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The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) is a group of individuals involved in birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention. It was created to establish and maintain a national network of state and population-based programs for birth defects surveillance and research. The Network assesses the impact of birth defects upon children, families, and health care; identifies factors that can be used to develop primary prevention strategies; and assists families and their providers in secondary disabilities prevention.

Intensive Habilitation (PIH) -a New Norwegian Multidisciplinary Program for Intensive Training for Children With Disabilities

The International Center for the Advancing Neonatal Health (ICANH) was established to foster the development of innovative approaches to neonatal health that are integrated with programs and health systems in developing countries. The Center is housed in the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Information from the U.S. Department of health & Human Services on Children's Health Insurance CHIPS

Faculty and students at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health conduct research in over 90 countries across a wide range of public health disciplines. The results are policy and programs that improve health and prevent disease.

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.

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) Communication and Media Support Services (CMSS)United States Department of Education - The Clearinghouse provides information to people with disabilities, or anyone requesting information, by doing research and providing documents in response to inquiries. Information provided includes areas of federal funding for disability-related programs. Clearinghouse staff is trained to refer requests to other sources of disability-related information, if necessary.

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

Kennedy Krieger Pediatric Feeding Disorders Program

Miami Children's Brain Institute at Miami Children's Hospital the nation's first comprehensive medical program dedicated solely to pediatric neurosciences - Miami Children's Brain Institute will expand its status as the world leader in pediatric neurosciences, collaborating with other institutions in the community and providing a full spectrum of care and subspecialty excellence to children with neurological disorders

National Survey of children with Special Halth Care Needs CSHCN - Data Resource Center - The purpose of The Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health (DRC) is to advance the effective use of public data on the health and health-related services for children, youth and families in the United States. The DRC does this by providing hands-on access to national, state, and regional data findings as well as technical assistance in the collection and use of this data by policymakers, program leaders, advocates and researchers in order to inform and advance key child and youth health goals. Currently, the DRC website includes national and state-based data on over 100 indicators from the National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) and the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN). The DRC's easy-to-use interactive search feature allows users to select, view, compare, and download national survey data results for every state and HRSA region.

National Center on Physical Activity and Disabilitity NCPAD Guidelines for Exercise/Fitness: Resistance Training for Persons with Physical Disabilities - Resistance Training Guidelines for Cerebral Palsy at NCPAD

Family Caregiver Alliance was the first community-based nonprofit organization in the country to address the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. Long recognized as a pioneer in health services, FCA now offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers.\n

Study Abstract: Based on a qualitative research project guided by grounded theory methodology, this article describes parents' participation in home therapy programs recommended by physical and occupational therapists. The study involved in-depth interviews with 8 parents and 4 therapists of children with cerebral palsy. The parents reported that in the initial stages of adjustment to the diagnosis, they were typically overwhelmed by their situation and unable to participate in providing activities at home for their child

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

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.

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins is pleased to present this online guide to our patient care, research and medical education programs.

Not for profit organization that provides dolphin assisted therapy to children with critical illnesses, disabilities and special needs from all over the world.

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."