| We've listed some sites that
might be of interest to you and your family. We'll be adding
new sites as we find them, so check back often.
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives
of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one
friendships and integrated employment. Founded in 1989 by Anthony Shriver,
Best Buddies has grown from one chapter on one college campus to a vibrant,
international organization involving participants annually on more than 750
middle school, high school and college campuses in the United States, Canada,
Cuba, Egypt, Greece, Ireland, and Sweden. For more information check out their
website www.bestbuddies.org .
A support group for parents, caregivers and others who are working with children
with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. http://www.our-kids.org/oknoframe.html
This site integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities
on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their
families, and for those that provide them services and support. Lots of great
resources. http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
This has a lot of useful
information for families with athletes who have learning disabilties. http://www.schwablearning.org
Another site that has many resources. http://www.ldonline.com
http://www.aamr.org/
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