National Mental Health Association

The NMHA is an excellent resource for consumer, professionals, advocates or anyone interested in all aspects of mental health. Contains legislative alerts, media reviews, and a vast array of materials.
http://www.nmha.org/

Turner Syndrome Society of the United States

Mission is to increase public awareness and understanding of Turner Syndrome; increase understanding of those affected by Turner Syndrome about the condition and its associated problems; provide a forum where those affected by Turner Syndrome can becom
http://www.turner-syndrome-us.org/

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.
http://www.cec.sped.org/

Center for the Study of Autism

Provides resources for both professions and family members of individuals with autism. Includes interventions, family support, and stories of persons with autism.
http://www.autism.org/

Smile Train, The

The Smile Train is a non-profit organization that is committed to eradicating the problem of cleft lips and palates.
http://www.smiletrain.org/

Closing The Gap

Focuses on computer technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site.
http://www.closingthegap.com/

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 l
http://wapd.org/index.html

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention: BAM! Body and Mind

Provide information, materials for students and classrooms. Has related information about birth defects, child development, and disability and health.
http://www.bam.gov/

C.H.A.D.D -Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders

A national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support.
http://www.chadd.org/

Autism Society of America

The society's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.
http://www.autism-society.org/

United Ostomy Association

The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
http://www.uoa.org

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 Ye
http://www.nod.org/

National Center on Education, Disability, and Juvenile Justice

NCEDJJ is a collaborative research, training, technical assistance and dissemination program designed to develop more effective responses to the needs of youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system or those at-risk for involvement with the Juve
http://www.edjj.org

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.
http://www.ncld.org/

Schwab Learning

Dedicated to raising awareness about learning differences and to providing parents with the information, resources and support they need to improve the lives of kids with learning differences.
http://www.schwablearning.org/

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

The mission of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is "to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases." NAMI has affiliate organizations in every state.
http://www.nami.org/

American Council of the Blind

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; and improving educational and rehabilitat
http://acb.org/

National Association of the Deaf

The NAD safeguards the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans in a variety of areas including education, employment, health care and social services, and telecommunications.
http://www.nad.org

American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)

Promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
http://www.aamr.org/

Council for Disability Rights

On national, state, and local levels, the Council for Disability Rights advances the rights of people with disabilities. The Council promotes public policy and legislation, public awareness through education, and provides information and referral servic
http://www.disabilityrights.org/

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

The foundation's mission is to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve equality of access and opportunity that will ensure freedom of choice in their lives.
http://www.afb.org/

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) is dedicated to serving individuals affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), their families, and interested professionals. To provide information, education, and support services to its members.
http://www.pwsausa.org

National Arts and Disability Center

The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adul
http://nadc.ucla.edu

American Society for Deaf Children

An national, independent non-profit organization whose purpose is providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
http://www.deafchildren.org/

MAX Foundation

The MAX Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of special education awareness and to support deserving schools, research centers and organizations providing for children with special needs.
http://maxfoundation.org

Tyler For Life Foundation, The

The Tyler For Life Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit voluntary organization whose mission is to improve the lives of babies by preventing mental retardation and death resulting from disorders detectable through newborn screening.
http://www.tylerforlife.com

Prevent Blindness America

Volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight.
http://www.preventblindness.org/

American Academy of Pediatrics

The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
http://www.aap.org

Adolescent Health Transition Project

Designed to help smooth the transition from pediatric to adult health care for adolescents with special health care needs. Includes resource information, materials, and links to other people with an interest in health transition issues.
http://depts.washington.edu/healthtr

Family Village

A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx

ClercCenter at Gallaudet University

The national mission is to develop, collect, disseminate, conduct research into and evaluate the most effective literacy strategies, family education methods, and school- to-work transition practices with deaf and hard of hearing students.
http://ClercCenter.gallaudet.edu/InfoToGo/index.html

International Dyslexia Organization

The International Dyslexia Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. The IDA was established to continue the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist w
http://www.interdys.org

National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)

KEN provides a wealth of information regarding mental health. It has an extensive section dedicated to services and resources for children and adolescents. Hundreds of publications are available along with links to other sites dealing mental health issu
http://www.mentalhealth.org

National Down Syndrome Society

The National Down Syndrome Society is a not-for-profit organization that has become the largest non-governmental supporter of Down syndrome research in the United States. Today, NDSS continues to increase public awareness about Down syndrome and discover
http://www.ndss.org

National Spinal Cord Injury Association

The NSCIA has many chapters throughout the United States. Members work with local and national officials and agencies to develop better programs and services and act as community advocates for improved access, housing, transportation, employment, and lei
http://www.spinalcord.org

TechDis

U.K.-based service aimed at enhancing access for those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, to learning and teaching, research and administration across higher and further education through the use of information and communication technologies.
http://www.techdis.ac.uk/

Spina Bifida Association of American

The Mission of the Spina Bifida Association of America is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. The Association was founded in 1973 to address the specific needs of the spina bifida community and serves as the
http://www.sbaa.org

