Special Needs
Parents Helping Parents programs include a wide variety of parent support groups for children with special needs of any age and diagnosis; parent training on special education, SSI, IHSS, MediCal, and other public benefits; 1:1 confidential consultations; training on Assistive Technology; remote learning for children; and more.
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In the U.S., 1 in 54 children is diagnosed on the autism spectrum (ASD). In fact, almost every school and university in the country has students with autism. While the diagnosis is common, public understanding of autism is not. The lack of understanding about the condition can make life even more difficult for children with autism. A recent study reveals that they are five times more likely to be bullied than their peers—treatment no child should endure. While it’s true there can be significant differences between people with autism and their peers, all children want the same things: to feel safe, happy, and loved. And all children have something to contribute—unique perspectives and talents that help make the world a richer and more interesting place.
That’s why Sesame Workshop created Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections and support from family, friends, and community.
1900 Broadway
(One Lincoln Plaza)
New York, NY
10023
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-style sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of skills and friendship with their families, Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Washington, DC
20036
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The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. With approximately 140,000 members affiliated through over 600 state and local chapters across the nation, we are on the front lines to ensure that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have the support and services they need to be fully engaged in their communities.
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The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates, parents and related professionals. There are 7 million children with disabilities in America1. COPAA members work to protect the legal and civil rights of and secure excellence in education on behalf of tens of thousands of students with disabilities and their families each year at the national, state and local levels.
With over 2700 members nationwide, each of whom represents families of eligible students, COPAA is at the forefront of special education advocacy.
P. O. Box 6767
Towson, Maryland
21285
Founded in 1972, the Tourette Association of America is dedicated to making life better for all people affected by Tourette and Tic Disorders.
Ste 205
Bayside, New York
11361
The mission of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) and its 58 independent Affiliates in the United States and Canada is to provide support services annually for more than 150,000 children and adults with disabilities — one person at a time, one family at a time.
20006
VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, was founded more than 35 years ago by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to provide arts and education opportunities for people with disabilities and increase access to the arts for all.
When founded in 1974, the organization was named the National Committee – Arts for the Handicapped. In 1985 the name changed to Very Special Arts and in 2010 it became VSA. In 2011, VSA merged with the Kennedy Center’s Office on Accessibility to become the Department of VSA and Accessibility at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Four principles guide VSA programs and affiliates:
Every young person with a disability deserves access to high quality arts learning experiences.
All artists in schools and art educators should be prepared to include students with disabilities in their instruction.
All children, youth, and adults with disabilities should have complete access to cultural facilities and activities.
All individuals with disabilities who aspire to careers in the arts should have the opportunity to develop appropriate skills.
2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC
20566
We do our work by connecting men with each other and with resources and information, by training men to tell their story and advocate for change and by working to promote inclusion.
We firmly believe that:
Those who identify as male are superb resources for each other
Those who identify as male have needs of their own when they have a child in their life who has a disability or special health care need
The voice and perspective of those who identify as male need to be heard
As an organization and as individuals we need to advocate for equitable access to the community for those with disabilities or special health care needs, and their families
Bothell, WA
98011