American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM): a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities. The scope of the Academy's interests has expanded from an initial focus on cerebral palsy into related areas of developmental medicine, including spina bifida, neuromuscular disease, traumatic brain injury and other acquired disabilities, genetic disorders, communications problems, and specific learning disabilities. The site includes libraries, news, research, conferences and membership opportunities.

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): For 50 years, UCP has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. The national organization and its nationwide network of 114 affiliates in 41 states strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society - from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through our commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion and self-determination.

United Cerebral Palsy of Oregon and SW Washington

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY): The national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). NICHCY provides information and makes referrals in areas related to specific disabilities, early intervention, special education and related services, individualized education programs, family issues, disability organizations, professional associations, education

How Can I Help?: Information for Friends and Relatives of a Child with Cerebral Palsy: When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, the parents face many new emotional and physical demands. In the initial years they have to learn to cope with the special needs of their child. Parents also have special needs themselves which require special understanding and support from family and friends. This On-Line Booklet, reproduced on the World Wide Web with the kind permission of The Cerebral Palsy Association of Western Australia, explains how relatives and friends can help.

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC): 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.

ABLEDATA: A national database covering information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment. The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 27,000 assistive technology products with detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information. The database also contains information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. Assistive technology fact sheets and consumer guides are available.

Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication: Includes handouts describing the general philosophical basis for using augmentative communication and assistive technology with young children, directions for adapting existing products, books and products, selected vendors and internet resources.

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Other Internet Resources:

http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/brain/cerebral_palsy.html

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cerebral-palsy/DS00302

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/cerebral_palsy/article_em.htm

http://www.medicinenet.com/cerebral_palsy/article.htm