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Charitable Organizations

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Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy "The Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy is a non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities, recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals by..."

2.	AbleNet "AbleNet has designed practical products and creative solutions for teaching children with disabilities since 1985..."

3.	Pride Mobility Products Corporation "Prode Mobility Products Corp. is the world leader in the design, development, and manufacture of mobility products - power chairs, scooters, and lift chairs."

4.	The Braun Corporation Providing access to the world."

5.	Ability Hub "Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers..."

6.	Special Needs Tricycles "Freedom in Mobility and Healthful Exercise"

7.	James Taylor & Son "Offers orthopaedic shoes and footwear online. Available are stock items and adjustable products."

8.	Welsh Initiative for Conductive Education "For Children with damage to the central nervous system: They can be helped!!!! Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia, Athetosis, Ataxia, Cerebella Ataxia, and mnay other symptoms..."

9.	The Foundation for Conductive Education "Our mission is to demonstrate and disseminate excellence in Conductive Education for all who might benefit, through the development of theory, practice and training."

10.	Tsad Kadima "Tsad Kadima is a non-profit association of parents and professionals who have broght the system of Conductive Education (the Peto method) from Hungary to Israel."

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Children's Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Action Songs and Children's Poetry "Take time out to read a story to your toddler, or follow the words on screen with your pre-school child. There are some lovely interactive stories and also funny, amusing ones. Remind yourself of the wonderful traditional nursery rhymes, finger plays and action songs that you can play with the kids..."

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Children's Colouring, Online Painting, and Kids Crafts "All your favourite colouring pages in one place, divided into painting online and colouring pages to print. Starting with easy, colourful pictures for toddlers, cute baby animals and tv favourites through to wild jungle animals, sporting pictures and dinosaurs..."

National Listings

1.	March of Dimes Inside you will find information and answers about pregnancy, your baby, folic acid, prematurity, genetic disorders, birth defects and much more.

2.	United Cerebral Palsy "UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability."

3.	Cerebral Palsy Publications

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Cerebral Palsy 2004 Research - An Overiview of the CP Research of 2004 "Cerebral palsy is not a new condition. It has most likely been around since people started having children. The world of medicine did not recognize and study cerebral palsy until 1861. Incidentally, Dr. Sigmund Freud, the neurologist who is known mostly for his work in psychiatry, actually published some of the earliest medical papers on cerebral palsy..."

5.	Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Brief overview of some defintions, processes, etc, for financing cerebral palsy care.

6.	The Future of Children: Financing "State Regulation of Managed Care: The Impact on Children."

7.	Archived Information: Idea ’97 "Archived information on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Ammendments of 1997."

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IDEA ’97 "The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is the law that guarantees all children with disabilities access to a free and appropriate public education. This section contains links to on-line resources including the new regulations for the 1997 Amendments to the law, training materials, interpretive memos from the U.S. Department of Education, State Improvement Grant (SIG) information, and more."

9.	March of Dimes Foundation The March of Dimes leads many public battles against various conditions, including Cerebral Palsy. The organization focuses on global health, government advocacy, and raising public awareness of many different crises in Health matters.

10.	National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke "The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on the brain and nervous system."

11.	United Cerebral Palsy "As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network."

12.	The Brain Injury Association of America "Our mission is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy."

13.	National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders "Improving the lives of people who have communication disorders"

14.	DIESTCO "Products that make life a little easier for people who use scooters, wheelchairs, and walkers... At DIESTCO, that's all we do."

15.	Wheelchair Junkie.com Mark E. Smith's online guide to mobility products, including a message board, powerchair diaries, article archives, and more.

16.	AbilityInfo - Reading Room Visit the Disability Bookshop, the Disability Book Resources, The Magazine Rack, and search Reviews and Discussion.

17.	Clinical Trials.com: Cerebral Palsy "7 Studies found... A service provided by the National Institute of Health."

18.	Cerebral Palsy: Ask The Doctor "A resource for parents and families."

19.	Westens Internet "Home health and medical equipment."

20.	Absorbent Solutions Carries a variety of incontinence products, protective underwear, wlakeers, and more.

21.	Planet Mobility "Offers walkers, wheelchairs, lifts, scooters, and a variety of other products serving the handicapped community.

22.	Scooter Link "Carries a variety of walkers, auto lifts, scooters, wheelchairs, lift chairs, supplies and accessories."

23.	Scooterville "Discount mobility equipment."

24.	HealthyLifePharmacy.com Displays a variety of products and accessories including walkers.

25.	PHC: Preferred Healthcare Offers a variety of walkers, power wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs. You can purchase online. Large inventory.

26.	Cardinal Medical Supplies "We specialize in health care products. Feel free to browse our online product catalog for all your health needs."

27.	MobilityToys.com Carries a variety of manual wheelchairs, electric scooters, power chairs and other products at a variety of prices.

