Support
As the parent of a baby or young child with special needs you need to find support. We're here to help! Learn how to locate support groups or just find the encouragement you need!
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American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for the more than 25 million people with vision loss in the U.S.
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American Council of the Blind
The American Council of the Blind is the nation's leading membership organization of blind and visually impaired people. The Council strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually...
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American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults
The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults is a service agency which specializes in providing help to blind people which is not readily available to them from government...
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The Cruelty of Strangers: Responding to Rude Comments as a Special Needs Parent
As the parent of a disabled child you've probably encountered a stranger who may have said something hurtful or downright rude. We'll give you advice on how to deal with...
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Sorting Through the Grieving Process After Receiving a Special Needs Diagnosis
Mary McDonach explains that learning of a child's disability can cause a parent to experience a grief reaction bringing on the standard and familiar stages of grief. She helps you...
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Telephone Support Group for Parents of Visually Impaired Children
If you're the parent of a blind child you probably have lots of questions or maybe just need to talk to someone who understands. Learn about telephone support groups organized...
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Pass it On: Free Medical Equipment and Assistive Technology
Pass it On recycles used but useable medical equipment and provides it to disabled children in Massachusetts.
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Foundation Fighting Blindness
The urgent mission of the Foundation Fighting Blindness is to drive the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by blindness.
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Parenting Special Needs Online Magazine
The Parenting Special Needs Online Magazine explores the changing face of parenting a special needs child. Continually seeking change for the better with new and helpful information that is “simplified”...
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Lollipop Kids Foundation for Kids with Disabilities
Lollipop Kids is a foundation based in Washington, D.C. that is dedicated to fighting the stigma and isolation of families with disabled children. Lollipop programs include respite care, sibling support,...
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Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC)
Parent Advocates for Visually Impaired Children (PAVIC) is a large support network for parents and families of children who are blind or visually impaired.
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Chad’s Story: How a Mom & Her Son are Using their Experience to Help Others
Marsha Peterson writes about her son, Chad, and how she helped him learn to communicate. Chad was born with Down syndrome, diagnosed with autism, is hard of hearing, and near...
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Get a Wiggle On & Move It!!!
We'll review the two books Get a Wiggle On & Move It!!! and let you know what's worthwhile about them and what's not.