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The Center for Hospital-based Specialties<\/a> Core inpatient services, including emergency care, neonatal and pediatric critical care, general inpatient care, diagnostic imaging and radiology, and respiratory therapy, as well as multiple outpatient services.<\/p>\n

The Center for Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine<\/a>. Treats illnesses involving a child’s psychological well-being, brain and nervous system.<\/p>\n

The Center for Surgical Care<\/a>. Surgeons perform more than 15,000 surgeries each year on infants, children and adolescents. Children\u2019s surgeons perform laser surgery and employ many types of minimally invasive techniques.<\/p>\n

Child Health Advocacy Institute<\/a> identifies and studies threats facing children and develops and and implements interventions to improve pediatric health outcomes.<\/p>\n

Children with Diabetes Foundation<\/a>. Online community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.<\/p>\n

Clearinghouse for H<\/a>ome and Community Based Services<\/a><\/p>\n

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Youth Leadership\/Transition Toolkit\/Guidebook <\/a> pdf file<\/p>\n

Youth Leadership\/Transition Toolkit\/Guidebook <\/a>Word file. DVD also available<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Coordinated School Health Model<\/a> is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program. A coordinated school health program (CSHP) model has eight interactive components (1) Health Education; (2) Physical Education; (3) Health Services; (4) Nutrition Services; (5) Counseling and Psychological Services; (6) Healthy School Environments; (7) Health Promotion for Staff; and (8) Family\/Community Involvement.<\/p>\n

Community Services Locator<\/a> Online Directory for finding community services for children and families. Service providers and families can use the directory to find health, mental health, family support, parenting, child care, and other services in their communities. Topics include education and special needs, health and wellness, mental health and well-being, family support, parenting, child care and early childhood education, and financial support.<\/p>\n

Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)<\/a> Has published a set of resources designed to guide implementation of the mediation regulations under IDEA ’97. Materials downloadable from site or available in print.<\/p>\n

Council for Exceptional Children<\/a><\/p>\n

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Division for Early Childhood<\/a><\/p>\n

Division on Career Development and Transition<\/a><\/p>\n

Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Disability, Abuse and Personal Rights Project<\/a> Dedicated to the personal rights of children and adults with disabilities, with a mission to prevent abuse of people with disabilities and protect others from abuses that lead to disability.<\/p>\n

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund<\/a> National law and policy center which protects and advances the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Discover Camp<\/a> On-line resource for parents of children with disabilities sending their child to camp for the first time. Answers questions from how to select a camp to what to consider when attending open houses and meeting with camp staff. Links to a database of camps accredited by the American Camping Association.<\/p>\n

Easter Seals Disability Services<\/a> Helps children and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. Easter Seal provides direct services, programs, research, advocacy and public education. Camping and leisure programs are available nationwide.<\/p>\n

Eldercare Locator<\/a> provides home and community-based services to hard-to-reach older persons. Among these services are nutrition, such as home-delivered meals or meals served in congregate settings, transportation, legal assistance and health promotion counseling and training. This National Family Caregiver Support Program, focuses on those caring for family members who are chronically ill or who have disabilities. The program also helps those who are caring for younger family members, such as grandchildren and those with mental retardation or developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n

Ensuring Access, Equity and Quality for Students with Disabilities in School-to-Work Systems <\/a>. Publication helps policymakers, administrators, educators, parents, attorneys, and advocates understand the complex area of the legal rights of youth with disabilities in school-to-work systems.<\/p>\n

Entering the World of Work: What Youth with Mental Health Needs Should Know about Accommodations<\/a> Fact sheet provides guidance to assist with a successful transition into the workforce by answering questions regarding disclosure, accommodations and resources.<\/p>\n

Epilepsy Foundation<\/a> Provides training programs and “seizure smart” resource kits for teachers to increase their sensitivity and knowledge about seizures and supplies a comprehensive “Students with Seizures” manual for school nurses. An entire section is devoted to teachers, providing them with seizure information and suggestions on how to talk to kids in the classroom after a child has a seizure.<\/p>\n

