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Only national non profit pediatric cerebral palsy foundation led by parents. RFTS is committed to advocacy, education and driving research to serve the needs of children with Cerebral Palsy and those families and care givers involved in their care. RFTS, Inc. is an international advocacy and research organization started by, and for, the parents of children with Cerebral Palsy -

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.

Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy

National Disability Rights Network - Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Disabilities - The National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) has a vision of a society where people with disabilities have equality of opportunity and are able to participate fully in community life by exercising choice and self determination. MISSION NDRN's mission is to promote the integrity and capacity of the P&A and CAP national network and to advocate for the enactment and vigorous enforcement of laws protecting civil and human rights of people with disabilities.

Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Thousands of articles, cases, and free resources about dozens of topics.

Works collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities.

Assessibililty issues, advocacy, assistive technology and general technology news for people with disabilities

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 Hydrocephalus Association provides support, education and advocacy for people whose lives have been touched by hydrocephalus and the professionals who work with them. We strive to ensure that families are empowered with educational materials, informed about the latest research, and have access to quality health care.

NPAF - National Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization providing the patient voice in improving access to, and reimbursement for, high-quality healthcare through regulatory and legislative reform at the state and federal levels. NPAF translates the experience of millions of patients who have been helped by our companion, Patient Advocate Foundation, which provides professional case management services to individuals facing barriers to healthcare access for chronic and disabling disease, medical debt crisis and employment-related issues at no cost

Society of Pediatric Nurses: Mission: To promote excellence in nursing care of children and their families through suport of our members, clinical practice, education, research and advocacy

Dedicated to conquering more then 40 neuromuscular diseases that affect a million Americans. Nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. Provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education

National association of pediatricians, committed to working together to advance the health of children and youth by nurturing excellence in health care, advocacy, education, research and support of its membership. Represents more than 2,500 paediatricians, paediatric subspecialists, paediatric residents, and other people who work with and care for children.

ISER is a directory of professionals, organizations, and schools that serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents find local special education professionals for learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, critical teen issues, and other special needs. We also offer a directory of Special Needs State Government agencies, Special Education Professional Resources, Teacher Training / Certification Programs, and Special Needs Software and Assistive Technology

Child Neurology Foundation CNF - The Child Neurology Foundation is the outreach arm of the Child Neurology Society, providing information, education, and advocacy for child neurologists and other medical professionals-and for patients, parents, and member groups dealing with an array of neurologic conditions.

American Academy of Pediatrics Emergency Preparedness for children with Special Heath Care Needs Instructions for Parents. American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians have developed the Emergency Information Form (Adobe Acrobat PDF File). This simple form is used to record health information for children with special health care needs and should kept in multiple locations for easy access by physicians and emergency medical personnel.

Academic Pediatrics - The Official Journal of the Academic Pediatric Association - Leadership in Education, Research, Patient Care and Advocacy

"Family Voices aims to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. Through our national network, we provide families tools to make informed decisions, advocate for improved public and private policies, build partnerships among professionals and families, and serve as a trusted resource on health care.

Internet's most comprehensive resource for movement disorder information and the hub of movement disorder activities on the web.WE MOVE is a not-for-profit organization that utilizes creativity, innovation, and collaborative approaches to improve awareness, diagnosis, and management of movement disorders among people living with these conditions and the professionals who care for them. Educational Programs and Resources for Professionals

Higher education organization that represents presidents and chancellors of all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting institutions: community colleges and four-year institutions, private and public universities, and nonprofit and for-profit colleges.