Prematurity

Please check back soon for a list of resources to help you care for your baby born prematurely.

Special Needs

AblePlay: Independent ratings and reviews of toys for children with special needs.

Autism Society of North Carolina: Information, advocacy, and support for persons with autism spectrum disorder and those who care for them.

Cheshire Center: Offers pediatric physical, occupational, speech, and developmental therapy services throughout the Piedmont Triad region.

Exceptional Children's Assistance Center: Advocacy, information, and resources for families of children with special needs. Services include free information packets on a variety of topics; training sessions for parents & other caregivers; lending library; and much more.

Family Support Network of North Carolina: Access FSN's Central Directory of Resources, useful publications on caring for children with special needs, and information on local programs.

Family Village Library: Extensive database of information on specific disabilities, and well as general information regarding special needs.

Generations-Tadpole: Lends and delivers low-tech assistive technology devices and toys FREE to families and professionals all across North Carolina.

Joy A. Shabazz Center for Independent Living: Advocacy, peer counseling and support, independent living skills training, information and referrals, with other related services for persons with disabilities.

Kids Path of Hospice: Care and support for children with progressive or terminal illness and their families, and age-appropriate counseling for children and youth who have lost a loved one.

LifeSpan: Serves persons with developmental disabilities by providing education, employment, and enrichment programs that promote inclusion, choice, family supports, and other best practices.

Muscular Dystrophy Association: Offers a wealth of services and information on MD and related disorders. Enter your zip code for information on local resources and support groups.

NICHCY: Searchabale database of information on topics ranging from Accessibility to Zigawhat!, its guide to links & games just for kids with special needs. Information available in English and Spanish.

National Organization of Rare Disorders (NORD): In-depth information & links on thousands of rare disorders. Full-text reports available for a small charge through the site.

North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities: Advocating for full community inclusion and appropriate policy for persons with developmental disabilities.

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, Exceptional Children Division: Extensive information on policies and procedures governing special education practices; IEP facilitation & dispute resolution, and more.

The Special Needs Site: Information on autism and other disabilities, plus opportunities to chat with other area families.

Triad Hitch-Up: Hearing Impaired Toddlers & Children Have Unlimited Potential. Resources, information, group meetings, and much more for families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Wrightslaw: Extensive source of information on parents' rights, special education law, and advocacy.

Telability: Searchable database of service providers; family chat room; "Ask an Expert" feature, and much more. Information in English and Spanish available.