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Behavioral Perspective Inc. began with a simple belief that utilizing high quality Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) with a team of passionate, dedicated staff would yield maximum gains. BPI’s programming is individualized – based on the needs, strengths and priorities of each client and their families. BPI meets every family right where they are, providing ongoing support and teaching valuable new skills that families can implement permanently. BPI provides ABA therapy and Adult Services through ongoing assessments and updated priorities. Medicaid Waivers for service are accepted.
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Speech Disorder Resources for College Students
https://speechpathologymastersprograms.com/speech-disorder-resources-college-students/
Produced by Speech Pathology Master’s Programs, this guide highlights the resources that students may find on campus and how to find them. Also, it provides numerous helpful links for college students with speech disorders (Stuttering, Voice Therapy, Aphasia, Autism, and Communicative Disorders, Executive Functioning Disorders).
Mesothelioma Guide
https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos particles and affects the lining of the lungs, heart, and abdomen. The average latency period that mesothelioma takes to develop is anywhere from 20-40 years. Since this period is so long, mesothelioma usually affects older adults in their 60’s and 70’s. We specialize in connecting patients with doctors and treatment options that are best suited for them. Our information services and resources are 100% free to patients and family members.
Cerebral Palsy Group
https://cerebralpalsygroup.com/cerebral-palsy/
Cerebral Palsy Group is an online resource for anyone who has been affected by cerebral palsy, birth injuries, or brain injuries. Our team was created so we can provide answers and all types of assistance needed to help improve the quality of life for loved ones and family members with cerebral palsy.
Brain Injury Association of Illinois
www.biail.org
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois provides programs and services to children, teens and adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury, the families/caregivers, and professionals working with those individuals, as well as an injury prevention program to prevent the preventable injury. The BIA of IL provides an Information & Resource Center, Summer Camps for children and adults, support groups, educational programs, and annual educational conference.
Eastern Blind Rehabilitation Center
http://www.rehab.va.gov/blindrehab/
The mission of Blind Rehabilitation Service is to coordinate a healthcare service delivery system that provides a continuum of care for blinded veterans extending from their home environment to the local VA facility and to the appropriate rehabilitation setting. These services include adjustment to blindness counseling, patient and family education, benefits analysis, comprehensive residential inpatient training, outpatient rehabilitation services, the provision of assistive technology, and research.
Citilink Fort Wayne
http://www.fwcitilink.com
Provides transportation to Fort Wayne City limits. Hours of operation are 5:45am-9:30pm Monday-Friday. Saturday hours are 7:30am-6:00pm. Also provides paratransit services during the same hours for those who are ADA eligible and certified.
Zacharias Center
http://www.zcenter.org
Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center provides 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling services and advocacy support for victims and their loved ones, of sexual assault, abuse and rape. The Center also offers educational prevention and awareness programs for Northeastern Illinois communities.
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/
The Autism Society was founded in 1965 by Bernard Rimland, Ph.D. His book,Infantile Autism: The Syndrome and Its Implications for a Neural Theory of Behavior, was written in late 1964 and was one of the first of its kind. In 1968, Ruth Sullivan, Ph.D., became the organization’s first elected president. Over the last 40 years, the Society has grown from a handful of parents into the leading source of information, research, reference and support on the autism spectrum. The Autism Society is the oldest and largest grassroots organization within the autism community.
Walk Right In Ministries
http://www.walkrightin.org
Walk Right In Ministries equips people to connect and grow in Christ-centered communities while discovering adventure in life’s challenges. We have a special passion to encourage caregivers by helping them plug into relationships and resources that keep them growing with others and developing intimacy with Christ. We are also a Ministry Affiliate of Joni and Friends International, dedicated to enhancing disability awareness and ministry worldwide.
Vista Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, Palo Alto
http://www.vistacenter.org/
Today we are Vista Center, the premier resource for individuals with vision loss in San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito and Santa Cruz counties. Serving more than 1,900 clients and families each year, Vista Center helps clients reach their highest potential through programs that promote independence and improve quality of life.
