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UNITED PARENT SUPPORT
held at
Massena Library, MASSENA, NY 13662
CONTACT INFORMATION;
Diana at (315) 705-8317
or
Debra at (518) 947-8720
OUR STATEMENT: TO CREATE A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARENTS AND FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE CHILDREN WITH DISABIITIES CAN LISTEN, LEARN, AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER FAMILIES OF THE SAME.
OUR MISSION: TO LEAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON PARTICIPANTS THE BENEFITS, ADVISE, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES THAT THEY MAY BE ABLE TO INCORPORATE AND USE FOR THIR OWN NEEDS.
GROUP MEETINGS: CONSISTS OF SPEAKERS, INFORMATION, DISCUSSIONS, RESOURCES, AND SHARING INFORMATION FOR ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES.
COME SHARE YOUR STORY. MEETING DATE AND TIME: 3RD. TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.(NO MEETING IN JULY AND AUGUST) FROM 6-8 PM AT THE LIBRARY IN MASSENA.
CONTACT : DEBRA AT 518-947-8720 OR DIANA AT (315) 705-8317 FOR MORE INFORMATION
For information on the New York State Individual & Community Services (ICS)
and Front Door Access please click here:
http://mjbndjbnajb.pbworks.com/w/page/70357685/Consolidated%20Support%20Service%3B%20Self-Directed%20Plans
NEW TO DISABILITIES? http://nichcy.org/families-community/new-to-disability
http://www.wihd.org/document.doc?id=477
OUTDOOR ACCESSIBLE RECREATION IN NY STATE:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/34035.html
DISABILITY RELATED EVENTS IN NY STATE
http://ddpcmonthlyupdate.us
TIME MANAGEMENT:
http://www.mindtools.com/pages/main/newMN_HTE.htm
DISASTER PLANNING GUIDE:
http://www.disastercenter.com/guide/family.htm
NORTH COUNTRY PUBLIC RADIO: for weather and school closing:
http://northcountrypublicradio.org/storm.html
PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION:
http://www.cpsc.gov/
you can also file a product complaint here
STOP BULLYING .GOV
http://www.stopbullying.gov/index.html
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ON EDUCATION:
http://mjbndjbnajb.pbworks.com/w/page/47024807/Educational%20Settings%20and%20Information
RESOURCES FOR SPECIFIC DISABILITIES:
HOW TO ACCESS SERVICES THROUGH OPWDD:
http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/servicesindex.jsp
http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/
OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH:
http://www.omh.state.ny.us/omhweb/resources/publications/
BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NY STATE:
http://www.projectlearnet.org/index.html
MEDICAID
http://www.health.state.ny.us/health_care/medicaid/
SECTION 504 OF THE REHIBILITATION ACT: OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS; EDUCATION
http://www2.ed.gov/policy/rights/reg/ocr/edlite-34cfr104.html
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed/formsnotices/ school forms
Civil Rights complaint form: on line complaint: (504 plans)
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html
AMERICANS WITH DISABILTY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS FOR SMALL TOWN
http://www.ada.gov/smtown.pdf
SOFTWARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
http://www.cameramouse.org/index.html
http://www.cameramouse.org/downloads.html
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE: http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm
List of Disabilities and websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mental_disorders_as_defined_by_the_DSM_and_ICD
- NATION INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH LISTINGS:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/treatments-listing.shtml
ADD/ADHD:
http://mjbndjbnajb.pbworks.com/f/ADHD-identifying.pdf
http://www.jimwrightonline.com/pdfdocs/adhdManual.PDF
http://add.about.com/
Alzheimer's Disease:
- NATION INSTITUTE OF AGING:
http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/AlzheimersInformation/GeneralInfo/
Anxiety Disorder:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
Asperger Syndrome:
http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/
Autism: http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/sk/School_Community_Tool_Kit.pdf
New York State Website:
http://www.nyacts.org/ http://nyacts.org/
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This website is designed to provide current information on New York State services and supports for individuals with autism. Autism is on the rise in New York State and around the country. It is estimated that more than 60,000 New York State residents have a diagnosis of autism or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and that the incidence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade.
http://www.childnett.tv/videos/lectures/early_signs_autism_insight_study_high_risk_infants
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6844737/ns/health-mental_health/FIRST
- CENTER FOR AUTISM AND RELATED DISORDERS (C.A.R.D.) VARIOUS PRESENTATIONS ON AUTISM
http://centerforautism.com/
https://www.ianresearch.org/login
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
http://www.positivelyautism.com/free/
Bipolar Disorder:
- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
Cerebral Palsy:
(FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND STROKE)
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm
http://www.nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/CerebralPalsy.aspx
- UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF THE NORTH COUNTRY
http://www.cpnorthcountry.org/
Dislexia:
- INTERNATIONAL DYSLEXIA ASSOCIATION
http://www.interdys.org/index.htm
Depression:
- PSYCHOLOGY INFORMATION ON LINE
http://www.psychologyinfo.com/depression/depression_types.html
Down's syndrome:
- NATIONAL DOWN'S SYNDROME SOCIETY
http://www.ndss.org/
http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/genetic/down_syndrome.html
Dyscalculia:
- LEARNING DISABILTIES ASSOCIATION.ORG
http://www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/parents/ld_basics/dyscalculia.asp
- NATIONAL CENTER FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES
http://www.ncld.org/
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD):
- INTERNATIONAL OCD FOUNDATION
http://www.ocfoundation.org/
Stress:
http://helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm
Tramatic Brain Injury:
Visual Impairment
Blindness:
- NATION FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/Info_About_Vision_Loss_For.asp?SnID=778735581
- NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Talking books; From The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)
http://www.loc.gov/nls/
Color Blindness:
http://www.eyecaresource.com/conditions/color-blindness/
Hearing Impairment
Hearing Loss:
- AMERICAN SPEECH/LANGUAGE/HEARNIG ASSOCIATION
http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/types.htm
http://www.nichcy.org/Disabilities/Specific/Pages/DeafnessandHearingLoss.aspx
Meniere's Disease:
- MENIERE" DISEASE INFORMATION CENTER
http://www.menieresinfo.com/start.html
Speech: http://www.oms.nysed.gov/medicaid/services/speech_therapy/home.html
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