Cerebral Palsy
Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke P.O. Box 5801 Bethesda, MD 20824 Phone: 1-800-352-9424
(301) 496-5751TDD: (301) 468-5981 Web Address: www.ninds.nih.gov The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30333 Phone: 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) TDD: 1-888-232-6348 E-mail: cdcinfo@cdc.gov Web Address: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd NCBDDD aims to find the cause of and prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. This agency works to help people of all ages with disabilities live to the fullest. The Web site has information on many topics, including genetics, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, blood disorders, and hearing loss.
March of Dimes 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: (914) 997-4488 Web Address: www.marchofdimes.com The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities P.O. Box 1492 Washington, DC 20013 Phone: 1-800-695-0285 Fax: (202) 884-8441 TDD: 1-800-695-0285 E-mail: nichcy@aed.org Web Address: www.nichcy.org The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. The focus is on children and youth, birth to age 22.
U.S. Department of Justice: Americans with Disabilities Act 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section—NYA Washington, DC 20530 Phone: 1-800-514-0301 Fax: (202) 307-1198 TDD: 1-800-514-0383 Web Address: www.ada.gov This Department of Justice Web site has links to information about the legal rights of Americans who are in some way disabled. Legal rights to housing, jobs, mobility, education, technology use, health care, and recreation are described. And the Web site also has information about the latest legal developments that affect people with disabilities.
United Cerebral Palsy 1660 L Street NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 1-800-872-5827
(202) 776-0406Fax: (202) 776-0414 Web Address: www.ucp.org United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is an organization that offers family support for people with cerebral palsy. UCP publishes newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, scientific reports, and books. UCP also works for the rights of people with cerebral palsy. There are chapters in every state.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH | Last Updated: October 14, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics Louis Pellegrino, MD - Developmental Pediatrics | |
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