VIRGINIA Free Online Learning Center for Virginia families with special health care needs Contact them for the Course Catalog which outlines the courses available on the Online Learning Center and the presenter(s) and learning objectives for each. Families have free, unlimited access to these highly informative online courses through our website, www.medhomeplus.org. To access the Online Learning Center, they will need an individual user ID and password which they can obtain by calling the Medical Home Plus toll-free at 1-877-264-8366 and asking for the Online Learning Center registration desk. Check out this valuable and convenient training opportunity. If you have any questions about this program, please don't hesitate to email Colleen Kraft, MD, FAAP, Medical Director, Medical Home Plus, Inc., learning@medhomeplus.org. The Arc of Northern Virginia 98 N. Washington St., Falls Church, VA 22046, 703-532-3214, www.thearcofnova.org Affiliate of the National ARC, with supporting programs for people with developmental disabilities. Brain Injury Association of VA, 3212 Cutshaw Avenue, Suite 315, Richmond, VA 23230, 804-355-5748; 800- 334-8443 (in VA), www.biav.net Easter Seals Virginia, 8003 Franklin Farms Dr., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23229, 804-287-1007, 866-874-4153 Toll free, va.easterseals.com Easter Seals Child Development Centers provide early education and full- day child care for children with and without disabilities, ages six weeks through five years. Our staff are specially trained to work with children with a wide range of disabilities and developmental delays, helping children of all abilities work toward their developmental goals at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. Easter Seals Child Development Centers practice inclusion, placing children with and without disabilities in the same classrooms and activities. These settings enable children with disabilities to learn and grow by imitating the actions of their nondisabled peers. Children without disabilities learn at an early age to understand, respect and accept differences. Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia, 500 Ray C. Hunt Drive First Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22903, Mail address: P.O. Box 800659, UVA Health Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908, 434 924-8669, www.efva.org Foundation of Virginia was established in 1978 to promote awareness about epilepsy and provide assistance to those with the disorder. On an annual basis, we help educate around 6,000 consumers with epilepsy and their families and friends to live with epilepsy. In our annual surveys of consumer's main concerns the top priority is invariably promoting awareness. To this day, consumers alert us about the inappropriate reactions when someone has a seizure. Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders, 4938 Hampden Lane, Ste 800, Bethesda, Maryland 20814, 301-656-2667, www.icdl.com ICDL reaches a wide network of parents and professionals of different disciplines in every state and in more than 80 countries in all continents, advancing the identification, prevention and treatment of developmental and learning disorders. Through its research, training and publications, ICDL has created a cadre of world class professionals across multiple areas of expertise that is extending the reach of the DIR® model and the framework of Floortime as a fundamental component of intervention programs for individuals with difficulties in relating, communicating and thinking, including autism spectrum disorders. Its research focuses on improving understanding of developmental pathways leading to developmental and emotional disorders and the best way to intervene. The Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia (LDAV), Randolph Towers, #505, 4100 North 9th Street, Arlington, VA 22203, 703-243-2614, www.ldavirginia.org The Learning Disabilities Assocation of Virginia (LDAV) is a state-level affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). Our organization focuses on enhancing educational and vocational services for individuals with learning disabilities who live in Virginia while supporting the efforts of LDA at the national level. NAMI Northern Virginia Reston, VA, 20190-5306, www.naminova.org NAMI Virginia (the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia) was created in 1985 to provide support, education, and advocacy for consumers and families in Virginia affected by mental illness. It is our mission to improve the lives of all those who are affected by serious brain disorders and to fight the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Parent Education Advocacy Training Center, (PEATC), 100 N Washington St., Suite 234, Falls Church, VA 22046-4523, 703-923-0010, www.peatc.org Building positive futures for Virginia’s children by working collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Our special focus is children with disabilities. We accomplish this by offering: * Services and support for families and professionals * Easy-to-understand, research-based information and training * Opportunities for strategic partnerships and advocacy for systemic improvement Partnership for People with Disabilities, 700 East Franklin Street, 10th Floor, Richmond, Virginia 23284, 804-828-3876, www.vcu.edu The Partnership for People with Disabilities is recognized throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia for its strong programs supporting families, individuals, and service providers in the Early Intervention/Education arena. All children, including those with disabilities, deserve the supports they need to excel in their homes, schools, and communities. To foster this level of success, the Partnership is working to equip family members, health care providers, preschool teachers, day care providers, and others serving who serve infants and young children and their families with the awareness, skills and training needed to make a difference in their lives. