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The Arc of the United States and The Arc of North Carolina, work through education, research and advocacy to improve the quality of life for children and adults with mental retardation and their families. They also work to prevent both the causes and the effects of mental retardation. Click here for the Local Chapter Listing
The Autism Society of North Carolinais committed to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by autism through the provision of advocacy, information and referral services and a wide variety of individualized, community based programs.
Autism Speaks' Family Services department is dedicated to empowering individuals and families impacted by autism. We help families maximize their child's developmental potential and improve their quality of life. We promote and advocate for best practices in treatment, education and all services—from early intervention to adult care.
Life can be challenging, especially for those who see the world in a different way. The doToLearn website provides free information and special learning tools for anyone having difficulty understanding, ordering and functioning in our world.
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities students with disabilities and/or the gifted.
First Signs, Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and professionals about the early warning signs of autism and related disorders.
The FIRST WORDS® Project is a longitudinal research investigation in the Autism Institute in the College of Medicine at Florida State University. Our major goal is to identify early red flags of developmental language disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and other communication delays in children under 24 months of age.
The Life Plan Trust works with families of individuals with developmental disabilities, mental illness and other disabilities to help develop comprehensive plans for future care, and can serve as trustee for funds designated for your family member's benefit.
Parents, educators, experts, and attorneys go to Wrightslaw for information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities. You'll find hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters, and other information about special education law and advocacy in the Wrightslaw Libraries.
