Developmental and other Disabilities

Exceptional Family Resources	Is a family support agency for developmentally disabled individuals in Central New York which provides educational and other advocacy services, speakers and workshops, linkages to other programs, and information and referral services.
Exceptional Parent Magazine	An excellent website from the premier magazine for families with disabled children. Has lots of information regarding individual disabilities and good links to other sites.
The ARC	(Association of Retarded Citizens) Focuses on mental retardation, but is an excellent source for links to other developmental disabilities and disability issues
The Spina Bifida Association of America	This site contains useful info on Spina Bifida, particular topics, such as latex allergy, legislative issues, and addresses of clinics and parent groups.
Children with Spina Bifida	An excellent resource page for parents, which includes lots of information, including lists of chatrooms and personal web pages of parents
Paralysis Society of America	A national organization for people with spinal cord injuries or disease. Has newsletter, publications, hotline, political action call
Dr. Rossman's Archives from IPEDS (Interactive J. of Pediatrics)	An excellent case-based series of discussions of developmental topics for the clinician.
Lumps, Bumps and Holes: a primer on Occult Spinal Dysraphism	Good text and pictures!
A.A..P.- Medical Home Program for Children with Special Needs	Provides support for professionals & families who care for children with special needs. Support is provided through educational materials, technical assistance, training programs, and advocacy
Autism Resources	This is the most complete list of links on autism and Asperger's Syndrome that I have been able to find anywhere. Very useful!!
Facilitated Communication Institute	Info, articles, links to facilitated communication for persons with Autism and other disabilities
National Information Center for Children and Youths with Disabilities	Provides free information and referrals for disabilities and disability-related issues,. Excellent free articles and low cost publications. Free advice and technical assistance. See this site!
Web Sites Related to Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities (Waisman Center)	Links to parents and professional organizations, info about disabilities, legislation, and has collections of other useful links.
Access-Able Travel Source	A comprehensive website for travelers with disabilities
disABILITY Information and Resources	Jim Lubin, who has transverse myelitis, maintains this excellent site, containing all kinds of information about disabilities for consumers and professionals. Updated regularly.
Disability Statistics Center	The purpose of the Disability Statistics Center is to produce and disseminate statistical information on disability and the status of people with disabilities and to establish and monitor indicators of how conditions are changing over time to meet their health, housing, economic and social needs. Many useful links.
Actions without Borders	A collection of not-for-profit organizations, services, guides, directories, and publications. Not restricted to disabilities.
National Rehabilitation Information Center	A library and information center on disabilities and rehabilitation