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AdvocacyThe following organizations have a national focus. Their goal is to address the needs of families as well as parents and youth with disabilities.National Center on Accessibility A collaborative program of Indiana University and the National Park Service, the National Center on Accessibility is the nation's premiere resource promoting access for people with disabilities in recreation. Over the last decade, NCA has played a critical role in increasing awareness of inclusion of people with disabilities in parks, recreation and tourism while advancing the spirit and intent of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act and other disability legislation. National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability The mission of the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is to promote substantial health benefits that can be gained from participating in regular physical activity. The slogan of NCHPAD is Exercise is for EVERY body, and every person can gain some health benefit from being more physically active. This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be. The Arc of the United States The Arc is the national organization of and for people with intellectual disabilities and related developmental disabilities and their families. It is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The association also fosters research and education regarding the prevention of intellectual disabilities in infants and young children. The following organizations are concerned with empowering, and getting resources into the hands of parents. National Lekotek Center Lekotek is about kids - kids with special needs. Like all kids, children with special needs love to play. Lekotek makes the world of play accessible to children with all types of disabilities through special play and learning centers where they can have fun with traditional toys, adapted toys, books and computers. Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. « Previous |
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