| Cerebral Palsy Resources There are many resources available that provide information on cerebral palsy, as well as providing assistance or help to those in need. The following is a list of readings, organizations and special agencies that will educate you on cerebral palsy and other disabilities. Lawyers Incorporated, P.C. Lawyers Incorporated, P.C. is a national medical malpractice law firm handling cerebral palsy birth injury cases throughout the country. Their staff includes a Board Certified Obstetrical Doctor and Registered Obstetrical Nurses. For more information visit their web site at www.lawyersincorporated.com or call ( 800) 888-LAWS. Lawyers Incorporated, P.C. has generously supported the development of this web resource. ABLEDATA 8455 Colesville Road, Suite 935 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (800) 227 - 0216 ABLEDATA is a national database covering information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. Consumers can search the database free of charge from the ABLEDATA web site, or can have an information specialist perform a search for a small fee. ABLEDATA publishes an assistive technology fact sheet and consumer guides. Able Net 1081 Tenth Ave., SE Minneapolis, MN 55414-1312 (800) 322-0956 This company designs and manufactures simple technology for people with severe or profound disabilities. American Association of University Affiliated Programs for Persons with Developmental Disabilities 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 410 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 588 - 8252 Many universities offer programs and services for children with disabilities and their families. Most University Affiliated Programs offer diagnosis and treatment of disabilities and conduct research on disabilities and methods of teaching. You can obtain a list of all University Affiliated Programs by writing to the AAUAP at the above address. American Physical Therapy Association 1111 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 684 - 2782 The APTA has a free list of publications, "Publications of Interest to Parent and Educators of Handicapped Children." They can also direct you to the APTA chapter in your area. Call and ask for information Central. Association for the Care of Children's Health 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 300 Bethesda, MD 20814-3015 (800) 808-2224 (301) 654-6549 The association has information available on resources and facilities for care. They publish a bi-monthly newsletter as well as the National Directory of Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services, which lists over 350 facilities and programs. Closing the Gap P. O. Box 68 Henderson, MN 56044 ( 612) 248 - 3294 Closing the Gap started as a bimonthly newsletter that focuses on technology in special educations and rehabilitation. They are now an extensive web resource. Disability Resources Monthly Disability Resources, Inc. 4 Glatter Lane Centereach, NY 11720 ( 516 ) 585 - 0290 What began as a monthly newsletter is now a growing web resource focused on disability issues, including related publications, software, videos, and databases. Exceptional Parent Magazine The Exceptional Parent P.O. Box 3000, Dept. EP Denville, NJ 07834-9919 (800) 562-1973 A long-respected source of information and guidance for families of children with disabilities. This magazine-turned-website not only has wonderful articles, but also has an annual tax guide, annual resource guide, and an abundance of advertisements for special equipment, clothing, and toys. Hydrocephalus Association 870 Market Street, Suite 955 San Francisco, CA 94102 ( 415 ) 732 - 7040 This membership organization educates, advocates for, and provides support for families. They have a booklet in English and Spanish discussing all facets of hydrocephalus and they and they publish a quarterly newsletter. They also offer many other services and resources. Learning Disabilities Association of America 4156 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA 15234 ( 412 ) 341 - 1515 The LDA is a grass roots national organization with over 500 local offices to meet the needs of those with learning disabilities. They can provide information on school program development, legislative action, advocacy and publications. National Lekotek Center 2100 Ridge Avenue Evanston, Illinois 60201-2796 phone: (847) 328-0001 TTD: (847) 328-0001 fax: (847) 328-5514 toll-free: 1-800-366-PLAY The National Lekotek Center provides: Family play programs and playgroups; Adapted and off-the-shelf toy lending libraries and software lending libraries; Computer play programs; Lekotek Toy Resource Helpline 1-800-366-PLAY; Training to professionals; Parent education and information on play for children with disabilities; Toy Lending Librarys; and Compuplay or computers. March of Dimes Foundation 1275 Mamaroneck Ave. White Plains, NY 10605 (888) 663 - 4637 The March of Dimes is dedicated to preventing birth defects and publishes many brochures and pamphlets of interest to parents of children with special needs. They also have a resource center number that parents may call with specific questions about their child's disability. National Easter Seal Society 230 West Monroe St., Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60606 ( 800 ) 221 - 6827 The National Easter Seal Society is dedicated to helping people with disabilities and their families by offering screening, advocacy, public education and other services. The society also publishes many valuable booklets and pamphlets. National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) P. O. Box 1492 Washington, D.C. 20013-1492 ( 800 ) 695 - 0285 This clearinghouse provides information on educational programs and other special services to parents of children with disabilities. You may call or send in questions. For a nominal charge NICHCY also provides fact sheets, information packets, and "State Sheets" which list each state's resources for people with disabilities. Publications can be downloaded for free from their web site. PACER, Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights 4826 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55417 ( 612) 827 - 2966 PACER provides assistance to individual families, workshops, and materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children. United Cerebral Palsy Associations 1660 L Street, N.W., Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 (800) 872 - 5827 E-mail: ucpnat@ucpa.org UCP is a national organization for people with cerebral palsy and their families. Through its local chapters, it provides a variety of services, including information and referral, parent support, advocacy, and educational and work programs for people with cerebral palsy. Fact sheets on selected issues related to cerebral palsy are available, as well as publications from a variety of publishers and organizations. Many publications can be downloaded from the web site for no charge. |
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