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1)      Take Action Against Bullying:

       CMHS-SVP-0056- Take Action Against Bullying

       CMHS-SVP-0051- Bullying Prevention Conversation Cards

       CMHS-SVP-0052- Bullying is not a fact of life


        
www.samhsa.gov


2)      Character Education… Our shared responsibility

      No Child Left Behind


      
www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html


3)      Helping your Preschool Child

      Helping your Child with Homework

      Helping your Child Learn Mathematics

      Helping your Child Succeed in School

      Questions Parents Ask about Schools

      
www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html


4)      Parents: Be Role Models for your Children

     CMHS-SVP-0010


     
www.samhsa.gov


5)      Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know   # 04- 4036

     Generalized Anxiety Disorder   # 02- 4677

    Medications   # 02- 3929

    Schizophrenia   # 04- 3517

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder # 03- 3572

    Anxiety Disorders  # 02- 3879

    Eating Disorders # 02- 4901

    Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder # 02- 4676


    Depression  # 04- 3561

    Bipolar Disorder  # 04- 3561

    Stress and the Developing Brain  # 01- 4603

    Teenage brain: A work in progress  # 01-4929

    What we learned from Songbirds  # 01- 4602

    Stories of Depression # 02- 5084

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder # 02- 4675

    Spanish- Fobia Social # 00- 4678SP


    Social Phobia # 02- 4678

    Questions and Answers- Treatment of children with Mental Disorders # 01- 4702


    
www.nimh.nih.gov

6)      Suicide Resources

      
www.nmha.org

7)      Small Calendars Business Cards Magnets

      www.scautism.org
    

8)American Speech/ Language Hearing Association

     Brochures:

     1)Adult Aphasia

     2) Stuttering

     3) Hearing, Noise, and School-aged Children

     4) Voice Disorders

     5) Noise- Bad for your hearing, Bad for your health

     6) Speech Sound Disorders

     7) Ear Infections and Language Development

     8) Feeding and Swallowing Problems in Children

     9) Conchlear Implants

    10) The Speech Language Pathologist in your child’s school: An   important resource

    11) Hear for a lifetime – Audiologists

    12) Accent Modification

    13) How does your child hear and talk?

    14) Child Language

    15) Getting Ready for Reading and Writing

    16) Preventing Speech and Language Disorders

    17) Literacy and Communication

    18) Newborn hearing screening

    19) Tinnitus

    20) The Child who Stutters at school: Notes to the teacher

    21) Hearing Aids and Audiology Services

    22) Assistive Listening Devices

   23) Preventing Hearing loss and Tinnitus

   24) Adult Speech-Language Pathology services in health care

   25) Communication for a lifetime- Older Adult

   26) Speech, Language, Audiology services: Are you covered? 

   27) Learning Two Languages

   28) Speech, Language Pathologists- Helping people find the words

   29) Reward yourself with a career that helps others

            Spanish Brochures:

               1)      El Ruido: Perjudicial para la Audicion

               2)      Prueba de Audicion

               3)      Comunicacion- Para toda una vida

               4)      Los Audiologos- Ayuda al alcance de todos

                5)      Que tal habla y oye su nimo?

       ALL the above:
www.asha.org

                        www.stutteringhelp.org

 
9)      Fact Sheets:

      1) Obsessive Compulsive Disorder  # 02- 4154

      2) Anxiety Disorder  # 02- 4152

      3) Eating Disorders  # KEN 98- 0047

      4) Panic Disorder  # 02- 4155

      5) Childhood Onset Schizophrenia  # 04- 5124

      6) Mental Health Services Research # 03- 5409

      7) Conduct Disorder in children and adolescents

      8) Schizophrenia

      9) Most Asked Questions about DDSN Resources for teacher training?

     10) Continuum of Care

     11) Cognitive Research

     12) Real Men Real Depression

     13) What do these Students have in common? Depression # 00- 4266

     14) Mood Disorders

     15) Autism Research

     16) Children’s Mental Health facts- children and Adolescents with Anxiety disorder

     17) The International Dyslexia Association-Perspectives- Special Education Law, IEPs, and Tactical Issues

    18) Children’s Mental Health facts- children and adolescents with Autism- What is Autism?

    19) Fact Sheet- Alternative Approaches to Mental Health Care # KEN 98-0044

    20) Fact Sheet- Schizophrenia KEN 98- 0052

              
www.nimh.nih.gov

               www.coc.state.sc.us

               www.interdys.org

               www.state.sc.us/ddsn

               www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

               www.mentalhealth.org


10)  Discovery Toys Catalog

       
www.discoverytoysinc.com


11)  Major Depression in Children and Adolescents Fact Sheet

      Anxiety Disorder Fact Sheet

      Schizophrenia in Children Fact Sheet

     ADHD- in children and adolescents Fact sheet

     Facts about Families- Teen Mental Health problems: What are the warning signs?

    Federation of Families Brochures

         
www.midnet.sc.edu/ffsc

           www.mentalhealth.org

 
12)  Office of Rare Diseases

      About GARD- Genetic and rare diseases

      Genetic and Rare Diseases- Info Center # 04- 5212

      
http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov

 
13)  Sign Language Catalog

      Sign Language Flip Charts Cards

       
www.garlicpress.com

 
14)  Color Of Language--- CD

       
www.coloroflanguage.com

 
15)  A little handbook on person centered planning

      
www.Arcsc.org

 
16)   Family Sign Language and Informational video series

       Color of Language- helping families communicate- our goals etc…

       Sign Language Calendar- fundraising opportunities

       
www.coloroflanguage.com

 
17)   The Student Guide: Braille- High school/College and Jr. High/ High school

      Federal Student Aid Brochure- College Preparation Checklist

        
www.students.gov

 
18)   Home school legal Defense Association

       
www.hslda.org

 
19)   Tools for Student Success

        
www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html

 
20)   Medicaid:

       Health Care Benefits booklets

       Partners for Healthy Children Notepads

       Partners for Healthy Children Magnets

       Partners for Healthy Children Potato Chip Clips

       Partners for Healthy Children Screen Sweep

       Partners for Healthy Children Flyer (hardcopy)

       Immunizations- Growth Chart

      TEFRA Applications

     “Katie Beckett” TEFRA children- overview

      Hipp- Health Insurance premium payment

      What is a Medicaid Waiver?

     Medicaid Applications

     Medicaid- Verification for Lifeline Assistance Application Form 12113

      Silver Card Applications

     Contact person for Medicaid in Columbia Office:

     Ms. Alicia Jacobs
Jacobs@dhhs.state.sc.us

             www.dhhs.state.sc.us



21)   Social Security Benefits for children with disabilities # 05- 10026

       Social Security Income (SSI)

       Fact sheet:  How does Social Security decide if I am disabled?

      What is the definition of disability for children filing for SSI?

      How do I appeal a Social Security decision?

