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American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology - speech Breathing in Able-Bodied Children with Cerebral Palsy - a Review of the Literature and Implications for Clinical Intervention. Review concluded that little information regarding either the nature or the treatment of speech breathing in children with cerebral palsy is available and that there is a definite need for basic research as well as treatment efficacy studies.

"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.

The Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs is a national resource, partner and advocate for state public health leaders and others working to improve the health of women, children, youth and families, including those with special health care needs.

A Center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

"Welcome to the Long-Term Care Planning tool. The primary goal of this tool is to help you understand:What long-term care services are available, How much you can expect to pay for long-term care, and What financing options are available to support your long-term care costs. The results of the Long-Term Care Planning tool are general in nature and not intended to replace comprehensive financial and other long-term personal planning. This tool will ask between twelve and twenty questions and will then provide you with the long-term care results you need by comparing your answers to those of individuals with similar profiles."

Nationally recognized center that has pioneered research, training, and services for families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a disability or medical issue.

Registered school and provides an education for children who have Cerebral Palsy. The school uses Teachers/Conductors and this educational method now delivers both the individual physical and academic needs of the pupils.

Collection of web-based resources for persons with disabilities, Los Angeles Free-Net. Large variety of special needs links, resources and information nationwide

Provides special needs children, adults, and their families the highest quality compact-folding lightweight wheelchairs. Complete range of mobility products.

Professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.

Here, young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities that address their needs as curious, growing citizens of the planet. They meet and chat with other people like them in a virtual world that transcends boundaries and barriers. They make friends, get tips from mentors, and freely participate in an atmosphere of collaboration, companionship and support.

Washington State -- The mission of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is to endeavor to make a positive difference in the lives of people eligible for services, through offering quality supports and services that are: individual/family driven; stable and flexible; satisfying to the person and their family; and able to meet individual needs. Supports and services shall be offered in ways that ensure people have the necessary information to make decisions about their options and provide optimum opportunities for success.

Provides tools to help Marylanders with disabilities and seniors enjoy the same rights and opportunities as other citizens. These tools are called "assistive technology" or "AT". Assistive Technology (AT) is any item needed to live, work or learn more independently. The program provides a streamlined service of product information, consultation, and resource assistance in order to make assistive technology more available, affordable and usable for Marylanders with disabilities and seniors.

Increases access to assistive technology in North Dakota by engaging in activities that raise awareness, disseminate information, provide training and dssessments, work with policy makers, loan equipment for trial-use, and demonstrate assistive technology (AT) devices to individuals of all ages with disabilities and those experiencing the effects of aging throughout the state. IPAT increases AT acquisition by making available a used equipment bulletin board and an alternative financial loan program specific to the purchase of AT devices and services. Delivers servics to people with disabiilities can get the assistive technology they need for work, school and home.

Special Education News answers a need in education for in-depth, timely news related to educating students with disabilities. The Web site and newsletter are journalistic publications centered on the news of the special education field. The Web site is also designed to offer unique resources to special education professionals in one convenient place. These include places for educators and others to exchange their views, find links to important information at other sites on the Web and keep track of news and events across the country.

CAP works closely with service members across the nation to ensure they receive appropriate assistive technology for their needs, including vision or hearing loss, dexterity impairments,and cognitive difficulties. In August 2008 the Department of Defense Instruction, Assistive Technology (AT) for Wounded Service Members (DoDI 6025.22 (PDF)) was signed, establishing policy for AT programs in the Military Health System

"Mini-Miracles is the premier source for special needs clothing for children in Canada.Provides high quality products and service and offers adaptive clothing selections that are lacking in the marketplace to date."

Adaptive clothing for special needs and wheelchair bound individuals

Adaptive Clothing for special needs. Adapted clothes, wheelchair clothes, capes, boots and more.

Promotes polices and advances evidence-based practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of young children who have or are at risk for developmental delays and disabilities. One of seventeen divisions of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. DEC is especially for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families.