Exceptional Parent Magazine<\/a> Provides information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.<\/p>\n

FACES: The National Craniofacial Association<\/a> Organization for people with facial differences.<\/p>\n

Family and Advocates Partnership for Education<\/a> Informs and educates families and advocates about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 and promising practices.<\/p>\n

FamilyCare America<\/a> Resources for people providing care for elders and those with disabilities and chronic illnesses.<\/p>\n

Family Caregiver Alliance<\/a> Addresses the needs of families and friends providing long-term care at home. Offers national, state and local-level programs to support and sustain caregivers.<\/p>\n

Family Center on Technology and Disability<\/a> Provides information about assistive technology to organizations that work with families of children with disabilities.<\/p>\n

FamilyConnect<\/a> gives parents of children with visual impairments access to message boards where they can talk to other parents, videos featuring real-life families, parenting articles, a blog authored by a parent, a glossary of more than 30 eye conditions, and links to local resources. The site also features sections dedicated to multiple disabilities, technology, education, and every age group from infants to teens.<\/p>\n

Family Doctor<\/a> American Academy of Family Physicians has developed a web site designed to provide health information to the whole family, including teens. The teens section includes information about a number of childhood chronic health conditions, including sickle cell, cystic fibrosis, diabetes and cerebral palsy. Each brief condition specific entry includes information about “what doctors do” to treat the condition; and what teens can do to cope with the condition, and be healthier.<\/p>\n

Family Village<\/a> Global community integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. Includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and more.<\/p>\n

Family Voices<\/a> National grassroots network of families and friends, advocates for health care services that are family-centered, community-based, comprehensive, coordinated and culturally competent for all children and youth with special health care needs; promotes the inclusion of all families as decision makers at all levels of health care; and supports essential partnerships between families and professionals.<\/p>\n

Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute<\/a>, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill<\/p>\n

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Growing Up with Spina Bifida: What Have We Learned<\/a> Report from the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health summarizes the major findings of the spina bifida research study, “Quality of Life and Secondary Conditions in Individuals with Spina Bifida.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Generation Hope<\/a> provides presentations and materials to raise awareness and understanding about disabilities and chronic illnesses. Founded by the parent of a child with multiple disabilities, bullying of children with disabilities and their physical fitness are particular concerns.<\/p>\n

Genetics Home Reference<\/a> National Institutes of Health online portal offers parents and physicians consumer-friendly information on over 200 genetic disorders and related genes. The site features an illustrated tutorial that explains the basics of genetics and includes a glossary of genetics terms. The lay-friendly site is particularly helpful to parents whose newborns have been detected with a genetic condition, and are looking for easy-to-read information on specific conditions.<\/p>\n

Health Care Transitions<\/a> The Promising Practices in Health Care Transition Project at the Institute for Child Health Policy at the University of Florida.<\/p>\n

Healthy and Ready to Work National Center<\/a> Focuses on understanding systems, access to quality health care, and increasing the involvement of youth. It also includes provider preparation plus tools and resources needed to make more informed choices.<\/p>\n

Heath Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities<\/a> at George Washington University has information for students with disabilities, educators, families, and guidance counselors.<\/p>\n

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Partnership<\/a> is dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities by joining state agencies and stakeholders through shared work and learning.<\/p>\n

Institute for Family-centered Care<\/a> Family-centered care is based on four principles:
\n1. People are treated with dignity and respect; 2. Health care providers communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful; 3. Patients and family members build on their strengths by participating in experiences that enhance control and independence; 4. Collaboration among patients, family members, and providers occurs in policy and program development and professional education, as well as in the delivery of care.<\/p>\n

Kennedy Krieger Institute<\/a> Internationally recognized facility in Baltimore, Maryland is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adolescents with pediatric developmental disabilities through patient care, special education, research, and professional training. The Institute’s clinical programs offer an interdisciplinary approach in treatment tailored to the individual needs of each child. Services include over 40 outpatient clinics; neurobehavioral, rehabilitation, and pediatric feeding disorders inpatient units; plus several home and community programs providing services to assist families.<\/p>\n