      Social Security Booklets- Understanding the Benefits # 05- 10024

      Supplemental Security Income (SSI) # 05- 11000

        
www.socialsecurity.gov

         www.ssa.gov

22)   A Business Card:

         LIFT-
www.learninginstitutefortomorrow.org

23)  Office of Civil Rights: Explanation of discrimination regulations

      Complaint Forms

       Free Appropriate Public Education- for students with Disabilities

       Questions Parents Ask About Schools

        
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html

         www.ed.gov

          www.ed.gov/offices/OCR

       1-800-421-3481

       1-800-USA-Learn

       1-800-872-5327

24)  Education at Home Inc (Home School)

      Alphs Omega Brochure- Home School Educators One Source

      Educators One Source- Flyers

       
www.myeducationathome.com

        www.educatorsonesource.com

 
25)  Harvest time- Homeschool Umbrella program

      
www.homeschoolumbrella.org

 
26)   A look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder- ADHD # 04- 5429

      Autism Spectrum Disorders # 04- 5511

      Unraveling Autism # 01- 4590

      Your Child and Medication # 02- 4704

      Panic Disorder # OM- 02- 4155

      Depression in Children and Adolescents- A Fact Sheet for  Physicians # 04- 4744

       Panic Disorder # 02- 4679

       Depression and Cancer # 02- 5002

      Step on a crack… Obsessive Compulsive Disorder # 01- 4598

     What to do when a friend is depressed # 01- 3824

        
www.nimh.nih.gov

27)   ADD Warehouse Catalogs

         
www.addwarehouse.com

 
28)  SC Autism Society

      What is Autism? Booklet

      SC Autism Society Brochures

      Verbal Behavior and It’s Applications

       Protecting the child or Adult with Autism

      Parent- School Partnership program

      Service coordination

      You Can Help

      Carolina Autism Resource and Evaluation Center-

              Autism Division (803) 898- 9609

        
www.scautism.org

 29)   Preventing Bullying A manual for schools

         No Child Left Behind- A parents Guide

         Teaching Children with ADHD- Instructional Strategies and Practices

            
www.ed.gov

30)   Relish is for more than Hot Dogs

        Self- Esteem stories 

        NICHCY- National Information Center

        NICHCY Publications Catalog

        ADHD- fact sheet # 19

        Autism/PDD # 1 fact sheet

       Emotional Disturbance

       Parenting a child with Special Needs

       Individualized Education Programs Briefing paper

         
www.nichcy.org

        1-800-695-0285

31)  Protection and Advocacy for people with disabilities- Being and advocate for yourself- 7 Tips

         Voting Access PAVA Brochure
         Protection and Advocacy for beneficiaries of Social Security What is PABSS?


            
www.protectionandadvocacy-sc.org

32)  Benefits to private school students and teachers

       
www.edpubs.org

33)  Home Schooling your special needs child

        
www.HSLDA.org

34)  ProParents- Brochure

       www.ProParents.org

35)  Reading Tips for Parents- No Child Left Behind

       
www.NoChildLeftBehind.gov

36)  Family Connection- Brochure

       
www.familyconnectionsc.org

37)  Funding your Education

      
www.students.gov

38)  Protection and Advocacy- Annual Report

      Protection and Advocacy for people with disabilities Brochure- Services Statewide

      Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology ( PAAT)

         
www.protectionandadvocacy-sc.org

39)  Magical Toys and Products

       Therapy-The true magic fro a better living

         
www.magicaltoysandproducts.com

40)  Partners in Policymaking

       Email-
TheArcSC@aol.com

                   (803) 935-5266

                   1-866-300-9331 Toll Free

41)  Now…and the future- Resource Planning Guide

         SC Summer Recreation Guide

           
www.scddc.state.sc.us

42)  Autism society of North Carolina Bookstore

        
www.autismsociety-nc.org

43)  Glenforest School Information- Columbia SC

          Email-
glenforest@glenforest.org

 
44) SCRG

               www.scrgov.org

 
45)  Assistive Technology Resources- CD

      Family Center on Technology and Disabilities Network Sheet

       
www.fctd.info

 
46)  The National Fragile X Foundation- An Overview

        
www.fragilex.org

 
47)  Finding the answers.. Realizing the potential- The International Dyslexia Association

      Fact sheets:

      Sources for educational materials

      Recommended Reading for Children

      Recommended Reading for Professionals

      Assistive Technology websites

       Legal Websites

      Assistive Technology for persons with learning disabilities product resource list

          
www.interdys.org

 
48)   NDRI- Help us help scientist find a cure- rare diseases

       
www.ndri.com

49)   Sign and Learn Catalog

        
www.singnlearn.com

50)  Choosing a Caregiver- A Guide Booklet

         
www.state.us/ddsn/

51)  Curriculum Associates Home school catalog

         
www.curriculumassociates.com

52)  Closing the Gap- Computer Technology

         
www.closingthegap.com

 53)  Exceptional Resources for Exceptional People

         
www.starfishpress.com


54)   Child Find- Reaching Families with Children who may have special needs Brochure:

         Age Birth – 3   phone#  1- 800- 868- 0404

          Age 3 to 21     phone#  1- 803- 734- 8224

          Age Birth to 21 phone# 1- 866- SC- Find- 1

 
55)  Tope 10 “To Do” list- National Stuttering Association For Parents of Preschool children Ages 2-5

       
www.westutter.org

 
56)  Aphasia- Language Disorder fact sheet

      NIDCD- Hearing, Balance, Smell, Taste, Voice, Speech Language Brochure

       Information Resources Directory

        
www.nimh.nih.gov

57)  Autism Coalition

         
www.autismcoalition.org

58)  The Center for Disability Resources Library- USC School of Medicine Library

          
http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/index.htm

59)  Blueprint for Change: Research on Child and Adolescent Mental Health

             # 01- 4985

              
www.nimh.nih.gov

60)   American Home school Publishing Catalog

                
www.ahsp.com

61)  Educational Wonderland Catalog

                 
www.educationalwonderland.com

62)   Educators Publishing Service Catalog Home School

         
www.epsbooks.com

63)  Woodbine house Catalog - Books on Disabilities

         
www.woodbinehouse.com

64)  Quick Study- Catalogs Laminated Guides.

         
www.barcharts.com

65)  Spark Top Adventures- Comic Magazine for kids

           
www.sparktop.org


66)  ABeka Home School Catalog

         ABeka Academy- program catalog

         ABeka DVD for Home school catalog

           
www.abeka.org

            www.abekaacademy.org

            www.abeka.com

67)  Respite Co-Op Information Mr. Hoecke

Email: famconn@mindspring.com

www.familyconnectionsc.org

68)  Special Kids- order forms- Educational Media

www.special-kids.com

1-800-kids-153


69)   Communication Aids for Children and Adults Catalog

www.communicationaids.com


70)   Modern Learning Press Catalog

www.modlearn.com

1-800-627-5867

71)  Free Spirit Publishing Catalog

www.freespirit.com

72)   Joy of Learning Catalog Home school

www.JoyofLearning.com


73)   Corwin Press Books

www.corwinpress.com

 
74)   Services and Supports- We focus on People Brochure

DDSN- (803) 898- 9694

1-888-DSN-Info

www.state.sc.us/ddsn/

75)   A Story of Bipolar Disorder # 03- 5085

www.bpkids.org

76)  Balanced: The art of living with Depression

www.livingwithdepression.com

77)   American Speech Language Catalog

Let’s Talk- for people with special communication needs

www.asha.org

78)  Assistive Technology 101

What is Technology 101?

www.ucp.org

79)   A ADHD and the Family Blueprint for Success

Managing ADHD in the Classroom

The Dream Team- An introduction to the ADHD Team Approach

The Dream Team- Developing Strategies for a Successful ADHD support team

ADHD Support team

ADHD and your family

A Guide to the Educational Rights of Children with ADHD

www.adhdsupport.com

Shire, US Inc.

