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Links A - D

This section of the PartnersTx web site lists links to other helpful organizations and resources available on the Internet. Click on the section (Ex. A-D) above that you would like to view. To skip to a certain alphabetical section on this page, click on a letter below.

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Able Project
http://www.ableproject.org/
Provides a network where people with disabilities and their loved ones can effortlessly research, compare, locate and obtain mobility and assistive products.

Access Center
www.k8accesscenter.org
The Access Center has developed strategies charts that provide research-based methods of increasing students' access to the general education curriculum. The chart outlines practices such as differentiated instruction, mnemonics, and peer assisted learning and how they can be incorporated into various academic subjects.

Access Stem - The Alliance for Access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Stem/disability_type.html
The AccessSTEM web site is a space where K-12 teachers, postsecondary educators, and employers learn to make classroom and employment opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Advocacy, Inc.
http://www.advocacyinc.org/
The mission of Advocacy, Inc. is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of people with disabilities.

Advocacy Institute
http://www.advocacyinstitute.org/
The Advocacy Institute is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the development of products, projects and services that work to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
www.agbell.org
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is a lifelong resource, support network and advocate for listening, learning, talking and living independently with hearing loss. Through publications, advocacy, training, scholarships and financial aid, AG Bell promotes the use of spoken language and hearing technology.

American Latex Allergy Association
www.latexallergyresources.org
The American Latex Allergy Association is a national non-profit organization that creates awareness of latex allergy through education, and provides support to individuals who have been diagnosed with latex allergy. This web site is designed to provide educational materials, publications and product information to assist you with your understanding of natural rubber latex allergy.

American Society for Deaf Children
www.deafchildren.org
Providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Americans with Disabilities Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc.
www.angelman.org/angel/
The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is a national organization of families, caregivers and professionals who care about those with Angelman Syndrome.  ASF's mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through education and information, research, and support.

Apraxia Kids
www.apraxia-kids.org
The Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA). Our mission is to strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia, so that each child has their best opportunity to develop speech.

The Arc Link
www.thearclink.org
The Arc of the United States is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families. They are devoted to promoting and improving the quality of services for consumers and families.

ASPIE - Asperger's Syndrome Parent-Professional Information Exchange
http://www.aspieinfo.com/
ASPIE is a parent and professional support group serving the Greater Houston area that was created to provide information sharing and support to the many families and professionals who live and work with individuals with Asperger's Syndrome.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association - Southern Region (ADDA-SR)
www.adda-sr.org/
This web site provides information to assist parents, teachers, professionals, adults with ADHD or anyone wanting to learn more about ADHD.

Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
www.addresources.org
The web site of Attention Deficit Disorder Resources has over 100 articles written by national ADHD authorities as well as adults with ADHD.  Plenty of information for parents too. 100 plus links to ADHD-related web sites.   Includes the National ADHD Directory with over 1000 ADHD Service Providers listed as well as a National ADHD Events Calendar.  Free monthly eNews available.

Autism Project - University of Texas (UTAP)
http://www.edb.utexas.edu/utap/
The purpose of University of Texas Autism Project (UTAP) is to provide a center of excellence for services, knowledge, and best practices related to living, and working, with children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Autism Society of America - ASA
www.autism-society.org
ASA is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families and the professionals with whom they interact. The Society and its chapters share a common mission of providing information and education, and supporting research and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.

Autism Web
www.autismweb.com
AutismWeb is run by parent volunteers and branches into separate areas about the definitions of each autism spectrum disorder, warning signs, education, diet, recommended readings, news, conferences, and how to find resources within your community.

Beach Center on Disability
http://www.beachcenter.org/
Through excellence in research, teaching and technical assistance, and service in Kansas, the United States of America, and globally, and through collaborations with those individuals and entities dedicated to the same ends, the Beach Center on Disability will make a significant and sustainable difference in the quality of life of families and individuals affected by disability and of those who are closely involved with them.

Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc.
www.birthdefects.org
Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc. (BDRC) is a non-profit organization that provides parents and expectant parents with information about birth defects and support services for their children.

Bright Futures
www.brightfutures.org
The mission of Bright Futures is to promote and improve the health, education, and well-being of infants, children, adolescents, families, and communities.

Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research
http://www.educ.ttu.edu/EDSP/burkhartproject/
The Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research provides research-based programming to enhance the quality of life for families and students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Additionally, the center studies and disseminates best practice methods for transitioning individuals with autism spectrum disorders from secondary school to adulthood.

CADRE - Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
www.directionservice.org/cadre/
CADRE, the National Center on Dispute Resolution, encourages the use of mediation and other collaborative strategies to resolve disagreements about special education and early intervention programs.

Center for Development and Learning - CDL
http://www.cdl.org/
Founded in 1992, the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) is a results-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. CDL specializes in the development and dissemination of leading edge research, knowledge, and best practices from multiple disciplines that impact teaching and learning. CDL's mission is to improve the life chances of all children, especially those at high risk, by increasing school success.

CHADD - Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
www.chadd.org/
This national non-profit, tax-exempt organization provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD.

CHARGE Syndrome Foundation
www.chargesyndrome.org/
The mission of the CHARGE Syndrome Foundation is to provide support to individuals with CHARGE syndrome and their families; to gather, develop, maintain and distribute information about CHARGE syndrome; and to promote awareness and research regarding its identification, cause and management.

Children with Spina Bifida: A Resource Page for Parents
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/sb-kids/

Children's Liver Association for Support Services - CLASS
http://www.classkids.org/
C.L.A.S.S. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the emotional, educational, and financial needs of families coping with childhood liver disease and transplantation. Our goal is to be both a service to families and a valuable resource for the medical community.

Children's Tumor Foundation
http://www.ctf.org/
The Children's Tumor Foundation. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) medical foundation, dedicated to improving the health and well being of individuals and families affected by the neurofibromatoses (NF).

Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation, Inc. - CdLS
www.cdlsusa.org/
The CdLS Foundation is a family support organization which exists to reach out, provide help and offer hope to everyone touched by this genetic condition. Our primary purpose is to offer support on a personal basis and we encourage you to let us know how we can help you and the person in your life with CdLS.

Council for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.org/
www.ideapractices.org/
This site offers the latest information on the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) 2004, CEC's summary and analysis of the new IDEA, press releases on the bill, and a link to the bill itself.

D.A.N.I.S.H. Dallas Asperger Network for Information, Support and Help
http://www.aspergerinfo.org/
D.A.N.I.S.H. is a support group for families struggling with Asperger Syndrome (AS). We welcome parents and guardians of children of all ages with AS.  Our purpose is to meet and share information, especially with regard to resources for AS and related disorders in the Dallas area.

Deaf-Blind Multi handicapped Association of Texas
http://www.dbmat-tx.org
This organization was established in 1975. They are a Family-Professional organization and advocate for all ages of individuals who are deaf-blind and multi handicapped. The services provided include statewide advocacy, parent education, annual meetings, involvement on advisory boards, The Parent Connection and SIB STREET- The Sibling Connection.

Deaf Network
http://www.deafnetwork.com/

Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
http://www.dars.state.tx.us/

Disability Info.gov
www.disabilityinfo.gov
This is a comprehensive online resource that provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology and transportation.

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund - DREDF
www.dredf.org/
Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.

Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas - DSACT
www.dsacentraltx.org
The mission of DSACT is to provide support and resources to individuals with Down syndrome, their families, professionals, and the community.

Down Syndrome Association of Houston - DSAH
www.dsah.net
The Down Syndrome Association of Houston is a non-profit organization. Our goal is to provide information and support to anyone interested in Down Syndrome.

Dysautonomia Foundation, Inc.
www.familialdysautonomia.org/
The Dysautonomia Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1951 by the parents of afflicted children. Their web site offers information to families and other lay and professional persons who request medical, educational, or promotional material concerning Familial Dysautonomia.

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