| Adaptive Clothing |
Adrian's Closet is a great resource for adaptive
clothing and shoes.
Wardrobe Wagon is another resource for adaptive
clothing- this company has an extensive catalog of items.
Check out the JCPenney's Special Needs
Collection catalog that you can request for adaptive equipment, clothing, and more.
Personal Touch Health Care
Apparel has over 250 items of adaptive clothing available on-line.
Professional Fit Clothing
specializes in adaptive clothing for the physically challenged. |
| Adaptive
Equipment and Play Materials |
Dynamic
Living, Inc. is an on-line store whose products serve a variety of
needs. They will also help you locate products in response to
your specific needs.
AssisTech's website, which is a company committed
to low-cost technology solutions.
Flaghouse on-line catalog which is a great resource
for adaptive toys, communication devices, and other equipment
The Boulevard is a healthcare site for the disabled by
the disabled. This site has links for clothing, wheelchairs and scooters, communication
equipment, daily living adaptive equipment, etc.
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| Advocacy |
NYS Office of Advocacy for Persons with
Disabilities website. Contains a great number of links for disability resources,
special education, legal information, etc.
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| Assistive
Technology |
Ability
Hub is loaded with information that will help individuals with
disabilities that find operating a computer difficult. The website
lists adaptive equipment and alternative methods for accessing
computers.
Academic Software, Inc. on-line catalog which has software,
electronic aids, professional tools, etc. Website includes a free download page and a list
of frequently asked questions and answers.
Closing the Gap, Inc. is an organization that
focuses on computer technology for people with special needs. Browse articles in their
newspaper, look through their extensive resource directory, or chat with others via this
site.
Assistive Technology Solutions from Dreamms for Kids,
Inc. This website includes assistive technology articles, funding information, vendors and
product information, and special needs links and resources.
Abledata is a database of assistive technology and
rehabilitation equipment. Includes information, used items, job postings, etc. |
| Autism
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The Autism Society has information about
conferences, latest information on diets, securing effective education, rights,
medication, etc.
Aspen, Inc. provides families and individuals
affected with Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, high functioning autism, and related disorders
education, support, and advocacy.
Center for the study of Autism website. Lots of links,
updated articles and topics of interest, interviews, and information about
related
disorders.
Autism Research Institute's website devoted to
conducting research to find causes and treatment of autism. The very latest information is
disseminated here.
New York Autism Network (NYAN)
website that provides fact sheets on educating students with autism and related disorders,
training information, and links to other organizations.
The
Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism was established to
provide funding for services for families that cannot afford care for
their autistic child, to promote research and education into the
causes of autism and also serves as an information
clearinghouse.
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| Behavior Modification |
The Gentle Teaching website that includes
the basic values, information about courses available, and how to include this philosophy
in schools, etc.
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| Caregivers |
National Parent Network on Disabilities has resources for
families including reports and articles regarding caregiving.
American Health Care Association website that provides
information about long-term care of the developmentally disabled.
National Family Caregivers Association website that
provides support and advocacy for America's family caregivers.
The Family Resource Center "parents helping
parents" website. Includes a resource directory, library on-line, support and
information groups listing, and sources for assistive technology.
Parent to Parent of NYS offers support
encouragement and practical tips for families, a listing of support groups, and will match
you with another family whose child has the same disability.
Family Education has an interesting,
comprehensive site offering daily features such as family learning, health and safety,
special needs, and learning disabilities.
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| Cerebral
Palsy |
The United Cerebral Palsy Association website.
Cerebral Palsy
Information Central has information regarding Cerebral Palsy and lots of links to fact
sheets and support organizations.
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| Communication
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Communication Aids for adults and children
including adapted toys, switches, speaking aids, and talking pictures.
Facilitated Communication website from Syracuse
University. This site has on-line articles and other publications related to FC,
information about the Institute, and many links.
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| Disability Resources |
Office of Special Education Programs
website. Offers much information on funding, publications, etc.
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) Website. Features links to services for children
with disabilities and information for families.
Family Village is a great site that
contains so much information about issues of interest to caregivers. Includes such topics
as adaptive products, general information about specific diagnoses, education, recreation,
health, etc.
Collaborative of the Finger Lakes which includes
Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Yates ARC's. Has great links to other resources for
services for the developmentally disabled.
CODI serves as a community resource by providing
disability information and directories in the areas of legal assistance, travel, NY state
resources, assistive technology, etc.
National Rehabilitation Information Center's website
which is a quality information hub with a huge database of information. Do you have
something unusual that you want to research- go here!!
Western New York Disabilities Forum
includes disability information of all types in this website. Use the "search"
option to find out about your particular topics of interest.
Pennynet provides a listing of Steuben, Chemung, and
Schuyler counties' organizations, attractions, and community resources. Check out the
section entitled "People helping people".
DisABILITY Resources page
created and maintained by quadriplegic Jim Lubin. Many valuable links can be found here
that are updated frequently.
Internet Resources for Special Children website offers a
great disAbility links section with varied topics of interest to Caregivers.
Independent Living serves self-help
organizations of disabled people providing information, training materials, advocacy, and
peer support.
National Information Center for Children and Youth
with disabilities website that has a multitude of information.
ERIC educational information system sponsored by the
U.S. Department of Education available through Syracuse University. This database contains
a virtual library and AskERIC question-answering service.
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| Down
Syndrome |
Down Syndrome is a website devoted to empowering
families of children with Down syndrome. Includes newsletter, online magazine, government
and medical resources, support groups for parents, etc.
The website of the National Down Syndrome Society.
Contains much information for caregivers of an individual with Down syndrome as well as
information about advocacy and education.