1-800-828-2088

1-800-536-7878

 
80)   Pro- ED Catalogs

Occupational Therapy- Physical Therapy- Rehabilitation catalog

Special Education- Gifted- Developmental Disabilities catalog

Speech- Language- Hearing catalog

Phychology- Guidance- Counseling catalog

Early Childhood Products catalog

www.proedinc.com

1-800-897-3202

81)  Sandhills School

1500 Hallbrook Drive Columbia, SC 29209

(803) 695-1400

 
82)   EnableMart catalog- Assistive Technology For Everyone

1-888-640-1999

www.EnableMart.com


83)  Key Technologies, Inc. catalog

Literacy, Special Needs Materials, and Assistive Technology

1-888-433-5303

www.gokeytech.com

 
84)  Onion Mountain Technology Inc. catalog

Assistive and Educational Technology Consultation

860-693-2683

www.onionmountaintech.com
 

85)  Freedom Scientific Products catalog- Assistive Technology

1-800-444-4443

www.FreedomScientific.com


86)  DynaVox – Technology Software for human expression

1-866-396-2869

www.dynavoxtech.com

 
87)  Therapy tools from PRC- Prentke Romich Company

Communication without limitations- software

(800) 262-1984

www.prentrom.com

88)  Attainment Company catalog- Assistive Technology books, software, etc…

1-800-327-4269

www.AttainmentCompany.com

89)  Assistive Technology Inc. catalog- Technology solutions for Special Needs

Product catalog

1-800-793-9227

www.assistivetech.com

90)  Ablenet catalog- Assistive Technology tools to fuel your imagination

1-800-322-0956

www.ablenetinc.com

91)  Judy Lynn Software- Switch Software for Individuals with Special needs catalog

(732) 390-8845

www.judylynn.com

92)  Abilitations Special Needs catalog- products for Assistive technology

1-800-850-8602

www.abilitations.com

Abilitations for Multisensory issues catalog-

1-877-482-6862

www.abilitations.com/multisensory

93)  Mari Inc. catalog- Everything you need for Reading

1-800-955-9494

www.MariInc.com

94)  Technology for Education, Inc.- Products for Special Needs, General Learning & Academic Success

1-800-370-0047

www.tfeinc.com

95)  Gaylord- Your trusted source for home, school, & office supplies

1-800-448-6160

www.Gaylord.com

96)  Spanish Speaking Resources catalog- Grades PreK-8

Homeschool materials

1-877-688-3226

www.educyberstor.com

97)  Special Education Learning Differences at Risk catalog

Elementary- Middle School- High School

Homeschool materials

1-800-688-3224

www.educyberstor.com

98)  Novel Units catalog- Grades K-8 & Grades 9-12

Homeschool materials

1-800-688-3224

www.novelunits.com

99)  Steck Vaughn Middle school catalog & K-8 catalog

Homeschool materials

1-800-531-5015

www.SteckVaughn.com

100)    Maxi Aids- Products for Independent Living catalogs

   1-631-752-0521

  
www.MaxiAids.com

101)    Lots of Dots- Technology- Education- Recreation- Rehabilitation Product

         Catalog

          1-800-223-1839

          
www.aph.org
 

102)    GSTS Designs- Technology and Services for People with Special Needs

         366-427-8765

        
www.GSTSDesigns.com

 103)    Franklin Learning Resources catalog-

         1-800-525-9673

        
www.franklin.com

 
104)    Abilitations Integrations catalog- Bright solutions for kids with Learning and Sensory Differences

1-800-622-0638

www.integrationscatalog.com

 
105)    Read Naturally- The Fluency Company

   Homeschool materials

   651-452-4085

  
www.readnaturally.com

 
106)    Laureate Learning Systems- Special Needs Software

    1-800-562-6801

   
www.LaureateLearning.com

 
107)    Youth- Raising kids who don’t smoke

         Youth Smoking Prevention

          1-800-768-7297

         
www.philipmorrisusa.com

 
108)    Sportime- Physical Education catalog

         Sportime Healthy School Solutions is a custom solution for community health.