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS Division of Child & Adolescent Health, Virginia Department of Health P.O. Box 2448, Richmond, VA 23218, 804-786-7367, www.vahealth.org/specialchildren/ Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia, Inc. (SHAV), 3126 W. Cary Street #436, Richmond, VA 23221-3504, 888-729-7428 (SHAV), www.shav.org, shavoffice@shav.org The mission of the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV) is to serve as a resource for speech-language pathology and audiology professionals, promote professional excellence, and empower members to advocate for the professions and the individuals they serve. Virginia Assistive Technology System, 8004 Franklin Farms Drive Richmond Virginia 23229, 804-662-9990, www.vats.org The mission of the Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS) is to ensure that Virginians of all ages and abilities can acquire the appropriate, affordable assistive and information technologies and services they need to participate in society as active citizens. Virginia Autism Resource Center, P.O. Box 1300, Stephens City, Virginia 22655, 877-667-7771; 540-869-3377, www.grafton.org Virginia PTA, 1027 Wilmer Ave., Richmond, Virginia 23227-2419, 804-264-1234, www.vapta.org The Virginia Congress of Parents and Teachers, better known as the Virginia PTA is a volunteer child advocacy association working for ALL children and youth in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Virginia PTA is the strongest group of volunteers in the state working exclusively on behalf of children and youth. Chartered by the National PTA in 1921, the primary goal of the Virginia PTA is to strengthen our family units, our schools and our communities through parent/family involvement. PTA recognizes parents as the first educators in the home and works to promote parents as partners in the school. UCP of Washington DC & Northern Virginia 1818 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20002 202- 526-0146, www.upcdc.org 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, the UCP mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities through an affiliate network. VSA arts of Virginia, Zero E. 4th Street, Studio 50, Richmond, Virginia 23224, 804-230-0246, www.vsarts.org VSA arts of Virginia promotes the arts, education, and creative expression, involving children and adults with disabilities, thereby strengthening the human spirit and improving the quality of life for all. MARYLAND American Association on Health and Disability, 110 N. Washington Street, Suite 340A, Rockville, MD 20850, 301-545-6140, www.aahd.us Our mission is to support health promotion and wellness initiatives for people with disabilities at the federal, state and local level, reduce the incidence of secondary conditions in people with disabilities, as well as reduce health disparities between people with disabilities and the general population. The Arc of the United States, 1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 650 Silver Spring, MD 20910, 301-565-3842, 800-433-5255, www.thearc.org The Arc of Montgomery County, 1160 Nebel St., Rockville, MD 20852, 301-984-5777, www.arcmontmd.org Affiliate of the National ARC, provides care facilities for children with & without developmental disabilities. AngelsForeverUp! PO Box 868, Waldorf, MD 20604, angelsforeverup.org Angels Forever Up! is a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise Down syndrome awareness in Southern Maryland. We are an affiliate of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and can be found on their affiliate list at www.ndss.org. Autism Society of America, 7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 300, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301- 657-0881; 800-3-AUTISM, www.autism-society.org ASA, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy. AutismConnectMD.org, www.autismconnectmd.org The purpose of AutismConnect is to provide stakeholders in the state of Maryland with an online resource that will assist them in locating and securing resources for individuals with Autism. The website focuses specifically on research, educational resources, and advocacy organizations available to families in Maryland. Fast Facts about Autism in Maryland: In 2006, Maryland Public Schools provided services to approximately 5,764 students, ages 3-21, with Autism. Since 1993, the first year that Autism was available as a specific disability category, there were 260 students in Maryland identified as Autistic. At this time, Autism is the most