KidAbility<\/a> Commercial site with accessible, affordable resources and tools for children with disabilities.<\/p>\n

Kids Together, Inc.<\/a> This site is designed to provide helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a whole.<\/p>\n

Let’s Play Project<\/a> Provides families with ways to play through the use of assistive technology. Site has articles, success stories and resources on using high and low tech tools.<\/p>\n

Little League Challenger Division<\/a> is a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18 or the completion of high school, to enjoy the game of baseball along with the millions of other children who participate in this sport worldwide. Teams are set up according to abilities, rather than age, and can include as many as 15-20 players, who can participate in one of three levels: Tee-Ball, Coach-Pitch or Player Pitch.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Partners in Education <\/a>is a six-hour, self-directed online course to help parents with children with developmental disabilities better understand and maximize the benefits of special education services and inclusion for their children.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

National Child Traumatic Stress Network<\/a> provides information for parents and caregivers, military children and families, educators, the media, and other professionals. Distance learning is available for professionals and families. Special topics include natural disasters and terrorism.<\/p>\n

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth<\/a>. Ensures that young people with disabilities have access to high-quality services to maximize their opportunities for employment.<\/p>\n

National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth<\/a> is a youth-led resource, information, and training center for youth and emerging leaders with developmental disabilities, funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Dissemination Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities<\/a> Maintains state resource lists of elected officials, state disability-related agencies, parent resource centers, and disability organizations.<\/p>\n

National Family Caregivers Association<\/a> .<\/p>\n

National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n

National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition<\/a><\/p>\n

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute<\/a><\/p>\n

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We Can! Ways to Enhance Children’s Activity and Nutrition<\/a> ideas\/resources for families<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

National Indian Parent Information Center<\/a> provides information on disability issues (especially the special education process) for Native family members who have children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. The Center provides workshops on and off reservations to Tribes, Nations and Clans on Disability Laws and Parent Leadership. Services for families are at no cost to family members.<\/p>\n

National Initiative for Children’s Healthcare Quality<\/a> Brings children’s health care experts together with doctors, nurses, and other professionals to change the health care experience for children and their families and to close gaps in health care quality.<\/p>\n

National Institute of Child Health and Human Development<\/a><\/p>\n

National Junior Disability Championships<\/a> Program for children and youth, 7-21 years old, sponsored by Wheelchair and Ambulatory Sports USA, and the National Disability Sports Alliance. Competitions are held in Olympic-style events including track, field, pentathlon, boccia, swimming, archery, table tennis, 3-on-3 wheelchair basketball and weightlifting.<\/p>\n

National Lekotek Center<\/a> Contributes to knowledge about the link between play and early learning for children with special needs (those with disabilities or at risk of developmental delays). Develops and demonstrates innovative practices for promoting learning-oriented play within families and for providing family supportive services which help parents strengthen their parenting skills. Disseminates learning about play, toys, technology, and family support to: (1) Lekotek programs across the country; (2) families of children with special needs and professionals who work with them; (3) community and educational institutions which seek to successfully include children with special needs in their play-based programming; (4) manufacturers and retailers of play-oriented products; and (5) the general public through media and publications.<\/p>\n

National Maternal and Child Health Oral Resource Center<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publication: Oral Health for Children with Special Health Care Needs: Priorities for Action Recommendations from an MCHB Expert Meeting<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

National <\/a>Mental Health Information Center<\/a> Information on child and youth mental health issues.<\/p>\n

National Parent Information Network<\/a> Provides access to research-based information about the process of parenting, and about family involvement in education. This is a project of the Educational Research Information Center system, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Education<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Parent to Parent Network<\/a>. National Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with a disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition. Matches parents or care providers with others whose children have the same or similar condition. Maintains database of over 18,000 families from 54 countries covering over 3500 disorders, very rare syndromes or conditions.<\/p>\n

National Technical Assistance Center for Children’s Mental Health<\/a>. Based at Georgetown University, this center serves both vulnerable children and their families, and influences local, national, and international programs and policy.<\/p>\n