          1-800-283-5700

         
www.sportime.com
 

109)    Tash solutions that click catalog- Assistive Technology products

         1-800-463-5685

        
www.tashinc.com

 
110) Kurzweil- Scan & Read software product

       
www.kurzweiledu.com

       1- 800-894-5374

www.samhsa.gov

www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html

www.nimh.nih.gov

www.nmha.org

www.scautism.org

 www.asha.org

www.stutteringhelp.org

www.coc.state.sc.us

www.interdys.org

www.state.sc.us/ddsn

www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov

www.mentalhealth.org

www.discoverytoysinc.com

www.midnet.sc.edu/ffsc

http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov

www.garlicpress.com

www.coloroflanguage.com

www.Arcsc.org

www.students.gov

www.hslda.org

www.dhhs.state.sc.us

www.socialsecurity.gov

www.ssa.gov

www.learninginstitutefortomorrow.org

www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html

www.ed.gov

www.ed.gov/offices/OCR

www.myeducationathome.com

www.educatorsonesource.com

www.homeschoolumbrella.org

www.addwarehouse.com

www.nichcy.org

www.protectionandadvocacy-sc.org

www.edpubs.org

www.proparents.org

www.NoChildLeftBehind.gov

www.familyconnectionsc.org

www.magicaltoysandproducts.com

www.scddc.state.sc.us

www.autismsociety-nc.org

www.scrgov.org

www.fctd.info

www.fragilex.org

www.ndri.com

www.singnlearn.com

www.curriculumassociates.com

www.closingthegap.com

www.starfishpress.com

www.westutter.org

www.autismcoalition.org

http://uscm.med.sc.edu/CDR/index.htm

www.ahsp.com

www.educationalwonderland.com

www.epsbooks.com

www.woodbinehouse.com

www.barcharts.com

www.sparktop.org

www.abeka.org

www.abekaacademy.org

www.abeka.com

www.special-kids.com

www.communicationaids.com

www.modlearn.com

www.freespirit.com

www.JoyofLearning.com

www.corwinpress.com

www.bpkids.org

www.ucp.org

www.adhdsupport.com

www.proedinc.com

www.chadd.org

www.ldanatl.org

www.add.org

www.ncld.org

www.ericec.org

www.wrightslaw.com

www.namisc.org

www.gabn.net/weldon/ldasc/

www.govoepp.state.sc.us/children/

www.scsha.com

www.sicklecelldisease.org

www.nod.org

www.loc.gov/nls

www.ndss.org

www.betterhearing.org

www.thegenesisfund.org/nbdc.htm

www.anausa.org

www.allchildrenmatter.org

www.directionservice.org/cadre

www.fape.org

www.myscschools.com

www.scvrd.net

www.scdhec.net/babynet/

http://scaspweb.org/index.html

www.sc.edu/scatp/

www.kurzweiledu.com

www.tashinc.com

www.sportime.com

www.philipmorrisusa.com

www.LaureateLearning.com

www.readnaturally.com

www.integrationscatalog.com

www.franklin.com

www.GSTSDesigns.com

www.aph.org

www.MaxiAids.com

www.SteckVaughn.com

www.novelunits.com

www.educyberstor.com

www.Gaylord.com

www.tfeinc.com

www.MariInc.com

www.abilitations.com/multisensory

www.abilitations.com

www.judylynn.com

www.ablenetinc.com

www.assistivetech.com

www.AttainmentCompany.com

www.prentrom.com

www.dynavoxtech.com

www.FreedomScientific.com

www.onionmountaintech.com

www.gokeytech.com

www.EnableMart.com  

 More Homeschooling Resources

New & Used books:
The Curriculum Exchange- They have a wonderful selection of new & used books. Some are only a 1.00.1973 Lincoln RdYork, SC 29745(803) 684-3982
www.CurriculumExchange.com

The scholastic warehouse is also open to the public in May & November. It's located in Columbia ( right beside Glenforest school) in West Columbia, Lexington area. They open and have the whole warehouse 50% off and have a Huge selection of books for only a $1.00 too. Their website is www.scholastic.com . I usually buy Brandon's Christmas presents from there. It's a huge warehouse full of cheap prices. They only open to the public twice a year. Be sure to get on their mailing list and that way you will know when they are having a sale. I'm sure you have already took advantage of these wonderful savings.

FREE websites that might help...
Test Maker:
http://www.easytestmaker.com/default.aspx

Free work sheets:
http://www.homeschoolviews.com/resources/printables.html
http://www.discovery.com/
http://www.superkids.com/
http://www.armoredpenguin.com/wordsearch/

Math websites:
http://beestar.org/
http://www.eyepleezers.com/aaamath/
http://www.math.com/

Wonderful Website: www.carolinahomeschooler.com You can also see other homeschool associations on this website too.

Grace Homeschool Assoc. in Florence. This is our homeschool assoc. that we are with.
They also have a new & used book store at their location too.
http://www.gracehomeschools.org/

Palmetto Homeschool Association --- This is the one in Lancaster...
P.O. Box 486Lancaster, SC 29721
director@palmettoha.org803.285.3916

1) Home school legal Defense Association
www.hslda.org

These are many different websites that you can order curriculum at.... We use the ABeka program. It's actually 2 years ahead of the public school system. It's on a National level not a State level.

2) Education at Home Inc (Home School)
Alphs Omega Brochure- Home School Educators One Source
Educators One Source- Flyers
www.myeducationathome.com
www.educatorsonesource.com

3) Harvest time- Homeschool Umbrella program
www.homeschoolumbrella.org
 

4) Curriculum Associates Home school catalog
www.curriculumassociates.com
 

5) American Home school Publishing Catalog
www.ahsp.com
 

6) Educational Wonderland Catalog
www.educationalwonderland.com
 

7) Educators Publishing Service Catalog Home School
www.epsbooks.com
 

8) ABeka Home School Catalog
ABeka Academy- program catalog
ABeka DVD for Home school catalog
www.abeka.org
www.abekaacademy.org
www.abeka.com
 

9) Free Spirit Publishing Catalog
www.freespirit.com
 

10) Joy of Learning Catalog Home school
www.JoyofLearning.com


Here are some Assistive Technology websites that might help too.

Kurzweil- Scan & Read software product--- This is the GREAT computer software that I purchased for Brandon. I have a stack full of 45 day trials, if you want to try it before you purchase. This brought Brandon's reading comprehensive level from a 3rd grader to a high school level.
www.kurzweiledu.com
1- 800-894-537

Tash solutions that click catalog- Assistive Technology products
1-800-463-5685
www.tashinc.com

Read Naturally- The Fluency Company
Homeschool materials
651-452-4085
www.readnaturally.com

Franklin Learning Resources catalog-
1-800-525-9673
www.franklin.com

Technology for Education, Inc.- Products for Special Needs, General Learning & Academic Success
1-800-370-0047
www.tfeinc.com

Mari Inc. catalog- Everything you need for Reading
1-800-955-9494
www.MariInc.com

Assistive Technology Inc. catalog- Technology solutions for Special Needs
Product catalog
1-800-793-9227
www.assistivetech.com

Ablenet catalog- Assistive Technology tools to fuel your imagination
1-800-322-0956
www.ablenetinc.com

Attainment Company catalog- Assistive Technology books, software, etc…
1-800-327-4269
www.AttainmentCompany.com

Onion Mountain Technology Inc. catalog
Assistive and Educational Technology Consultation
860-693-2683
www.onionmountaintech.com

Freedom Scientific Products catalog- Assistive Technology
1-800-444-4443
www.FreedomScientific.com

Key Technologies, Inc. catalog
Literacy, Special Needs Materials, and Assistive Technology
1-888-433-5303
www.gokeytech.com

EnableMart catalog- Assistive Technology for Everyone
1-888-640-1999
www.EnableMart.com

Assistive Technology 101
www.ucp.org

A list of contact information that might be helpful...

I was searching the web for information for our educational topic & I came across a great website full of contact information for organizations & such that might be helpful to you & your family. So, I thought I would share them with you too. The website is www.education.com.

 

Adoption / Foster Care

AdoptUSKids

1(888) 200-4005

www.adoptuskids.org

 

Adoptive Families (national adoption magazine, information for families before, during, and after adoption.)

1(800) 372-3300 (to subscribe)

www.adoptivefamilies.com

 

Fostering Families Today (a bimonthly magazine with foster care and adoption resources)

1(888) 924-6736

www.fosteringfamiliestoday.com

 

National Adoption Center

1(800) TO ADOPT (862-3678)

www.adopt.org

 

National Adoption Information Clearinghouse

1(888) 251-0075

http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/

 

AIDS

AIDSinfo (for information on HIV/AIDS, treatment, prevention, and research)

1(800) 448-0440 (V; English/Spanish)

1(888) 480-3739 (TTY)

www.aidsinfo.nih.gov

 

CDC-INFO (formerly the CDC National AIDS Hotline)

1(800) 232-4636 (V; English/Spanish)

1(888) 232-6348 (TTY)

www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm

 

CDC National Prevention Information Network

1(800) 458-5231 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 243-7012 (TTY)

www.cdcnpin.org

 

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

American Council for Drug Education (ACDE)

1(800) 488-3784

www.acde.org

 

Families Anonymous

1(800) 736-9805

www.familiesanonymous.org

 

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

1(800) 729-6686 (V); 1(877) 767-8432 (Spanish)

1(800) 487-4889 (TTY)

www.health.org

 

National Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence

1(800) 622-2255

www.ncadd.org

 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

ADA InfoLine - U.S. Department of Justice

1(800) 514-0301 (V, English/Spanish)

