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Helping Hands Foundation
A not-for-profit support group for parents of children with upper limb differences.
http://www.helpinghandsgroup.org/
Personal Ponies Ltd.
This non-profit provides miniature shetland ponies to terminally ill or disabled children. Active in most U.S. states.
http://www.personalponies.org/
Face 2 Face Network
A UK network of trained volunteer befrienders who can help parents come to terms with the news that their child has a disability.
http://www.face2facenetwork.org.uk/
Exercise Versus Ritalin
This article highlights the research done by Dr. Michael S. Wendt that shows how exercise can impact the behavior of ADHD children.
http://www.acalogic.com/ritalin.htm
Games for Disabled Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
Categorized as suitable for deaf, blind, bedridden, mobility-impaired, and developmentally disabled children.
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/disab...
NICHCY
National information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues. Children and youth, birth to age 22, are the focus.
http://www.nichcy.org/
Children's Literature & Disability
A list of children's mysteries, adventures, dramas, and real life stories that include characters who have a disability. A publication of the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.
http://nichcy.org/pubs/bibliog/bib5txt.htm
Occupational Therapy Kids
Internet resources for parents and teachers of children with special needs.
http://www.geocities.com/stinaOTR/
Official Sports for Kids Foundation Web Site
Dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for physically and emotionally challenged children throughout the United States and Canada.
http://www.sportsforkids.org/
Research into support needs of parents with disabled babies
Outlines a research project examining the support needs and services available to parents of disabled babies. Information about the ongoing research, associated information and links to support services.
http://www.shef.ac.uk/inclusive-education/...
Shane's Inspiration
Building Boundless Playgrounds for children of all abilities on the West Coast of the United States. Lists existing playgrounds and those in development, services and resources for children and their families.
http://www.shanesinspiration.org
Division of Early Childhood (DEC)
A nonprofit organization advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age eight, and their families.
http://www.dec-sped.org/
Winners On Wheels
A social/recreation program designed to assist children and youth who use wheelchairs for mobility to develop positive self-esteem, sense of self worth, and increase levels of independence.
http://www.wowusa.com/
FFaDD Charitable Fund
Raises funds to provide computers for disabled and disadvantaged children in Derbyshire.
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/ffaddhp/
Special Needs Kids
Support for children and parents with disabilities.
http://thunder.prohosting.com/~shreela/Spe...
Ability Online
A safe computer haven where kids and teens with disabilities can meet and share their interests.
http://www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm
Kids Together.
A site about including people with disabilities into society.
http://www.kidstogether.org/
The Able Crew
Fun activities and information about disabilities to teach awareness and help children build self-esteem. Includes puzzles, games, coloring books and illusions.
http://www.theablecrew.org/
Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays Page
Information such as developmental milestones, acronyms, links, and mailing lists for parents on speech delays and developmental delays.
http://edchapman.tripod.com/ParentLinks.ht...
Children With Special Needs
A site for parent of children with special needs including, but not limited to autism, adhd, microcephaly, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy.
http://www.childrenwithspecialneeds.com/
Disabled Children
Factsheets published by the charity Contact a Family.
http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/D019988.html
On the Other Hand
For families with children with hand anomalies. Created by an occupational therapist.
http://www.ontheotherhand.org/
Disabled Children's Relief Fund
A non-profit organization that offers modest awards for assistive devices, rehabilitative services, arts and humanities projects, or for efforts to bolster compliance with existing laws for the benefit of children with disabilities..
http://www.dcrf.com/
MySpecialChild
Online Magazine for parents and carers of children with special needs.
http://myspecialchild.com
First Network Online
Internet forum for parents, teachers, and service providers who care for and about children with disabilities. Provides information, support, resources and links.
http://1stnetwork.tripod.com/firstnetworko...
Action For Kids
Services provided include specialist mobility equipment, family support, work experience, employment training, and independence training.
http://www.actionforkids.org/
The Bearable Times Kids and Teens Club
The Children's Hospital Network for children in the hospital or who have disabilities.
http://www.bearabletimes.org/
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