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Links Specific to Deafblindness
www.tr.wou.edu/dblink DB-LINK is home to a wealth of information about deaf-blindness. DB-LINK would like you to remember that they are more than just a website and their services include an extensive library of materials, and information specialists who are available to help find answers to your questions.	[www.hknc.org] The mission of the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC) is to enable each person who is deaf-blind to live and work in his or her community of choice. Vocational and rehabilitation training is provided to students both on campus and in the community.
www.nfadb.org The National Family Association for Deaf-Blind (NFADB) is a non-profit, volunteer-based family association. NFABD's philosophy is that individuals who are deaf-blind are valued members of society and are entitled to the same opportunities and choices as other members of the community. NFADB is the largest national network of families focusing on issues surrounding deaf blindness.	[www.tr.wou.edu/ntac] The National Technical Assistance Consortium for Children and Young Adults Who Are Deaf-Blind (NTAC) is a federally funded project that provides technical assistance to families and agencies serving children and young adults who are deaf-blind (ages birth to 28 years). NTAC combines the resources, expertise, and experience of two major organizations: Teaching Research and The Helen Keller National Center (HKNC).
www.deafblind.com A-Z Deafblindness is a website designed by James Gallagher who is deafblind. This site is for the hearing impaired, the vision impaired and those with dual sensory impairments. It is also a useful site for those who work with individuals with sensory impairments.	www.aadb.org The American Association of the Deaf-Blind (AADB) is a national consumer organization of, by, and for deaf-blind Americans.

Links Specific to Nevada
www.givemeabreakinc.homestead.com The Respite Outreach Program hosted by the Nevada Association for the Handicapped has created a website for respite options. You can also receive the same information via telephone at 1-866-486-2275.	www.nvpep.org Nevada P.E.P., Inc. is Nevada's parent training and information center for families of children with disabilities.
www.familytiesnv.org Family TIES of Nevada provides training, information, and emotional support for families affected by disabilities and/or special health care needs.	www.ndalc.org Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center. This is a federally mandated private nonprofit organization that provides advocacy and legal services to individuals with disabilities in Nevada.
http://www.doe.nv.gov/edteam/ndeoffices/sped-diversity-improve.html Nevada Department of Education, Office of Special Education, Elementary & Secondary Education, and School Improvement Programs has a website that includes a calendar of events, documents, as well as the names and contact information for the staff. The website describes the department's purpose, objectives and goals.	http://health2k.state.nv.us/BEIS The mission of Nevada’s Bureau of Early Intervention Services is to identify infants and toddlers who are at-risk for, or who have developmental delays; provide services and supports to families to meet the individualized developmental needs of their child; and facilitate the child’s learning and participation in family and community life through the partnerships of families, caregivers and service providers.
www.carsoncityschools.com/studentsupport/NSETAP/html/index.html The Nevada Special Education Technology Assistance Project (NSETAP) was established by the Special Education Branch of the Nevada Department of Education. The Project's purpose is to provide resources to school districts for making informed decisions regarding assistive technology devices and/or services which meet state and federal mandates.

Links Related to Disabilities
http://www.ed.gov/parents/needs/speced/resources.html Technical Assistance & Dissemination Network Links supported by the Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Links to over 50 excellent sites to help families, teachers, & others who work with children with disabilities (ages 0 through 21). A must for your bookmarks, or favorites list!!!
www.nidcd.nih.gov The National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has a page for parents! This new section offers new fact sheets for parents on several important topics that affect young children.	www.pacer.org Parent Advocate Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER). PACER's mission is to improve and expand opportunities that enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with all disabilities and their families.
www.our-kids.org Our Kids. This website is a "family" of parents, caregivers, and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays.	www.thearc.org/siblingsupport Sibling Support Project. National program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs. This site provides a wealth of information.
www.rrfcnetwork.org Federal Resource Center. This site is a national perspective for establishing technical assistance activities across regions. Identifies emerging issues and trends in special education.	http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/ National Center to Improve Practice.NCIP promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.
www.nichcy.org National Information Center for children and Youth with Disabilities. NICHCY is an information and referral center that publishes guides, briefs, and many documents on children with disabilities.	www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/ Family Village. This site if full of information, resources and communication opportunities for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, their families, and service providers
www.disabilityresources.org Disabilities Resources Monthly. This nonprofit organization monitors, reviews, and reports on disability resources every day.	www.circleofinclusion.org Circle of Inclusion. This site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
www.familyvoices.org Family Voices. Family and friends of children with special needs working at national, state, and grassroots levels to positively shape health care policies.	www.snapinfo.org Special Needs Advocates for Parents. This site provides information, education and referrals to parents of children with special needs.
www.specialchild.com Special Child Magazine. An online magazine serving parents of children with disabilities.	www.eparent.com Exceptional Parent Magazine. This magazine is for parents of children of any age with a disability or special healthcare need.
www.beachcenter.org The Beach Center on Families and Disabilities. The Research and Training Center on Improving the Functioning of Families Who Have Members With Disabilities is funded by the National Institute of Disability Research and Rehabilitation, part of the Department of Education.	www.thearc.org The Arc is the country's largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
www.rarediseases.org National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. NORD is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.	www.irsc.org The Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC). This website is dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disabilities.
www.tash.org TASH is an international association for people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals who support the inclusion of all people.	www.agbell.org The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is an international membership organization comprised of parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing, adults with hearing loss, and professionals who serve children with hearing loss.