Resource Guide for Integrations

As a service to you, our customers, we present you with the following resources for your own information. If you know of any other informational resources you'd like to see on this page, please call Randy Olmstead at 800-283-5700, Ext 7163 or e-mail [email protected].

Product Safety

Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov

Phthalates
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml99/99031.html

National Associations

American Occupational Therapy Association
4270 Montgomery Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814-3425
PH: 800-877-1383
FAX: 301-652-7711
http://www.aota.org

American Physical Therapy Association
1111 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
PH: 800-999-APTA (2782)
FAX: 703-706-3396
Web site: http://www.apta.org

American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)
The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) is the largest, national membership organization representing the interests and need of recreational therapists. Recreational therapists are health care providers using recreational therapy interventions for improved functioning of individuals with illness or disabling conditions.
http://www.atra-tr.org

Council for Exceptional Children
The voice and vision of special education.
http://www.cec.sped.org

International Dyslexia Association
http://www.interdys.org/

Muscular Dystrophy Association
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
PH: 520-529-2000
FAX: 520-529-5300
http://www.mdausa.org

National Amputation Foundation
38-40 Church St.
Malverne, NY 11565
PH: 516-887-3600
FAX: 516-887-3667

National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education (NAPCSE)
National association dedicated to ensuring that all children and adolescents with special needs receive the best education possible. NAPCSE advances and strengthens its community through networking, research, publications, and membership benefits. (Requires a paid membership to view complete resource library.)
http://www.napcse.org

National Association of Special Education Teachers ( NASET )
A national professional association dedicated to special education teachers, professors who teach future special education teachers, students who are working towards their teaching certification in special education, and inclusion classroom teachers working with children with special needs. NASET provides practical information, useful resources, member benefits and an extensive special education database. (May require a paid membership to view all resource libraries.)
ihttp://www.naset.org

National Down Syndrome Society
http://www.ndss.org/

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, D.C. 20013-1492
PH: 800-695-0285
FAX:202-884-8441
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.nichcy.org

National Lekotek Center
Dedicated to making play accessible to all children.
2100 Ridge Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201-2796
PH: 800-366-PLAY
FAX: 847-328-5514
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.lekotek.org

Web site for Families with Children with Disabilities
Families coping with children with disabilities and the overwhelming financial burdens may find an ally in the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council, an agency created to coordinate services for families with children 0 to 8 with disabilities or those at risk for developing disabilities.
http://www.fed-icc.org

AblePlay from National Lekotek
AblePlay.org provides authoritative ratings and reviews on toys and play products for kids with special needs. It is a free resource provided by National Lekotek, a division of Anixter Center.
http://www.ableplay.org

Autismtutors.com
Resouce site designed to help you find resources for tutors, schools, therapeutic services, tutor continuing education opportunities, seminar dates and locations, and more, to meet the specific needs of the Autism Community.
http://www.autismtutors.com

Camp Twin Lakes
Camp Twin Lakes is a unique, year-round facility near Atlanta, GA that works in partnership with special needs groups to provide a great camping experience for children who otherwise might not have one.
http://www.camptwinlakes.org

Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.org

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
http://www.chadd.org

DB-LINK (Deaf & Blind Resource)
Teaching Research
345 N. Monmouth Ave.
Monmouth, OR 97361
PH: 800-438-9376
FAX: 503-838-8150
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink/

Everybody Rides
A non-profit therapeutic riding program located in Newark, New York. Professional staff and trained volunteers work together to provide recreational and therapeutic horseback riding to people with developmental disabilities. NARAH Premier Accredited Center. (315) 331-1700 ext. 2442
http://everybody-rides.org

Family Center on Technology and Disability
The Family Center resource is designed to support organizations and programs that work with families of children and youth with disabilities. We offer a range of information and services on the subject of assistive technologies.
http://www.fctd.info

Find the Right Toy
Helping parents help their kids through play.
http://www.findtherighttoy.com

Occupational Therapy by Barbara Smith
http://barbarasmithoccupationaltherapist.com

Positively Autism free magazine
Free online magazine designed for parents, teachers, individuals with autism, and other members of the Autism community. Celebrates accomplishments of individuals with autism, success stories, positive media reports, helpful strategies and resources. Free downloads for ABA programs, data sheets, visual supports, folder games, fine-motor skill activities, and flash cards.
http://www.positivelyautism.com/

Sensory Processing Disorder
SPD is a complex disorder of the brain. People with SPD misinterpret everyday sensory information, such as touch, sound, and movement. This can lead to behavioral problems, difficulties with coordination, and many other issues. This site contains a scientific research section, a national directory of professionals, conference listings, and many more areas just for you.
http://www.sinetwork.org

Special Miracles
The mission of Special Miracles is to help children and their families find immediate support to manage the medical and social effects of raising a child with special needs.
http://www.specialmiracles.com

Winners On Wheels (WOW)
2842 Business Park Avenue
Fresno, CA 93727
PH: 800-WOW-TALK
FAX: 209-291-3386
Executive Director: Pat Alcorn
http://www.wowusa.com

Vision Therapy

College of Optometrists in Vision Development
The College of Optometrists in Vision Development exists to ensure that everyone receives quality vision care, including that required to develop binocular vision and visual information processing critical for maximizing human potential. Throughout this web site you can find more information about vision therapy, what conditions benefit from vision therapy, where to find a qualified professional to help answer your questions, and links to other sites that will further assist you in your research.
http://www.covd.org

Optometric Extension Program Foundation
The Optometric Extension Program Foundation offers a referral list of optometrists, a resource center, news calendar of events and more.
http://www.oep.org

Optometrists Network
A national network of optometrists, comprehensive vision care, pediatric eye care, visual health, vision therapy, behavioral optometry and more.
http://www.optometrists.org

Optometrists Network -Children With Special Needs
This site offers a plethora of information on vision problems that effect children, along with helpful resources for parents to find doctors.
http://www.children-special-needs.org

Optometrists Network -Vision 3-D
This site offers 3-D exercises, games, puzzles, vision therapy information, visual training information, visual perception information, stereograms and much more.
http://www.vision3d.com

Parents Active for Vision Education
PAVE is a parent / lay non-profit organization which serves as an educational resource and support organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the crucial relationship between vision and achievement.
http://www.pavevision.org