Children Resources
Always Dream Foundation - Kristi Yamaguchi’s organization whose sole purpose is to inspire and embrace the hopes and dreams of children; serves CA, NV, HI
Burke Adams Special Needs Sports Program
BASNSP has been providing the opportunity for all children with disabilities in East Greenbush, New York and the surrounding communities to participate in organized sports programs regardless of their need for assistance during play. Programs include baseball, basketball, bowling, football, TOP Soccer, and track and field.Disabled Children's Relief Fund - New York - a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides disabled children with assistance to obtain wheelchairs, orthopedic braces, walkers, lifts, hearing aids, eyeglasses, medical equipment, physical therapy, and surgery. Blind, Deaf, Amputees, and children with Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Spastic Quadriplegia, Encephalitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spina Bifida, Down's Syndrome, and other disabilities receive assistance. DCRF focuses special attention on helping children throughout the U.S. that do not have adequate health insurance, especially the physically challenged.
Kids on Wheels - Website to meet other kids who use wheelchairs and their parents; exchange ideas, ask questions, find a caring friend
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD) - Online discussion of “Parental Roles in Facilitating and Supporting an Active Lifestyle for a Child with a Disability”
Partners for Youth with Disabilities (online only) - Connects youth with disabilities with adult mentors and peers, with similar disabilities, in a safe, online community
Pediatric SCI Rehabilitation Programs - Shriners Hospitals for Children include 3 hospitals that have pediatric spinal cord injury programs that specifically meet the needs of children and teens; locations Chicago, IL, Philadelphia, PA, Sacramento, CA
All Kids Can - A disabilities awareness program that helps students of all ages learn attitudes of acceptance, dignity and respect, especially toward those with disabilities.
Camp Ronald McDonald - A fully accessible residential camp for kids with special needs located in the high Sierra.
KidsCom - Site has plenty of games, message boards, kids chat, video game cheats, contests and prizes
National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions - Not-for-profit organization of children's hospitals … including those that specialize in rehabilitative care of children with serious chronic or congenital illnesses; works to ensure the health of all children.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHY) - Serves as a national, central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth
The Startbright Foundation - Develops multi-media and technology projects that empower seriously ill children to deal with the medical and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis.