Asperger Syndrome
Guidelines for Treatment and Intervention
http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/astreatments.html
Dysautonomia
http://www.fightdysautonomia.org
A local family created this NON-PROFIT charity to share information, educate adults, parents and doctors and to help fund research that would help those affected by various forms of Dysautonomia.
The Downs Syndrome Association of Jacksonville
http://www.dsaj.org
The mission of this association is to provide individuals with Down Syndrome opportunities to develop their potential in a supportive family, professional and community environment. The association seeks to develop and disseminate accurate information for all publics, and to encourage and support programs, which lead to the development of practical skills, speech/language facility and a sense of self-worth.
Assistive Technology
EnableMart
http://www.enablemart.com
EnableMart is the worldwide leader in assistive technology distribution. With customers in all 50 states and over 45 foreign countries, EnableMart provides over 3,000 assistive technology and assistive living devices from over 200 manufacturers. EnableMart's market leadership is the direct result of the goal to become an all inclusive source for assistive technology and assistive living devices.
AbleData
http://www.abledata.com
ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources. Although ABLEDATA does not sell any products, we can help you locate the companies that do.
What Parents of Students with Disabilities Need to Know and Do
http://education.umn.edu/nceo/OnlinePubs/Parents.pdf [PDF]
Very, very informative for parents who are looking to increase the educational and life outcomes of their children with disabilities. This publication talks about how both IDEA and NCLB can help our students achieve better outcomes.
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System
http://www.fdlrscrown.org/
Provides Child Find info, parent services, technical assistance/consultation and resources. There is also link to Special Places for Special Kids which is a comprehensive listing of service providers.
IEP / Special Education Information
DOE Clearinghouse Center [PDF]
DOE Publications Index
Matrix of Services [PDF]
Special Education Strategies
The Florida Virtual School
The McKay Scholarship Program
Florida Department of Education
Jewish Family & Community Services
http://www.jfcsjax.org
The mission of Jewish Family & Community Services is to strengthen the entire community by providing family and individual services, without prejudice, in the Jewish
tradition of helping people help themselves.
Jacksonville Jewish Federation
http://www.jewishjacksonville.org
Federation's jewishjacksonville.org is your portal to Jewish Jacksonville. Whether you're looking for services, happenings, news or just to meet new people - you'll find it here. |