1(800) 514-0383 (TTY)

www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

 

Center for Universal Design

1(800) 647-6777

www.design.ncsu.edu/cud

 

Disability & Business Technical Assistance Centers

1(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)

www.adata.org/centers.htm

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

1(800) 669-4000 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 669-6820 (TTY)

www.eeoc.gov

 

Job Accommodation Network

1(800) 526-7234 (V/TTY)

1(800) 232-9675 (V/TTY; ADA Information)

http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu

 

U.S. Access Board

1(800) 872-2253 (V)

1(800) 993-2822 (TTY)

www.access-board.gov

 

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -- HUD User

1(800) 245-2691 (V)

1(800) 927-7589 (TTY)

www.huduser.org

 

Assistive Technology / Devices

ABLEDATA

1(800) 227-0216

www.abledata.com

 

AbleNet

1(800) 322-0956

www.ablenetinc.com

 

Alliance for Technology Access

1(800) 914-3017

www.ataccess.org

 

Apple Store for Education

1(800) MY APPLE (692-7753)

www.apple.com/education/accessibility

 

IBM Accessibility Center

1(800) 426-4832 (V); 1(800) 426-4833 (TTY)

www.ibm.com/able

 

National Lekotek Center's Toy Resource Helpline

1(800) 366-7529 (V); 1(800) 573-4446 (TTY)

www.lekotek.org

 

Georgia Tech Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access (CATEA)

1(800) 726-9119 (V/TTY)

www.assistivetech.net

 

Blindness / Visual Impairments

American Council of the Blind

1(800) 424-8666

(English/Spanish)

www.acb.org/

 

American Foundation for the Blind

1(800) 232-5463

www.afb.org

 

American Printing House for the Blind

1(800) 223-1839

www.aph.org/

 

Blind Childrens Center

1(800) 222-3566

www.blindcntr.org/

 

Library Reproduction Service

1(800) 255-5002

www.lrs-largeprint.com/

 

Lighthouse International

1(800) 829-0500 (V)

1(212) 821-9713 (TTY)

www.lighthouse.org/

 

National Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments

1(800) 562-6265

www.spedex.com/napvi/

 

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

1(800) 424-8567

www.loc.gov/nls/

 

Prevent Blindness America

1(800) 331-2020

www.preventblindness.org/

 

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

1(800) 221-4792

www.rfbd.org/

 

The Foundation Fighting Blindness

1(888) 394-3937 (V)

1(800) 683-5555 (TTY)

www.blindness.org/

 

Burns

Burn Survivors Throughout the World

1(800) 503-8058

www.burnsurvivorsttw.org/

 

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors

1(800) 888-2876

www.phoenix-society.org/

 

Shriners Hospitals for Children

1(800) 237-5055

www.shrinershq.org/

 

Cancer

American Cancer Society

1(800) 227-2345 (English/Spanish)

www.cancer.org

 

American Cancer Research Center

Cancer Information and Counseling Line

1(800) 525-3777

www.amc.org/

 

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation

1(800) 366-2223

www.candlelighters.org/

 

National Brain Tumor Foundation

1(800) 934-2873 (English/Spanish)

www.braintumor.org/

 

National Cancer Institute Information Service

1(800) 422-6237 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 332-8615 (TTY)

http://cis.nci.nih.gov/

 

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer

1(800) 377-0928

www.spohnc.org/

 

Child Abuse

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

1(800) 843-5678 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 826-7653 (TTY)

www.missingkids.com/

 

National Child Abuse Hotline

1(800) 422-4453

www.childhelpusa.org/

 

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information

1(800) 394-3366 (English/Spanish)

http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/

 

Prevent Child Abuse America

1(800) 244-5373 (English/Spanish)

www.preventchildabuse.org/

 

Child Care

Child Care Aware

1(800) 424-2246 (English/Spanish)

www.childcareaware.org

 

National Child Care Information Center

1(800) 616-2242 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 516-2242 (TTY)

http://nccic.org/

 

National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care

1(800) 598-5437

http://nrc.uchsc.edu/

 

Communication Disorders

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

1(800) 638-8255

www.asha.org

 

Communication Aid Manufacturers Association

1(800) 441-2262

www.aacproducts.org/index.lasso

 

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Clearinghouse

1(800) 241-1044 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 241-1055 (TTY)

www.nidcd.nih.gov/

 

National Stuttering Association

1(800) 937-8888

www.nsastutter.org/

 

Stuttering Foundation of America

1(800) 992-9392

www.stuttersfa.org

 

Craniofacial Syndromes

Aboutface USA

1(888) 486-1209

www.aboutfaceusa.org

 

Children's Craniofacial Association

1(800) 535-3643

www.ccakids.org/

 

Craniofacial Foundation of America

1(800) 418-3223

www.craniofacialcenter.com

 

FACES -- National Craniofacial Association

1(800) 332-2373

www.faces-cranio.org/

 

Foundation for Nager and Miller Syndromes

1(800) 507-3667

www.nagerormillersynd.com

 

Crisis Intervention

Air Care Alliance

1(888) 260-9707

www.aircareall.org

 

Angel Flight America

1(877) 858-7788

www.angelflightamerica.org

 

National Hopeline Network

1(800) SUICIDE (784-2433)

www.hopeline.com/

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1(800) 273-TALK (8255)

1(800) 799-4TTY (4889) (TTY)

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

Nineline Crisis Hotline

1(800) 999-9999

www.nineline.org/

 

 

Deafness / Hearing Impairments

Alexander Graham Bell

Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

1(866) 337-5220

www.agbell.org

 

American Academy of Audiology

1(800) 222-2336

www.audiology.org

 

American Society for Deaf Children

1(800) 942-2732 (V/TTY)

www.deafchildren.org/

 

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

1(800) 638-8255

www.asha.org

 

Better Hearing Institute

1(800) 327-9355 (V/TTY)

www.betterhearing.org

 

Hear Now

1(800) 648-4327 (V/TTY)

www.sotheworldmayhear.org

 

Hearing Aid Helpline

1(800) 521-5247 (V/TTY)

http://ihsinfo.org

 

John Tracy Clinic

1(800) 522-4582 (V/TTY; English/Spanish)

1(213) 748-5481 (V; in 213 area)

1(213) 747-2924 (TTY; in 213 area)

www.johntracyclinic.org/

 

National Cued Speech Association

1(800) 459-3529

www.cuedspeech.org

 

National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who are Deaf-Blind (DB-LINK)

1(800) 438-9376 (V)

1(800) 854-7013 (TTY)

www.tr.wou.edu/dblink

 

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Clearinghouse

1(800) 241-1044 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 241-1055 (TTY)

www.nidcd.nih.gov

 

Postsecondary Education Programs Network Resource Center (PEPNet)

1(888) 684-4695 (V/TTY)

http://prc.csun.edu/

 

Disability Awareness / Community Inclusion

Best Buddies

1(800) 89 BUDDY (892-8339)

www.bestbuddies.org

 

Kids on the Block

1(800) 368-5437

www.kotb.com

 

