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