Brain Injury Association

The mission of the Brain Injury Association is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. This site provides a vast amount of information and state resources.
http://www.biausa.org

International Federation for Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida

Its mission is to improve the quality of life of people with Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida throughout the world. To decrease the prevalence of Hydrocephalus and/or Spina Bifida by primary prevention.
http://www.ifglobal.org/

American Diabetes Association

The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information an
http://www.diabetes.org/

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Association

The NLDA promotes education, support, and advocacy for people with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and for professionals and family members.
http://www.nlda.org

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

Supports and encourages medical research, educates the public, and disseminates information to patients, their families, and medical professionals
http://www.oif.org

Eating Disorders Education Organization

EDEO is involved in providing information on eating disorders and offering support to families and friends of individuals with eating disorders.
http://www.edeo.org/

Tourette Syndrome Association

Develops and disseminates educational materials; stimulates support for research; apprises members of rights, services, and benefits provided by government and other organizations
http://www.tsa-usa.org

Angelman Syndrome Foundation

ASF's Mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through education, information exchange and research.
http://www.angelman.org

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.
http://www.TASH.org

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We are part of the U.S. Government, under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Provides comprehensive informati
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/

Best Buddies

Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Best Buddies has grown from one chapter on one college campus to
http://www.bestbuddies.org

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control

The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is the lead federal agency for injury prevention, NCIPC works closely with other federal agencies; national, state, and local organizations; state and local health departments; and research ins
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc

iCanOnline

iCanOnline brings together content, community and resources in one place that is easy to navigate and welcomes your input. This site is for individuals of all ages; however, it includes many resources relating to child and youth.
http://www.icanonline.net/

EASI Equal Access to Software and Information

A resource to the education community that provides information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities.
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/

Scoliosis Association, The

The Scoliosis Association, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we have been helping those with scoliosis by providing information and having support groups and information lines.
http://www.scoliosis-assoc.org

International Rett Syndrome Association

The mission of the IRSA is: to support and encourage medical research to determine the cause and find a cure for Rett syndrome, to increase public awareness of Rett syndrome, and to provide informational and emotional support to families of children w
http://www.rettsyndrome.org

Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation

Early intervention and treatment offers the best chance for children with bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. Proper treatment can minimize the a
http://www.bpkids.org

United Cerebral Palsy

This site serves as the gateway to all state and local United Cerebral Palsy chapters.
http://www.ucp.org

Special Friends Foundation

The primary mission of the Special Friends Foundation is to enable families to understand quickly what Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) is all about and what resources are available.
http://www.specialfriends.org/schoolsystemin.html

National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education

The National Center to Improve Practice was federally funded project to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by promoting the effective use of assistive and instructional technologies among educators and related personnel serving t
http://www2.edc.org/NCIP

National Institute of Neurological Disorders

Conducts, fosters, coordinates, and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke, and supports basic research in related scientific areas.
http://www.ninds.nih.gov

Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health

To address the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders from birth through transition to adulthood. To ensure the rights of full citizenship, support and access to community-based services for all children and yout
http://www.ffcmh.org

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is one of the world's largest membership organizations and information centers on hearing loss and the auditory approach. AG Bell focuses specifically on children with hearing loss, p
http://www.agbell.org

Center for Applied Special Technology

We believe that the most effective strategy for expanding educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities is through Universal Design for Learning. Our work now focuses the development of learning models, approaches, and tools that are usable
http://www.cast.org

National Institute of Mental Health

The public section offers information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/index.cfm

Special Needs - Special Kids: Disability Awareness

The objectives of this site include promoting the awareness of children with special needs of all kinds; promoting brighter futures for them and their families; and to provide support and education resources for their families, and those who support them.
http://members.tripod.com/~imaware/index.html

Very Special Arts

VSA arts is an International organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts implemented primarily thr
http://www.vsarts.org

Epilepsy Foundation

The Epilepsy Foundation is a national, charitable organization, founded in 1968 as the Epilepsy Foundation of America. The only such organization wholly dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy, our mission is simple: to work for children and adu
http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org

National Fathers Network

The National Fathers Network (NFN) advocates for and provides resources and support to all men who have children with special needs through: Development of national and statewide databases of fathers from diverse ethnic, racial, and geographic backgrounds
http://www.fathersnetwork.org

Little People of America

Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), will assist dwarfs with their physical and developmental concerns resulting from short stature. By providing medical, environmental, educational, vocational, and parental guidance, short-statured individuals and their
http://www.lpaonline.org

Our-Kids

Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. We call the list "Our-Kids". While it isn't exactingly descriptive, it avoids the pitfalls of labeling our kids an
http://www.our-kids.org

Family and Advocates Partnership in Education

The Family & Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) Web site is a new project which aims to inform and educate families and advocates about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 and promising practices.
http://www.fape.org

National Center for the Dissemination of Research Research

Outcomes of disability research should offer great utility to people with disabilities and their families, practitioners engaged in various types of disability service delivery, scientists and researchers, policymakers, journalists, healthcare providers,
http://www.ncddr.org

