Nov 24 2009
Cerebral Palsy Resources – Support For Families With a Cerebral Palsy Child
A cerebral palsy child may have various special needs, depending on the severity of his/her condition. In more severe cases, a child may also suffer from mental retardation, behavioral problems, epilepsy and other associated conditions. Finding sufficient resources for support of can be difficult for families that are dealing with a family member with the condition.
Still, there are plenty of resources for families to get information about disabilities out there. They range from local, nationwide, governmental and non-profit organizations.
Some resources include:
United Cerebral Palsy Associations (UCP) – is an organization that is supported nationwide. They have local chapters all over to offer services for people dealing with cerebral palsy.
Parent Training and Information Center – These organizations are in every state, however they might not be the same name. They offer great resources for parents that have children with disabilities. These Community Parent Resource Centers are comparable to state resource except they focus on the underserved.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities – NICHCY offers families with children that have cerebral palsy information about associations, programs that are educational, state agencies and other related resources.
U.S. Dept. of Education – offers services for children with developmental disabilities. They also offer information about programs such as Individualized Education Programs and Individualized Family Service Plans.
AbleNet – to better the quality of life for people with disabilities AbleNet make products and technology.
Kids on the Block – Kids can enjoy an educational puppet show that is fun and interactive. The show includes puppets with disabilities such as cerebral palsy.
These are just a few of the many resources available. You can find related information such as newsletters that are provided by these organizations.
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