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Accessible Travel
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Assistive Technology
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Touring Missouri
Missouri directory for motel, hotel, campground and bed & breakfasts by region or city.
Access-Able Travel Source
Provides a list of links on travel services available, as well as access information for disabled and mature travelers.
Global Access
A network for disabled travelers which offers first-hand stories on trips by travelers with disabilities, as well as travel tips.
Best of the Web - Travel and Tourism
This is a helpful resource for researching Missouri travel.
Missouri People First
People First is an international self-advocacy organization for people who have disabilities. Chapters meet regularly to socialize, participate in community life, and learn about self-advocacy.
Missouri Protection & Advocacy
A Federally mandated program to protect individuals who have disabilities and to advocate for their rights.
Special Needs Advocates for Parents
Provides educational advocacy referrals for parents, a directory of attorneys, newsletter, advocacy and resolution of insurance and medical problems, and special needs estate planning.
Council for Disability Rights
This web site features disability news, disability rights and dealing with the system, and a section on A.D.A. FAQ's for non-lawyers.
TASH
TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, family members, advocates, and professionals actively promoting the full inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life. TASH's mission is to eliminate physical and social obstacles that prevent equity, diversity, and quality of life. Missouri Chapter of TASH.
Missouri Developmental Disabilities Resource Center (MODDRC)
Contains information on aging, as well as a resource directory. The MODDRC is an information and referral service funded by the Missouri Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. The MODDRC can help locate needed services and obtain materials on a variety of topics related to developmental disabilities and low incidence disabilities.
Missouri Family Trust
The Missouri Family trust offers a way for families to contribute to the care and quality of life for their loved ones without risking the loss of vital government funding, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income.
MetDesk
MetDESK, MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids helps you to take steps to provide lifetime quality care that your child or dependant with special needs requires. "Parenting a child with special needs takes special planning."
Missouri Assistive Technology Project
Buy or donate used adaptive equipment on Swap 'n' Shop. Check out TAP for Internet to learn how to get free assistive devices for your home computer to help you access the Internet. Click on TAP for Telephone to find out how to get a free adaptive telephone. See how you can borrow assistive technology devices for your family member or student in your classroom, up to six weeks free. Try it out before buying it! Learn about Show Me Loans, a low-interest loan program for assistive technology.
ABLEDATA
Provides computerized searches for assistive devices, products and equipment. Searches include distributor information and product descriptions. Also has an assistive technology forum where consumers share what's right and wrong with products they have used.
Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills
DREAMMS is a not-for-profit parent and professional service agency specializing in assistive technology, related research, development and information dissemination.
The Boulevard
A disability and healthcare site dedicated to providing valuable information about quality products and services available to healthcare professionals and individuals with disabilities.
Information on Assistive Technology
The mission of Infinitec Inc. is to help people with disabilities, their families and their communities gain access to the full range of technology options at affordable cost. Infinitec is a joint effort of United Cerebral Palsy Association, Washington, D.C., and United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago.
Closing the Gap
Closing The Gap, Inc. is an organization that focuses on computer technology for people with special needs.
Able Project
Able Project is a non-profit organization. The website lists products from over 60 manufacturers to assist people with disabilities with their mobility products research.
Number 1 Stair Lifts
An impartial resource about the various types of home stair lifts, including articles about stair lift manufacturers, a measuring guide for stair lifts, and a frequently asked questions section.
Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies
The Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies is a nonprofit, charitable organization whose mission is to bring solutions from behavioral science to real-world challenges. "On this site you will find trustworthy, verifiable information about how to manage and change behavior in the home, school, and workplace. The content has been written by experts in behavioral science and reviewed by their peers. It is based on many decades of research, not on opinion or fad." (Quote is from Home page of the web site.)
Effective Behavior Support
Prepared by The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice, this web site for parents and teachers addresses student problem behavior for the I.E.P. team.
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice
CECP is dedicated to improving services to children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems.