PUSH America

PUSH America is the national outreach project of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Because of our commitment to brotherhood, we provide leadership opportunities, services and education to promote a greater understanding of persons who have developmental disabiliti
http://www.pushamerica.org

National Sports Center for the Disabled

The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), is an innovative non-profit organization that provides recreation for children and adults with disabilities.
http://www.nscd.org

SpEdEx

Whether you are an educator, professional, parent, consumer, student, or just someone interested in special education, we hope that you find what you need here at SpEdEx. We have strived to provide resources such as links, online documents, listings of pr
http://www.spedex.com/main_graphics.htm

Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic

RFB&D is the nation's educational library for people with print disabilities. We provide educational materials in recorded and computerized formats from kindergarten through postgraduate level. Materials are for all people who cannot effectively read stan
http://www.rfbd.org

American Printing House for the Blind

Producing books, magazines, and other materials in braille, large print, recorded, and digital formats, writing and recording equipment, materials for teaching blind students, and special supplies used in education and by adults.
http://www.aph.org

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

A free national library program of braille and recorded materials for blind and physically handicapped persons is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. Under a special provision
http://www.loc.gov/nls

Obsessive Compulsive Foundation

Provides support to educate the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; and to fund research into the causes and effective trea
http://www.ocfoundation.org

American Music Therapy Association

Founded in 1998, AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors to the American Music Therapy Association included the National Association for Music
http://www.musictherapy.org

Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation

The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. The Foundation evaluates and selects these
http://www.paralysis.org

Mobility International

As a US-based national non-profit organization, the mission of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inc
http://www.miusa.org

Assistive Media

The mission of Assistive Media is to heighten the educational, cultural, and quality-of-living standard for people with disabilities and help achieve independence and become better integrated within the mainstream of society and community life in general.
http://www.assistivemedia.org

Adolescence Directory On-Line

Electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. Offers web resources for educators, counselors, parents, researchers, health practitioners, and teens.
http://education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html

Center for Law and Education

Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities Project CLE has worked since its inception to vindicate the right of all students with disabilities to full and equal opportunity in public education, with a particular emphasis on issues critical to low-i
http://www.cleweb.org/issues/rights.htm

Sidran: Tramautic Stress Foundation

Sidran is a nonprofit charitable organization devoted to education, advocacy, and research to benefit people who are suffering from injuries of traumatic stress. Whether caused by family violence, crime, disasters, war, or any other overwhelming experienc
http://www.sidran.org

AVKO: Dyslexia Research Foundation

The AVKO Dyslexia Research Foundation has been founded to help determine: What dyslexia is, why traditional methods of teaching reading and writing fail to help most dyslexics learn to read and write. What techniques seem to the best to teach dyslexics,
http://www.avko.org

Wrightslaw

Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities. You'll find hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters, and other information about special educ
http://www.wrightslaw.com

Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation

AAMDS's mission is to serve as a resource directory for patient assistance and emotional support; provide educational materials and updated medical information; and financially support research to find effective treatments for aplastic anemia and myelodys
http://www.aamds.org

Muscular Dystrophy Association

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.
http://www.mdausa.org

Learn CPR

This web site is to be used as a free guide and an informational resource, but it cannot replace real CPR or first aid training. Please try to attend a CPR training course in your community and help save a life. The information in this web site is based,
http://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/index.html

Canine Companions

Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
http://www.caninecompanions.org

Advocating Change Together

Advocating Change Together (ACT) started in 1979 in response to the growing concern that individuals with developmental disabilities were being isolated and excluded from decisions regarding their lives. ACT is a grassroots, member-controlled organization
http://www.selfadvocacy.com

National PTA

National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of it
http://www.pta.org

National Cued Speech Association

Cued Speech is a sound-based visual communication system which, in English, uses eight handshapes in four different locations ("cues") in combination with the natural mouth movements of speech, to make all the sounds of spoken language look different.
http://www.cuedspeech.org

Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)

CADRE supports parents, educators and administrators to benefit from the full continuum of dispute resolution options that can prevent and resolve conflict and ultimately lead to informed partnerships that focus on results for children and youth.
http://www.directionservice.org/cadre

Childrens' Craniofacial Association

Children's Craniofacial Association is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with facial differences and their families. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psy
http://www.ccakids.com

American Brain Tumor Association

The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of patients and families.
http://www.abta.org

Starbright Foundation

The STARBRIGHT Foundation is dedicated to the development of projects that empower seriously ill children to combat the medical and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis. STARBRIGHT projects do more than educate or entertain: they address the co
http://www.starbright.org

ASL Access

ASL Access takes the position that American Sign Language - ASL - is a unique language, used by many Deaf people and of practical value for others who appreciate visual communication. ASL Access encourages the acquisition and advancement of ASL skills, t
http://www.aslaccess.org

Captioned Media Program

Free-loan media (no rental fees). Open-captioned (no need for a decoder). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Includes prepaid return labels. Deaf and hard of hearing persons, teachers, parents, and others may borrow materials. Other services in
http://www.cfv.org