Family Resources

• ABLEDATA: Provides information on assistive technology and disability related resources.

• American Academy of Pediatrics: Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health for all children.

• The Beach Center: On Families and Disabilities.

• Child Welfare League of America: "The nation's oldest and largest organization devoted entirely to the well being of America's vulnerable children and their families."

• Children Now: "Recognized nationally for its policy expertise and up-to-date information on the status of children."

• Children's Defense Fund: "Exists to provide a strong and effective voice for all the children of America."

• CSPINET: Center for Science in the Public Interest. Publisher of Nutrition Action Healthletter.

• Families USA: "The Voice for Health Care Consumers." (The site includes the Medicaid Clearinghouse.)

• Family Village: A global community of disability-related resources.

• Family Voices: Is a national grassroots network of families and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs.

• Health Oasis: Mayo Clinic: Reliable Information for a healthier life.

• I Am Your Child: Information about early childhood development and resources for parents and care-givers.

• Including Your Child: An online book to help parents with special needs children birth to eight years of age.

• Kids Campaign: An information/action center for parents/advocates who want to act on behalf of kids.

• Kids Together: Information for children and adults with disabilities. Purpose is to promote inclusive communities where all people belong.

• MUMS: A national Parent to Parent organization for parents of children with any disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.

• NORD: National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

• Our-Kids: Devoted to raising special kids with special needs.

• PACER Center: Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights.

• Parent Soup: An on-line community whose number one concern is raising happy, healthy children.

• Parents Guide to the Internet: Published by the US Department of Education.

• PHYS: In Fitness and in Health.
  

• Special Needs Network: Resource for military families who have special (mediacl or educational) needs.

• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

• Exceptional Parent: Exceptional Parent Magazine's on-line resource.

• The Family Empowerment Network: Family Empowerment Network is a national organization serving families affected by Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol effects.

• National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education