Parents of children with Special needs

Support Group

NEW LINKS!!~ Periodically We'll add new links that we have found that may be helpful.

www.www.rarediseases.org ~ This site is the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc  with lots of information on rare diseases.  Look under Index of Rare Diseases to find information and other sites on that specific disease.

http://www.wrightslaw.com/links/free_pubs.htm  ~Most of us know how great Wrightslaw is and this section has lots of free publications and downloads from IEP to ADA and so much more!

www.hwtears.com (Handwriting Without Tears)

www.childsplaytherapycenter.com  Therapy center in Birmingham that offers some summer camps.

 

 

Shopping

www.theraproducts.com  Thereapy resource for families and professionals

www.sensoryedge.com

www.hatchbacksfootwear.com ~footwear to fit over AFO’s

www.lakeshorelearning.com

www.adaptivechild.com

www.specialneeds.com ~ books

www.woodbinehouse.com ~books

www.signingtime.com website for signing videos

www.ableplay.org

IEP, Advocacy, & Education

www.wrightslaw.com

www.kerrlaw.com

www.reedmartin.com

www.ed.gov

www.alsde.edu ~ Alabama department of education

www.adap.net

www.parentsaspartnersineducation.com

Recreational websites

www.adaptiveaquatics.org ~water activities for all types of disabilities

www.specialequestriansinc.com ~ horseback riding for children with special needs

www.moodymiracleleague.com ~ baseball league for special needs players

www.specialolympics.org

www.personalponies.org ~ organization that can provide a miniature Shetland pony for special needs families for free

www.lakeshore.org

www.autismontheseas.com ~ Autism on the seas

Other:

www.acdd.org ~ Alabama council for developmental disabilities

www.thearcofalabama.com

www.familyvoices.org ~advocates for health care services that are family-centered

www.eparent.com ~ magazine for parents of children and young adults with special needs

www.parentpals.com ~ special education resources

www.specialchild.com ~online publication dedicated to parents of children with special needs.

www.ldall.org ~ learning disability association of Alabama

www.alabamafamilytrust.com ~ special needs trust information

www.rehab.state.al.us ~ Alabama department of Rehab Services

www.ncd.gov ~ The national council on disability

www.disabilitypolicycenter.org

www.disabilitysolutions.org provides a free publication every 6 months for parents and professionals

www.rainbowomega.org