Ability Online - A computer friendship network where
children and youth with disabilities or chronic
illnesses connect to each other as well as to friends,
family members, caregivers and supporters.
Always Dream
Foundation - Kristi Yamaguchi’s
organization whose sole purpose is to inspire and
embrace the hopes and dreams of children; serves CA, NV,
HI
Burke Adams Special Needs Sports Program
BASNSP has been
providing the opportunity for all children with
disabilities in East Greenbush, New York and the
surrounding communities to participate in
organized sports programs regardless of their
need for assistance during play. Programs
include baseball, basketball, bowling, football,
TOP Soccer, and track and field.
Disabled Children's Relief
Fund -
New York - a
non-profit 501(c)(3) organization,
provides disabled children with assistance to
obtain wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, walkers,
lifts, hearing aids, eyeglasses, medical
equipment, physical therapy, and surgery. Blind,
Deaf, Amputees, and children with Cerebral
Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spastic Quadriplegia,
Encephalitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spina
Bifida, Down's Syndrome, and other disabilities
receive assistance. DCRF focuses special
attention on helping children throughout the
U.S. that do not have adequate health insurance,
especially the physically challenged.
Kids on Wheels
- Website to meet other kids who use wheelchairs and
their parents; exchange ideas, ask questions, find a
caring friend
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability
(NCPAD) - Online discussion of “Parental
Roles in Facilitating and Supporting an Active Lifestyle
for a Child with a Disability”
Partners
for Youth with Disabilities (online only) -
Connects youth with disabilities with adult mentors and
peers, with similar disabilities, in a safe, online
community
Pediatric SCI Rehabilitation Programs -
Shriners Hospitals for Children include 3 hospitals that
have pediatric spinal cord injury programs that
specifically meet the needs of children and teens;
locations Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Sacramento, CA
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All Kids Can -
A disabilities awareness program that helps students of
all ages learn attitudes of acceptance, dignity and
respect, especially toward those with disabilities.
Apple Dumplin Camp
Provides an awesome
camp experience for children with disabilities
as well as disadvantaged children. Campers can
experience life as it was in the 1880's. Trail
rides, chuck wagon roundups, archery/riflery,
arts and crafts, horseback riding, are just some
of the adventures at Apple Dumplin' Camp.
Camp
Ronald McDonald -
A fully accessible
residential camp for kids with special needs located in
the high Sierra.
KidsCom -
Site has plenty of games, message
boards, kids chat, video game cheats, contests and
prizes
National
Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related
Institutions
- Not-for-profit organization of children's
hospitals … including those that specialize in
rehabilitative care of children with serious chronic or
congenital illnesses; works to ensure the health of all
children.
National Dissemination
Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHY)
- Serves as a national, central source of information on
disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth
The Startbright Foundation -
Develops
multi-media and technology projects that empower
seriously ill children to deal with the medical and
emotional challenges they face on a daily basis.
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