Resources to help families
These links will take you to other websites for more information.
Conditions
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association The Attention Deficit Disorder Association provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead better lives.
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
Autism -pdd Nos Helping Families face Autism
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports PBIS improves social, emotional and academic outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities and students from underrepresented groups.
National Stuttering Association
VISION and HEARING
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) We advocate for better policies that promote accessibility and ensure equality and opportunity for people who are blind or visually impaired, creating a culture of inclusion at work, at school, and in our communities.
Blind Children’s Center -Based in Southern California
American Printing House for the blind. “The world’s largest source for adapted educational and daily living products since 1850” www.aph.org
Learning, sight and sound made easier. Catalog for products for the visually impaired and Hard of Hearing.
National Federation of the Blind has a free Braille book program as well as other useful information
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page.
Learning Ally Audio book resources for schools and students
National Information Clearinghouse on Children who are Deaf-Blind.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Information and resources for families and professionals to meet the needs of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders at NIH
American Society for Deaf Children The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is committed to empowering diverse families with deaf* children and youth by embracing full access to language-rich environments through mentoring, advocacy, resources, and collaborative networks.
American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Making effective communication, a human right, accessible and achievable for all.
National Association of the Deaf The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s premier civil rights organization of, by and for deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States of America.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf The Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID), a national membership organization, plays a leading role in advocating for excellence in the delivery of interpretation and transliteration services between people who use sign language and people who use spoken language.
Language Line Solutions Providing Professional Interpreting and Translation Services to Enable Communication and Empower Relationships- Offers Free webinars
Hearing Loss Association of America The Mission of HLAA is to open the world of communication to people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support and advocacy.
National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndromes (NOFAS)
National Down Syndrome Society
National Organization on Disability (NOD) The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation and contributions of America’s 57 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
Education/Learn
Pacer Center -Information center based in MN. Special Education overview
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Council for Parents, Attorneys and Advocates. COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. Their primary goal is to secure high quality educational services and to promote excellence in advocacy.
National Center on Educational Outcomes NCEO has led the way in advocating for appropriate testing access and accommodations for students with disabilities.
National Center for Education Statistics is (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations.
CCSSO (Council of Chief of State School Officers) We are committed to ensuring that all students participating in our public education system — regardless of background — graduate prepared for college, careers, and life.
Education Commission of the States (ECS) continues to partner with education policy leaders to address issues by sharing resources and expertise.
Great Schools Partnerships Develop and advocate for sustainable educational policies, effective school leadership, proven instructional practices, and student-centered learning models built on strong community connections.
ERIC Educational Resources Information Center. Data base of educational articles
Educator’s Reference Desk Access lesson plans, links to online education information, and archive responses.
The Regional Educational Laboratory Programs 10 Regional labs funded by the US Department of Education providing information about “promising programs”
NASBE (National Association of School Boards of Education) develops, supports, and empowers citizen leaders on state boards of education to strengthen public education systems so students of all backgrounds and circumstances are prepared to succeed in school, work, and life.
HEALTH Resource Center is a web-based clearinghouse that serves as an information exchange of educational resources, support services and opportunities. The HEATH Resource Center gathers, develops and disseminates information in the form of resource papers, fact sheets, website directories, newsletters, and resource materials.
CADRE (Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education) CADRE creates products and delivers services that are high quality, relevant, and useful to the field of dispute resolution in special education and early intervention.
Closing the Gap Empowering educators, professionals and parents alike, with the latest resources and tools they need to deepen their assistive technology knowledge, best practices and implementation strategies.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities.
National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC) member programs provide educational therapeutic services to both publicly and privately placed individuals that are not able to be successfully educated in the regular education environment.
National Resource Center for Paraeducators in Education and Related Services
Understood For Learning and Attention Issues 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention issues throughout their journey.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center.
Head Start Bureau The Head Start and Early Head Start programs are administered by the Office of Head Start, within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Zero to Three (National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families) At ZERO TO THREE we envision a society that has the knowledge and will to support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.
The Office of Special Education Programs is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
LDOnline The educators’ guide to learning disabilities and ADHD
The ARC is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serving them and their families.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) The mission of NCLD is to improve the lives of the 1 in 5 children and adults nationwide with learning and attention issues—by empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools and advocating for equal rights and opportunities.
Nonverbal Learning Disorder Project The NVLD Project is dedicated to raising awareness, building support, and creating helpful solutions for children, adolescents, and adults with Non-Verbal Learning Disability.
