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General Resource Guide
Camp Optimism
http://novaplaza.com/campoptimism
Based in Prince William County, Virginia, a residential summer camp
for kids with physical disabilities.
Children's Annex
http://www.childrensannex.org
Serves children with disabilities, emotionally disturbed, autistic,
multiply disabled or traumatic brain injured.
Coach Care Center
http://www.coachcarecenter.org/coachcarecenter/DesktopDefault.aspx
Located in Naperville, Illinois, Coach Care Center provides many
services to children with special health care needs and their families,
including camp! The center cares for the most fragile (on vents.)
to those with asthma, CP or diabetes in their camp KanDU programs.
New legislation will allow them to add transitional care hospital
to home training, medical daycare, and more for all children with
special health care needs.
DREAMMS for Kids Inc.
http://www.dreamms.org
Information about assistive technology for children from Developmental
Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills
Inc.
Enabling Devices, a division
of Toys for Special Children
http://enablingdevices.com/home.aspx
Makers of adaptive toys and switches.
Hole in the Wall Gang
Camp
http://www.holeinthewallgang.org
Based in Connecticut, boys and girls with cancer or serious blood
diseases find camaraderie, joy and a renewed sense of being a kid.
The camp offers sports, crafts, and lots of fun. Kids also get to
do things that no one knew they were capable of doing.
Mobility 4 Kids
http://mobility4kids.com
Accessible, motorized products for adults and children with disabilities.
Internet Resources for
Children with Disabilities
http://www.irsc.org
Advocacy, information, and support for parents, medical practitioners,
caregivers, and family members to improve life for children with
disabilities worldwide.
NCWD for Youth
http://www.ncwd-youth.info
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability launched
a new Web site for Youth in October 2002. NCWD provides employment
resources and information for youths seeking gainful employment.
Winners on Wheels
http://www.wowusa.com
WOW, a national network, empowers kids in wheelchairs by encouraging
personal achievement through creative learning and expanded life
experiences that lead to independent living skills. Fun activities;
meet new friends.
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