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Activities for the Family 
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Activities for the Family
Family Support Services
A list of website links to family support services throughout Massachusetts.
MA Citizens for Children (MCC)
Family supports and services gathered by the MA Citizens for Children.
Family Support America
Family Support America's public policy agenda is focused on building public will and effective policies to promote family support principles.
Family To Family
A website designed to address working together to create solutions to the waiting list for mental retardation services.
Deaf
Children With Learning Disabilities
Articles, Chats, Forums and free newsletters for a variety of up to
date information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Information
for Families with Deaf Children
This website for the Deaf contains links for parents seeking support
groups, professionally written articles, and links regarding government
assistance and disability laws. There are also listservs to join.
VSA
Arts Web Resources
A
comprehensive source for art, disability and education information.
The
National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Society was established in 1979 to ensure
that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their
full potential in community life. NDSS continues to increase public awareness
about Down syndrome and discover its underlying causes through research,
education and advocacy,
Arc
Massachusetts
Arc Massachusetts’ mission is to enhance the quality of life for
individuals with specific developmental disabilities. Arc Massachusetts
accomplishes this mission by promoting quality community services and
advocating for enlightened public policy. We represent over 90,000 persons
with specific developmental disabilities and their families.
NAMI
Family to Family Education Program
The NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program is a free 12-week course for
family caregivers of individuals with severe brain disorders (mental illnesses).
Trained family members teach the course. All instruction and course materials
are free for class participants.
The
Massachusetts Service Alliance
Established in 1991, The Massachusetts Service Alliance is a private,
nonprofit organization that serves as the state commission on community
service. Our mission is to generate an ethic of service throughout the
Commonwealth by creating and supporting diverse, high quality service
and volunteer opportunities for all age groups, resulting in stronger
communities and more active citizens.
The
Learning Center for Deaf Children
The Learning Center for Deaf Children (TLC) serves Deaf and hard-of-hearing
students from infancy through high school.
Partners
for Community
Based in Springfield Massachusetts, PfC provides administrative services
and social program oversight -- in effect operating like an "organizational
umbrella" -- for six affiliated, non-profit, human service agencies
and other social service groups.
Best
Buddies International, Inc.
The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with mental
retardation by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and
integrated employment.
The
Disability Link Barn
A website with numerous direct links for parents of children with disabilities.
GORP
(Great Outdoor Recreation Page)
- Disabled
This page on the GORP web site will lead you to wonderful accessible outdoor
recreation sites, from trails to sails, throughout the U.S.
Family
Village
Provides a section with links to recreation and leisure
activities as well as Internet resources for individuals
with cognitive or other disabilities and their families with
discussion boards and links for purchasing specialized
products. This site is very user-friendly for new Internet
users.
Through
the Looking Glass
Through
the Looking Glass (TLG) is a nationally recognized center
that has pioneered research, training, and services for
families in which a child, parent or grandparent has a
disability or medical issue.
CAST
Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST is
an educational, not-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand
opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities. The following
sections explain CAST's mission and goals and public policies.
Fun
Attic
Here you will find great game ideas that are ideal for the
entire family. Some games can be adapted for indoor play.
Feel free to print them, play them and share them with your
friends.
