Section 3. National Resources (K-Z)
Last updated: Friday, October 24, 2003 2:13 PM

Tel: (800) 333-8087
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Fax: (847) 758-8699

Kidability is a specialty store for infants and children with disabilities. They have clothing, toys, shoes, utensils, preemie clothes and bereavement products.

E-mail: kidability@aol.com     Web site: www.kidability.com

Tel: (412) 341-1515
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Fax: (412) 344-0224

LDA is a national non-profit organization providing information and referral to individuals concerning learning disabilities. A membership organization with 500 local chapters throughout the country, they place people in touch with local support groups, help with schools, etc. Free material provided upon request.

E-mail: ldanatl@usaor.net     Web site: www.ldanatl.org

Tel: (619) 550-0084
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Fax: (619) 550-0449

Manufacturer of augmentative communication products.

E-mail: N/A             Web site: www.mayer-johnson.com

Tel: (817) 963-8118
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Fax: (817) 931-6890

Provides air transportation for children needing medical treatment or a wish fulfilled.

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Tel: (541) 343-1284
TDD: (541) 343-6812
Fax: (541) 343-6812

Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a nonprofit organization providing international exchange and leadership development opportunities for people with disabilities. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange advises exchange programs on how to accommodate participants with disabilities. The Clearinghouse also provides information and referral to disabled individuals interested in international programs.

E-mail: info@miusa.org     Web site: www.miusa.org

Tel: (800) 950-6264
TDD: (703) 516-7227
Fax: (703) 524-9094

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) is a grassroots self-help, support and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illness. Most NAMI members are individuals and the families and friends of people who suffer from severe illnesses such as schizophrenia, clinical depression, manic depression, panic and obsessive-compulsive disorders.

E-mail: helpline@nami.org     Web site: www.nami.org

Tel: (202) 408-3338
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Fax: (202) 408-3340

Non-profit association whose mission is to promote excellence in educational opportunities for children with disabilities by enhancing the role of private special education. Provides a Non-public school referral service and publishes a directory.

E-mail: napsec@aol.com     Web site: www.napsec.com

Tel: (703) 519-3800
TDD: (703) 519-7008
Fax: (703) 519-3808

NASDSE is a not-for-profit corporation that promotes and supports education programs for students with disabilities.

E-mail: N/A              Web site: N/A

Tel: (888) 575-7373
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Fax: (212) 545-9665

National non-profit organization that offers information and referral, conducts educational programs, raises public awareness of learning disabilities and advocates for improved legislation and services for those with learning disabilities.

E-mail: N/A              Web site: www.ncld.org

Tel: (612) 626-2134
TDD: (612) 626-3939
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Information, policy and dissemination center for youth with disabilities.

E-mail: N/A              Web site: www.peds.umn.edu/Centers/ihd/ncyd.html

Tel: (310) 390-2420
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Fax: (310) 390-6994

Provides quarterly newsletter. Members' work includes or specializes in abuse and neglect of children with disabilities.

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Tel: (800) 221-4602
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Fax: (212) 979-2873

NDSS was founded in 1977 with the three-fold mission of education, research and advocacy. They work to increase public awareness about Down syndrome.

E-mail: info@ndss.org     Web site: www.ndss.org

Tel: (425) 747-4004
TDD: (425) 747-1069
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A national program committed to fathers and their children with chronic illness and developmental disabilities. Services include technical assistance, newsletter, training, and publications.

E-mail: jmay@fathersnetwork.org     Web site: www.fathersnetwork.org

Tel: (800) 366-3331
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Matches patients with dentists who donate their time. In California, see California Donated Dentistry Services.

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Tel: (800) 336-4797
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Fax: (301) 984-4256

Information and referral regarding health issues.

E-mail: nhicinfo@health.org     Web site: www.health.gov/nhic

Tel: (800) 695-0285
TDD: (800) 695-0285
Fax: (202) 884-8441

NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals with a special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).

E-mail: nichcy@aed.org     Web site: www.nichcy.org

Tel: (800) 352-9424
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Fax: (301) 402-2186

An agency of the US government and component of the National Institutes of Health and the US Public Health Service, and a leading supporter of biomedical research and disorders of the brain and nervous system.