National Youth Leadership Network<\/a>, sponsored by US Department of Education<\/a>, National Council on Disability<\/a>, Presidential Task Force on the Employment of Adults with Disabilities, Social Security Administration<\/a>, US Department of Health and Human Services<\/a>, Administration on Developmental Disabilities<\/a>, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a>, and US Department of Labor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Native American Diabetes Project<\/a> Has developed a four-book children’s series about a bald eagle that lives in a fictional Indian village on the outskirts of a city. The eagle counsels kids about the healthy Indian old ways, such as a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a life filled with physical activity.<\/p>\n

One Place for Special Needs<\/a> is a web site created by a parent familiar with the frustrations of trying to locate appropriate services. She is creating a national database of organizations and is recruiting therapists, tutors, special ed teachers, retired teachers, paraprofessionals, sitters\/caregivers, students in the education\/therapy\/nursing fields, professionals in the medical and mental health field, vocational\/social\/life skills coaches and any people, organizations and businesses who help or offer services to those with special needs.<\/p>\n

PACER Center<\/a> Through its ALLIANCE and other national projects, this national center responds to thousands of parents and professionals each year. Based on the concept of parents-helping-parents, PACER expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families.<\/p>\n

Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children’s Mental Health<\/a> Based at the University of Portland, the Center increases knowledge of supports, services, and policies that build on family strengths; are community based, family driven, and youth guided; promote cultural competence; and are based on evidence of effectiveness.<\/p>\n

Shaken Baby Alliance<\/a>. Collaborates with community agencies and professionals to provide support for Shaken Baby Syndrome victim families (Including adoptive and foster parents), advocates for justice for SBS victims, and increases SBS awareness.<\/p>\n

Think College<\/a> U.S. Department of Education web site for students with intellectual disabilities, family members, and professionals. Provides a searchable database of postsecondary education programs that support youth with intellectual disabilities, a discussion board designed by students for others interested in sharing college experiences, “Choice for Everyone” Listserv for family members and a wide range of professionals, and a resource section of web-based resources and publications.<\/p>\n

Toy Adaptation Network<\/a> On the National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation site: click on Link for “Toy Adaptation Network”. Provides rehabilitation-related facilities with resources to help children with disabilities experience play.<\/p>\n

Toys for Kids with Special Needs<\/a>. An on-line newsletter of Toy Directory.com.<\/p>\n

Toys R Us Toy Catalog for Differently Abled Kids <\/a><\/p>\n

Toy Tips. Com<\/a> Unbiased information about toys and children’s products that build skills and enhance a child’s personal development.<\/p>\n

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights<\/a> . Describes an individual’s educational rights under U.S. law and provides many resources for minority students and students with disabilities.<\/p>\n

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency<\/a><\/p>\n

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Healthy School Environments Assessment Tool<\/a> (HealthySEATv2) is a fully customizable and easy to use software program designed to help school districts evaluate and manage all of their environmental, safety and health issues.<\/p>\n

Siting of School Facilities<\/a> An EPA-wide work group recently developed the draft of the Voluntary Model School Siting Guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Work Incentives Transition Network<\/a> is a collaborative project funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The Network increases educators\u2019, family members\u2019, transition age students\u2019, and advocates\u2019 awareness of Social Security Work Incentives for school-aged youth with disabilities including the Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS), the Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE), and the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE).<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Cerebral Palsy:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine<\/a> has a library and resources section.<\/p>\n

BlazeSports America<\/a> In partnership with National Recreation and Parks Association, offers high quality sports instruction, training and competition opportunities to children and adults with physical disabilities, including those who use wheelchairs, have a neuro-muscular disability such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida, have an amputation or a visual impairment or blindness. Sports include wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, wheelchair rugby, swimming and track and field. Other sports may be offered by individual BlazeSports Clubs.<\/p>\n