Friends Who Care (from Easter Seals)

1(800) 221-6827

www.easterseals.com

 

VSA arts

1(800) 933-8721

www.vsarts.org

 

Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children

1(800) 224-6830, Ext. 450

http://yesican.sped.org

 

Education

American Association for Vocational Instructional Materials

1(800) 228-4689

www.aavim.com

 

Association for Career & Technical Education

1(800) 826-9972 (V/TTY)

www.acteonline.org/

 

Association for Childhood Education International

1(800) 423-3563

www.acei.org

 

The Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement

1(877) 277-2744

www.csrclearinghouse.org/

 

Early Childhood and Parenting Collaborative

1(877) 275-3227 (V/TTY)

http://ecap.crc.uiuc.edu/

 

ERIC System (Educational Resources Information Center)

1(800) 538-3742

www.eric.ed.gov

 

Federal Student Aid Information Center

1(800) 433-3243 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 730-8913 (TTY)

http://studentaid.ed.gov/

 

HEATH Resource Center (for information on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities)

1(800) 544-3284 (V/TTY)

www.heath.gwu.edu

 

National Alliance of Black School Educators

1(800) 221-2654

www.nabse.org

 

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)

1(800) 424-2460

www.naeyc.org

 

National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition & Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA)

1(800) 321-6223

www.ncela.gwu.edu

 

National Information Center for Educational Media

1(800) 926-8328 (V/TTY)

www.nicem.com/

 

National Institute for Literacy - Literacy Hotline

1(800) 228-8813 (V; English/Spanish)

1(877) 576-7734 (TTY)

www.nifl.gov

 

National Library of Education (NLE)

1(800) 424-1616 (English/Spanish)

www.ed.gov/NLE

 

National Middle School Association

1(800) 528-6672

www.nmsa.org

 

U.S. Department of Education Information Resource Center

1(800) 872-5327 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 437-0833 (TTY)

www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oiia/irc.html

 

Also see "Literacy."

Employment / Independent Living

Disabled and Alone, Inc.

1(800) 995-0066

www.disabledandalone.org

 

Education, Career, and Community Program (a program of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory)

1(800) 547-6339

www.nwrel.org/

 

Employer Assistance Referral Network

1(866) 327-6669 (V/TTY)

www.earnworks.com

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

1(800) 669-4000 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 669-6820 (TTY)

www.eeoc.gov

 

Job Accommodation Network

1(800) 526-7234 (V/TTY)

1(800) 232-9675 (V/TTY; ADA Information)

http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu

 

National Center on Workforce and Disability/Adult

1(888) 886-9898 (V/TTY)

www.onestops.info/

 

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth

1(877) 871-0744

www.ncwd-youth.info/

 

National Council on Independent Living

1(877) 525-3400

www.ncil.org

 

National Resource Center on Supported Living and Choice: Center on Human Policy

1(800) 894-0826

http://thechp.syr.edu/nrc.html

 

Proyecto Visión Hotline

1(866) EMPLEO 1 (1-866-367-5361)

www.proyectovision.net

 

Financial Counseling

National Foundation for Consumer Credit

1(800) 388-2227

1(800) 682-9832 (Spanish)

www.nfcc.org

 

Hospice

Caring Connections

1(800) 658-8898

www.caringinfo.org

 

Children's Hospice International

1(800) 242-4453 (V/TTY)

www.chionline.org

 

Hospice Education Institute

1(800) 331-1620

www.hospiceworld.org

 

Information Centers

ABLEDATA (for information on assistive technology)

1(800) 227-0216 (V/TTY)

www.abledata.com

 

HRSA Information Center (U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services)

1(888) 275-4772 (V; English/Spanish)

1 (877) 489-4772 (TTY)

www.ask.hrsa.gov

 

March of Dimes

1(888) 663-4637 (English/Spanish)

www.marchofdimes.com

 

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

1(800) CDC-INFO (232-4636)

www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/

 

National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities (NCLID)

1(800) 395-2693 (V/TTY)

http://nclid.unco.edu/newnclid/

 

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

1(800) 695-0285 (V/TTY; English/Spanish)

www.nichcy.org

 

National Health Information Center

1(800) 336-4797

www.health.gov/nhic

 

National Lead Information Center

1(800) 424-5323 (English/Spanish)

www.epa.gov/lead/nlic.htm

 

National Library of Medicine

1(888) 346-3656

www.nlm.nih.gov

 

Office of Minority Health Resource Center

1(800) 444-6472 (English/Spanish)

www.omhrc.gov/

 

Zero to Three/National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families

1(800) 899-4301

www.zerotothree.org/

 

Also see "Medical / Health Disorders" for Information Centers addressing specific health disorders.

Literacy

National Institute for Literacy - Literacy Hotline

1(800) 228-8813 (V; English/Spanish)

1(877) 576-7734 (TTY)

www.nifl.gov

 

ProLiteracy Worldwide

1(888) 528-2224 (English/Spanish)

www.proliteracy.org/

 

Reading is Fundamental

1(877) 743-7323

www.rif.org

 

Medical / Health Disorders

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology

1(800) 822-2762

www.aaaai.org

 

American Association of Kidney Patients

1(800) 749-2257

www.aakp.org

 

American Behcet's Disease Association

1(800) 7 BEHCETS (723-4238)

www.behcets.com

 

American Brain Tumor Association

1(800) 886-2282

http://hope.abta.org/

 

American Cancer Society

1(800) 227-2345 (English/Spanish)

www.cancer.org

 

American Diabetes Association

1(800) 342-2383 (English/Spanish)

www.diabetes.org

 

American Heart Association

1(800) 242-8721 (English/Spanish)

www.americanheart.org

 

American Kidney Fund

1(800) 638-8299

www.kidneyfund.org

 

American Liver Foundation

1(800) GO LIVER (465-4837)

1(888) 4HEP USA (443-7872)

www.liverfoundation.org

 

American Lung Association

1(800) 586-4872 (English/Spanish)

www.lungusa.org

 

American Stroke Association

1(888) 478-7653

www.strokeassociation.org

 

American Syringomyelia Alliance Project

1(800) 272-7282

www.asap.org

 

Angioma Alliance

1(866) 432-5226

www.angiomaalliance.org

 

Aplastic Anemia & MDS International Foundation

1(800) 747-2820 (English/Spanish)

www.aamds.org

 

Arthritis Foundation

1(800) 568-4045

www.arthritis.org

 

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

1(800) 727-8462

www.aafa.org

 

Celiac Sprue Association

1(877) CSA-4CSA (272-4272)

www.csaceliacs.org

 

Children's Tumor Foundation (formerly the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation)

1(800) 323-7938 (English/Spanish)

www.ctf.org

 

Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association (CFIDS)

1(800) 442-3437

www.cfids.org

 

Cleft Palate Foundation

1(800) 24 CLEFT (242-5338)

www.cleftline.org

 

Cooley’s Anemia Foundation

1(800) 522-7222

www.thalassemia.org

 

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

1(800) 932-2423

www.ccfa.org

 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

1(800) 344-4823

www.cff.org

 