The Association for Children with Down Syndrome, Inc.
website that includes information about its services in New York City and many links and
general information.
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| Dual
Diagnosis |
National Association of the Dually Diagnosed
website
which has conference information, educational resources, services, information, and
related links.
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| Epilepsy
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Epilepsy Foundation website.
Website at Stanford created by the
Pediatric Neurology Division to facilitate communication about the ketogenic diet program. |
| Government
Information |
New York State's website where you can get federal,
state, and local government information.
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| Head Injury |
The Center for Neuro Skills
website has lots of general and factual information about TBI including information and
materials for families.
Brain Injury Association Website. Includes local
chapters and other great links.
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| Health/Medical |
Medicinenet allows you to research medications as
well as diagnoses of various medical conditions.
Strong Memorial Hospital's Center for
Developmental Disabilities website. Overview of resources and services which also
provides many links to other organizations.
Pedinfo provides access to condition or
disease-specific information and resources for parents of children with special needs.
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| Home
School
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Tammy
Glaser's homepage has information about homeschooling an autistic
child, information about socialization, how to get started, where to
find support and learning styles, and a number of links.
NYS Loving Education at Home website which includes listing
of support groups, and information for parents wishing to homeschool their developmentally
disabled child.
Parents Instructing Challenged Children
is a network of parents homeschooling their handicapped children. Website contains legal
information as well as information that can be requested from them by mail.
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| Learning Disability |
LD Online is a website of articles, products and
resources for parents and teachers of kids who have learning disabilities
ADD Warehouse is the leading resource for the
understanding and treatment of attention deficit disorders and related problems.
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Magazines On-Line |
Today's Caregiver magazine on-line
Exceptional Parent Magazine on-line.
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| Mental
Retardation |
American Association of Mental Retardation website. This
site includes information about journals, publications, and training, and has a discussion
group and chat room. Includes a lot of the newest information regarding mental
retardation.
The Arc is a national organization
dedicated to serving individuals with mental retardation. This website has government
info, research, publications, and many links of interest.
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| Mobility |
The Babyjogger website includes a list of special
needs equipment to transport individuals with disabilities.
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| Narcolepsy |
Narcolepsy Internet Discussion Group website that has
lots of information as well as a chat room for Young Adults with Narcolepsy (YAWN)
Curt's Links for Narcolepsy lists
many links on various topics of interest to persons with narcolepsy.
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| Neurofibromatosis |
NF, Inc. homepage contains general information about
neurofibromatosis.
The National Neurofibromatosis Foundation website lists the
national chapters and clinics regarding neurofibromatosis. Also many other links.
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| Prader-Willi
Syndrome
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Disability
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University of Washington School of Medicine's
website with lots of information for individuals and their families with inherited
disorders.
Prader Willi Syndrome; A Family's Story explains
the Zarr family's struggle with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association website. Includes
local chapters, a chat room, and conference information.
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| Recreation |
Sportquest
is a great website that
links you to various websites and organizations that provide sports to DD individuals.
Special Olympics website where you can access
information about regional events.
Palaestra is an on-line magazine of sport, physical
education, and recreation for those with disabilities
Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped website
based in Buffalo. Contains information about setting up your own chapter, special events,
and links to other areas of interest.
Handicapped Scuba Association
homepage. Includes trips to exotic locales and an education program to teach and certify
people with special needs.
The American Camping Association website that
includes a database where you can search for a camp to meet your child's (or adult's)
needs. You can also use this database to see if a camp you are considering is accredited
by ACA.
Hickory
Hill Family Camping Resort is located in Steuben County and
provides Get-a-way Retreats for families with members with
special needs.
Freedom Rider has resources
for the physically challenged horseback rider. The website also
has a great list of links and information about therapeutic riding
programs. |
| Rights |
The Disability Rights Activist site provides much
information in a newsletter format about the rights of disabled people. Also provides
numerous links.
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| Self
Care/ADL'S |
Wisent Health Care Products has a full line of healthcare
products including dressing aids, items to assist with eating and food preparation,
wheelchair accessories, hygiene and bath items, etc.
Dynamic Living has kitchen appliances,
bathroom helpers, and unique daily living products. Even has a "product finder"
service via e-mail that you can request.
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| Special
Education |
Special Education Resources on the
internet has an exhaustive list of links to special education resources including
databases, listservs, sources for products, organizations, government, etc. Stop here
first for special education/early intervention information.
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| Spina
Bifida |
Information
about SUNY Health
Science Center which is part of the Upstate Medical
University in Syracuse.
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| State
Resources
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New York State's Office of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities (OMR/DD) website.
NYSARC is the parent
organization to which 58 chapters serving developmentally disabled individuals across New
York State belong. The website lists chapter information, publications, and various links.
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| Tourette Syndrome |
Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. website which
includes general information, medical and scientific information, a list of US chapters,
conferences, and resources for publications.
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| Travel |
Guided Tour's website who sponsors tour information
and services for the developmentally disabled.
Project ACTION is an accessible traveler's
database. Just select the state and city that you are going to for a list of public
transportation operators, accessible taxis, rental info, etc.
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| Tuberous
Sclerosis |
Tuberous Sclerosis International website that
contains information from all over the world.
National Tuberous Sclerosis Association website.
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| Written
Resources
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Brookes Publishing's website where you can
check for the latest books written about developmental disabilities. They have other
resources and links and you can order on-line.
Woodbine House has a special-needs collection
of books of many topics including special education, futures planning, disability
information, children's books, and many other reference books.
Amazon.com is the mother of all bookstores! Search
their database for resources for any conceivable topic.
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