prevalent of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 150 births, and this number is rising at an alarming rate (Centers for Disease Control, 2007). While the need for early screening identification and services has grown significantly, the need for professional development and training for individuals working with students with Autism has also grown. Administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, therapists, school psychologists, guidance counselors, and higher education personnel need additional and ongoing professional development to assist in developing programs, supports, and services for children with Autism. To address these emerging areas of need, the Maryland State Department of Education is collaborating with local programs and interagency partners in a number of initiatives to increase the information about and support for children with Autism. These programs, partnerships, and initiatives are highlighted on this site. Brain Injury Association of Maryland, Inc., 2200 Kernan Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21207, 410- 448-2924, www.biamd.org Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CH. A.D.D), National Office, 8181 Professional Place, Suite 150, Landover, MD 20785, 301-306-7070, www.chadd.org Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD), is a national non-profit, tax-exempt (Section 501 (c) (3) ) organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents. Jacquline Hirsh, Executive Director, Educare 11140 Rockville Pike, #196, Rockville, MD, 20852, 301-588-2130, www.1educare.com Educare is a unique learning and motivational service committed to helping individuals achieve their life goals. Through its workshops and consultation services, Educare has gained a national reputation as a valuable resource for families, schools, and organizations. Since 1984, Educare has facilitated scholastic and organizational improvement. Psychological Services Psychoeducational Evaluations -Specifically for children suspected of having a learning disability and/or having Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Behavior Management Consultation- For parents and teachers interested in working one-on-one with a behavior specialist to manage specific child behaviors. Parent and Child Interventions- Counseling for families with a focus on teaching parents ways to be more therapeutic with their difficult to manage children. Tutoring Information - Educare provides specialize tutoring services for all ages focused on the following: Reading and Writing- Tutoring for learning disabled individuals of all ages. Pinpointing the Solution- Educational and organizational tutoring for individuals with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Getting Ready- Helping to prepare individuals for college Seminar Information- Educare has the capability to custom design a seminar that is tailored to your needs. Educare provides a broad and evolving array of educational and motivational seminars. Some of these include: Leading the Way: Transforming your visions into realities. Leadership skills for teachers, administrators, and students. Curriculum Cornucopia: An opportunity to dabble and discover. Curriculum development with a hands-on approach for teachers. Mirror, Mirror, On the wall, Are We Standing Tall? Multisensory and experiential learning strategies to cultivate self-esteem and employee satisfaction. When the Going Gets Tough- Teaching exceptional children and adults conflict resolution skills. The M & M Lesson - Countering Racism and valuing cultural diversity in the classroom and community. Calgon Take Me Away- Stress management strategies for teachers and parents. The Spice of Life- Providing parents and teachers with the ingredience for positive interactions with children. How To Increase Compliant Child Behavior- Behavior management for parents and teachers. Easter Seals Child Development Center, National Archives Records Administration (NARA), 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740, 301-837-3515, gwbr.easterseals.com Easter Seals Child Development Centers provide early education and full- day child care for children with and without disabilities, ages six weeks through five years. Our staff are specially trained to work with children with a wide range of disabilities and developmental delays, helping children of all abilities work toward their developmental goals at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. Easter Seals Child Development Centers practice inclusion, placing children with and without disabilities in the same classrooms and activities. These settings enable children with disabilities to learn and grow by imitating the actions of their nondisabled peers. Children without disabilities learn at an early age to understand, respect and accept differences. Epilepsy Foundation Chesapeake Region, 8503 LaSalle Road Towson, MD 21286-5915, 410-828-7700, 800-492-2523, www.epilepsyfoundation.org The Epilepsy Foundation is a system of community-based, affiliated organizations that work to provide people with epilepsy and their families with access to critical services where they live and work. Jewish Social Service Agency, (JSSA), Maryland Offices: 6123 Montrose Rd., Rockville, Maryland 20852, 301-881-3700; 