Community Medical Center – Rehabilitation Institute<\/a> (Missoula) Adults and children receive individualized treatment designed to meet their needs. Physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians provide a full range of services on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Inpatient programs include pediatric rehabilitation; stroke; arthritis; brain injury; major multiple trauma; neuromusculoskeletal diseases; orthopedics; and spinal cord injuries.<\/p>\n

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Health and Wellness<\/a> Promotes wellness for persons with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, post polio syndrome, amputations, and spinal cord injury, as well as all other persons with disabilities.<\/p>\n

United Cerebral Palsy<\/a> has online state resource guides for parents, news, and resources for adults on employment, health, recreation and leisure, housing and travel.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Communication Disorders\/Deafness\/Hearing Impairment:<\/p>\n

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf<\/a><\/p>\n

American Sign Language Teachers Association <\/a>membership organization of more than 1,000 ASL and Deaf Studies educators from elementary through graduate education as well as agencies.<\/p>\n

American Society for Deaf Children<\/a> believes that deaf or hard-of-hearing children are entitled to full communication access in their home, school, and community; and that language development, respect for the Deaf, and access to deaf and hard-of-hearing role models are important to assure optimal intellectual, social, and emotional development.<\/p>\n

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association<\/a><\/p>\n

Association of Late-Deafened Adults<\/a> Late-deafness happens any time after the development of speech and language, often after adolescence. Usually a late-deafened adult (LDA) identifies with hearing society and is usually unable to understand speech without visual aids such as speech-reading, sign language, and\/or Computer Aided Real-time Transcription. Late-deafness may be sudden or gradual as a result of inherited causes, accident, illness, medication, surgery, noise or other factors. LDAs share the common experience of having grown up in the hearing world and becoming deaf rather than being born deaf.<\/p>\n

Canine Companions for Independence<\/a> trains service dogs, skilled companion dogs, facility (educational, health, psychiatric, etc.) dogs, and hearing dogs. Also provides placement, training and follow-up for clients with disabilities.<\/p>\n

DeafDigest<\/a> weekly newsletter featuring articles, ads, and employment postings for the deaf community.<\/p>\n

Deaf Doc<\/a> Developed by a medical doctor who has been deaf from birth, this site offers free, reliable healthcare information, both directly and indirectly, for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D\/HOH) community. Deaf Doc has separate areas for the D\/HOH community, interpreters, healthcare and educational providers and institutions and others. The site offers a Medical Video Dictionary, which is both signed and captioned.<\/p>\n

Deaf Globetrotters Travel<\/a> provides certified sign language interpreters to accommodate travelers on all escorted tours.<\/p>\n

Deafness Research Foundation<\/a> Leading source of private funding for basic and clinical research in hearing science. Site has a directory of state resources.<\/p>\n

Deaf Professional Network<\/a> promotes career development and networking opportunities for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.<\/p>\n

Deaf Wellness Center<\/a>, University of Rochester Medical Center. Produced My Body, My Responsibility, an open-captioned videotape about women’s health issues. All dialogue is spoken and signed in ASL.<\/p>\n

Deaf Women United<\/a> focuses on advocacy, education and outreach. It does not provide direct services, but initiated and created a network of individuals and organizations that represent and serve Deaf women. DWU provides leadership to and empowers Deaf women all over the country by the creation of a support system that will enhance their lives.<\/p>\n

Described and Captioned Media Program<\/a> Provides a free-loan media program of over 4,000 open-captioned titles (videos, CD-ROM, and DVD) available to deaf and hard of hearing persons, blind and visually impaired persons, teachers, parents, and others with no rental, registration, or postage fees. Several hundred titles are also streamed on the DCMP web site. DCMP also provides a print\/online clearinghouse of information and materials on the subject of captioning available to consumers, agencies, businesses, and schools. The clearinghouse maintains a database of described and captioned media available for purchase.<\/p>\n

Flathead Deaf Club<\/a> A group of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people who meet regularly for social and recreational activities on the first Saturday of each month.<\/p>\n

Hands and Voices<\/a> Nationwide non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families and their children who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as the professionals who serve them. This parent-driven, parent\/professional collaborative group is unbiased towards communication modes and methods. The membership includes those who are deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing impaired and their families who communicate orally, with signs, cue, and\/or combined methods.<\/p>\n

