Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke | |
| P.O. Box 5801 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20824 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751 |
| TDD: | (301) 468-5981 |
| Web Address: | www.ninds.nih.gov |
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders. | |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) | |
| 1600 Clifton Road | |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) |
| TDD: | 1-888-232-6348 |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/ncbddd |
NCBDDD aims to find the cause of and prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. This agency works to help people of all ages with disabilities live to the fullest. The Web site has information on many topics, including genetics, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, blood disorders, and hearing loss. | |
| March of Dimes | |
| 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue | |
| White Plains, NY 10605 | |
| Phone: | (914) 997-4488 |
| Web Address: | www.marchofdimes.com |
The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents. | |
| National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities | |
| P.O. Box 1492 | |
| Washington, DC 20013 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-695-0285 |
| Fax: | (202) 884-8441 |
| TDD: | 1-800-695-0285 |
| E-mail: | nichcy@aed.org |
| Web Address: | www.nichcy.org |
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. The focus is on children and youth, birth to age 22. | |
| U.S. Department of Justice: Americans with Disabilities Act | |
| 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW | |
| Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section—NYA | |
| Washington, DC 20530 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-514-0301 |
| Fax: | (202) 307-1198 |
| TDD: | 1-800-514-0383 |
| Web Address: | www.ada.gov |
This Department of Justice Web site has links to information about the legal rights of Americans who are in some way disabled. Legal rights to housing, jobs, mobility, education, technology use, health care, and recreation are described. And the Web site also has information about the latest legal developments that affect people with disabilities. | |
| United Cerebral Palsy | |
| 1660 L Street NW | |
| Suite 700 | |
| Washington, DC 20036 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-872-5827 (202) 776-0406 |
| Fax: | (202) 776-0414 |
| Web Address: | www.ucp.org |
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is an organization that offers family support for people with cerebral palsy. UCP publishes newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, scientific reports, and books. UCP also works for the rights of people with cerebral palsy. There are chapters in every state. | |
