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might be of interest to you and your family. We'll be adding
new sites as we find them, so check back often.
is an organization for people with developmental (Down Syndrome,
mental retardation, autism, and cerebral palsy) and other disabilities,
who live in the Bay Area. Abilities United offers services
to infants, children, and adults with developmental disabilities
and their families.
http://www.abilitiesunited.org/
The mission of FADSS is to enhance the quality of life for people
with Down syndrome and their family members through education,
social and support programs. The goal of the society is to provide
programs that promote greater awareness of the developmental,
educational and social potential of person with Down syndrome
on the part of the general public.
www.fadss.net
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional
organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates
for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides
continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved
individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions
and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
www.cec.sped.org
NICHCY serves the nation as a 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.
http://nichcy.org/
Matrix is a parent-run information and resource center helping
families in Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties, helping
parents gain life-long skills and knowledge to help their children
live, learn and participate fully in their communities. Matrix
maintains a strong commitment to underserved populations. Bilingual
and bicultural staff are available in all four counties to serve
Latino families .
http://www.matrixparents.org/index.htm
Rowell Family Empowerment offers support, education and advocacy
for families of children with disabilities. Need help with an
Individualized Education Program (IEP)? RFENC has a training
that will assist! Interested in getting involved with children
with disabilities? RFENC offers many opportunities! Looking to
take on a leadership role? We provide information about such
opportunities and more!
www.rfenc.org
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Since 1982, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
has offered information, education, and parent-to-parent support
free of charge to families of children with any kind of disability
or special health care need in San Francisco.
http://www.supportforfamilies.org/
Convaid
Convaid specializes in lightweight, compact-folding pediatric,
adult and geriatric wheelchairs. Convaid wheelchairs are built
with unsurpassed quality and style. They are designed for an
active lifestyle and built to last. Attractive designs avoid
a medical look.
www.convaid.com
Dedicated to funding research, prevention, treatments, and cure
for autism as well as raising public awareness about autism and
its effects on individuals, families, and society. For
more information visit their website
http://www.autismspeaks.org/goals.php
This site was recommended by parent Deborah Scheer. Disabled
Sports USA Far West provides adaptive sports and recreation for
people with disabilities. With 40 years of experience, their
trained staff and volunteers guide you in discovering life without
limits. The mission is to provide affordable inclusive
physical and recreational activities that build health and confidence.
http://www.dsusafw.org/index.shtml
Shared Adventures is a non-profit organization that believes
that recreation, fun, challenge and access to the outdoors are
an essential part of a healthy and fulfilling life for people
with disabilities.
http://www.sharedadventures.org/about_SA.htm
Click on the links below for some camps recommended by our families for the
disabled population:
Camp Krem
Camp Harmon
Camp
Costanoan
OSF provides support for community integration for individuals
with special needs toward an independent, productive, and normal
life; to advocate for stable and healthy environments for families
and individuals with special needs. www.osfamilies.org
http://exceptionalparents.org/
A one-stop family resource center serving families of children with disabilities.
Click on the link below for more information.
http://www.contracostaarc.com/html/care.html
Click here for travel vacations
designed for people with developmental disabilities.
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives
of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one
friendships and integrated employment. Founded in 1989 by Anthony Shriver,
Best Buddies has grown from one chapter on one college campus to a vibrant,
international organization involving participants annually on more than 750
middle school, high school and college campuses in the United States, Canada,
Cuba, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, and Sweden. For more information check out their
website www.bestbuddies.org .
A support group for parents, caregivers and others who are working with children
with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. http://www.our-kids.org/oknoframe.html
This site integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities
on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their
families, and for those that provide them services and support. Lots of great
resources. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
This site was recommended by Tom and Catherine White. It has a lot of useful
information for families with athletes who have learning disabilties. http://www.schwablearning.org
This is a COMPLETELY FREE program for disabled individuals in California that
supplies them with telephones and other communication tools. The have some
incredible adaptive equipment. http://www.ddtp.org
http://www.aamr.org/
Parca offers programs for people with developmental disabilities and their
families throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. http://www.parca.org
Check out this link for respite care for families in San Mateo and Santa
Clara Counties.
http://www.neighborhoodnursingcare.com./
An organization that is dedicated to providing information and
support to families of persons with Smith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS)
and fostering partnerships with professionals to increase awareness
and understanding of SMS. To visit their website please
click here http://www.prisms.org/start.htm
For
young people with developmental disabilities and their parents/caregivers
In these fun and active workshops children & teens with
developmental disabilities and their "grownups" will
learn and practice self-protection skills to use in everyday
situations and to help prevent abuse and assault. The sessions
are hands-on, success-based and designed to reduce fear and build
confidence. Click here for
details.
PHP is a 30-year-old nonprofit, family resource center that benefits
children with special needs. This includes children of all
ages (birth through life) and all backgrounds who have a need
for special services due to any special need, including but
not limited to illness, cancer, accidents, birth defects, neurological
conditions, premature birth, learning or physical disabilities,
mental health issues, and attention deficit (hyperactivity)
disorder to name a few. Click on the link for more information
http://www.php.com/
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