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Links to National Agencies
Related to Special Needs
CDC: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program -- specialized telephone equipment available free to California residents through CTAP (California Telephone Access Program).
KidNeeds.com is a worldwide resource that provides children with special needs, families and other caregivers with access to comprehensive information.
Lotsa Helping Hands -- an easy-to-use, private group calendar, specifically designed for organizing helpers, where everyone can pitch in with meals delivery, rides, and other tasks necessary for life to run smoothly during times of medical crisis, end-of-life caring, or family caregiver exhaustion. It’s also a place to keep these ‘circles of community’ informed with status updates, photo galleries, message boards, and more.
My Child Without Limits -- United Cerebral Palsy has created a new website for families of children, ages 0 - 5. This site was created to help parents find answers to their questions. Learn from other parents and therapists.
NICHCY- National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Database of resources which can be searched by keywords, through their Multi Agency Consortium.
PACER Center's National Links
The PACER Center, a Parent Training and Information Center in Minneapolis, offers links to a multitude of disability-related web sites.
A SharingPlace.com -- a place for parents with kids with challenges to exchange equipment, ideas, tips, and support.
Sibling Support Project
SibShops, SibKids, SibNet: Info and listservs where brothers and sisters have an opportunity to share information and discuss issues of common interest with their peers.
The Sibling Connection “help for siblings who have experienced the death of a brother or sister”
STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents) -- the OSEP-funded PTI for military families across the country.
Guide to Quackery, Health Fraud, and Intelligent Decisions
Please note: Matrix does not endorse or recommend any provider, treatment, or philosophy that families may encounter from the resources, events, or websites listed. Matrix encourages you to obtain more information about any resource prior to selecting a provider.