Utah Birth Defect Network
http://hlunix.hl.state.ut.us/birthdefect/
The Utah Birth Defect Network (UBDN) seeks to prevent birth defects and secondary disabilities by monitoring occurrence, conducting research, providing education and outreach. We hope that the information on this Web site will meet your needs.
The Parent Care Solution
http://www.parentcaresolution.com
How do you care for your aging parents without financially or emotionally destroying your family? Fortunately there is a solution. The Parent Care Solutionª, can help today’s families prepare for tomorrow, preserving family wealth and even more important, preserving family relationships. The Parent Care Solution is a new tool for today. It is a proactive, caring process involving parents and their adult children specifically created to initiate this vital dialog and facilitate communication. Parent Care Specialistsª work with all family members in unison to develop and implement a total plan to strategically, lovingly solve the problem of caring for aging parents without financially or emotionally destroying the family. The Parent Care Solution helps preserve wealth and family relationships. It is an innovative solution to a serious problem. It effectively defuses the family relationship time bomb allowing you to leave… A Legacy of love.
Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters
http://kc.vanderbilt.edu/kennedy/community/adultsiblings.html
Through the Kennedy Center at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TABS is a resource for adult brothers and sisters of those with Special Needs. We are focused on identifying the concerns and issues for this unique group of individuals and on providing resources to address those questions. As parents age, siblings often become more involved in care and planning and have both a desire and need to understand what’s involved and what resources are available. -Join TABS to stay informed about activities related to issues that affect adult brothers and sisters -Meet other siblings in Tennessee.
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
http://www.supportforfamilies.org
Is a parent-run San Francisco-based nonprofit organization founded in 1982. We support families of children with any kind of disability or special health care need as they face challenges.
Spina Bifida Association of Minnesota
http://www.sbamn.com
The Spina Bifida Association of Minnesota is a non-profit organization made up of volunteers. Our purpose is to increase awareness about Spina Bifida and enhance the lives of those affected.
Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky
http://www.sbak.org
The Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky (SBAK) began as a grassroots effort by parents and professionals concerned and affected by spina bifida. Since its beginning in 1982, the SBAK has offered services free of charge. Spina Bifida Association of Kentucky (SBAK) is a non-profit organization classified as a 501c3 and the Federal Tax Exempt number is 31-1081176. SBAK is a state chapter of the national organization Spina Bifida Association. www.sbaa.org Our Mission is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. We provide services for children with spina bifida, their families and adults with spina bifida.
Spina Bifida Association of Iowa
http://www.spinabifidaia.com
The Mission of the Spina Bifida Association of Iowa is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected.
Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England
http://sbagreaterne.org/
The Spina Bifida Association of Massachusetts is dedicated to helping individuals with spina bifida in the Bay State achieve their maximum potential. A member of the Spina Bifida Association of America, the sbaMass was founded in 1973 to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected by it.
South Dakota Parent Connection
http://www.sdparent.org
South Dakota Parent Connection, Inc., is a Parent Training and Information Center. We are a non-profit organization formed by parents, educators, and services personnel to provide information and training to parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs throughout the state of South Dakota.
Queens Special Education Parent Center (QSEPC)
http://www.uwsofny.org/info_page.php?pageid=11
The Mission of UWS/QSEPC is to promote in the community and school system attitudes and practices that are inclusive to persons with disabilities, who are culturally and linguistically responsive to diversity. Ensuring that parents are knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities under the Individual with Disability Education Act “(IDEA”) and other statues and regulations.
Parents Reaching Out
http://www.parentsreachingout.org
Parents Reaching Out is a network of programs woven together to meet the ever changing needs of New Mexico families. We offer workshops and materials designed for families. We provide opportunities for connecting with other parents and resources in communities across our state. Our mission guides what we do to enhance outcomes for children and their families and build strong partnerships with the systems that touch their lives.
Parent to Parent of Wisconsin
http://www.chw.org/childrens-and-the-community/parenting-resources/family-resource-centers/
Our Family Resource Centers are a place where parents can learn to be the best parents they can be. These nurturing environments allow parents to connect with resources, take part in parenting programs and enjoy activities with their children at no cost.