28.	Guardian Medical Has a selection of manual wheelchairs, mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs that you can purchase online.

29.	123ElectricWheelchair.com Specializes in electric wheelchairs, placing an emphasis on facilitating insurance coverage and servicing their products.

30.	All in One Mobility, Inc. "We specialize in accessible converted wheelchair vans, adaptive driving equipment, electric power wheelchairs, mobility scooters, wheelchairs, lift chairs, wheelchair and scooter lifts, patient lifts, ramps, and complete home accessibility."

31.	Colours in Motion Displays a selection of contemporary wheelchairs from a souped up website. View everyday chairs, sports chairs and children's chairs.

32.	Acarems.com Carries powered mobility, wheelchairs, scooters, and other equipment on an ecommerce website with a selection of accessories.

33.	Family Fun Arts & Crafts, parties, games, recipes and more.

34.	Dancing Helps Kids with Cerebral Palsy Get Stronger "Parents at a dance class for children with cerebral palsy say they can see their children's faces light up just before the music starts each week..."

35.	School Health Services as Special Education Related Services "In the past decade, advances in medicine have resulted in an increased number of children with special health care needs attending public schools..."

36.	Entrepreneurs of meaning: "...parents and the process of inclusive education...."

37.	Children with Disabilities Fifth edition, developed by Margaret Rose.

38.	Orthopedics "Top 5 Orthopedic Developments of 2004..."

39.	Cerebral Palsy Provide the latest information and news on research and treatments on cerebral palsy and related birth injuries.

Regional Listings

1.	The Lower-Extremity Orthosis Study "The Development of an Orthotic Management Protocol for Preambulatory Children with Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy..." in Alexandria, Vermont

2.	Help for Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs "Seneca County Health Department's Children with Special Health Care Needs Program can assist Families, with children ages birth to 21 years, in gaining information and access to services..." in Waterloo, New York

3.	Kids Together, Inc.: IDEA "This site is designed to provide helpful information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities, and communities as a whole." in Quakertown, Pennsylvania

4.	United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Dallas "Understanding Disabilities, Creating Opportunities." in Dallas, Texas

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Cerebral Palsy Big Sibling Program "The Cerebral Palsy Big Sibling Program is a community service organization committed to serving Boston-area children with cerebral palsy and their families. We match Harvard students with children recommended to us by the staff at Children's Hospital and Boston public schools, with the hope of establishing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships..." in Boston, Massachusetts

6.	Closing the Gap "Computer technology in special education and rehabilitation." in Henderson, Minnesota

7.	Education Works "Scooter with maximum stability. Ideal position of the feet. Develops the child's balance.Also suitable for children who need to strengthen their motor functions, as well as slightly handicapped children." in New London, Connecticut

8.	Southwest Medical Online Mobility accessories, home health supplies, and more. in Phoenix, Arizona

9.	SpinLife.com "Welcome to SpinLife™, the leading online store for wheelchairs, electric scooters and medical supply needs..." in Columbus, Ohio

10.	Vincent Curtis Private schools and private camps educational register. in Falmouth, Massachusetts

11.	Step by Step Conductive Education Center "Step by Step Conductive Education Center, Inc. is a private non-profit agency which provides Conductive Education and support services to children with motor disabilities..." in Millbrae, California

12.	Sandhills Conductive Education Foundation "Conductive Education (CE) is a unique method of teaching children with motor development problems. Developed in Hungary in the 1940's and 50's, CE is not therapy, but a multidisciplinary system of education...." in Pinehurst, North Carolina

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Beginning Steps to Independence, Inc. "Beginning Steps to Independence, Inc. (BSTII) is a not-for-profit educational organization. We are dedicated to serving children with motor disorders such as cerbral palsy and those with no diagnosis but significant developmental delays..." in San Jose, California

14.	Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Parent's Guide "Because they may be capable of only a few movements, babies with cerebral palsy are often relatively inactive. But exercise is crucial for children with cerebral palsy..." in Lakewood, California

15.	Cerebral Palsy Housing Corporation, Inc. "A State and United Way funded non-profit Home for disabled adults...." in Knoxville, Tennessee

16.	My Right Hand C.P. artist with adaptive easel creates beautiful oil paintings and uses graphic arts programs to reproduce them as cards, prints and tote bags for sale. in St. Petersburg, Florida

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Break Boundaries Break Boundaries' REACH will allow a person with a disability, diminished fine motor skills or even a senior to control a variety of items in their room or home - including lights, doors, fans, blinds, audio/video equipment, phone, clock radio, even their bed. REACH has the versatility to be operated with a touch screen, with head movements using a head mouse, with spoken commands or with switch scanning. With the range of input methods, REACH can be very useful for a person with a progressive disease or disability. in Burlington, Kentucky