Strengthens schools and school systems so that they foster learning and development for all students. Working with state and local education agencies across the country, including many major cities, 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. Areas of expertise include comprehensive school reform, middle-level education, literacy development, and tools and strategies to promote success for students with disabilities.
EP Magazine, Exceptional Parent
Exceptional Parent Magazine. Information that matters, from people who care. The March issue of EP magazine is available now at www.eparentdigital.com. Check out our annual focus on Schools, Camps, and Residences as well as information on how Music and the Arts are changing the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Federation of individuals and organizations working together to build a better world for people affected by rare diseases. given a top (4-star) rating by a leading independent evaluator of nonprofit organizations
MD Movement Disorder Virtual Library - Healthcare professional's source for movement disorder news, resources and educational activities. Not-for-profit organization that has been educating and informing the movement disorder community for over a decade. WE MOVE believes that increased knowledge and understanding promote timely, accurate diagnosis and up-to-date treatment, resulting in a better quality of life for individuals affected by movement disorders.
Nonprofit membership organization of basic scientists and physicians who study the brain and nervous system. World's largest organization of scientists devoted to the study of the brain.
First and original facility to specialize in the neurologic applications of hyperbaric oxygenation and the potentially recoverable brain, treating stroke, coma, traumatic brain injury, Cerebral Palsy, anoxic encephalopathy and multiple sclerosis patients.
A flexible approach to curriculum design that offers all learnings full and equal opportunities to learn. Based on research on the diverse ways people learn, UDL offers practical steps for giving everyone the chance to succeed
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Online Source for Credible Health Information - Developmental Milestones - Learn the signs. Act Early. Interactive Milestones Chart
The American Associaltion of Adapted Sports Programs works in partnership with education agencies in the U.S. to establish programs, policies, procedures and regulations in interscholastic adapted sport for students with physical disabilities
Located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Mobility Sports designs, builds and distributes hand crafted adapted sports equipment. Our primary focus is sled hockey equipment and sled hockey sticks, but we have built a few custom chairs as well. Provides list of Manufacturers of many types of adaptive sports equipment, including sledge hockey equipment
Information concerning ongoing clinical trial and study examining botulinum toxin (BOTOX, or BTX) for the treatment of muslce twitches and spascitity associated with cerebral palsy.
Article from The New England Journal of Medicne - offering information on a Randomized, Controlled Trial of Magnesium Sulfate for the Prevention of Cerebral Palsy
Information and news on study funded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) helps explain why newborn brain responds differently to anticonvulsant medications.