11B Firstfield Rd., Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 301-990-6880; Virginia Office: 3018 Javier Rd., Fairfax, Virginia 22031 703-204-9100, www.jssa.org/services/disabilities.html JSSA's Special Needs and Disabilities programs offer services to children, adolescents and adults with learning disabilities, autism, Asperger's Syndrome and other related conditions, as well as those with developmental disabilities, physical impairments and mobility impairments. JSSA also provides services to parents, siblings and other family members of individuals with disabilities. Some services are available for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families. JSSA offers counseling and therapy, the JVS (Jewish Vocational Services) supported employment program and individual and family support services. The agency also offers many social skill support groups for children and adolescents with ADHA, Asperger Syndrome, PDD, peer relationship difficulties, ect. Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute, Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Montgomery County Regional Center, 1010 Grandin Avenue Rockville, MD 20851, 301-251-2860, www.dhmh.state.md.us United Cerebral Palsy of Central Maryland, 1700 Reisterstown Road, Suite 226, Baltimore, MD 21208-2935, 410- 484-4540, E-Mail: info@ucp-cm.org, www.ucp-cm.org For more information on UCP services offered in your community, please contact your local UCP affiliate. Services may include therapy, assistive technology training, early intervention programs, individual and family support, social and recreation programs, community living, state and local referrals, employment assistance, and advocacy. If there is no UCP affiliate in your area, please contact the UCP National Office at 1-800-872-5827 for resource information. Learning Disabilities Association of Montgomery County, Inc., PO Box 623, Rockville MD 20848-0623, www.ldamc.org Our volunteer organization is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families through awareness, advocacy, education, service and collaborative efforts. Maryland PTA, www.mdpta.org PTA is the largest child advocacy organization with over 7 million members in the National PTA and with nearly 220,000 members in the Maryland PTA, whose sole purpose is the education and welfare of all children at home, in our schools and communities nationwide. Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association, P.O. Box 31, Manchester, MD 21102, 410-239-7770, Email: office@mdslha.org, www.mdslha.org Founded in 1964, the MSHA is a non-profit organization representing nearly 1,000 licensed professionals with advanced degrees in speech-language pathology and audiology. Reflecting the cultural diversity of our state, MSHA represents professionals sensitive to the diverse needs of all consumers. MSHA is recognized as the official professional organization for Maryland speech-language pathologists and audiologists by the American Speech- Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). We're committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate effectively. On this site are resources to help you understand communication and communication disorders, as well as a professional referral service for access to qualified care. Mental Health Association of Maryland, The Rotunda, 711 West 40th Street, Suite 460, Baltimore, MD 21211, 410-235-1178, 800-572-MHAM (6426), email info@mhamd.org, www.mhamd.org Since 1915, the Mental Health Association of Maryland has been a leader in progressive programs that have led to more humane treatment, increased research and greater public understanding and awareness of the needs of children and adults with mental illness and emotional disorders. Muscular Dystrophy Association, Maryland/S. Delaware Chapter, 8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 211,Towson, MD 21286-5923, 888-484-7072, email: baltimore@mdausa.org, www.mda.org National Alliance of Mental Illness of Maryland (NAMI), 804 Landmark Drive, #122, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 410-863-0470, helpline 1-800-467- 0075, namimd@nami.org NAMI Maryland is a grassroots organization dedicated to education, support and advocacy for persons with mental illnesses, their families and the wider community. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with severe mental illnesses and their families. Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida Association, P.O. Box 1750 Annapolis, Maryland 21404, 1-888-733-0988, www.chesapeakespinabifida.org The impetus to create the Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida Association came from parents of local chapters and professionals from the regional spina bifida centers concerned about the unmet needs of their children and adults with spina bifida. The organizers met in 1993 and began an effort to create a regional association to provide coordinated medical, educational, vocational and social services to individuals with spina bifida. In 1997, the association became a 501(c) 3 organization serving individuals with spina bifida and their families in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The Parents' Place of Maryland, 801 Cromwell Park Drive, Suite 103, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, 