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The information provided in the Resources section is for reference purposes only. This does
not imply any endorsement of its educational content, research
purpose, or methodology. Please use your own judgment in choosing
whether to purchase, apply or inquire additional information from
the vendor.
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American Sign Language - This dictionary has both animated
and text definitions.
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The Arc of Somerset County - The Mission of the Arc of Somerset County is to provide advocacy
and services for persons with developmental disabilities and
their families. In pursuit of this mission, The Arc will dedicate
itself to promoting the principles of individual informed choice,
community inclusion, and the prevention of disabilities.
- Association
for Advancement of Mental Health (AAMH) - AAMH is a
private, non-profit, community-based mental health center that
provides comprehensive behavioral health care to Greater Mercer
County individuals and their families.
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CHADD - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyper Activity
Disorder - The organization is composed of dedicated
volunteers from around the country who play an integral part
in the association's success by providing resources and encouragement
to parents, educators and professionals on a grassroots level
through CHADD chapters.
- COSAC
- The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for the Autism
Community - COSAC is a nonprofit agency providing information
and advocacy, services, family and professional education, and
consultation.
- The Family
Support Center of New Jersey - A "One-Stop Shop" clearinghouse,
offering you the most up-to-date information on all types of
disabilities as well as national, state and local support programs
and services for individuals and families seeking such information.
- IRSC
- Internet Resource for Special Children - The IRSC web site is dedicated to children with disabilities
and other health related disorders worldwide.
- The
KID Foundation's SPD Network - Resources for the Sensory
Processing Disorder Community.
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March of Dimes - To improve the health of babies by preventing
birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Through
research, community service, education and advocacy to save
babies lives.
- National Down
Syndrome Society -The National Down Syndrome Society
envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have
the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. NDSS is committed
to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life,
and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome.
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National Fragile X Foundation - The National Fragile
X Foundation unites the Fragile X community to: Enrich lives
through educational and emotional support, Promote public and
professional awareness, and Advance research toward improved
treatments and a cure for Fragile X.
- NICHCY
- National Dissiminination Center for Children with Disabilities - We serve the nation as a central source of information on:
disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth. IDEA,
which is the law authorizing special education. No Child Left
Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and research-based
information on effective educational practices.
- OAR
- Organization for Autism Research - The Organization
for Autism Research (OAR) was created in December 2001-the product
of the shared vision and unique life experiences of OAR's seven
founders. Led by these parents and grandparents of children
and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR set out to use applied
science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals
with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily. No other
autism organization has this singular focus.
- Professional
Education & Respite Service LLC - Professional Education
& Respite Service LLC provides a variety of in-home services
for children and adults with moderate cognitive impairments,
severe/physical disabilities, autism, and severe behaviors.
Vacation respite services are also available to families across
the United States.
- Schafer
Autism Report (SAR) - SAR is a non-profit and non-commercial
news service. It is produced entirely by volunteers. The mission
is to promote autism awareness and education towards finding
the best treatments, prevention and cures for the range of disorders
labeled as the autism spectrum.
- Schizophrenia.com
- Started in 1995, Schizophrenia.com is a leading non-profit
web community dedicated to providing high quality information,
support and education to the family members, caregivers and
individuals whose lives have been impacted by schizophrenia.
- Sensory
Resources - Resources for raising children with sensory
motor, developmental and social-emotional challenges.
- SPAN
- Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. - All families
in New Jersey will have the resources and support they need
to ensure that their children become fully participating and
contributing members of our communities and society.
- United
Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - is the leading source of information
on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of
persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities
in America, the UCP mission is to advance the independence,
productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities
through an affiliate network.
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