Web Resources

Joan Cassel Memorial Library
Our physical library now has online search capabilities. Users can search the library to see what's available for borrowing. We have over 100 links to electronic articles related to disability topics too. The library web page has more details about our libray services. Get started searching now or go to the online search help page.

The 2009 Resource Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities
Our Resource Guide for Families of Children with Disabilities provides a listing of agencies in the Bay Area, state-wide and nationally that provide services to children with disabilities. We do not include individual practitioners in this guide.
Last updated: September 21, 2009

Internet Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities
Internet Resources for Families of Children with Disabilities is an on-line resource that can connect families and professionals to a wide range of internet websites that focus on issues of interest to families of children with disabilities
Last updated: August 6, 2008

Guide to Legislative and Public Policy Websites
This web page is meant to provide families, professionals and the community with resources to navigate the maze of legislation that governs the delivery of services to children with special health care needs/disabilities.

Special Issues
These web pages were created to provide families and professionals with resources about special issues important to families of children with disabiliites.

•California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
•Disaster Preparedness
•No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

Print Resources

Disability Packets
Support for Families' disability packets are booklets that contain articles, web sites and resource listings of specific disability related topics. The Mental Health Guide was created collaboratively with the San Francisco's Community Behavioral Health Services.

• Mental Health Guide
• ADD/ADHD Information Packet
• Autism/PDD (Pervasive Developmental Disorder) Information Packet
• Behavior Information Packet
• Cerebral Palsy Information Packet
• Down Syndrome Information Packet
• Learning Disabilities Information Packet

Information Sheets
These web pages are handy quick reference guides to commonly used disability topics. They were created to answer common questions regarding disability terms used by agencies providing services to families.

• Acronyms
• Glossary of Terms
• SF Agencies and Programs that Provide Services to Children with Disabilities
• Overview of Key Federal and State Laws for Children and Youth with Disabilities

Reports
These reports were prepared by Support for Families with other agencies. They were created to provide information about young children with special health care needs.

• Finding Medical Homes for San Francisco Children with Special Health Care Needs A report prepared by Support for Families and UCSF Pediatric Disabilities Clinic. (pdf)
• Young Children with Special Health Care Needs in San Francisco: Assessing our Reach -- A Summary of the Findings is a summary of a report on a survey conducted by HRIIC (High Risk Infant Interagency Council). (pdf)

Please Note:
These resources do not endorse any services or programs listed, nor are they to be considered an exhaustive listing of agencies or websites. If you find any incorrect information, if you would like to offer feedback, or if you know of additional resources that may be helpful to include in the future, please contact us.

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