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These links offer clients, parents and caregivers access to reliable health care information and general advocacy resources.

American Academy of Pediatrics - The AAP is dedicated to the health of all children. Its member pediatricians are committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

Administration on Developmental Disabilities – The ADD is the U.S. Government organization responsible for implementation of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, which ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families participate in the design of and have access to culturally competent services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community.

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities – The SCDD is a federally-funded independent state agency established in federal and state law to assist in planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Family Village--A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them with services and support. Our community includes informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, education, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and more.

Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities – A charity established in the UK in 1998 whose mission is to use research and projects to promote the rights of people with learning disabilities and their families. The foundation works with people and their families to ensure they can use effective services, play a fuller part in communities and society, and enjoy equal rights.

Harriet Lane Links – Formerly known as Pediatric Points of Interest, this site provides an edited and reviewed collection of pediatric resources (6273 links) on the World Wide Web. Maintained and edited at the Johns Hopkins University, this site catalogs, reviews, and scores existing links to pediatric information on the internet.

Neuroguide: Information on Human Neurological Diseases – This search engine provides an index of neuroscience resources available on the Internet. Follow these links for specific resources on stroke or cerebral palsy.

National Institutes of Health--National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke – NINDS is the nation’s leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system. The mission of NINDS is to reduce the burden of neurological disease - a burden borne by every age group, by every segment of society, by people all over the world.

The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities – NICHCY is a center that provides information to the nation on disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation's special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.

National Stroke Association – NSA, the leading resource for stroke, is the only national non-profit organization in the United States devoting 100 percent of its resources to stroke through a variety of innovative and high impact programs. NSA’s mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of this life-threatening medical condition, to save lives, to improve quality of care, and to increase patient outcomes.

National Institutes of Health: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development – Part of the NIH, which is the biomedical research arm of the U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services, the mission of the NICHD is to ensure that every person is born healthy and wanted, that women suffer no harmful effects from reproductive processes, and that all children have the chance to achieve their full potential for healthy and productive lives, free from disease or disability, and to ensure the health, productivity, independence, and well-being of all people through optimal rehabilitation.

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research – NIDRR is one of three components of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education. Created in 1978, it is the mission of NIDRR to generate, disseminate and promote new knowledge to improve the options available to disabled persons.

The National Rehabilitation Information Center – NARIC is committed to providing direct, personal, and high-quality information services to anyone interested in disability and rehabilitation issues. We are committed to serving consumers, researchers, family members, health professionals, educators, counselors, students, librarians, and administrators throughout the country.

Pathways Awareness Foundation - Pathways Awareness Foundation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the benefit of early detection and early therapy for children with physical movement differences.

Schwab Foundation for Learning - A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Difficulties

Sensory Integration International– SII is a non-profit corporation concerned with the impact of sensory integrative problems on people's lives. SII brings together professionals, individuals, families, and researchers who want to know more about sensory integration. SII’s mission is to promote knowledge of Sensory Integration and its impact on people’s lives.

United Cerebral Palsy - UCP is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network.

Exceptional Parent Magazine - EP’s on-line resource continues to provide information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents and families of children with disabilities, and the professionals who work with them.