National dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities - NICHCY is very pleased to offer you a wealth of information on disabilities! NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. Central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth, IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education, No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based information on effective educational practices.
Independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families.
World's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children's writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Disability-themed news from around the world. A website for students that are studying in the field of disability as well as professionals working within it.
DHS helps Illinois families achieve self-sufficiency, independence and health to the maximum extent possible. One of Illinois' largest agencies, provides state residents with streamlined access to integrated services.
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.
Disability related material guide. Disability Resources, inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.
Information and resources pertaining to the ADA. Guide to disability Rights Laws, American with Disabilities Act - Information and Technical Assistance - Federal Resources - Public Transportation - ADA Information Line - News and Regulations - Enforcement - Mediation- Certification
IMPACT promotes pride and respect for people with disabilities by sharing the tools that are necessary to take control of one's own life. IMPACT advocates full community participation, with supports, of all citizens
"The Trust supports individuals non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs
throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of
disability issues. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1990 (FS 413.615), the
Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, parent organization
of The Able Trust, is 501(c)(3) non-profit public/private partnership with a goal of assisting Floridians with disabilities in achieving employment. The Trust receives its funding from a perpetual endowment, grants, gifts and support from the public and corporate sectors."
Since opening our doors more than 18 years ago, we've continued to explore new ways to give our customers the freedom to experience, explore and enjoy an active, mobile lifestyle. Our efforts have produced the most reliable, highest quality and most easily accessible transportation in the world.
Both Rifton Equipment and sister company Community Playthings are based in the USA (NY and PA). Community Playthings started in 1947, making furniture and toys for schools and child care centers.
Plum leads the way in falls safety, protective headgear, hip protectors and extremity guards, so little ones can stay active, adults independent, and caregivers can enjoy peace of mind. Patented protective headgear, hip protectors and extremity guards
Written for people suffering from chewing, swallowing and dry mouth disorders. The cookbook has received many endorsements from a wide variety of medical professionals.
Introducing Landeez, the all-terrain and beach wheelchair that is reshaping the lives of people around the world. Until now, wheelchairs could not provide access to the most beautiful areas of parks and beaches.
The Feldenkrais Method® has strong scientific roots. These intensive programs appeal to a large variety of people who are interested in improving their movement skills including people with neuromotor difficulties (i.e. Cerebral Palsy and strokes), chronic pain, injuries as well as musicians, actors, dancers, athletes and martial artists.
Large data base of variety of products including, power wheelchairs, manual wheelchairs, all-terrain wheelchairs, accessories, scooters, transportation resources, lifts/ramps, Abledata Factsheets and more!
Editor, researcher, and writer for CPFamily Network. Mom to 4 great kids oldest of whom is daughter, Danielle, 25yo, Spastic Quadriplegia Cerebral Palsy.