Special Education

Reference, Education, Special Education, Organizations - National Spinal Cord Injury Association. The NSCIA has many chapters throughout the United States.

National Down Syndrome Society is the main source of information

Reference, Education, Special Education, Organizations - International Dyslexia Organization. The International Dyslexia Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia.

Reference, Education, Special Education, Organizations - MAX Foundation. The MAX Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of special education awareness and to support deserving schools, research centers and organizations providing for children with special needs.

ASDC is a non-profit organization advocating rights and education for deaf children.

Mental Health America: Mental Health America is dedicated to promoting mental health, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education, research and services.

Prader-Willi Syndrome

Reference, Education, Special Education, Organizations - Council for Disability Rights. On national, state, and local levels, the Council for Disability Rights advances the rights of people with disabilities.

Reference, Education, Special Education, Organizations - American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR). Promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.

Reference, Education, Special Education, Organizations - National Association of the Deaf. The NAD safeguards the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans in a variety of areas including education, employment, health care and social services, and telecommunications.

American Council of the Blind, is the largest organization of blind and visually impaired people in the United States. ACB has affiliates in all 50 states as well as several professional and special interest affiliates. ACB provides support, advocacy and education to blind and visually impaired people as well as members and friends of ACB.

Reference, Education, Special Education, Organizations - National Center for Learning Disabilities. NCLD's Mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities, and to provide national leadership on their behalf, so they may achieve their potential and enjoy full participation in our society.