Surf these sites: APA Online -- The American Psychiatric Association. Alliance of Genetic Support Groups -- This is an organization devoted to promoting optimum health care for people suffering from genetic disorders. They''re full of specific intersexed conditions like Klinefelter''s Syndrome, and a page where you can search for related resources by condition. American Association of People with Disabilities -- Strives to further the productivity, independence, full citizenship, and total integration of people with disabilities into all aspects of society and the natural environment; and to support the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. American Council of the Blind -- The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by: serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities. American Psychological Association -- A major organization for professionals, the general public, and students regarding matter of mental health. Autism Society of America -- The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism. C.H.A.D.D -Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders -- CHAAD the national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). Founded in 1987 by a group of concerned parents, CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support. Center for the Study of Autism -- Many resources for both professions and family members of individuals with autism. Includes interventions, family support, and stories of persons with autism. Closing The Gap -- Computer technology in special education and rehabilitation. Huge resource directory on hardware, software and organizations. Communicative Disorders Assistant Association of Canada -- CDAAC, a professional association for Communicative Disorders Assistants in Canada. A resource for CDAAC members, persons interested in information about communication disorders, and for those wanting career and membership information. Council for Exceptional Children -- Largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. Primarily for professionals in the field of special education. Disabilities Statistics Center -- The purpose of the Disability Statistics Center is to produce and disseminate statistical information on disability and the status of people with disabilities in American Society and to establish and monitor indicators of how conditions are changing over time to meet their health, housing, economic and social needs. Down Syndrome Interest Group -- The Down Syndrome Interest Group of South Jersey Little People of America -- The official online service of Little People of America, Inc. LPA is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. NAMI ( National Alliance for the Mentally Ill ) -- NAMI is a grass roots, self-help, support & advocacy organization. National Center for Learning Disabilities -- NCLD''s Mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities, and to provide national leadership on their behalf, so they may achieve their potential and enjoy full participation in our society. National Institute for Mental Health -- Part of the National Institutes of Health. Provides update, going information for the public and practitioners in the field of mental health. National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) -- Conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research and related activities to maximize the full inclusion, social integration, employment, and independent living of disabled individuals of all ages. National Organization on Disabilities -- The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation of America''s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. N.O.D. was founded in 1982 at the conclusion of the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons. N.O.D. is the only national disability network organization concerned with all disabilities, all age groups and all disability issues. National Parent Information Network -- NPIN provides access to research-based information about the process of parenting,and family involvement in education. National Spinal Cord Injury Association -- The primary mission of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA) is to work to empower individuals and families with spinal cord injury issues to make informed choices and take actions to achieve their highest level of independence and personal fulfillment. Parents Advocacy for Special Education -- All individuals are invited to participate in the on-line forum. Ensure that children with special needs receive the best education possible. Schwab Foundation -- The Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness about learning differences and providing parents and teachers with the information, resources and support they need to improve the lives of kids with learning differences. Special Ed Advocate - Special Education Law -- Wrightslaw provides a working strategy manual for parents, advocates, lawyers, and educators who need disability case law, regulations, statutes, legal rights and responsibilities regarding the education of children with disabilities. Topics include IEPs, eligibility, discipline, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Special Education Association of BC -- Resources and information for special education. United Cerebral Palsy -- UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. World Association of Persons with Disabilities -- WAPD advances the interests of persons with disAbilities at national, state, local and home levels. We believe that all are entitled to high quality of life. Over ten years of "grassroots" planning and growth have catapulted the association to a world leadership position, advancing the soundness and empowerment of the so called "disAbled" everywhere.
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