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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
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NECTAS) is a national technical assistance consortium working to support states, jurisdictions, and others to improve services and results for young children with disabilities and their families. The website also includes comprehensive information on IDEA as it relates to the education of young children as well as a page devoted to "Keys to Inclusion": published papers, books and videos and links to training related to inclusion in early childhood. Website
National Education Association The National Education Association website has a tremendous amount of information regarding education of preschoolers to higher education. There are sections for pre-k teachers, parents, elementary, secondary as well as those going to school to become teachers. There are articles on special education issues,reasearch articles as well as additional websites. Website
National Eye Institute As part of the federal government's National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Eye Institute?s mission is to "conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, and the special health problems and requirements of the blind." The National Eye Institute (NEI) was established by Congress in 1968 to protect and prolong the vision of the American people. NEI research leads to sight-saving treatments, reduces visual impairment and blindness, and improves the quality of life for people of all ages. NEI-supported research has advanced our knowledge of how the visual system functions in health and disease. Vision research is supported by the NEI through approximately 1600 research grants and training awards made to scientists at more than 250 medical centers, hospitals, universities, and other institutions across the country and around the world. The NEI also conducts laboratory and patient-oriented research at its own facilities located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Website
National Federation of the Blind The National Federation of the Blind website provides public education about blindness, information and referral services, scholarships, literature and publications about blindness, aids and appliances, and other adaptive equipment for the blind, advocacy services, and protection of civil rights. The organization publishes numerous newsletters. Website
National Fragile X Foundation The National Fragile X Foundation unites the Fragile X community to Enrich lives through educational and emotional support, Promote public and professional awareness, and Advance research toward improved treatments and a cure for Fragile X. Website
National Head Start Association The National Head Start Association is a private not-for-profit membership organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. It represents more than 1 million children, 200,000 staff and 2,700 Head Start programs in the United States. The Association provides support for the entire Head Start community by advocating for policies that strengthen services to Head Start children and their families; by providing extensive training and professional development to Head Start staff; and by developing and disseminating research, information, and resources that enrich Head Start program delivery. The NHSA website has information on advocacy, research, professional development, publications are available as well. Website
National Hemophilia Foundation The National Hemophilia Foundation website provides information and resources on hemophilia and other disorders. The site includes research information, program information, fact sheets, grant and fellowship information, and membership information. Links to local chapters available. Website
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