The Behavior Home Page
The University of Kentucky offers a discussion forum, behavioral intervention information for schools and families and behavior-related links.
Camp Barnabus
This Christian camp for children and teens who have disabilities also invites siblings to attend camp right along with their brother or sister. It is run by a nonprofit organization which provides scholarships for camp.
Sunnyhill Adventure Center
This camp, accredited by the American Camping Association, features summer camps and year-round programs for youth and adults with special needs. It is owned and operated by the Council for Extended Care and features a variety of camping experiences. For a brochure and more information, write Sunnyhill Adventure Center, 6555 Sunlit Way, Dittmer, MO 63023, or call (636) 274-9044.
Camp Little Giant
Camp Little Giant was one of the pioneers in camping for individuals with disabilities and is located in a wooded area on the shore of Little Grassy Lake near the Shawnee National Forest. It is run by the Touch of Nature Therapeutic Recreation Program of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, IL.
National Camp Association
A free service that provides personalized guidance and referrals worldwide. It includes camps of all kinds, including Special Needs.
American Camp Association
The ACA web site includes an interactive camp database of over 2200 camps and 11 ways to search.
Camp Channel
Guiding you to the summer camp for you, this automated search engine also provides a directory of camps and a home shopping center for all your camp needs.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance, a support organization for caregivers, incorporates their website with specialized information on Alzheimer's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, ALS and other disorders and long-term care
concerns. It features a resource center, an online support group, online caregiver consultation, fact sheets, reading lists, and publications.
National Family Caregivers Association
The National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) is a national, charitable organization dedicated to making life better for all of America's family caregivers. The website contains information and tips for caregivers.
Direct Support Professionals of Missouri
Direct Support Professionals of Missouri (DSPM) is a growing organization in the state of Missouri, dedicated to enhancing the lives of the people through their direct support staff.
Caregiver
Sign up for an e-newsletter, order a bi-monthly magazine, or visit caregiving links.
Parents Connect
An ongoing gathering and information exchange for parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs.
Quality Mall
Here you will find lots of free information about person-centered supports for people with developmental disabilities.
College of Direct Support
The CDS provides carefully designed training in the areas that have been identified as most important in the work of DSPs. All the training is available over the Internet. It is accessible any time Internet-ready computers are available. Learners participate in training at the times and places that are best for them. For a free trial of the CDS, go to the site's home page and follow the instructions for first time users. You will be offered a course to review free of charge.
Band-Aides and Blackboards
This is a site about growing up with medical problems of all types. Three areas (one for kids, one for teens, and one for adults) invite visitors to learn about kids who have become experts at coping with problems most people have never even heard of. Kids can even visit a hospital where other kids tell them what it's like.
Fun Brain
This multiple-award-winning site features educational games and activities on a variety of topics.
Starbright World
The STARBRIGHT Foundation is dedicated to the development of projects that empower seriously ill children to combat the medical and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis. STARBRIGHT projects do more than educate or entertain: they address the core issues that accompany illness – the pain, fear, loneliness, and depression that can be as damaging as the sickness itself.
Bearable Times
Kids and teens help other kids and teens. This site is sponsored by the Kids Hospital Network.
LD Online: Kid Zone
On this site for kids and teens, children with learning disabilities contribute and view stories, articles and artwork.
Kid Needs
KidNeeds.com is a worldwide resource that provides children with special needs, families and other caregivers with access to comprehensive information and resources.
Kids Health
Choose to enter the Kids, Teens or Parents section for hundreds of articles and information on health-related topics, emotional issues and nutrition to name a few. Lots of information and "cool stuff" from the medical experts of The Nemours Foundation.
Kids Together
Kids Together, Inc. is a non-profit organization co-founded by parents, and organized by volunteers "to promote inclusive communities where all people belong." This site is designed to provide helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a whole. Lots of helpful information on I.E.P. planning.
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. PACER, a national center, responds to thousands of parents and professionals each year. Excellent resource.
Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE)
The Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project is a partnership that aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities. It is one of four projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education to reach parents, administrators, service providers, and policymakers nationwide with information about implementing IDEA '97.
Reed Martin
This site features Special Education Legal Rights Strategies and Resources by Reed Martin, J.D., an attorney who has concentrated on special education rights for over 30 years. Reed has also worked with attorneys and parents in all 50 states on special education cases and is a parent of a student who required special services through IDEA. Site features include a free email newsletter, Advocacy Tip of the Week, articles, "Ask Reed" questions and answers, court case.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Free on-line publications to provide assistance for school children who have learning disabilities. Also contains links and parent tips for I.E.P. meetings.
Wright's Law
Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.
From Emotions to Advocacy
This site, sponsored by authors Pam and Pete Wright of the above Wright's Law website, teaches effective advocacy skills. Learn to recognize pitfalls and avoid mistakes that prevent parents from successfully advocating for their children.
Schwab Learning
This is a non-profit organization founded by Charles and Helen Schwab. It is a good parents' guide to helping kids with learning difficulties.
Parent Pals
Sponsored by Americorps, Parent Pals offers a special education community where parents and professionals share information and offer support. It has lots of resources and links.
Parents United Together
Parents United Together is a group of parents of children with a wide range of disabilities united on a common issue: Education. It is their belief that ALL children should receive a quality education that will have value to them and their mission is to provide parents and professionals with information relating to children with disabilities.
Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Federation is a center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families.
Family Education Network
Parents dedicated to children's learning is the focus of this web site which features a Special Needs section, an Expert Advice section, and a Parenting Challenges section.
Missouri Parents Act (MPACT)
Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) is a statewide parent training, information and community services organization. MPACT is parents of children with disabilities who provide training and support to other parents so they can effectively advocate for their children's educational rights and services. The organization serves parents of children with all disabilities and works with public and private agencies, parent groups, professional organizations and advocacy groups.
Center for Innovations in Special Education (CISE)
This Missouri Innovations in Education site contains an online catalog for CISE's lending library; as well as professional development information, links and several online newsletters, including one for child caretakers.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Division of Special Education
Division of Special Education assists school districts in establishing and improving services for children with disabilities. Includes information on Missouri's First Steps System.
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies and for individuals with exceptionalities.
National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). The U.S. government-sponsored site provides a question and answer service, free publications, IDEA information, referrals to disability-related organizations and groups, conference information, and information searches.
Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Wolfner Library is maintained through the Missouri State Library and provides library service to blind and physically handicapped residents of Missouri.
A - Z Home's Cool (Homeschooling Website)
Huge website of resources, including articles, links, homeschooling methods and materials.
American Homeschool Association
The AHA was created in 1995 to network homeschoolers on a national level.
National Home Education Network
The National Home Education Network exists to encourage and facilitate grassroots work of state and local homeschooling organizations and individuals by providing information, fostering networking and promoting public relations on a national level.
Homework Spot
This is a place to go for homework help
Missouri Department of Higher Education
Find information about higher education opportunities in Missouri, and be sure to visit the MOSTARS section.
disABLEDperson, Inc.
Online services include a job matching board, recruitABILITY, as well as information on job interviewing, accommodations and resume writing. disABLEDperson Inc received Employment Network status from the Social Security Administration on 10-25-04. Services offered to the Social Security beneficiary Ticket holder are web based only.
Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation provides employment oriented services to Missourians with disabilities.
Vocational Rehabilitation Local Links
This Missouri website provides links to job training and vocational rehabilitation in Missouri communities.
HirePotential
HirePotential is a national consulting and employment firm that works with corporations committed to diversity by assisting them with integrating, accommodating and employing the Untapped Workforce.The website contains a job posting service.
Health Finder - Health Library
Health Finder's library of health information is hand-picked from government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and universities. Choose a category and browse the alphabetical list of topics that will appear:
Your Surgery
YourSurgery.Com is a database of operative procedures designed to educate the average individual about their surgery. This site will explain the most commonly performed surgeries and includes symptoms, alternative options, possible complications and post-operative care.