410-768-9100, Email: info@ppmd.org, www.ppmd.org The Parents' Place of Maryland is a non-profit family-centered organization. Our sole purpose is to enhance the lives of persons with disabilities. We are here to serve the parents of children with disabilities throughout Maryland, regardless of the nature of their child's disability or the age of their child. We know that all parents want their children to participate as fully as possible in home, school, and community life. We also serve the greater Internet community by providing these web pages of information helpful for anyone with a child in special education. VSA arts of Maryland, MD State Dept of Education, 200 West Baltimore Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, Maryland 21201, 410-767-0173, www.vsarts.org The mission of VSA arts Maryland is to enrich the lives of persons with disabilities through active involvement in the arts. VSA arts of Maryland operates on the principles that the arts are fundamental to the human experience; the arts provide experiences for children and adults that contribute to their intellectual, social, physical, and aesthetic well-being; and that every individual has the inherent right to realize their creative potential, know the joy of creating and achieve fair and equitable inclusion in the cultural life of their community. DISTRICT of COLUMBIA Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 3417 Volta Place, NW, Washington, DC 20007, 202-337-5220, TTY-202-37-5221, Email: info@agbell.org, www.agbell.org American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 846, Washington, DC 20001-1512 1-800-424-3688, www.aamr.org AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington 1775 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, 202-234-1010, 202-234-1020 (fax) This site provides comprehensive information on vision problems, correction and eyeglasses as well as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and a directory of professional members. The site also has a newsletter and support group information. The group works with adults and children. American Association of People with Disabilities, 1819 H Street NW Suite 330, Washington, DC, 2006, 800-840-8844, www.aapd-dc.org AAPD is the largest national nonprofit cross-disability member organization in the United States, dedicated to ensuring economic self-sufficiency and political empowerment for the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities. AAPD works in coalition with other disability organizations for the full implementation and enforcement of disability nondiscrimination laws, particularly the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Arc of the District of Columbia, THE ARC,1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020, 202-889-5901, www.thearcdc.org Affiliate of the National ARC, provides care facilities for children with and without developmental disabilities. Autism Society of America District of Columbia Chapter, 5167 7th St, NE, Washington DC 20011, 202-561-5300, dc-washington@autismsocietyofamerica.org www.autism-society.org/chapter130 The DC Chapter of the Autism Society of America provides: Information and referral services Information sources for current treatment options and national trends in research A local support group. Continual involvement in advocacy with governmental agencies and the legislature. The opportunity to network with people who have common interests and concerns. Support for a summer camp program for children and adults with autism. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Chapter 6917 Arlington Road, Suite 308, Bethesda, MD, 20814, 301-657-8444, www.cff.org The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It has more than 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide and funds and accredits 115 CF care centers across the country, including 94 adult care programs, which provide patients and families with vital treatment and other CF resources. In addition, 54 affiliate programs provide multi-disciplinary care for CF with Foundation support. The Foundation is one of the most efficient organizations of its kind. In 2006, nearly 90% of every dollar of revenue raised was available for investment in CF research, care and education programs. The National Institutes of Health and many prominent publications, including Forbes and USAToday, have heralded our innovative business model, which fuels drug discovery and development programs. D.C. Down Syndrome Association, 5402 8th St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20011, 202-462-3375, www.ndss.org The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations. NDSS is committed to being the national leader in enhancing the quality of life, and realizing the potential of all people with Down syndrome. Easter Seals Child Development Center, 2800 13th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009 202-387-4434, gwbr.easterseals.com Easter Seals Child Development Centers provide early education and full- day child care for children with and without disabilities, ages six weeks through five years. Our staff are specially trained to work with children with a wide range of disabilities and developmental delays, helping children of all abilities work toward their