Hearing Exchange<\/a> Online community for people with hearing loss. Has e-newsletter, parent resources, events calendar, books, and chat rooms.<\/p>\n

Hearing Loss Association of America<\/a> provides information, education, advocacy and support.<\/p>\n

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults<\/a> National rehabilitation program serving youth and adults who are deaf-blind.<\/p>\n

International Hearing Dog, Inc.<\/a>Trains and places hearing dogs with persons who are deaf or hard-of-hearing, with and without multiple disabilities, at no charge to the recipient.<\/p>\n

Intertribal Deaf Council<\/a> Preserves and carries out traditions, languages and cultures of First Nations deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing people. Provides information exchange, traditional and education activities, and awareness activities for non-Native and\/or non-deaf people.<\/p>\n

Jewish Deaf Congress, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n

Montana Association for the Deaf<\/a> Advocates for the social, legal, educational, and economic welfare of Montanans with deafness.<\/p>\n

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Montana Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services<\/a> The non-profit “Deaf Center” is a division of the Montana Association of the Deaf.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana School for the Deaf and Blind<\/a> Residential and day school which provides educational opportunities to students, preschool through high school, at its Great Falls campus. MSDB is also a statewide resource center which provides information and technical support through its Outreach Program to students attending school in their local districts.<\/p>\n

Montana Speech-Language and Hearing Association<\/a><\/p>\n

National Aphasia Association <\/a>is a nonprofit organization that promotes public education, research, rehabilitation and support services to assist people with aphasia and their families.<\/p>\n

National Association of the Deaf<\/a> Advocates for policy and procedural changes that benefit Americans who are deaf or have impaired hearing.<\/p>\n

National Black Deaf Advocates<\/a> is the official voice of Black deaf and hard of hearing Americans\u2014a community that has historically been neglected in terms of provision of equal access to education, employment and social services.<\/p>\n

National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness<\/a> is a comprehensive source of information and resources for families and teachers on deaf-blindness, technical assistance, and personnel training.<\/p>\n

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Softball Association of the Deaf <\/a><\/p>\n

National Technical Institute for the Deaf<\/a> World\u2019s first and largest technological college for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Also prepares individuals to work in fields related to deafness and encourages research designed to enhance the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing people.<\/p>\n

National Theatre of the Deaf <\/a>produces high-quality theatrically challenging work; performs these original works in a style that links American Sign Language with the spoken word; seeks, trains and employs Deaf artists; offers its work to as culturally diverse and inclusive an audience as possible; provides community outreach activities that educate and enlighten the general public.<\/p>\n

National Weather Service<\/a> provides information on how a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s weather radio can be used as an emergency warning tool for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.<\/p>\n

Northeast Technical Assistance Center<\/a> Improves educational access and enhances postsecondary education opportunities for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.<\/p>\n

PEPNet<\/a> is a national network of regional centers that provides resources, information, in-service training, and expertise to enhance educational opportunities for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families. PEPNet works with services providers in 2-year and 4-year colleges, universities, secondary education programs, community rehabilitation programs, continuing education programs, adult basic education programs, and vocational and technical training programs.<\/p>\n

Questions and Answers about Deafness and Hearing Impairments in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act<\/a> Fact sheet from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a><\/p>\n

Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement<\/a> is a collaborative research group dedicated to the development of effective augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology. AAC refers to ways (other than speech) that are used to send a message from one person to another.<\/p>\n

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinics:<\/p>\n

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Eugene F. Herman Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
\nScottish Rite Temple
\n514 14th St. West
\nBillings, MT 59102
\nTelephone: (406) 259-1680
\nFax: (406) 259-1777
\nsrldc@wtp.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
\nScottish Rite Temple
\n1304 13th Street South
\nGreat Falls, MT 59405-4611
\nTelephone: (406) 727-1088
\nFax: (406) 452-2063<\/p>\n