Health Square
Health Square is an informational resource on health issues and prescription medications.
Needy Meds
Many pharmaceutical manufacturers have special programs to assist people who can't afford to buy the medications they need. Needy Meds' goal is to make this information easily accessible.
National Organization for Rare Disorders
This website contains a huge searchable data base and index of organizations and support groups.
Families USA Foundation
This national non-profit organization calls itself the "voice for health care consumers". The site is dedicated to health care for all Americans and health care legislation. It includes information on family and health issues and resources, a list-serve and free publications.
Center for Universal Design
The Center for Universal Design is a national research, information, and technical assistance center that evaluates, develops, and promotes universal design in housing, public and commercial facilities, and related products.
National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modifications
An information clearinghouse which offers technical assistance and education. The web site has an extensive list of links for more information.
Center for Adaptive Design and Environmental Access
The Idea Center is dedicated to improving the design of environments and products to make them more usable, safer and appealing to people with a wide range of abilities. The site contains information, publications and links.
Listserve for Disability Legislative Issues
Missourians who want to keep abreast of pending disability legislation in Missouri can subscribe to this listserve sponsored by Missouri Assistive Technology. Postings will provide brief overviews of bills in the legislature, implications for persons with disabilities and up-to-date information on the status of bills. Topics cover a range of disability issues. To register, click on the title above, and be sure to include the following line in the body of your message: subscribe
modisabilaw. If you have a legislative question, call 800-647-8557.
Missouri House of Representatives
Contains contact information for Missouri Representatives, copies of House bills, and other legislative information.
Missouri Senate
Contains contact information for Missouri Senators, copies of Senate bills, and other legislative information.
Families USA Foundation
This national non-profit organization calls itself the "voice for health care consumers." The site is dedicated to health care for all Americans and health care legislation. It includes information on family and health issues and resources, a list-serve and free publications.
ParentLink
The mission of ParentLink is to help Missouri's parents provide safe, healthy and nurturing environments for their children. Through this site, parents can get their parenting questions answered and access parenting information and free publications. It includes a section on parenting children with special health care needs.
Special Child
Special Child is provided for parents and care-givers of children with special needs by The Resource Foundation for Children with Challenges (RFCC), a nonprofit charity organization. This family-focused site offers special needs tips from other parents, success stories, a legal issues section and a section on family issues.
Exceptional Parent Magazine
EP's on-line resource provides information, support, ideas, encouragement & outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.
Sibling Needs
Helpful Information for Parents.
Child Development Institute
This award-winning site recommended by Psychology Today features a wide range of information on many child-rearing topics, including child development, learning disabilities, and handling parent stress.
Our Kids
Our Kids is a Listserve maintained by St. John's University, and is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. The web site contains ideas for home made equipment, as well as "special needs tips."
MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network
MUMS is a national Parent-to-Parent support organization, which matches parents to parents or care providers of a child with any disability, rare or not so rare disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.
Children's Disabilities Information
This website contains lots of information on parenting children with special needs.
Parent Soup
Parent Soup is "where parents come to help other parents." A huge array of information on parenting, including parenting of special needs children.
The Fathers Network
This site features personal stories as well as information to support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.
I Am Your Child
Now called Parents Action for Children, this website features lots of information and resources for raising children.
Parents Helping Parents
This California web site is maintained by the Family Resource Center and includes an equipment exchange list, resource directory, support groups, newsletter and list of links.
Comeunity
Comeunity is well known for its in depth articles and resources for adoption and special needs. It includes articles from parents, doctors and therapists, as well as original book reviews and author interviews.
Children's Disability List of Lists
Current, annotated list of mailing lists for families of children with disabilities and special needs. Parents can get on an email mailing list for information about a wide range of individual disabilities.
Parenting
Maintained by a magazine publishing company, this web site offers a wide variety of topics on parenting, including an "ask the experts" section that includes a special needs expert
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