developmental goals at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. Easter Seals Child Development Centers practice inclusion, placing children with and without disabilities in the same classrooms and activities. These settings enable children with disabilities to learn and grow by imitating the actions of their nondisabled peers. Children without disabilities learn at an early age to understand, respect and accept differences. Epilepsy Foundation Metropolitan Washington, 8301 Professional Place – East, Landover, Maryland 20785, 301- 918-2117 or 301- 459-3700, www.epilepsyfoundation.org/local/MetropolitanWashington Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute, Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, Developmental Disabilities Administration, 801 Buchanan Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017, 202-529-7600 ext 203, www.dhmh.state.md.us The Developmental Disabilities Administration provides a coordinated service delivery system so that individuals with developmental disabilities receive appropriate services oriented toward the goal of integration into the community. These services are provided through a combination of four state residential centers (providing services to individuals with mental retardation) and a wide array of community based services delivered primarily through a network of non-profit providers. Learning Disabilities Association of Washington, D.C. 1848 Columbia Road, NW, #45, Washington, DC 20009, 202- 265-8869; 410- 396-0518, e-mail: LDAofDC@gmail.com, www.ldanatl.org LDA's mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities and to reduce the incidence of learning disabilities in future generations. NAMI DC, 422 8th St SE, 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20003-2832 202-546-0646, Email Address: namidc@juno.com, www.nami.org/about/namidc/ Established in 1978 as D.C. Threshold, NAMI-DC has been serving the families of persons with mental illness in the nation's capital for over a quarter century. Our education, support and advocacy efforts include offering information on mental illnesses, family support groups in English and Spanish, and consumer support groups. We aim not only to assist families in times of acute crisis, but also to accompany consumers and families through all the cycles of recovery. National Multiple Sclerosis Society - National Capital Chapter 1800 M Street N.W., Suite 750 South, Washington, D.C. 20036 202- 296-5363, www.msandyou.org The National Capital Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is committed to providing comprehensive support services to help people with MS and their families better cope with the consequences of the disease. The National Capital Chapter provides programs and services to people in the District of Columbia, Prince George's and Montgomery Counties in Maryland, and Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia. Spina Bifida Association, 4590 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Washington , DC 20007, 202-944-3285, Toll Free: 800-621-3141, www.spinabifidaassociation.org The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) serves adults and children who live with the challenges of Spina Bifida. Since 1973, SBA has been the only national voluntary health agency solely dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with Spina Bifida and those whose lives are touched by this challenging birth defect. Its tools are education, advocacy, research, and service. Through its network of chapters, SBA has a presence in more than 125 communities nationwide and touches thousands of people each year. Lives are changed by the programs SBA has created, the services the organization provides, and the accomplishments of its advocacy efforts. Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington (TSAGW), 33 University Boulevard, E., Silver Spring, MD 20901-2485, 301-681-4133 877-295-2148 (Toll free), www.tsagw.org The Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington (TSAGW) is dedicated to serving the needs of families and individuals dealing with Tourette Syndrome, and the professionals who serve them, in the Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C area. United Cerebral Palsy of Washington, DC & Northern Virginia, 1818 New York Avenue, NE, #101, Washington, DC 20002, www.ucpdc.org UCP affiliates provide support groups for consumers and their family members and friends, share important information and services across the developmental disability community, and advocate for improved services. Washington Very Special Arts Connection, 1100 16th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20036, 202-296-9100, www.vsarts.org WVSA arts connection is a unique and dynamic nonprofit organization serving Washington, D.C. area children and young people with special needs, helping them achieve success for nearly 25 years. Employing the arts as an innovative method of education, WVSA arts connection serves youth with special needs through service-oriented programs using the arts as a tool to master educational, vocational, and other life skills. Our goal is to provide programs for individuals who battle substantial risk factors that may inhibit their potential. |
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