NICHCY- National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Their special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). NICHCY provides information on specific disabilities, special education, IEP's, educational rights, transition to adulthood and more. Review 6/06
Family Village: A Global Community of Disability Resources A huge provides site that provides informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and much, much more. Review 6/06
Information and Resources for Children with Disabilities A Pennsylvania site designed to provide helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a whole. Included is a mechanism to find an inclusion advocate. Review 6/06
Parent to Parent- Pennsylvania Site This is a site for parents of special needs kids in PA to connect- discussion group and conferences also listed. Bulletin board posting on one section. Other state contact information is listed. Review 6/06
Federation for Children with Special Needs This is a Massachusetts based web site with primarily state information- although some national programs are addressed. Impressive in scope. Review 6/06
Special Needs Baby Joggers An alternative for parents looking for an alternative to standard strollers or wheelchairs. The special needs line of baby joggers have bike-style wheels roll easily over gravel, sand, trails and other terrain normally inaccessible to conventional wheelchairs and the front wheel can swap for swivels to maneuver through crowds and shops. Available with a highback modification for taller or growing passengers. This stroller holds 150 lbs. The special needs line is approved Medicaid and they state they can help you put it through insurance. if your insurance for a "rolling base" is already committed. Review 6/06
Disabled Sports USA An organization that gives people with physical, neuromuscular and developmental impairments the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including water/snow skiing, camping, and whitewater rafting. Adaptive equipment information available. Some scholarships available. Review 6/06
Special Child A place for parents of all special needs children- success stories, horror stories, tips and articles. Information on bathing, g-tubes and other stuff. Review 6/06
National Family Caregivers Association Not exactly disabilities- but a place to go as a caregiver to discuss issues and how to take care of oneself. Review 6/06
North American Riding for the Handicapped An organization that promotes the benefits of horseback riding for those with physical, emotional or learning disabilities. Review 6/06
Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped An organization dedicated to allowing all to experience the joy of being on the ice. There are products including special skates (to accommodate MAFO's) and walkers available. Review 6/06
