricted diabetes care for children at school and daycare; to support families living with diabetes; and to promote understanding of research leading to a cure. The site contains a guide for families, basic facts on diabetes and many other resources. www.childrenwithdiabetes.com |
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The Epilepsy Foundation - is the national voluntary agency solely dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy in the U.S. and their families. The organization works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through research, education, advocacy and services. www.efnyc.org |
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New York State Speech-Language - Hearing Association (NYSSLHA) - their mission is to enhance, safeguard and advocate for the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology and individuals served by members of these professions. www.nysslha.org |
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Brain Injury Association of New York State - a statewide non-profit membership organization that advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families, and promotes prevention. The website contains the definition of brain injury, information on specialized service for children with brain injuries, acute rehabilitation and other resources and services. www.bianys.org |
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Brain Injury Resource Center - The site provides information on the brain, how injury affects its functioning and behavior, guidelines for choosing and evaluating professional services, identifying effective intervention, guidelines for creating and maintaining children’s personal safety net and links to brain injury resources, services and support. www.headinjury.com |
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The Perspectives Network, Inc. - their primary focus is positive communication between persons with brain injury, family members/ caregivers/friends of persons with brain injury, those many professionals who treat persons with brain injury and community members in order to create positive changes and enhance public awareness and knowledge of acquired/traumatic brain injury. www.tbi.org |
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A Blind Net - Contains useful and factual information about blindness; general information as well as links to organization for the blind, companies that provide equipment and other resources. www.blind.net |
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American Foundation for the Blind - is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. The site provides information about visual impairments including blindness and places that serve children with these disabilities. www.afb.org |
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Blind Link - an extensive compilation of Internet resources regarding visual impairments including blindness. http://www.seidata.com/~marriage/rblind.html |
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Blindness Resource Center - a site from the New York Institute for Special Education that offers a complete list of resources about blindness. www.nyise.org |
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Lighthouse International - a leading non-profit organization that helps people of all ages who are at risk for, or are experiencing, vision loss. The website offers information on vision rehabilitation therapy, orientation and mobility training and other issues. www.lighthouse.org |
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The Jewish Guild for the Blind - is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian agency that serves persons of all ages who are visually impaired, blind and multi disabled. The Guild's internet radio reading service, InTouch Networks, SightCare and its vision care education and training program, address the special needs of thousands of people nationwide. www.jgb.org |
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VisionConnection - a one-stop, accessible online resource on vision impairment and vision rehabilitation for people who are partially sighted or blind, the professionals who work with them, the families and friends who support them — and anyone looking for the latest information on prevention, research and treatment. www.visionconnection.org |
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Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) - The IRSC web site is dedicated to children with disabilities and other health related disorders worldwide. Their mission is to improve the lives of these children by offering a wide range of information to parents, caregivers, educators and others who offer services and support. www.irsc.org |
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Early Childhood Technology Integrated Instructional System - Provides online workshops which focus on the use of technology as a tool to assist young children with disabilities in achieving developmental goals. The Early Childhood Technology Integrated Educational System, or EC-TIIS, is a service for families and early childhood professionals sponsored by the Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood Education at Western Illinois University. http://www.wiu.edu/ectiis/resources.html |
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Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) - A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education. This collection exists in order to make on-line Special Education resources more easily and readily available in one location. seriweb.com/ |
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SpEdEx - The Special Education Exchange - Provides resources such as links, online documents, listings of professionals, job listings, school and university listings, and " poster sessions" in easy-to-use formats. www.spedex.com |