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The National Health Information Center (NHIC) is a health information referral service. NHIC puts health professionals and consumers who have health questions in touch with those organizations that are best able to provide answers. NHIC was established in 1979 by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP), Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is the nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP) for individuals with disabilities. Collectively, the P&A/CAP network is the largest provider of legally based advocacy services to people with disabilities in the United States.

The NACDD serves as the national voice of State and Territorial Councils on Developmental disability. Supports councils in implementing the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act and promoting the interests and rights of people with developmental disabilities and their families

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) is the Federal Government's lead agency for scientific research on the diverse medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not generally considered part of conventional medicine.

The National Early Childhood Transition Center's mission is to examine factors that promote successful transitions between infant/toddler programs, preschool programs, and public school programs for young children with disabilities and their families.

National Research Center on Learning Disabilities (NRCLD) conducts research on the identification of learning disabilities; formulates implementation recommendations; disseminates findings; and provides technical assistance to national, state, and local constituencies. Provides parents and educations on information regarding SLD determination, the IEP process and more

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) works to ensure that the nation's 15 million children, adolescents, and adults with learning disabilities have every opportunity to succeed in school, work, and life.

Dystonias Fact Sheet at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - what are the dystonias - Symptoms, classifications - treatment - research

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - Swallowing Disorders Information Page

National Center for Physical Activity and Disabilities NCPAD - Research: Physical Activity for the Chronically Ill and Disabled

Cerebral Palsy at the National Organization for Rare Disorders NORD

National Association of Special Education Teachers - Comprehensive Overview of Other Health Impairments

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke NINDS - Microcephaly Information Page

National Institute of Neurological Disordersand Stroke NINDS - Cerebral Atrophy Information Page

Cerebral Palsy at the National Caregivers Library - caregiverslibrary.org

NECTAC is the national early childhood technical assistance center supported by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NECTAC serves Part C-Infant and Toddlers with Disabilities Programs and Part B-Section 619 Preschool Programs for Children with Disabilities in all 50 states and 10 jurisdictions to improve service systems and outcomes for children and families. This web site is one of an array of services we provide to Part C Coordinators and Section 619 Coordinators and the resources on this site are available to all. Funded since 2001, NECTAC and its predecessor TA projects have a foundation of thirty-nine years of technical assistance excellence in early childhood services.

The National Caregivers Library is one of the most extensive libraries for caregivers that exist today. Find hundreds of articles, forms, checklists and links to topic specific external resources, organized into logical categories

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - Dysphagia - What is Dysphagia - How do we swallow - How does dysphagia occur - Complications - What causes Dysphagia - Research and more

Apraxia of Speech at National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders NIDCD - What is apraxia of speech - What are the types and causes of apraxia - What are the symptoms - How is it Diagnosed - Treatments - Research and more

Featured on this page is general information about home care the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) currently distributes to consumers. This page links to the most general topics in our consumer guide.\n\nSince 1982, NAHC has vigorously protected the rights of home care and hospice providers and patients. The reason NAHC has become the top-ranked, most energetic health care trade association is our members. The unified voice of our membership makes Congress and the regulatory agencies listen when we speak. The strength of our members makes things change for the better for home care and hospice. \n