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National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Dis. The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities website has information regarding how to prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. The site includes information on numerous developmental disabilities including Autism, CP, vision impairments as well as others. The site has current research information. Website
National Center on Deaf-Blindness As a national technical assistance center funded by the federal Department of Education, the National Center on Deaf-Blindness works to improve the quality of life for children who are deaf-blind and their families. Website
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Provides resources about technology and special education, including voice output technology and other assistive technology. It has an guided tour of two early childhood settings using assistive technology, one is an inclusive classroom. Website
National Conference of State Legislatures Policymakers nationwide have focused on expanding the availability of child care, while trying to ensure quality for parents who increasingly depend on child care. Parents of children with disabilities face even greater challenges. State, federal and local leaders are exploring funding approaches to expand the services available and to include children with disabilities into community settings with other children. Potential funding sources for inclusive child care programs are included in this report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report, Passages to Inclusion: Creating Systems of Care for All Children. Website
National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) is a national technical assistance and dissemination center for children and youth who are deaf-blind. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), NCDB builds on the technical assistance activities of NTAC, the information services and dissemination activities of DB-LINK and adds a third focus related to personnel training. NCDB brings together the resources of three agencies with long histories of expertise in the field of deaf-blindness, The Teaching Research Institute (TRI) at Western Oregon University, the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), and the Hilton/Perkins Program at Perkins School for the Blind. NCDB works collaboratively with families, federal, state and local agencies to provide technical assistance, information and personnel training. Website
National Cued Speech Association The National Cued Speech Association connects parents and professionals with introductory information and training in regards to Cued Speech. A FAQ sheet, cued speech camp information, professionals and parents to contact and links to related sites are all available. Website
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities Resources developed by the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities are now housed by the Center for Parent Information and Resources.  Website
National Down Syndrome Association NDSS works to increase public awareness about Down syndrome. They provide research, education, and advocacy resources. They have an on-line bookstore, local affiliations, and web links related to Down Syndrome. Website
National Down Syndrome Congress The NDSC works to empower its members and all people with Down syndrome by creating a national climate in which all people will recognize and embrace the value and dignity of people with Down syndrome. This purpose is enhanced by the commitment of NDSC to: Promote the availability of and accessibility to a full range of opportunities and/or resources that meet individual and family needs. The NDSC operates the NDSC Center which serves as a clearinghouse for information on Down syndrome. The Center provides up-to-date information on topics of interest to people with Down syndrome, family members, friends, professionals and interested others. Website
National Down Syndrome Society The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to enhance their quality of life, realize their life aspirations, and become valued members of welcoming communities. Website
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