ABLEDATA:
Provides information on assistive technology and disability
related resources.
American Academy
of Pediatrics: Committed to the attainment of optimal
physical, mental, and social health for all children.
Child Welfare
League of America: "The nation's oldest and largest
organization devoted entirely to the well being of America's
vulnerable children and their families."
Children
Now: "Recognized nationally for its policy expertise
and up-to-date information on the status of children."
Children's
Action Alliance: "Research, policy and advocacy
organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of all
of Arizona's children and families."
Children's
Defense Fund: "Exists to provide a strong and effective
voice for all the children of America."
Connect
for Kids: "Kid related information delivered right."
CSPINET:
Center for Science in the Public Interest. Publisher of Nutrition
Action Healthletter.
Families
USA: "The Voice for Health Care Consumers." (The
site includes the Medicaid Clearinghouse.)
Family
Village: A global community of Disability-Related Resources.
Family
Voices: Is a national grassroots network of families
and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health
care needs.
Health
Oasis: Mayo Clinic: Reliable Information for a Healthier
Life.
I Am
Your Child: Information about early childhood development
and resources for parents and care-givers.
Including
Your Child: An online book to help parents with special
needs children birth to eight years of age.
Kids
Together: Information for children and adults with disabilities.
Purpose is to promote inclusive communities where all people
belong.
MUMS: A national Parent to Parent organization for parents of children with any disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: 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
National Parent
Information Network: Contains annotated, categorized
information from ERIC. Emphasis is on professional as well
as prental aspects of child development.
The National
Parenting Center (TNPC): Provides advice from a variety
of experts in the field of child development. Includes chat
rooms on specific topics.
Our-Kids:
Devoted to raising Special Kids with Special Needs.
PACER Center:
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights.
Parent
Soup: An on-line community whose number one concern is
raising happy, healthy children.
Parents
Guide to the Internet: Published by the US Department
of Education.
Zero
to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and
Families.
