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Department Of Mental Health
Provides a directory of local resources in Vermont
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Special Kids Special Families
(719) 329-1717
SKSF Colorado is an umbrella service providing assistance such as respite care and family workshops. They also have an online resource library.
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The Family Resource Center
(559) 229-2000
When families have a child born with a disability, born prematurely, face chronic illnesses or are struggling with family distress they come to EPU Children’s Center to receive the highest quality services, education and compassionate support.
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AbilityFirst
626-396-1010/877-768-4600
Through 25 locations across Southern California, AbilityFirst provides programs for children and adults with disabilities and special needs services to help participants reach their full potential throughout their lives.
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The Miracle League of Arkansas
Provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball
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Angels Pageant System
An open pageant for children with disabilities. Any boy or girl newborn to 105, with a special need, is welcome to participate. An exciting and super fun experience!
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Community Connections
www.communityconnectionsar.org
(501) 733-1627
Non-profit organization in central Arkansas providing extra-curricular activities for children with special needs and support for their families
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Arkansas Support Network
(479)927-4100
Provides support, assistance and programs to families who have children with disabilities living in the home.
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SwimKids USA
480.820.9109
Offers a special swim program that is designed to provide an educational and therapeutic environment for children with special needs.
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The Suzy Foundation
The Suzy Foundation specializes in providing support for the different aspects of children's special needs, including direct purchasing of assistive devices or specialized therapy.
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UPWARD Arizona
602-279-5801
Offers therapies to children in five specific disciplines: physical, speech and language, occupational, music, and feeding and swallowing.
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Raising Special Kids
800-237-3007
Non-profit organization that provides support and information for parents of children, from birth to age 26, with a full range of disabilities and special health care needs. Programs are offered at no cost to families, and are available in English and Spanish
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REACH, Inc
907.586.8228
Reach has information, referrals, supports and services for children, adults, and families experiencing developmental delay or disabilities in northern Southeast Alaska headquarters in Juneau, an office in Haines, and staff in Petersburg, REACH also makes services available in other communities including Skagway, Yakutat, Hoonah, and Wrangell.
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Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska
equineassistedtherapyalaska.org
1-907-566-TROT (8768)
Equine Assisted Therapy Alaska is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for children and adults who are living with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. Our goal is to provide these individuals an opportunity for emotional and physical growth through horsemanship.
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Stone Soup Group (SSG)
(907) 561-3701 Toll Free: (877) 786-7327
The SSG is a statewide 501(c)3 non-profit that provides information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs. SSG is staffed almost entirely by parents or family members of a child with special needs, so they know the journey and are better able to help other families navigate through what is often an overwhelming and confusing process following a diagnosis or, at times of transition later down the road.
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The Arc of Anchorage
907.277.6677
The Arc of Anchorage helps Alaskans who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities or mental illness achieve lives of dignity and independence as valued members of our community. We offer a full array of services that cover the lifespan of the people we serve. In consultation with our staff, families choose the services that best meet their needs.
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TACA - Talk About Curing Autism
A national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life for people with autism.
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APEC - Alabama Parent Education Center
(334) 567-2252/(866) 532-7660
Special Families Project: We provide prevention services to parents of children with disabilities to assist them in parenting their children. We help parents connect with other families and community resources, thereby reducing parental stress and isolation.
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