| Specific
Disabilities |
Autism
Society of Oregon
ASO empowers individuals with Autism, their families and service providers
to improve the quality of their lives through support and information.
ASO Chapters are organized in many local communities around Oregon. ASO's
web pages include listing for resources, conferences and other events.
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Disability
Solutions
Disability Solutions is a newsletter for Families and others Interested
in Down Syndrome and Related Disabilities Down Syndrome & Other
Developmental Disabilities
A resource for Families and Others interested in Down syndrome and Related
Disabilities, Edited by Joan E. Guthrie Medlen, Registered Dietician
and Mom of a child with Down Syndrome.
Subscription to the Disability Solutions
publication is free, back issues can be viewed on the web site.
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| Down
Syndrome Association of Southern Oregon
Links to many national organizations,
medical information, supports, books and online newsletters, and fun
stuff |
Epilepsy
Foundation Northwest
619 S.W. 11th, Ste 225
Portland, Or 97205-2646
503-228-7651
888-828-7651
Information about epilepsy and advocacy for people who experience epilepsy;
publications and education for the public, support groups and mentoring
programs.
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| National
Fragile X Syndrome Foundation
Information for parents, self-advocates, medical and educational
professionals. Also Links to newsletters and support groups. |
The
Center for the Study of Autism (CSA)
CSA is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area. The Center provides
information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts
research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Much
of our research is in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute
in San Diego, California. |
| United
Cerebral Palsy (UCP)
Information about Cerebral Palsy, and programs serving northwest
Oregon and Southwest Washington. |
| General
Information |
American
Association on Mental Retardation Advocacy
AAMR promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies,
sound research, effective practices and universal rights for people
with intellectual disabilities.
The AAMR web site includes references
to journals and books, and also has information available on line. Their
"Reading Room" offers recent research, articles, materials
to read or download for free. |
Family
Village
A project of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, this is a huge web
site including Information on specific diagnoses, communication connections,
adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational, education,
worship, he lath issues, disability-related media and literature, and
much much more. |
National
Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY
Information on specific
disabilities with a special focus on children. Information
is available in Spanish as well as English.
A fun page for kids, teens and the kids in all of us is also on this
site. |
TASH
TASH focuses on those who are most at risk for being excluded from
the mainstream; are perceived as being most challenging; are least likely
to have the tools and opportunities to advocate on their own behalf.
Promoting alternatives to segregated living settings, education and
sheltered work environments.
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The
Arc of the United States
A national organization with state and local chapters for people with
developmental disabilities and their families, and people who support
them. The Arc advocates, educates, informs its constituents, legislative
and policy makers and the general public.
The web site offers excellent publications on line for free downloading,
facts about health, education, legislation, quality of life, guardianship,
siblings, programs. |
| The
Disability Resources Monthly Guide to Resources on the Internet
The Disability Resources Monthly Guide to Resources on the Internet
is a comprehensive disability resource directories for the country.
The directory lists resources by each state and by category. The site
also includes articles and other information highlighting certain web
sites. |