Suggested Links
- The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation is redefining hope for families affected by mitochondrial diseases -- hereditary disorders, now considered as common as childhood cancers, that affect the cell's ability to produce life-sustaining energy.
- Parent to Parent of New Hampshire is a network of New Hampshire families willing to share experiences. Parents have one thing in common: They love to talk about their kids - what they're up to now, and expectations for the future. If you are the parent of a child with temporary or long-term special challenges, you may want to speak to a parent whose child has similar needs - someone who will understand.
- New Hampshire Partners in Health a community-based program addressing the needs of families of children with chronic health conditions in New Hampshire.
- New Hampshire Family Voices families and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs.
- Autism Society of New Hampshire is dedicated to individuals with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). Individuals with Autism/PDD have the right and capability to pursue happiness, make meaningful choices, and realize their full potential. Through education, the Society hopes to foster the understanding, unqualified acceptance, and genuine appreciation of individuals with Autism/PDD.
- New Hampshire Assistive Technology an Alliance for Assistive Technology, Education and Community Health. ATECH Services is the largest provider of comprehensive assistive technology services in New Hampshire.
- Moore Center Services to empower and support individuals with developmental disabilities and acquired brain disorders, thereby enriching the lives of everyone in the community.
- UpReach Therapeutic Riding Center is an educational, non-profit program, dedicated to improving the physical, emotional and psychological development of challenged children and adults, through progressive therapies, specifically those centered around the horse.
- Crotched Mountain Rehabilitation Center provides programs and services to assist children and adults with disabilities to achieve optimal growth and independence. Crotched Mountain offers a full range of clinical and rehabilitation services for children and adults with disabilities. Each year, we serve more than 2,000 people from throughout New Hampshire, New England, and New York.
- Special Olympics New Hampshire is a non-profit organization providing sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with mental challenges. Currently 2,500 participants and thousands of volunteers, friends and family members take part in SONH activities.
- New Hampshire Yellow Pages for Kids At the Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities, you will find educational consultants, psychologists, diagnosticians, health care specialists, academic tutors, speech language therapists, advocates, and attorneys. You will also find government programs, grassroots organizations, special education schools, and parent support groups.
- The Institute on Disability at The University of New Hampshire was established in 1987 to provide a coherent university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policy, and practice related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families. The Institute on Disability's mission is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities.
- Mitochondrial Disease Action Committee This Massachusetts based organization exists to provide support to and advocate for Mitochondrial Disease patients. The MDAC advocates for patients by increasing awareness and fighting for legislation, while providing resources and information that make Mito patients' days and lives easier.
- American Music Therapy Association our mission is to advance public awareness of the benefits of music therapy and increase access to quality music therapy services in a rapidly changing world.
- Disabled Travelers A resource dedicated to accessible travel information. Launched April of 2005, this new site will provide you with information on businesses from around the world that specialize in travel for the disabled.
- Lab Tests Online a public resource on clinical lab testing from the laboratory professionals who do the testing. A site to look up lab tests and what the tests are looking for...
- The Moon Balloon Author and illustrator Joan Drescher's books. "As an artist who has created murals in hospitals throughout the country and the author/illustrator of “The Moon Balloon: A Journey of Hope and Discovery for Children & Families's as well as twenty five other children’s books I have always believed in the power of art to help heal. Using playful drawings of hot air balloons representing different feelings I experienced how symbols in art can help children cope with the stress of illness and loss."
- Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. We strive to provide children with the hope for better times, the strength for the tough times and the joy to experience the present. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of New Hampshire is part of the nation's largest and most recognized wish-granting organization, with chapters and volunteers throughout the United States and the world. We draw on that strength, as well as our vast local network, to help children's dreams come true.
- The Olie Foundation, tools for living better on home IV and tube feedings.
- Qumoz.com - A business directory