Parent to Parent of Virginia
https://ptpofva.wordpress.com/
Parent to Parent contact can help families regain their sense of strength, of purpose and of independence. Through its network of volunteers, and all of the staff of Parent to Parent of Virginia have a family member with disabilities and/or have a college degree in the field of disabilities.
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
http://www.parenttoparent.org
Parent to Parent of Pnnsylvania matches parents and family members of children and adults with disabilities or special needs, to supporting parents, on a one on one basis, according to condition or concerns.
Parent to Parent of New York State
http://www.parenttoparentnys.org
Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide not for profit organization with a mission to support and connect families of individuals with special needs. There are 9 offices located across NY, staffed by Regional Coordinators, who are parents or close relatives of individuals with special needs.
Parent to Parent of New Hampshire
http://www.p2pnh.org
Learning that your child has special medical needs or a disability can be a traumatic experience. As a parent you may have questions and concerns about dealing with your child’s needs and your own feelings. You are not alone. We have been there.
Parent to Parent of Maine
http://www.mpf.org
The Maine Parent Federation, Inc. is a statewide private non-profit organization that provides information, advocacy, education, and training to parents and professionals to benefit all children. We promote individual aspirations and community inclusion for people with disabilities. In existence since 1984, MPF is physically located in Augusta Maine, but assistance is available on a statewide basis.
Parent to Parent of Connecticut
http://www.pathct.org
PATH was formed in 1986 as an information and support network of families who have experienced a difficult pregnancy, premature birth, the loss of a young child or who have a child with medical needs, developmental delays and/or disabilities.
Parent to Parent of Colorado
http://www.p2p-co.org
We are a non-profit organization committed to quality Parent to Parent support across Colorado. We offer encouragement to each other on the journey of parenting our sons and daughters with disabilities or special health care needs. We do this by providing emotional and informational support, resources and by matching parents seeking support with a support parent.
Pacific Northwest Angelman Syndrome Foundation
http://www.pnwasf.org
Pacific Northwest Angelman Syndrome Foundation was formed in 1994 for the purposes of increasing public awareness of Angelman Syndrome (AS) and serving as a resource and source of support for individuals with AS and their families in the states of Washington, Oregon and Alaska. The organization is comprised of elected officers and directors, who serve on a strictly volunteer basis, and the membership is open to interested individuals, families and professionals. PNWASF is associated with the national organization, Angelman Syndrome Foundation (ASF) and has contacts with various other international AS organizations.
Oklahoma Family Network, Inc.
http://www.oklahomafamilynetwork.org
Oklahoma’s statewide nonprofit mentorship and resource referral network, empowering families who are raising children with special health care or disability needs.
Ohio Comission of Rehabilitation Agency
http://www.mih.ohio.gov/
The Commission is interested in funding projects which are innovative, culturally sensitive and specific in their approach toward reduction of the incidence and severity of those diseases or conditions which are responsible for excess morbidity and mortality in minority populations.
Noble
http://www.mynoblelife.org
Founded in 1953, Noble expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through individualized services. We serve approximately 1,600 children, adults and families in Central and Eastern Indiana annually.
New Jersey Statewide Parent to Parent
http://www.spannj.org/support
SPAN provides support to parents/caregivers through: Offering emotional support and information to parents through a bilingual, multi-racial staff of parents of children with and without disabilities.Acting as a valuable resource to families, with targeted support to underserved families in Abbott districts and rural communities. Offering assistance in learning the necessary skills to help parents face the challenges of raising their child. Building a statewide network of parents supporting families of children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special health needs. Training parents of children with disabilities to help other parents.
National Family Caregivers Association
http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org
America’s family caregivers are family, friends, partners, and neighbors. To better understand the experience and the meaning of being a family caregiver go to The National Family Caregiver Story Project. The NFCA Story Project is a collection of first-person accounts by family caregivers. It is the gateway to becoming part of a growing group of family caregivers who have reached out to share their thoughts, feelings and find solace in the words of others.
NAMI-Utah (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
http://www.namiut.org/
NAMI Utah is Utah’s voice on mental illness. Our mission is to ensure dignity and improve the lives of those who suffer mental illness and their families through education, support, and advocacy.
