Cerebral Palsy

PubMed.gov Abstract: Canadian 2005 Study assessing: The health and well-being of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy."

2008 Pub Med Abstract assessing Stress in parents of children with cerebral palsy: what sources of stress are we talking about? Study to explore the relation between aspects of parental distress in the parenting role and the child's limitations in functional skills and the child's behavioural difficulties, in parents of children with CP.

manufactures pediatric therapeutic furniture for children with special needs.

PubMed Abstract of Netherlands research into ways parents adapt to the situation when their child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

For About and By Caregivers. Caregiver Media Group is a leading provider of information, support and guidance for family and professional caregivers. Founded in 1995, we produce Today's Caregiver magazine, the first national magazine dedicated to caregivers, the "Fearless Caregiver Conferences", and our web site, caregiver.com which includes topic specific newsletters, online discussion lists, back issue articles of Today's Caregiver magazine, chat rooms and an online store. Caregiver Media Group and all of it's products are developed for caregivers, about caregivers and by caregivers

Sixteen-year-old Matthew Walzer's heartfelt letter to Nike's CEO, Mark Parker, is quickly spreading across Twitter through the hashtag campaign #NikeLetter. Walzer posted the letter on his blog Tuesday afternoon, hoping to make Parker aware of a "great need" for supportive, easily-fastened shoes for people with cerebral palsy.

At Access Unlimited we believe that mobility, like people, comes in all shapes and colors. We celebrate the rich diversity of our customers' needs by creating products that allow easy access to ANY vehicle, from cars and vans to trucks and SUVs.

The Adaptive Technology Resource Centre advances information technology that is accessible to all; through research, development, education, proactive design consultation and direct service.

This Accessibility Shopping Mall includes resources for adaptive products and assistive technology

ISAAC supports and encourages the best possible communication methods for people who find communication difficult.

Discover accessibility settings that are already on your PC, and make your computer more comfortable, and easier to see, hear, and use.

Special software and hardware products for persons with special needs.

Voicewave Technology, Inc. The Speech Enhancer - Speech Generating Device (SGD) - Synthesizes New Clear Speech; Restors Inaudible Voice - Tiny, Battery-powered System

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.

Provides research on caregivers to health care manufacturers, caregiver support organizations, financial services providers, and other organizations interested in learning from caregivers. Database of 25,000 family caregivers and a research panel of thousands of family caregivers nationwide, with whom it conducts strategically focused, results-driven market research.

FSC strengthens schools and school systems so that they foster learning and development for all students. Provides technical assistance, designs intensive professional development programs that improve teaching and assessment, enhances the leadership capacity of district and school administrators, engages families in their children's education, and assists with community-building efforts.Our areas of expertise include comprehensive school reform, middle-level education, literacy development, and tools and strategies to promote success for students with disabilities.

Family Education Network is built on a strong foundation of assets from the international media company, Pearson plc (NYSE:PSO), as well as educational properties from leading educational publishers and technology companies.

Information for friends and relatives of a child with Cerebral Palsy. Reproduced on the World Wide Web with the kind permission of The Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia Ltd.

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.