International Dyslexia Association
Little People of America – National Headquarters
Insurance/Health Care
Families USA (The Voice for Health Care Consumers) Families USA, a leading national voice for health care consumers, is dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care and improved health for all.
Information on Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), and managed care.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Federal government site with information covering Medicare and Medicaid services,
Insure Kids Now Site to fin health care insurance for uninsured children
AMA Doctor Finder is provided by the American Medical Association. It is a database of virtually every licensed physician in the United States.
Healthcare Hospitality Network Can help patients and their families find lodging and other supportive services when confronted with medical emergencies.
Healthfinder connects you with a ranges of health related resources. Spanish version
The American Academy of Family Physicians provides this site of “health information for the whole family”
Clinical Trials is a database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world.
Government
New Hampshire State Government
Social Security Administration
Law
ADA American with Disabilities Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Wrightslaw website on all aspects of the IEP and 504 laws, procedures and proven methods. Includes seminars all over the country
National Disability Rights Network The National Disability Rights Network works in Washington, DC on behalf of the Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) and Client Assistance Programs (CAPs), the nation’s largest providers of legal advocacy services for people with disabilities
Disabilities Rights Center- NH We are New Hampshire’s designated Protection and Advocacy agency. We are authorized by federal statute “to pursue legal, administrative and other appropriate remedies” on behalf of individuals with disabilities. We are a statewide organization independent from state government or service providers.
Medical Conditions
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
American Heart Association – National Center
Brain Injury Association of America
American Brain Tumor Association
National Brain Tumor Foundation
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association
Kidney Corner Kidney Corner is an Internet community dedicated to pediatric kidney disease.
United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders)
Foundation for Icthyosis and Related Skin Types
International Rett Syndrome Association
Genetic Alliance For information on specific genetic conditions.
The Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center at NIH
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
Children’s Craniofacial Association
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
Human Growth Foundation Foundation for those with disorders of growth and growth hormones.
MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth Disorders in Children)
Huntington’s Disease Society of America
Amputee Coalition of America National Limb Loss Information Center
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Children’s Tumor Foundation -Neurofibromatosis
National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH)
National Reye’s Syndrome Foundation
National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
United Cerebral Palsy Association
United Leukosystrophy Foundation
Vestibular Disorders Association
American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP)
Children’s Liver Disease Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
Medline Plus Site of the US National Library of Medicine offers everything from an online medical encyclopedia to interactive tutorials for patients.
Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation The Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation is the world’s leading nonprofit health organization dedicated to supporting patients and families living with aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), and related bone marrow failure diseases.
Health Information Resource Database Database of organizations and government offices that provide health information upon request.
Mental Health
Mental Health.org Resources to get help for mental health.
National Institute on Mental Health (NIMH)
National Center for School Mental Health, University of Maryland This center maintains a library of resource materials and publications and a directory of school mental health programs.
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health
National Alliance for the Mentally (NAMI)
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) An association for persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
Technology
AbleData database for unbiased, comprehensive information on products, solutions and resources to improve productivity and ease life’s tasks.
Enabling Devices Exceptional products to help people with disabilities participate fully in the world.
AssistiveTech.net. The National Public Website on Assistive Technology
Center on Technology and Disability The Center is designed to increase the capacity of families and providers to advocate for, acquire, and implement effective assistive and instructional technology (AT/IT) practices, devices, and services.
RESNA Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America– Consumer and public information about assistive technology programs.
US Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Support
ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center (respite locator service)
Parents of Galactosemic Children is a non-profit charitable organization that advocates for people with galactosemia and their families.
National Patient Air Transport Hotline
High Hopes Foundation NH based
Therapies/Recreation
Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
National Rehabilitation Information Center offers an online searchable database of resources
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
American Therapeutic Recreation Association National Center on Physical Activity and Disability www.ncpad.org/ Find a variety of recreation, leisure and fitness activities.
Best Buddies International, Inc. Best Buddies is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Disabled Sports USA Disabled Sports USA’s mission is to provide national leadership and opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in community sports, recreation, and educational programs
Sensory Processing Disorder Network Our goal at the Sensory Process Disorder Network is to help parents, therapists and anyone who is interested in learning more about this mental condition.
Book: The Out of Sync Child by Carol Stock-Kranowitz
Sensory Resources– Resources about sensory related topics
Heart Healthy Market Source for low sodium foods
TASH (formerly the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps)TASH is an international leader in disability advocacy.
National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)