Cystinosis Foundation

1(800) 392-8458

www.cystinosisfoundation.org

 

Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa Research Association of America (DebRA)

1(866) 332-7276 (nurse line)

www.debra.org

 

Epilepsy Foundation

1(800) 332-1000 (English/Spanish)

www.epilepsyfoundation.org

 

Family Voices: A National Coalition Speaking for Children with Special Health Care Needs

1(888) 835-5669

www.familyvoices.org

 

First Candle/SIDS Alliance

1(800) 221-7437

www.sidsalliance.org/

 

Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types

1(800) 545-3286

www.scalyskin.org/

 

Huntington's Disease Society of America

1(800) 345-4372

www.hdsa.org

 

Immune Deficiency Foundation

1(800) 296-4433

www.primaryimmune.org

 

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

1(888) 964-2001

www.iffgd.org

 

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

1(800) 533-CURE (2873)

www.jdrf.org/

 

Kennedy Krieger Institute

1(888) 554-2080

www.kennedykrieger.org/

 

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

1(800) 955-4572

www.leukemia-lymphoma.org

 

Lupus Foundation of America

1(800) 558-0121

1(800) 558-0231 (Spanish)

www.lupus.org

 

Lyme Disease Foundation Hotline

1(800) 886-LYME (5963)

www.lyme.org/index.html

 

MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth Disorders In Children)

1(800) 3 MAGIC 3 (362-4423)

www.magicfoundation.org

 

Malignant Hyperthermia Association

1(800) 644-9737

www.mhaus.org

 

March of Dimes

1(888) 663-4637 (English/Spanish)

www.marchofdimes.com

 

National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses (NAHHH)

1(800) 542-9730

www.nahhh.org/

 

National Brain Tumor Foundation

1(800) 934-2873 (English/Spanish)

www.braintumor.org/

 

National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

1(800) 860-8747

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov

 

National Digestive Diseases Information Center

1(800) 891-5389

www.niddk.nih.gov

 

National Eating Disorders Association

1(800) 931-2237

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org

 

National Foundation for Transplants

1(800) 489-3863

www.transplants.org

 

National Health Information Center

1(800) 336-4797

www.health.gov/nhic

 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

1(800) 575-9355 (English/Spanish)

www.nhlbi.nih.gov

 

National Hemophilia Foundation

1 (800) 424-2634

www.hemophilia.org

 

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Clearinghouse

1(877) 226-4267 (English/Spanish)

www.niams.nih.gov

 

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

1(800) 370-2943

www.nichd.nih.gov

 

National Jewish Medical and Research Center

1(800) 222-5864

www.njc.org/

 

National Kidney Foundation

1(800) 622-9010

www.kidney.org

 

National Lymphedema Network

1(800) 541-3259

www.lymphnet.org

 

National Marfan Foundation

1(800) 8 MARFAN (862-7326)

www.marfan.org

 

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

1(800) 344-4867

1(866) KIDS W MS (543-7967) (English/Spanish)

www.nmss.org

 

National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation

1(800) 473-2310

www.albinism.org

 

National Patient Travel Helpline

1(800) 296-1217

www.patienttravel.org/

 

National Scoliosis Foundation

1(800) 673-6922

www.scoliosis.org

 

National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association

1(800) 906-8723

www.ntsad.org

 

Neurofibromatosis, Inc.

1(800) 942-6825

www.nfinc.org/

 

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation

1(800) 981-2663

www.oif.org

 

Oxalosis & Hyperoxaluria Foundation

1(800) OHF-8699 (643-8699)

www.ohf.org

 

Scleroderma Foundation

1(800) 722-4673

www.scleroderma.org

 

Shriners Hospital for Children

1(800) 237-5055

www.shrinershq.org/

 

Sickle Cell Disease Association of America

1(800) 421-8453

www.sicklecelldisease.org

 

United Leukodystrophy Foundation

1(800) 728-5483

www.ulf.org/

 

United Ostomy Association

1(800) 826-0826

www.uoa.org

 

Vestibular Disorders Association

1(800) 837-8428

www.vestibular.org

 

Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)

1(877) 946-4627

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm

 

Williams Syndrome Association

1(800) 806-1871

www.williams-syndrome.org

 

Wilson's Disease Association

1(800) 399-0266

www.wilsonsdisease.org

 

Also see "Specific Disabilities" resources.

Mental Health

American Psychiatric Association

1(888) 35 PSYCH (357-7924)

www.psych.org

 

American Psychological Association's Consumer Help Center

1(800) 964-2000

www.apahelpcenter.org

 

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

1(800) 826-3632

www.dbsalliance.org

 

Families Anonymous

1(800) 736-9805

www.familiesanonymous.org

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

1(800) 950-6264 (English/Spanish)

www.nami.org/

 

National Association for the Dually Diagnosed

1(800) 331-5362

www.thenadd.org

 

National Hopeline Network

1(800) SUICIDE (784-2433) (English/Spanish)

www.hopeline.com/

 

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Center

1(866) 615-6464 (English/Spanish)

www.nimh.nih.gov/

 

National Mental Health Association

1(800) 969-6642 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 433-5959 (TTY)

www.nmha.org/

 

National Mental Health Consumer Self-Help Clearinghouse

1(800) 553-4539 (English/Spanish)

www.mhselfhelp.org

 

National Mental Health Information Center

1(800) 789-2647 (English/Spanish)

www.mentalhealth.org/

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1(800) 273-TALK (8255)

1(800) 799-4TTY (4889) (TTY)

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

 

Minority Issues

Gates Millennium Scholars

1(877) 690-4677

www.gmsp.org

 

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

1(877) 473-4636

www.hsf.net

 

National Alliance of Black School Educators

1(800) 221-2654

www.nabse.org

 

National Clearinghouse for English Langugage Acquisition (NCELA)

1(800) 321-6223

www.ncela.gwu.edu

 

National Native American Families Together Parent Center

1(877) 205-7501

www.nativefamilynetwork.com/

 

Office of Minority Health Resource Center

1(800) 444-6472 (English/Spanish)

www.omhrc.gov/

 

Proyecto Visión Hotline

1(866) Empleo 1 (367-5361)

www.proyectovision.net/

 

Parent Support

Compassionate Friends (grief support after the death of a child)

1(877) 969-0010

www.compassionatefriends.org

 

MUMS: National Parent to Parent Network

1(877) 336-5333

www.netnet.net/mums/

 

National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs

1(877) 540-2200

www.nomotc.org

 

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER Center)

1(888) 248-0822

www.pacer.org

 

Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)

1(888) 310-9889

www.snapinfo.org

 

Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)

1(800) 5 PARENT (572-7368)

www.stompproject.org

 

Through the Looking Glass

1(800) 644-2666

www.lookingglass.org

 

Physical Disabilities

Canine Companions for Independence

1(800) 572-BARK (2275)

www.caninecompanions.org

 

Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center

1(800) 539-7309

www.paralysis.org

 

Courage Center

1(888) 846-8253

www.courage.org

 

Craniofacial Foundation of America

1(800) 418-3223

www.craniofacialcenter.com

 

