Disabled Children Web Links
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Web Links
Abledata
Funded by the National Institute on Disbility & Rehabilitation Research. The Abledata Product Database has descriptions of thousands of assistive technology products. Consumers are encouraged to submit reviews of products. There are also fact sheets and consumer guide for purchasing products.
Abilitations
Specialized equipment for physical development through movement sold here. Has a discussion group for sharing ideas and inspirations, and therapy-related questions. Also has information on setting up a sensory integration room.
Access First
Catalog of assistive technology and physical therapy products.
DisabilityInfo.gov
A portal to government resources on disabilities including legal rights and benefits information. Has employment, health, housing, community life and transportation sections.
Exceptional Parent
Information, support, encouragement and outreach for parents of children with disabilities.
Family Village
Includes informational resources on specific diagnoses for many disorders and syndromes, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, lists of websites for each disorder and connections to mailing lists.
National Center on Birth Defects & Developmental Disablities
Part of the Centers for Disease control and Prevention. Has overview information about disorder. Some information also in Spanish
National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Fact sheets on specific disabilities plus contact information for organizations. Extensive coverage on educational issues.
Special Education Resources on the Internet
A collection of Internet accessible information resources related to Special Education.
Family Voices Colorado
Local arm of the national organization which works to improve access to quality healthcare systems which serve children with special needs. English and Spanish language information and support. The national office has a links to all the state organizations. Colorado office phone: 1-800-881-8277 or 303-691-9339
Parent to Parent of Colorado
Online support groups and local face-to-face groups for parents with special needs children. English and Spanish language information and groups. Phone: 877-472-7201 (toll free).
PEAK Parent Center
Information, local support groups, referrals, educational programs and advocacy for special needs children. Denver office: 303-864-1900; Colorado Springs Headquarters: 800-284-0251.
Top of the page
- "A Parent's Guide to Developmental Delays" by Laurie LeComer; Perigee Books, 2006.
- "Adapt My World: Homemade Adaptations for People With Disabilities" by J. Rose Plaxen; Seven Locks Press, 2005.
- “Cerebral Palsy: A Complete Guide for Caregiving” by Freeman Miller; Johns Hopkins Press, 2006
- “Children with Disabilities” (5th ed), by Mark Batshaw; Paul H. Brookes Publ., 2002
- “Getting Special Needs Kids Ready for the Real World" by David Funk; Love & Logic Press, 2005
- “More Than a Mom: Living a Full and Balanced Life When Your Child Has Special Needs” by Amy Baskin; Woodbine House, 2006
- "Small Steps Forward: Using Games and Activities to Help Your Pre-School Child with Special Needs" by Sarah Newman (2nd ed); Jessica Kingsley Publ, 2008
- "Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book" by Rich Weinfeld; Prufrock Press, 2008
- “Strengthening Relationships When Our Children Have Special Needs” by Nicholas Martin; Future Horizons, 2004
