Featured Links

Listed below are links to web sites that may be of interest to you. Feel free to visit these web sites.

  • A.J. Pappanikou Center - The center is dedicated to excellence in developmental disabilities education, research and service for the state of Connecticut.
  • American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Americans with Disabilities Act - Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • ARC of CT - An advocacy organization committed to protecting the rights of people with intellectual impairment and related developmental disabilities and to promoting opportunities for their full inclusion in the life of their communities.
  • Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool - A tool that you can use to find out if you could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers.
  • Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation - Information on bipolar disorder in children and teens, resources at your fingertips and a network of parents and experts who can help.
  • Common IEP Mistakes - Outlines common mistakes parents make when creating an IEP (usually their first), or going through the IEP process.
  • Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress - Formed in May of 1986 as a special interest group to advocate for persons with Down Syndrome in the state of Connecticut.
  • DisabilityInfo.gov - The federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities.
  • Disabled Children's Relief Fund - DCRF focuses special attention on helping children throughout the U.S. that do not have adequate health insurance, especially the physically challenged. In some cases, DCRF may be the last resort.
  • Easter Seals - A non-profit, community based health organization dedicated to increasing the independence of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs.
  • Exceptional Parent Magazine - Continuing 32 award-winning years of providing information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
  • Families and Advocates Partnership for Education - A partnership that aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities. It links families, advocates, and self-advocates to information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
  • Huntington's Disease Society of America - Committed to promoting and supporting research to find a cure, helping families and communities affected by this disease and educating the public and healthcare professionals about HD.
  • Inclusion.com - An online resource about inclusion. Together We're Better. All Means All. Inclusion Means WITH - Not Just IN.
  • Independent Living USA - Provides a listing of independent living centers by state.
  • Kids As Self Advocates - KASA is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth.
  • Kids.gov - Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. It links to over 1,200 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids.
  • Lighthouse Vocational Education Center - Lighthouse Voc Ed Center is a private special education school established in 1992 to promote a quality community based program encompassing the life skills necessary for individuals to function independently.
  • Lose The Training Wheels - The Lose The Training Wheels™ program works with youngsters who experience difficulty in getting past training wheels -- and onto conventional two-wheelers. They focus on children with varying forms of disabilities, although able-bodied children can also benefit.
  • Miracle Flights for Kids - Miracle Flights for Kids® is a national, 501(c)(3), nonprofit organization that’s dedicated to helping very sick children overcome financial obstacles that prevent them from getting access to the correct medical care and treatment.
  • National Down Syndrome Society - Committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome.
  • National Organization for Rare Disorders - A unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.
  • National Respite Locator Service - Helps parents, caregivers, and professionals find respite services in their state and local area to match their specific needs.
  • National Spinal Cord Injury Association - Maximizing the quality of life and opportunities for people with spinal cord injuries and diseases.
  • North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Inc. - NARHA is a membership organization that fosters safe, professional, ethical and therapeutic equine activities through education, communication, standards and research for people with and without disabilities.
  • O.A.S.I.S. - Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support.
  • Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation - Information on osteogenesis imperfecta and related health and medical issues.
  • Our-Kids - Devoted to raising special kids with special needs.
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome Association USA - PWSA(USA) is an organization of families and professionals working together to promote and fund research, provide education, and offer support to enhance the quality of life of those impacted by Prader-Willi syndrome.
  • SchwabLearning.org - A parent's guide to helping kids with learning disabilities.
  • Social Security Online - A valuable resource for information about benefits for children with disabilities.
  • Special Child - An online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs.
  • Special Olympics - Providing year-round sports training and athletic competition to more than 2.5 million people with intellectual disabilities in more than 165 countries.
  • SpecialEdLaw.net - A multidisciplinary internet resource for parents of children with special needs, as well as attorneys, special education administrators, teachers, psychologists, and others with a need for information relating to special education law.
  • Specialized Training of Military Parents - A federally funded Parent Training and Information Center established to assist military families who have children with special education or health needs.
  • SPED*NET - A network of parents and professionals who are interested in special education and §504 issues. SPED*NET has seminars during the school year, maintains a LISTSERV, has a variety of books and videos to loan to members, and provides handouts and information.
  • The Center for Children with Special Needs - An interdisciplinary clinic specializing in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of children and adolescents.
  • The LOGAN ProxTalker - An assistive communications device that anyone who uses picture exchange (PECS) to communicate can easily learn. ProxTalker increases independence in communication because it talks! The LOGAN ProxTalker will be available Fall 2008. Sign up at the website for more information.
  • The National Fragile X Foundation - The National Fragile X Foundation unites the Fragile X community to enrich lives through educational and emotional support, promote public and professional awareness, and advance research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X.
  • The Williams Syndrome Association - Dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with characteristics of Williams syndrome.
  • TheDesk.info, Medicaid Reference Desk - An online Medicaid reference desk created by advocates and consumers.
  • UCP of Eastern Connecticut - A non-profit agency advocating and enhancing independence by providing quality, cost effective and community based services for individuals with disabilities.
  • Wish-Granting Organizations - A listing of organizations whose goals are to make children's wishes a reality (from KinderStart.com).

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