*OTHER WEBSITES*
- AbilityOnline.org; “Here, young people with disabilities and illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities.” http://www.ablelink.org/public/new/index.html
- Adapt An Activist site http://www.adapt.org/
- A Different Light Poetry, short stories, etc. http://adifferentlight.wordpress.com/
- A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities: http://www.uconnucedd.org/
- The Arc (Assoc. of Retarded Citizens) Probably the oldest disability advocacy organization. The website is encyclopedic and concerns all aspects of disability. http://www.thearc.org/#
- AUCD: ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY CENTERS ON DISABILITIES; http://www.aucd.org/
- Autism Videos: http://www.icononline.org/resources/in-my-language/
- Beach Center On Disability http://www.beachcenter.org/
- Best Buddies http://www.bestbuddies.org/site/c.ljJ0J8MNIsE/b.933717/k.CBF8/Home.htm
- Breaking down barriers: bi-annual disability film festival, Moscow, Russia – Catalogue Of Films http://festival-eng.perspektiva-inva.ru/?19
Childen of Chornobyl http://www.childrenofchornobyl.org/ - Christian Blind Mission http://www.cbmiusa.org/site/PageServer
- Christian Horizons http://www.christian-horizons.org/index.html
- Coping.org- Special Needs http://www.coping.org/specialneeds/coping.htm
- Developmental Delay Resources http://www.devdelay.org
- DAWNN (disability advocacy)http://home.earthlink.net/~dawwn/
- Disabled Christianity http://disabledchristianity.blogspot.com/
- DISABILITY ARTS ONLINE; http://www.disabilityarts.org/site
- DISABILITY FILMS http://www.disabilityfilms.co.uk/
- DISABILITY NOW a Greek website http://www.disabled.gr/
- DISABILITY TIPSHEET, http://newsinfo.iu.edu/tips/page/normal/4988.html
- DOCUMENTARY & DISABILITY FILM FESTIVAL 2007: FILM LIST A-Z http://www.ameamedia.gr/en/festival/list
- FAITH AND LIGHT; the non-residential sister organization to L’Arche; their gatherings are for sharing, celebrating, and prayer. There is Orthodox participation in the Middle East and Russia, and perhaps in other places as well. http://www.faithandlight.net/
- FAMILY VILLAGE; http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu
- FAMILY VOICES; a true grass roots advocacy organization with chapters in every state speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs. http://www.familyvoices.org
- FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH; http://www.ffcmh.org
- FIRST SIGNS; dedicated to the early identification and intervention of children with dev. delays and disorders. http://www.firstsigns.org
- FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY; a local group home system. Christian, though not Orthodox Christian, in orientation. http://www.friendship-comm.net/
- HELLENIC SOCIETY FOR DISABLED CHILDREN (EPACAC) provides support, diagnosis, healthcare, therapeutic and educational services, -in one word rehabilitation- to physically disabled children in Greece from birth to 16 years of age http://www.elepap.gr/ELEPAP.htm
- I LIFT UP MY EYES MINISTRIES http://www.psalm121.ca/ A window into many non-Orthodox Christian websites and ministries to persons with disabilities, from which certain approaches to this ministry focus can be gleaned and discussed with one’s Parish and Priest and Bishop.