NAMI of Wisconsin
http://www.namiwisconsin.org
The mission of NAMI Wisconsin is to improve the quality of life of people affected by mental illnesses and to promote recovery.
Mums National Parent to Parent Network (Mothers United for Moral Support)
http://www.netnet.net/mums
MUMS is a national Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with any disability, rare or not so rare disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition. MUMS’ main purpose is to provide support to parents in the form of a networking system that matches them with other parents whose children have the same or similar condition.
Minnesota Pacer Center
http://www.pacer.org/
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
International Craniofacial Institute Family Forum
http://www.icifamilyforum.com
ICIFamilyForum.com is an online support group that helps patients and families deal with Craniofacial Syndromes and Conditions. It is a place where these special people can connect with one another and get support and advice.
Idaho Parent to Parent
http://www.familiestogether.org
Families Together is a nonprofit organization that believes family involvement and support are essential for individuals with disabilities to reach their potential and maintain a life that is secure and meaningful.
Hand In Hand Family Support
http://www.hihfs.org/
Our Purpose- Hand in Hand, Family Support helps families with…….Providing parent training, Meaningful parents involvement. Better communication between families and schools. Connecting families to TN Division of Special Education’s Regional Resource Center, Accessing State and National resources, Developing Special Education Family Advisory Committees, Identifying local needs and developing action plans
Fragile X Society of Phoenix Arizona
http://www.fragilex.org/
The Fragile X Society of Arizona is represented by Cheryl Fisher who has a daughter with fragile X syndrome. She is a strong advocate and has successfully lobbied at the state and federal levels of government to improve funding for children with disabilities and for fragile X research. In an effort to raise awareness of fragile X in the local community, group members have participated in various programs including the Physician Residency Training Program and Pre-Service Teaching Program offered by Raising Special Kids.
Fragile X Resource Group of The Twin Cites in Minnetsota
http://www.fragilex.org/
The Twin Cities Fragile X Resource Group is a group of Parents of children with Fragile X, their siblings, extended Families and their friends that provide support and information to each other. We are in the beginning stages but we are a wonderful group that is committed to raise awareness about the Fragile X Syndrome.
Fragile X Resource Group of South Florida
http://www.fragilex.org/community/community-support-network/southeast/central-florida-fragile-x/
The South Florida Fragile X Resource Group provides resources and support for families and professionals who work with children and adults with Fragile X syndrome in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. The group was begun in 2000 as part of Conquer Fragile X Foundation and since 2004 has been a shared resource of both National Fragile X Foundation and Conquer Fragile X Foundation.
Fragile X Resource Group of New Hampshire
http://www.fragilex.org/
The New Hampshire Fragile X Resource Group is devoted to providing information and support for families and friends of individuals with Fragile X syndrome. We strive to increase awareness of Fragile X within the community by advancing the education of physicians, other professionals, and the general public. We seek to increase identification, support progress in research, and find a cure for Fragile X syndrome.
Fragile X Resource Group of Maryland
http://www.mdfragilex.org/
The Maryland Fragile X Resource Group is a community of families in and around the Washington-Baltimore metro area that have children affected by Fragile X Syndrome. We are a very active group providing mutual support and education, promoting awareness of Fragile X and actively participating in funding research on Fragile X. The group was founded in August of 1999 and currently supports 80 families. We welcome all who share this common interest and hope that you find the information presented on this site beneficial.
Fragile X Resource Group of Maine
http://www.fragilex.org/
The Maine Fragile X Resource Group is dedicated to providing educational and emotional support for those affected by Fragile X, promoting public and professional awareness, and supporting research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X Syndrome.
Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri
http://www.fragilex.org/community/community-support-network/southwest/fragile-x-resource-center-of-missouri/
The Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri provides support and information to individuals with FXS and their families. The Center offers annual workshops for teachers, therapists and parents. The Center also sponsors fundraisers that support research to understand FXS and find a cure, and that develop educational methods to enhance the abilities of persons with FXS. The Center is a not-for-profit organization currently run by volunteer parents of children with Fragile X. Our center hosts support group meetings throughout the year.