CCW Children with Disabilities




	Below you will find links to organizations that support children with special needs. The following organizations promote the positive growth of children with special needs by offering successful programs, focusing on disability-related issues, providing support, and much more… Academy for Educational Development (AED) Founded in 1961, AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems in the U.S. and throughout the world through education, social marketing, research, training, policy analysis and innovative program design and management. The National Center for Medical Home Initiatives for Children with Special Needs A cooperative agreement with federal agencies working to ensure that children with special needs have access to a medical home. The Center offers a training program, screening initiatives, and technical assistance. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is responsible for Federal programs that promote the economic and social well-being of families, children, individuals, and communities. ACF oversees and finances a broad range of activities in partnership with state, local and tribal governmental agencies. Administration on Developmental Disabilities Ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community. Fact Sheets Information on ACF program activities. Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) administers the major Federal programs that support: social services that promote the positive growth and development of children and youth and their families; protective services and shelter for children and youth in at-risk situations; child care for working families and families on public assistance; and adoption for children with special needs. Afterschool.gov Special Needs Provides After School programs for children with special needs. After School programs should create services that accommodate the special needs of all children. The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). State Resources Sheets The NICHCY State Resource Sheet for your state will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues. Included on NICHCY state sheets are: state senators, state governors, state agencies serving children and youth with disabilities, state chapters of disability organizations and parent groups, and parent training and information projects. United States Department of Justice Children with Disabilities The Children With Disabilities Web site offers families, service providers, and other interested individuals information about advocacy, education, employment, health, housing, recreation, technical assistance, and transportation covering a broad array of developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities. The Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail. US Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation and research. Education Resource Organizations Directory Links to organizations.