Helpful Links

Success Stories of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities around the Country:

        http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-818944862742874918&q=autistic+baske

New Families:

www.nichcy.org - Offers a state-by-state guide to government agencies, disability organizations and parent groups for help with planning and other issues.

www.eparent.com - the website of "Exceptional Parent" magazine, offering books and resources on many aspects of planning.

http://askmerrill.mi.com/product_details/1,2270,20284,00.html - a Merrill Lynch site with articles and a calculator for future care costs.

Early On

Special Needs Family-Friendly Fun - enhancing the quality and enjoyment of family life for special needs families.

Our Kids

  Education

US Department of Education

Inclusion Press Home Page 

Center for Law and Education

 

  Government

Michigan Legislature

Michigan House of Representatives

Michigan Library

Michigan Department of Community Health

Michigan OSE/EIS 

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council

Michiganvotes.org

  Individuals with disabilities

The Arc of Michigan

The National Arc 

World Association of Persons with Disabilities

The Reece Endeavor

TASH

Americans with Disabilities Act

www.mycommlink.info - communication aid for individuals that can not speak

www.atxchange.org - Michigan's assistive technology exchange.  At Atxchange, they will help you find equipment for sale or for free, post used disability-related equipment to sell or donate to people who need it, and locate items needed.

 

  Specific Disabilities

FRAXA Research Foundation - Fragile X 

Attention Deficit Disorder

 

  Community Services

Personal Assistance Options, Inc. of Midland, Michigan

Community Mental Health, Central Michigan

TCW Consulting