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Ability OnLine
www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm
Ability OnLine: Friendship and support network (with security precautions) for children and youth with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Valuable links, including many Canadian resources.
Also available in French at www.ablelink.org/public/french.htm.

B Independent.com
www.bindependent.com/
B Independent.com: Brain injury recovery aids, caregiver information, family support.

Bravekids.org
http://bravekids.org
Bravekids.org the online community for children with special needs providing resources by zipcodes, pediatric medical information and message boards.

Children's Defense Fund
www.childrensdefense.org/
Children's Defense Fund: A group that advocates for laws and programs that benefit children.

The Council for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.org/
The Council for Exceptional Children: A group of special education teachers and parents who work to improve educational opportunities for the disabled and gifted.

DisabilityDirect.gov
http://www.disabilitydirect.com/
DisabilityDirect.gov: One-stop online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the U.S. Federal government.

Easter Seals
www.easter-seals.org/
Easter Seals: Services (including child care, rehabilitation, and job training) for children and adults with disabilities of all types.

Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC)
www.irsc.org/
Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC): Well chosen links to help people with disabilities, including seizure disorders.

Kids on the Block, Inc.
www.kotb.com/
Kids on the Block, Inc.: Educational puppet programs to inform children about medical and educational differences, including epilepsy, as well as societal problems.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org/
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities: An information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Information also in Spanish.

The Sibling Support Project
www.thearc.org/siblingsupport/
The Sibling Support Project: A program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs. Peer support groups, publications, other resources.


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