- INCLUSIVE EDUCATION; answers on how it can be accomplished. http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion
- INTERFAITH DISABILITY CONNECTION Click on ** IDC Blog » The Orthodox Church In America Offers A Model **
- The KAIROS Institute http://www.kairosinstitute.org/index.htm a clergy consultation service & center for exceptional families
- KEYSTONE SERVICES INTERNATIONAL- Residential provider and more http://www.keystonehumanservices.org/international.php
- L’ARCHE FOUNDER JEAN VANIER’S PERSONAL WEBSITE- http://homepage.oanet.com/jaywhy/jean.htm
- L’ARCHE USA; the American branch of the worldwide L’Arche residential communities begun by Jean Vanier; Roman Catholic in origin. Another model of residential life with persons with developmental disabilities. (see “A Year on Board an Ark” in the Orthodox Writings above) http://www.larcheusa.org/index.html see also http://www.larchejacksonville.org/
- LEKOTEK (TOYS ANDPLAY); the country’s central source on toys and play for children with special needs. http://www.lekotek.org/
- LET’S HOMESCHOOL has a special needs section http://www.letshomeschool.com/articles18.html
- LifeSiteNews pro-life http://www.lifesitenews.com/
- MICROFINANCE & DISABILITY http://www.microfinancegateway.org/content/article/detail/32198
- MUSEUM OF DISABILITY HISTORY http://www.museumofdisability.org/html/exhibits/index.html
- NAMI - FAITHNET NEWSLETTER faithnet.nami.org
- NATIONAL FATHER’S NETWORK; dedicated to fathers of children with special needs. http://www.fathersnetwork.org
- NATIONAL ORGANIZATION ON DISABILITY; http://www.nod.org/
- NATIONAL RESPITE LOCATOR SERVICE; http://www.respitelocator.org/
- NOT DEAD YET disability resistance against forces promoting euthanasia http://notdeadyetnewscommentary.blogspot.com/
- PARENT CENTER: DISABILITY BULLETIN BOARDS (babies with disabilities, physical disabilities, parents with disabilities, learning disabilities) http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/search/showResultsForContent.htm?queryString=disability&contentTab=BOARD
- PARENTS HELPING PARENTS; http://www.php.com
- Patricia E. Bauer: News and Commentary on Disability Issues http://www.patriciaebauer.com/
PARENTING SPECIAL NEEDS; articles, links, chats, weekly newsletter. http://www.specialchildren.about.com/
- PROJECTGREECE VIDEO; A Short-term mission to a resource- poor institution for persons with physical and mental disabilities in Greece. http://www.projectgreece.org/video/ProjectGreeceTour.htm Also, http://www.projectgreece.org/index.htm
- ProLifeBlogs http://www.prolifeblogs.com/
- PSYCH CENTRAL; http://www.psychcentral.com
- SECONDHAND SMOKE “your 24/7 Seminar on Bioethics and the Importance of Being Human” http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/secondhandsmoke/
- SIBLING SUPPORT PROJECT; http://www.siblingsupport.org/\
- SISTERS FACE DEATH with DIGNITY and REVERENCE http://www.catholicsinalliance.org/node/20894
- SPECIAL FAMILIES GUIDE; Dr. Robert Naseef”s website (He’s a psychologist and a father of son with autism) http://www.specialfamilies.com/
- STARFISH ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION; “Making a difference, ONE child, ONE family at a time.: http://www.starfishadvocacy.org/
- STEVE GOLD NUGGETS on how to enforce the Americans with Disabilities Act (He’s a lawyer.) http://www.stevegoldada.com/
- TEACHING LEARNERS WITH MULTIPLE SPECIAL NEEDS Click on Teaching Learners with Multiple Special Needs a long list of educational resources toward the stated goal
- TELL-US-YOUR-STORY.COM http://www.tell-us-your-story.com/searchsitewide.html#ARCHIVES
- TEMPLE GRANDIN, WEBSITE: a professor with autism, on autism http://www.templegrandin.com/
- Terri Schindler Shiavo Foundation “Helping Families Fight for Those Who Cannot Fight for Themselves” http://www.terrisfight.org/
- TEXAS ADVANCED DIRECTIVES BLOG http://texasadvancedirectivesblog.blogspot.com/
- THE TERRI SCHIAVO STORY http://www.theschiavostory.com/
- THE UNICORN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION; “dedicated to educatiA PROFESSOR WITH AUTISM, ON AUTISM). Won, awareness, & research on behalf of children with learning and communication disorders. http://www.eunicorn.com/
- THYSSEN-KRUPP ACCESS http://www.tkaccess.com/homeAccessibility.asp & http://www.christianitytoday.com/yc/2006/002/11.32.html
- WE CAN DO -a blog for those “wanting to end poverty and oppression for poor disabled people in developing countries” http://wecando.wordpress.com/
- WHAT THE DISABILITY RIGHTS MOVEMENT WANTS http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=250×3004
- WORLD ASSOCIATION OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES http://www.wapd.org/index.php
- WORKABILITY INTERNATIONAL http://www.workability-international.org/ Organizations which provide vocational training for persons with disability around the world.
- ZERO TO THREE; “the nation’s leading resource on the first years of life” http://www.zerotothree.org/