Western Montana Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic
\nThe University of Montana Curry Health Center
\n634 Eddy Avenue
\nMissoula, MT 59801
\nTelephone: (406) 243-5261 or or 406-243-5467
\nFax: (406) 243-4730
\nlucy.hartpaulson@mso.umt.edu<\/a> or rosemary.johnson@mso.umt.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Teaching Research Division<\/a>, Western Oregon University. Resources and training for children and adults with deaf-blindness, their families, and the professionals who serve them.<\/p>\n

Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Inc<\/a> National advocacy organization focuses on equal access issues in telecommunications and media for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, late-deafened, or deaf-blind.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Diabetes:<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

American Academy of Periodontology<\/a> provides information for individuals with diabetes.<\/p>\n

American Diabetes Association<\/a><\/p>\n

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Awakening the Spirit: Pathways to Diabetes Prevention & Control<\/a> The American Diabetes Association works with organizations such as the Indian Health Service to develop and disseminate educational materials and participate in advocacy activities that encourage Congress to continue funding diabetes education programs in tribal communities.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital – Diabetes Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Children with Diabetes Foundation<\/a>. Online community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.<\/p>\n

Community Medical Center – Diabetes Management Program<\/a> (Missoula)<\/p>\n

Diabetes at Work<\/a> can help businesses and managed care companies assess the impact of diabetes in the workplace, and provide intuitive information to help employees manage their diabetes and take steps toward reducing risks for related complications, such as heart disease. Provides information, tip sheets, tools, resources, etc. Information is also available in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Diabetes Library Online<\/a>. Information on diabetes, dieting, fitness and nutrition.<\/p>\n

Diabetes Prevention Program’s Lifestyle Balance Fat Counter<\/a> lists fat grams and calories for more than 1,500 foods, including regional foods from all parts of the U.S.<\/p>\n

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Large print version: Lifestyle Balance Fat Counter<\/a> (Word document)<\/p>\n

Large print version: Lifestyle Balance Fat Counter<\/a> (pdf document)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

DiabetesXChange.org<\/a> is an online clearinghouse for promising diabetes -related community-based programs, university-sponsored initiatives, corporate wellness programs, and government projects.<\/p>\n

Foot Physicians.com<\/a> Sponsored by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, this site provides instructions for proper foot and ankle care, is a dependable source for information on common conditions and their treatments, information on foot and ankle surgery and how to locate a local surgeon in your area.<\/p>\n

Livingston Healthcare Diabetes Education <\/a>(Livingston)<\/p>\n

Montana Diabetes Project<\/a><\/p>\n

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Montana Diabetes Resource Center<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

National Diabetes Program<\/a> at the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/p>\n

National Federation of the Blind<\/a> Sponsors the Diabetes Action Networkand publishes Voice of the Diabetic newsletter.<\/p>\n

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases<\/a><\/p>\n

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National Diabetes Education Program<\/a> has information and resources for people with diabetes, providers, family members, communities, employers, etc. Free publications are available.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Native American Diabetes Project<\/a> works with Native American communities to help people eat healthy foods and increase exercise. Has developed a four-book children’s series about a bald eagle that lives in a fictional Indian village on the outskirts of a city. The eagle counsels kids about the healthy Indian old ways, such as a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and a life filled with physical activity.<\/p>\n

Northern Montana Hospital – Diabetes Care<\/a> (Havre) Diabetes Educators provide the Take Control quality self-management program, recognized by the American Diabetes Association. This program builds confidence and encourages people with diabetes to achieve and maintain good health, and helps them prevent complications.<\/p>\n

St. Vincent Healthcare – Diabetes Center<\/a> (Billings) Interdisciplinary team includes nurses, dietitians, physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, a counselor and an American Diabetes Association representative. Eight members of the Diabetes Team are Certified Diabetes Educators.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Disability:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

American Association on Health and Disability <\/a>Contributes to national, state, and community efforts to prevent additional health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population.<\/p>\n

Cornucopia of Disability Information<\/a>. CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. The information addresses local (Buffalo & Western New York), state, national and international audiences.<\/p>\n

