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Ability Camp - This is the web site of Ability Camp, Inc. Ability Camp is a year round facility that provides Conductive Education as well as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy sessions.

 

American Association on Mental Retardation - This is the web site for the American Association on Mental Retardation whose mission is to promote “progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.”

 

Angelman Syndrome Foundation - This is the web site of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. It provides information for families; medical information; and available conferences, workshops, and mailing lists.

 

Apraxia-Kids - This is the Apraxia-Kids web site providing “information on developmental apraxia of speech (verbal dyspraxia) and children’s speech and language topics, including evaluation, therapy, and other childhood communication topics.” Also included are listservs, parent networks and online chats.

 

Brain Injury Association of Texas - The web site of the Brain Injury Association of Texas, a non-profit organization who “strives to meet the urgent need to develop programs for public awareness and education, to support research and rehabilitation and to provide family guidance."

 

Canine Companions for Independence - This is the web site for Canine Companions for Independence, “a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support.”

 

Chromosome Deletion Outreach - This is the web site of the Chromosome Deletion Outreach, Inc. This site provides information on rare chromosome disorders.

 

Creativity Central - This is the Creativity Central web site, created by two award-winning toy inventors as a “one-stop shop for individuals and organizations who value creativity and want to get their own creative juices flowing”.

 

National Center for Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities - The web site of the National Center for Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities who provides resources to assist local emergency planning organization in the planning for individuals who need specialized communications, transportation and medical supports.

 

Epilepsy Foundation of America - The web site of the Epilepsy Foundation of America whose mission is to “work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.”

 

Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Texas - The web site of the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast Texas. Their site provides information on services for children and families, empowerment of adults with epilepsy, training opportunities, discount medical services, and more

 

FRAXA - This is the home page for FRAXA, founded by parents of children with Fragile X Syndrome to support scientific research aimed at finding a treatment and a cure. Their site provides information on Fragile X Syndrome, research news, and grants.

 

National Fragile X Foundation - This is the web site for the National Fragile X Foundation. Their site includes information on genetic counseling, testing, education, therapy, and medication, as well as web links and published resources.

 

Genetic Alliance - This is the web site of the Genetic Alliance, “an international coalition of individuals, professionals, and genetic support organizations that is working together to enhance the lives of everyone impacted by genetic conditions”. The site provides numerous web links and resources; a listing of support groups; an online newsletter; public policy alerts, and more.

 

Hydrocephalus Association - This is the web site for the Hydrocephalus Association. This site provides support and educational resources.

 

Insurance for Texans with Disabilities - This is an online booklet entitled Insurance for Texans with Disabilities that explains basic rights under Texas insurance law.

 

Internet Translation Service - This is Alta Vista’s Internet Translation Service that allows you to translate web sites, e-mails, bulletin boards and text that are written in foreign languages.

 

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas - This is the web site of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas, a non-profit organization that is affiliated with the national organization and has 47 local affiliates throughout Texas. “Its purpose is to help improve the lives of people affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy.”

 

National Organization for Rare Disorders. NORD - This is the web site of the National Organization for Rare Disorders. NORD is a “unique federation of more than 140 non-for-profit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders and disabilities”… “committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.” The site includes databases of rare disorders, organizations and orphan drugs; information about NORD’s Medication Assistance Program for under-insured individuals; information and breaking news concerning rare disorders, and more.

 

Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation - This is the web site for the Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation.

 

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - This is the web site for the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association, “an organization of parents and others who are making a difference in the lives of those with Prader-Willi Syndrome.” Also available in Spanish.

 

SPD Network - This is the SPD Network web site, providing resources to the sensory processing disorder community.

 

Sensory Resources - This is the Sensory Resources web site providing “resources for raising children with sensory motor, developmental, and social-emotional challenges.”

 

Spina Bifida Association of America - The web site of the Spina Bifida Association of America.

 

National Spinal Cord Injury Association - The web site of the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, whose mission is to “educate and empower survivors of spinal cord injury and disease through our toll-free help-line, nationwide chapters and support groups to achieve and maintain higher levels of independence.”

 

Texas Medical Center Library - The web site of the Texas Medical Center Library.

 

Tourette Syndrome Association - The home page of the Tourette Syndrome Association.

 

Williams Syndrome Comprehensive Web Site - The Williams Syndrome Comprehensive Web Site created by the Williams Syndrome Foundation.

 

Klinefelter/XXYY Syndrome - This is the home page for XXYY. This site provides information on Klinefelter/XXYY Syndrome.