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Ability OnLine
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.
http://www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm
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Action For Kids
Services provided include specialist mobility equipment, family support, work experience, employment training, and independence training.
http://www.actionforkids.org/
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Angels With Special Needs
A non-profit organization providing recreational activities and respite care to families of children with severe disabilities. View the services offered with FAQ. Columbia based.
http://www.angelswithspecialneeds.org/
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Association for Children with a Disability
Australian organisation operated by parents of disabled children offering support, education and advocacy.
http://www.acd.org.au
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Center for Special Needs Populations
Promoting organizational change and community development through technical assistance, consultation, policy analysis, evaluation, training, and dissemination.
http://www.csnp.ohio-state.edu/
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Children With Special Needs
A site for parent of children with special needs including, but not limited to autism, adhd, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy.
http://www.childrenwithspecialneeds.com/
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Disabled Children's Relief Fund
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..
http://www.dcrf.com/
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Division of Early Childhood (DEC)
A nonprofit organization advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families.
http://www.dec-sped.org/
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Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays Page
Information such as developmental milestones, acronyms, links, and mailing lists for parents on speech delays and developmental delays.
http://edchapman.tripod.com/ParentLinks.html
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Face 2 Face Network
A UK network of trained volunteer befrienders who can help parents come to terms with the news that their child has a disability.
http://www.face2facenetwork.org.uk/
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Families Together
A non-profit organization assisting families who have a child with a disability. Details of their offices in Pullman Washington, Moscow, Idaho and Rockville Maryland.
http://www.familiestogether.org/
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First Network Online
Internet forum for parents, teachers, and service providers who care for and about children with disabilities. Provides information, support, resources and links.
http://1stnetwork.tripod.com/firstnetworkonline/
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Games for Disabled Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
Categorized as suitable for deaf, blind, bedridden, mobility-impaired, and developmentally disabled children.
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/disabled/
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Helping Hands Foundation
A not-for-profit support group for parents of children with upper limb differences.
http://www.helpinghandsgroup.org/
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Kids Together, Inc.
Information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a whole.
http://www.kidstogether.org
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NICHCY
National information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues. Children and youth, birth to age 22, are the focus.
http://www.nichcy.org/
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Occupational Therapy Kids
Internet resources for parents and teachers of children with special needs.
http://www.geocities.com/stinaOTR/
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Official Sports for Kids Foundation Web Site
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for physically and emotionally challenged children throughout the United States and Canada.
http://www.sportsforkids.org/
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On the Other Hand
For families with children with hand anomalies. Created by an occupational therapist.
http://www.ontheotherhand.org/
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Personal Ponies
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.
http://www.personalponies.org/
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Shane's Inspiration
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.
http://www.shanesinspiration.org/
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Special Needs - Special Kids
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.
http://members.tripod.com/~imaware/index.html
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Special Needs Kids
Support for children and parents with disabilities.
http://thunder.prohosting.com/~shreela/Special/Kids.html
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The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club
The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities.
http://www.bearabletimes.org/
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The Capper Foundation
Mission is to enhance the independence of people with physical disabilities, primarily children.
http://capper.easterseals.com/
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The Pendill Fund
Seeks to enhance the lives of disabled orphans, at risk children and youth in Russia through programs specifically designed to offer assistance. Headquarters in Tarrytown, NY and maintains an office in Moscow, Russia.
http://www.pendillfund.org/
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Weeroona Association
Australian charity providing assistance to over four hundred young people with physical disabilities. Details the services offered, events taking place and offers related links.
http://www.weeroona.net.au/
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