Disaboom.com<\/a> Disability community site for anyone touched by a functional limitation or disability. Offers a career center, media room, discussion forums, advice on how to stay healthy and active, classifieds, accessibility reviews of businesses and restaurants, and social networking.<\/p>\n

Health Promotion for Women with Disabilities<\/a> . This web site addresses issues shared by women with disabilities, regardless of the cause of their disability. Although not all information will apply to all women, the information can be useful to women who are interested in learning more about their own health and about ways to improve their health and quality of life<\/p>\n

New Directions for Living Well with a Disability<\/a> Based at The University of Montana Rural Institute, this 8-week Health Promotion Workshop teaches tools that help people with disabilities continue to do the things they enjoy. Topics include goal setting, problem solving, optimistic thinking, avoiding depression, healthy communication, information seeking, nutrition, physical activity, advocacy and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Facilitate — Learn more about how to facilitate a Living Well with a Disability group.<\/a><\/p>\n

Participate — Locate Montana’s Living Well trainings!<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Montana DPHHS Disability Services Division<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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Montana DPHHS Disability Resource Center<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Montana Tobacco Quit Line: Offers free phone counseling and nicotine patches. Call 866-485-7848.<\/p>\n

Online Health Resources Directory<\/a> Includes a section on disabilities.<\/p>\n

Project MED<\/a> (Medication EDucation for Consumers) Medication information booklets, published by the Nisonger Center, provide patients with understandable information about the medications they are taking. Booklets are available in English and Spanish, and are designed for children, adolescents, and people with mental retardation, autism, reading difficulties, and\/or severe mental illness. Each booklet costs $1.50, plus shipping and handling. Ordering information and sample pages are on the web site.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Down Syndrome:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Disability Solutions<\/a> A DOE (Disability Owned Enterprise) established to offer an holistic approach to providing the necessary resources to both individuals and corporates to allow disability full integration into the workplace and society.<\/p>\n

National Down Syndrome Congress<\/a> provides information, advocacy and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.<\/p>\n

National Down Syndrome Society<\/a> uses education, research and advocacy to ensure that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Dystonia:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dystonia Medical Research Foundation<\/a> The Foundation advances research into the causes and treatments of this neurological disorder, builds awareness of dystonia in the medical and lay communities, and sponsors patient and family support groups and programs.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Epilepsy:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Benefis Healthcare – Neurology & Neurodiagnostics<\/a> (Great Falls) Benefis Healthcare provides comprehensive neurological services for Northcentral Montana, treating head trauma, stroke, and acute and chronic diseases of the brain and nerve system, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, amputation and spinal-cord injury. Surgeons at Benefis perform a wide range of brain and spinal surgeries, including highly specialized operations to curtail severe epilepsy. Special facilities include: Spine Institute; Stroke Center; Montana Epilepsy Program; Sleep Center; Dedicated neurodiagnostic lab; Inpatient rehabilitation unit (acute care); Therapy Center (outpatient).<\/p>\n

Epilepsy Foundation<\/a> Works to ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and supports research, education, advocacy and services tol prevent, control and cure epilepsy.<\/p>\n

Project MED<\/a> (Medication EDucation for Consumers) Medication information booklets, published by the Nisonger Center, provide patients with understandable information about the medications they are taking. Booklets are available in English and Spanish, and are designed for children, adolescents, and people with mental retardation, autism, reading difficulties, and\/or severe mental illness. Each booklet costs $1.50, plus shipping and handling. Ordering information and sample pages are on the web site.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Fetal Alcohol Syndrome\/Fetal Alcohol Effect<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) Family Resource Institute<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Heart and Circulatory Conditions:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

American Heart Association<\/a> AHA web site provides prevention and treatment information, resources, and links for people at risk for cardiovascular conditions, the general public, and health care professionals\/researchers.<\/p>\n

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Mended Hearts<\/a> is a national nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association. It facilitates positive patient-care experiences through partnerships with 460 hospitals and rehabilitation clinics and offers services to heart patients through visiting programs, support group meetings and educational forums. The following Montana facilities have chapters:<\/p>\n

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