http://www.fhfswla.org
Our mission is to provide information and referral, education and training, peer support and advocacy skills to individuals with disabilities and their families. Our vision is that individuals with disabilities and their families will be strong, effective, informed advocates for themselves and others.

http://www.fdnow.org
What is FD NOW? Ann and Ken Slaw and other FD families and friends founded the FD NOW fund at Partnership for Cures, a 501c3, to raise funds to support research that will drive better treatments and cures for patients with FD in two years or less.

http://evanstoncase.org
Evanston Citizens for Appropriate Special Education (CASE) is a community advocacy organization working to improve special education policies and programs in pre-school, elementary and high school.

https://www.epmagazine.com/
EP Global Communications, Inc. and Exceptional Parent magazine add perspective on the recent FDA public notification concerning adverse events reported in children with cerebral palsy who have received treatment with Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX®) injections.

http://empowercolorado.org/
Empower Colorado is an organization created by families to support, educate, and provide resources for Advocacy for families. We define family as anyone who directly contributes to caring for children and youth who have, or are at risk for developing mental health disorders, also known as Brain Disorders. Children are not always diagnosed with a specific disorder but exhibit symptoms where they struggle with social, emotional, mental and/or behavioral challenges. Some of the common diagnoses our children have include: Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, ADD/ADHD, Tourette’s Disorder, PDD Spectrum Disorder (Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome), Schizophrenia, Attachment Disorders (RAD), Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, PTSD and Trauma. Anxiety is one of the most common symptoms present in almost all of the diagnoses but in many cases it is also a disorder unto itself. Some of the common Anxiety Disorders seen in children include: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Selective Mutism, Separation Anxiety Disorder and Phobic Disorders.

http://www.designsforchange.org/sped.html
DFC’s Special Education Reform Program provides assistance to families, principals, teachers, Local School Councils, and social service agencies to assist them in creating appropriate educational programs for Chicago students with disabilities to ensure that students with disabilities are educated in the regular education program and master the regular education curriculum, consistent with the most current federal law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA) and with the Corey H. Settlement Agreements. The ABLE Coalition: Advocates Behind Legal Education DFC encourages parents of children with disabilities to take advantage of training opportunities and join a parent support group. A parent support group will provide needed emotional support and valuable feedback and information from other parents. You will also get a better idea of systemic issues and how they impact on other children with disabilities. Parent group meetings are a great place to compare strategies and share stories from the field!

http://www.meetup.com/CHADD-Northern-Illinois/
CHADD is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. This group is facilitated by Eric Tivers, LCSW, MSSW. Eric Tivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified School Social Worker in private practice. He specializes in working with individuals and families living with ADD, autism spectrum disorders, and other related disorders. We hold monthly support group meetings for anyone living with AD/HD and/or caregivers, spouses/partners, educators, professionals, etc. looking for information, education, and understanding. Meetings are the 3rd Monday of every month at 6:45pm in McHenry. (See meetup.com page for details) Meetings are Free.

http://www.chadd.net/105
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. We are proud to be one of the longest standing affiliates in New York. Our local Nassau County chapter was founded in 1989 in order to support and educate the families in our community who were experiencing frustration and a sense of isolation when dealing with issues concerning AD/HD.

http://www.chadd.org/
CHADD is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/
Our mission is to provide parents of children and young adults with all disabilities and special needs (ages 0-26) in central and northeast Florida with accurate information, interactive training, quality assistance, and empathetic support.

http://aspergers.meetup.com/213
Meet adults 18+ affected by Asperger’s and similar PDDs/NLDs for support, discussion and social activities.

http://www.php.com
Parents Helping Parents (PHP) is a family resource and service center for parents of children with special needs and the professionals who serve them.

http://www.birthdefects.org
The National Birth Defect Registry is a research project designed through a collaboration of seven prominent scientists. The registry collects information on all categories of structural and functional birth defects as well as the health, genetic and environmental exposure histories of the mothers and fathers of these children.

http://www.ofco.org/
The Opportunity Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission of providing life improvement services to Central Oregonians with disabilities. With the Opportunity Foundation’s support, adults with disabilities in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson counties work toward their individual goals for meaningful work, a comfortable home and the opportunity to be an active part of the community.

http://www.asw4autism.org
The mission of the Autism Society of Wisconsin is to improve the lives of all affected by autism in Wisconsin.

http://www.asgo.org
The Autism Society of Greater Orlando is a not-for-profit organization that was set up by families for families. Our mission is is that all individuals within the autism spectrum will be provided a lifetime network of opportunities to become fully accepted, included, and actively participating members of our community, through family support, education, and advocacy, and public awareness.

http://www.atrc.org
Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii (ATRC) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization committed to linking people with technology and empowering individuals through its use.

http://www.raisingspecialkids.org
Raising Special Kids is a non-profit organization serving families of children with disabilities and special health needs in Arizona. All programs and services are provided to families free of charge. At all ages and stages of a child’s development.

https://annecarlsen.org/
The Anne Carlsen Center offers a rich tradition of empowering individuals with disabilities and their families. Our experienced staff provides compassion, training, services and supports in homes and communities across North Dakota.

https://developmentaldisabilities.networkofcare.org/lanterman-ca/services/agency?pid=americanselfhelpgroupclearinghouse_581_6_0#:~:text=The%20American%20Self%2DHelp%20Group,and%20other%20stressful%20life%20situations.
Online searchable database on all types of self-help support groups for disabilities, parenting, health, mental health, bereavement, addictions and more. Provides contact information for national self-help group headquarters, online, and one-of-a-kind groups, local self-help clearinghouses, and toll-free numbers for various specialty helplines.

https://earlylearningin.org/about-special-kids/
Welcome to About Special Kids (formerly the Indiana Parent Information Network)! We have changed our name to more accurately reflect the fact that we are the place for families and professionals in Indiana to go to “ASK” questions about children with special needs and to access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes.