Resources and Support for Children with Physical Movement Differences

Dedicated to raising awareness about the benefit of early detection and early therapy for children with physical movement differences; parent-answered toll-free line providing help. Provides free tools to maximize all children’s motor, sensory, and communication development. Pathways.org Birth to 3 Chicago Michael Msall, MD, FAAP, FAACPDM friends@pathways.org 800-955-2445 18991 Resources and Support for Children… Continue Reading Resources and Support for Children with Physical Movement Differences [...]

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Resources for Families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children

ASDC is a national, independent nonprofit organization. We provide support, encouragement and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Some areas: ASL (American Sign Language) resources Online classes Finger spelling  IEP process Mental health American Society for Deaf Children Birth to 3, 3 – 4, 5 – 8, 9… Continue Reading Resources for Families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing Children [...]

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Vendor/Supplies, Research and Development Center, Information Resource Center. Not for profit. Authorized vendor/dealer. Manufactures a wide range of educational and daily living aids for visually impaired persons. Free Catalog available. Wheelchair Ramps, Elevators, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Accessible Public Transportation American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. Birth to 3, 3… Continue Reading Resourcesx [...]

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Respite and Crisis Stabilization

Community Crisis Stabilization Programs (CCS) BHN offers short-term services for Community Crisis Stabilization (CCS). BHN has three locations available in Springfield, Holyoke, and Westfield. CCS is a voluntary, unlocked, community-based treatment program. Brief services are provided in a home-like, safe, supervised setting for: mental health crisis hospital step-down medication evaluation  service coordination Short-term, out-of-home… Continue Reading Respite and Crisis Stabilization [...]

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Respite Care

Available to qualified people through our planned respite house, and individualized supports.  Respite services provide a break for family members. Respite at the same time enhancing community opportunities for their family member with a disability. Wheelchair Ramps, Accessible Parking, Accessible Restrooms, Near Public Transportation, Medical Needs Berkshire County Arc Birth to 3, 3 –… Continue Reading Respite Care [...]

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Respite Services

Caring for a loved one with a disability is a continuous responsibility that often leaves a caretaker in need of a break. Understanding that each family and individual is unique, respite can come in many forms and options: 1:1 Respite: MCS has a small pool of direct care staff that can work with your… Continue Reading Respite Services [...]

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