E-mail: N/A              Web site: www.ninds.nih.gov

Tel: (703) 821-8955
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Disseminates information about maternal and child health across the United States.

E-mail: nmch@circsol.com     Web site: www.nmchc.org

Tel: (800) 969-6642
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Fax: (703) 684-5968

The National Mental Health Association provides information on and for children, youth and families about mental health and emotional disorders.

E-mail: nmhainfo@aol.com     Web site: www.nmha.org

Tel: (800) 999-6673
TDD: (203) 746-6927
Fax: (203) 746-6481

NORD is a clearinghouse of information about rare disorders and members are able to be networked with those having same disorder for mutual support; fosters communication among rare disease voluntary agencies, government bodies, industry, scientific researchers, academic institutions, and concerned individuals; encourages and promotes research and education on rare disorders and Orphan Drugs. Publishes reports on rare disorders and "Orphan Disease Update" newsletter (3 issues/yr.).

E-mail: orphan@nord-rdb.com     Web site: www.rarediseases.org

Tel: (202) 463-2299
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Fax: (202) 463-9403

A parent and training information center which advocates for children, youth and adults with special needs and disabilities.

E-mail: npnd@cs.net     Web site: www.npnd.org

Tel: (952) 838-9000
TTY: (952) 838-0190
Fax: (952) 838-0199

A Minnesota parent and training information center which offers programs for parents and students, as well as technical assistance to parent centers regionally and nationally.

E-mail: pacer@pacer.org     Web site: www.pacer.org

Tel: (719) 531-9400
TDD: (719) 531-9403
Fax: (719) 531-9452

The mission of Peak Parent Center is to ensure that children, youth and adults with disabilities lead rich, active lives and participate as full members of their schools and communities by providing training, information and technical assistance, including best practices, to families and the professionals working with them. PEAK has several useful inclusion resources for sale.

E-mail: info@peakparent.org     Web site: www.peakparent.org

Tel: (800) 262-1933
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Fax: (330) 263-4829

The Prentke Romich Company manufactures products that help people with disabilities to communicate and to gain independence. The two main product lines are augmentative communication devices and computer access equipment.

E-mail: sales@prentrom.com     Web site: www.prentrom.com

Tel: (800) RJCooper
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Fax: (949) 240-9785

RJ Cooper makes products for persons with special needs, including special software and hardware adaptations.

E-mail: info@rjcooper.com     Web site: www.rjcooper.com

Tel: (206) 368-4911
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Fax: (206) 368-4816

In order to increase the availability of peer support for brothers and sisters of people with special needs, Sibling Support Project creates awareness and curriculum materials, provides training and technical assistance, conducts workshops, and maintains a database of existing sibling programs.

E-mail: dmeyer@chmc.org     Web site: www.chmc.org/departmt/sibsupp

Tel: (310) 201-9614
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Fax: (310) 201-9889

Provides information, education, advocacy and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities. Provides special needs estate planning via seminars and private consultations with certified special needs advocates.

E-mail: info@snapinfo.org     Web site: www.snapinfo.org

Tel: (800) 333-6867
TDD: (800) 333-6867
Fax: (805) 962-5087

Specialty book seller. Catalog offers over four thousand books on special needs topics from all publishers.

E-mail: books@specialneeds.com      Web site: www.specialneeds.com

Tel: (310) 391-2420
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Produces annual national conference on abuse and persons with disabilities. Conducts research and produces reports on abuse and disability. Provides training and produces training materials for both abuse response service providers and disability related service providers. Provides advocacy services for persons with disabilities related to civil rights and abuse-related issues.

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Tel: (215) 632-8972
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Fax: (215) 535-8397

The Sunshine Foundation grants wishes of children 3 to 21 with chronic or terminal illness.

E-mail: philasun@uscom.com     Web site: www.sunshinefoundation.org

Tel: (410) 828-8274
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Fax: (410) 828-1306

An international advocacy association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates and people who work in the disability field. TASH actively promotes full inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life.

E-mail: info@tash.org      Web site: www.tash.org

Tel: (913) 552-6770
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Fax: (913) 552-1182

A network of individuals and organizations who assist travelers with disabilities.