VIRGINIA WADDELL GROUP, Christopher Waddell, CFP®, Managing Principal, An Independent Firm, 1960 Gallows Road, Suite 110, Vienna, VA 22182, 703-881-9173, 703-881-9174 fax, 703-801-2107 mobile, christopher.waddell@raymondjames.com As parents (of three children-two of whom have special needs) and financial advisors, we have a unique commitment to helping other families with special needs achieve financial security. Special Love, Inc. Specialove for children with cancer, www.specialove.org Special Love Headquarters: 117 Youth Development Court Winchester, VA 22602 540-667-3774 or 888-930-2707 fax: 540-667-8144 Maryland Office: 31 Center Drive, Box 2062 Bethesda, MD 20892-2062 888-930-2707 Every kid has the right to be a kid. That's why Special Love gives children and young adults with cancer and their families a chance to enjoy normal childhood activities that healthy kids often take for granted. From week-long camps, like Camp Fantastic and BRASS Camp (for siblings), to weekend retreats for families, teens, and young adults, Special Love's programs represent a community of support that shows kids with cancer and their families that they are not alone. Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center 1100 N Washington St.Suite 234 Falls Church, VA 22046-4523, 703-923-0010, www.peatc.org, E-mail: partners@peatc.org The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP), Inc. is a non-profit educational organization for parents, teachers and others who want to deal constructively with children and teens. PEP is dedicated to the building and strengthening of healthy, harmonious adult-child relationships in the home or classroom. Locations:, D.C., Maryland and Virginia, 301 929-8824, www.parentencouragement.org Our Kids highlights activities that are fun for children and parent-friendly in the DC Metro Area, www.our-kids.com VA chapter of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS-VA) Topic: Fetal Alocohol Syndrome Support Group Dates: Second Tuesday of each month Time: 7 p.m.-8:45 p.m. Location: Reston Library on Bowman Towne Dr., Reston, VA Contact: Jennifer Goudy, 703-759-7619, jengoudy@yahoo.com MARYLAND Special Love, Inc. Specialove for children with cancer, www.specialove.org Special Love Headquarters: 117 Youth Development Court Winchester, VA 22602 540-667-3774 or 888-930-2707 fax: 540-667-8144 Maryland Office: 31 Center Drive, Box 2062 Bethesda, MD 20892-2062 888-930-2707 Every kid has the right to be a kid. That's why Special Love gives children and young adults with cancer and their families a chance to enjoy normal childhood activities that healthy kids often take for granted. From week-long camps, like Camp Fantastic and BRASS Camp (for siblings), to weekend retreats for families, teens, and young adults, Special Love's programs represent a community of support that shows kids with cancer and their families that they are not alone. Individual Differences in Learning Association, Inc., Linden- Linthicum United Methodist Church, 12101 Linden Linthicum Lane, Clarksville, MD 21029, www.gifteddifferentlearners.org IDL, Individual Differences in Learning Association Inc., is a parent-led, non-profit organization, promoting awareness, understanding and change in the approach to educating and supporting students. Our purpose is to provide information, training and support for teachers, students, parents and others concerned with the education, health and social and emotional well being of different learners. We support families and educate parents through: *Monthly meetings, second Monday of the month, doors open @ 7 p. m., presentation from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. * Guest speakers * Gifted/LD/ADHD Online support group * Telephone message line * IDL Website * Book Discussions * Partnerships with related organizations MANSEF, 6501 North Charles Street Towson, Maryland 21204 We are located on the grounds of the Sheppard Pratt Hospital Campus in the Gibson Building, 410-938-4413, www.mansef.org, email: mansef@aol. com The Maryland Association of Nonpublic Special Education Facilities (MANSEF) is a not-for-profit organization of nonpublic special education facilities approved by the Maryland State Department of Education. These facilities, throughout Maryland, promote quality services for children and youth with disabilities. They serve more than 4,500 students between 3 - 21 years of age. MANSEF unites a diverse community of educators, professionals and parents into an accessible, visible and effective organization that champions the continuum of services for special needs children and adolescents. MANSEF works in partnership with, and reaches out to, private/nonpublic special education facilities, families, parent groups, state and local education and government officials and related service professionals. Model Me Kids, P.O. Box 1901, Rockville, MD, 20849, 888-232-7715, www.modelmekids.com Model Me Kids® is dedicated to producing high quality teaching tools for children with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, PDD-NOS, and Nonverbal Learning Disorder. We strive to make our products affordable so that they are accessible to both families and educators. Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC), The Jane Salzano Center for Autism, 8615 East Village Avenue, Montgomery Village, MD 20886, 240-912-2220, www.csaac.org Founded in 1979 through the vision of four families in Montgomery County, Maryland, the Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) is a private, non-profit agency dedicated to serving children and adults living with autism by helping them succeed in day-to- day activities and become active members of their community. At the time of CSAAC's inception, nearly all adults with autism were placed in institutions. Out of the need for more appropriate, community-based living programs, CSAAC was born. Pathfinders For Autism, P.O. Box 10501, Baltimore, MD 21285, 866- 806-8400 toll-free, 410-769-9500, www.pathfindersforautism.org “Our mission is to find a path for our children.” In 2000, Pathfinders for Autism was founded by a group of parents of children with autism to support and develop lifespan services, raise funds for autism research, and provide information and resources for families of children with autism. Pathfinders for Autism is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Developmental Delay Resources, 4401 East West Hwy., Ste. 207, Bethesda, MD 301-652-2263, www.devdelay.org Annual directory provides information and resources for parents, professionals and organizations related to developmental delays. Washington Parent Magazine, 4701 Sangamore Rd # N270, Bethesda, MD 20816, 301-320-2321, www.washingtonparent.com MommyDocs local Maryland website. Practical Information for Moms, by Moms (and Doctors), www.mommydocs.com |
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