Attention Deficit and Learning Disability

• Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: This site provides resources for educators, parents, and members of the community.

• Learning Disabilities Association of America: This site has information about three types of learning disabilities and related disorders.

Autism

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: This site has information on autism.

• Pyramid Educational Consultants: This is the official site of the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).

Developmental Delay

• The ArcLink.org: The site of this national organization for the mentally retarded provides information for families and community leaders.

• National Association for Down Syndrome: This site has information resources for parents and caregivers regarding Down syndrome.

Education

• ED.gov — U.S. Department of Education: This site has information about educating a child with special needs.

Financial

• Lawyers.com: This site explains legalities and important considerations in forming a special-needs trust.

• Merrill Lynch: This site is a resource for calculating and planning the lifelong financial needs of a child with special needs.

• The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors: This site has information on establishing a special-needs trust.

• Social Security Online — Supplemental Security Income (SSI): This site provides information on eligibility for Social Security Income.

• Special Children at About.com: This article addresses considerations in planning a special-needs trust and the steps to take to set one up.

General Information

• ARCH National Respite Network: This site contains information about respite care services and programs.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: This site has information about the prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting children with special needs.

• Cornucopia of Disability Information: This site lists Internet resources for many areas of disability.

• The Council for Exceptional Children: This is the official site of the Council for Exceptional Children. It has information for teachers and parents about children with exceptional needs.

• The Disability Resources Monthly Regional Resources Directory: This is a listing of disability related agencies and organizations categorized by state.

• Disabled World: This site gives information on famous people with disabilities.

• Easter Seals Disability Services: This site describes various disabilities as well as therapy services.

• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development:This site supports research of various types of disabilities.

• Kids Enabled: This Atlanta-based non-profit offers information, support and encouragement to parents and loved ones of children with learning differences to help them reach their full potential.

• Illinois Department of Human Services: Early Intervention — Milestones of Developmental Growth: This site lists basic developmental skills according to age, from one month to five years.

• Make-a-Wish Foundation: This site provides information about granting wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.

• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: This site has a listing of State Resource Sheets of agencies that serve children with disabilities.

• National Rehabilitation Information Center: This site links to a collection of resources (including agencies and reports) related to disabilities.

• Special Children at About.com: This site contains a list of books for children about various disabilities.

• U.S. Census Bureau: This site gives disability data by type and age.

Hearing Loss

• Lions Club International: This site describes an organization with programs for children who are deaf or blind.

• National Association of the Deaf: This site lists information about the organization as well as links to Affiliate Members: Advocacy/Social Organizations, ASL/Interpreter Training Programs, Captioning Agencies, Colleges/Universities, Commissions on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Schools for the Deaf, and more.

Legal

• Americans with Disabilities Act: This site contains information about the Americans with Disabilities Act as it pertains to employment, education, and community considerations.

• Federal Communications Commission — Disability Rights Office: This site explains the laws governing telecommunications rights of those with a hearing, vision, or speech disability.

• FedLaw — Disabilities: This is a list of links to federal laws pertaining to disabilities.

Medical

• American Academy of Pediatrics: This site contains an online referral service for finding a pediatrician.

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: This site defines the services and eligibility determinations for Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program.

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: This site provides information about cause, treatment, and research associated with cystic fibrosis.

• Emergency Medical Form for Children with Special Needs (PDF): This is an online form that can be printed and kept for emergencies. It was created by the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

• Epilepsy Foundation: This site offers medical facts and practical ideas for living with epilepsy.

• Muscular Dystrophy Association: This site has information about the MDA services and the Jerry Lewis Telethon.

• The National Association for Albinism and Hypopigmentation: This site has information on the causes and treatments for albinism.

• National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions: This site has information on finding children's hospitals and services nationwide.

• National Newborn Screening Status Report — American Pregnancy Association: This online document lists the newborn screening required by state.

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: This site has information about Ronald McDonald houses and Ronald McDonald rooms for families of children who are hospitalized.

• SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center: This site reports on learning disabilities, autism, and behavior disorders.

• Shriners Hospitals for Children: The site lists the locations of 22 free hospitals for children.

• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: The hospital site describes available care for children with cancer or other serious illness.

• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services — Insure Kids Now!: Read about low or no cost insurance options for children.

Speech and Language

• American Speech-Language-Hearing Association: This site has information about speech and language services.

Sports and Recreation

• American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: This site has a directory of organizations for athletes who have a disability.

• Disability Travel and Recreation Resources: This site provides links to travel and recreation information.

• National Ability Center: This site has information on sports and recreation programs and camps for individuals with special needs.

• National Sports Center for the Disabled: This site has links to sports-related topics for individuals who are disabled.

• Special Olympics: This site has information about the recreational and competitive events of the Special Olympics.

Visual Impairment

• American Foundation for the Blind: This site has information about blindness and available services.

• American Printing House for the Blind: This site has information about braille materials, computer software, and other products of help to individuals who are blind.

• The Braille Institute: This site has information about services and products for those who are blind. It includes information about Braille publishing and recorded media.

• Lions Club International: This site describes an organization with programs for children who are deaf or blind.

• National Federation of the Blind: This site is a resource of information and services for individuals who are blind.

• National Organization of Parents of Blind Children: This site provides information and support for parents of children who are blind.