Easter Seals -- National Office

1(800) 221-6827 (V)

1(312) 726-4258 (TTY)

www.easterseals.com

 

Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

1(800) 886-1762

www.fsma.org

 

Human Growth Foundation

1(800) 451-6434

www.hgfound.org

 

Muscular Dystrophy Association

1(800) 572-1717

www.mdausa.org/

 

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

1(877) 226-4267

www.niams.nih.gov

 

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

1(800) 424-8567

www.loc.gov/nls/

 

National Limb Loss Information Center

1(888) 267-5669 (English/Spanish)

www.amputee-coalition.org/

 

National Scoliosis Foundation

1(800) 673-6922

www.scoliosis.org

 

National Spasmodic Torticollis Association

1(800) 487-8385

www.torticollis.org

 

National Spinal Cord Injury Hotline

1(800) 962-9629

www.spinalcord.org

 

Pathways Awareness Foundation

1(800) 955-2445

www.pathwaysawareness.org

 

Spina Bifida Association of America

1(800) 621-3141 (English/Spanish)

www.sbaa.org

 

United Cerebral Palsy Associations

1(800) 872-5827

www.ucp.org/

 

Winners on Wheels (WOW)

1(800) WOW-Talk (969-8255)

www.wowusa.com

 

Rare Syndromes

Genetic Alliance

1(800) 336-4363

http://geneticalliance.org

 

Genetic & Rare Diseases Information Center

1(888) 205-2311 (V; English/Spanish)

1(888) 205-3223 (TTY)

http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/

 

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

1(800) 999-6673 (V/TTY)

www.rarediseases.org/

 

Recreation

Adventures in Movement for the Handicapped

1(800) 332-8210

www.aimforthehandicapped.org/

 

Best Buddies

1(800) 89 BUDDY 892-8339

www.bestbuddies.org

 

Girl Scouts of the USA

1(800) 478-7248

www.girlscouts.org

 

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

1(800) 900-8086 (V/TTY)

www.ncpad.org

 

National Lekotek Center's Toy Resource Helpline

1(800) 366-7529 (V)

1(800) 573-4446 (TTY)

www.lekotek.org

 

North American Riding for the Handicapped, Inc.

1(800) 369-7433

www.narha.org

 

Rehabilitation

ABLEDATA

1(800) 227-0216 (V/TTY)

www.abledata.com

 

ADED: Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists

1(800) 290-2344

www.driver-ed.org

 

National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials

1(800) 223-5219

www.nchrtm.okstate.edu

 

National Rehabilitation Information Center

1(800) 346-2742

www.naric.com

 

Respiratory Disorders

American Lung Association

1(800) 586-4872

www.lungusa.org

 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

1(800) 575-9355 (English/Spanish)

www.nhlbi.nih.gov

 

National Jewish Medical & Research Center

1(800) 222-5864

www.njc.org/

 

Respite Care

National Family Caregivers Association

1(800) 896-3650

www.thefamilycaregiver.org

 

Rural

Rural Institute on Disabilities

1(800) 732-0323

http://ruralinstitute.umt.edu/

 

Specific Disabilities

American Association on Mental Retardation

1(800) 424-3688 (outside Metro DC area)

(202) 387-1968 (in DC)

www.aamr.org

 

Angelman Syndrome Foundation

1(800) 432-6435

www.angelman.org/angel/

 

The Arc of the United States

1(800) 433-5255

www.thearc.org

 

Autism Society of America

1(800) 3 AUTISM (328-8476)

www.autism-society.org

 

Beckwith Wiedemann Support Network

1(800) 837-2976

http://beckwith-wiedemann.org

 

Brain Injury Association Family Helpline

1(800) 444-6443 (English/Spanish)

www.biausa.org

 

Center for the Study and Treatment of Usher Syndrome at Boys Town National Research Hospital

1(800) 835-1468 (V/TTY)

www.boystownhospital.org

 

Charge Syndrome Foundation

1(800) 442-7604

www.chargesyndrome.org

 

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)

1(800) 233-4050

(301) 306-7070 (in Washington, DC metro area)

www.chadd.org

 

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation

1(800) 223-8355

(860) 676-8166 (in CT)

www.cdlsusa.org

 

Family Empowerment Network: Support for Families Affected by FAS/E

1(800) 462-5254 (for families)

www.fammed.wisc.edu/fen

 

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center

1(866) 786-7327

www.fascenter.samhsa.gov/index.cfm

 

International Dyslexia Association

1(800) 222-3123

www.interdys.org

 

International Rett Syndrome Association

1(800) 818-7388

www.rettsyndrome.org

 

Learning Disabilities Association of America

1(888) 300-6710

www.ldaamerica.org

 

Little People of America

1(888) 572-2001

www.lpaonline.org

 

National Center for Learning Disabilities

1(888) 575-7373

www.ncld.org/

 

National Down Syndrome Congress

1(800) 232-6372

www.ndsccenter.org/

 

National Down Syndrome Society

1(800) 221-4602 (English/Spanish)

www.ndss.org/

 

National Fragile X Foundation

1(800) 688-8765

www.fragilex.org

 

National Gaucher Foundation

1(800) 428-2437

www.gaucherdisease.org/

 

National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation

1(877) 287-3672

www.nnpdf.org/

 

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

1(800) 666-6327

www.nofas.org

 

National Reye's Syndrome Foundation

1(800) 233-7393

www.reyessyndrome.org

 

National Stuttering Association

1(800) 937-8888

www.nsastutter.org

 

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association

1(800) 926-4797

www.pwsausa.org

 

Spina Bifida Association of America

1(800) 621-3141 (English/Spanish)

www.sbaa.org

 

Sturge-Weber Foundation

1(800) 627-5482

www.sturge-weber.com/

 

Stuttering Foundation of America

1(800) 992-9392

www.stuttersfa.org

 

Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13, and Related Chromosomal Disorders

1(800) 716-7638

www.trisomy.org

 

Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance

1(800) 225-6872

www.tsalliance.org/

 

United Cerebral Palsy Associations

1(800) 872-5827

www.ucp.org/

 

Williams Syndrome Association

1(800) 806-1871

www.wsf.org/

 

Also see resources for "Medical/Health Disorders."

Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

1(888) 333-2377

www.afsp.org

 

National Hopeline Network

1(800) SUICIDE (784-2433)

www.hopeline.com

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1(800) 273-TALK (8255)

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

 

Nineline Crisis Hotline

1(800) 999-9999

www.nineline.org

 

See also "Crisis Intervention" and "Mental Health" resources.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Social Security Administration

1(800) 772-1213 (V; English/Spanish)

1(800) 325-0778 (TTY)

www.ssa.gov/

 

Trauma

American Trauma Society

1(800) 556-7890

www.amtrauma.org/

 

Brain Injury Association Family Helpline

1(800) 444-6443

www.biausa.org

 

National Spinal Cord Injury Association

1(800) 962-9629

www.spinalcord.org

 

Wishes for Children

Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation

1(800) 933-5470

www.believeintomorrow.org

 

Sunshine Foundation

1(800) 767-1976

http://sunshinefoundation.org/

 

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