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    National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
    NIH Neurological Institute
    P.O. Box 5801
    Bethesda, MD  20824
    Phone: 1-800-352-9424
    Phone: (301) 496-5751
    TDD: (301) 468-5981
    Web Address: www.ninds.nih.gov
     

    The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders.


    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)
    1600 Clifton Road, MS E-87
    Atlanta, GA  30333
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    TDD: 1-888-232-6348
    Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/ncbddd
     

    NCBDDD aims to find the cause of and prevent birth defects and developmental disabilities. This agency works to help people of all ages with disabilities live to the fullest. The website has information on many topics, including genetics, autism, ADHD, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, diabetes and pregnancy, blood disorders, and hearing loss.


    KidsHealth for Parents, Children, and Teens
    Nemours Home Office
    10140 Centurion Parkway
    Jacksonville, FL  32256
    Phone: (904) 697-4100
    Web Address: www.kidshealth.org
     

    This website is sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. It has a wide range of information about children's health, from allergies and diseases to normal growth and development (birth to adolescence). This website offers separate areas for kids, teens, and parents, each providing age-appropriate information that the child or parent can understand. You can sign up to get weekly emails about your area of interest.


    March of Dimes
    1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
    White Plains, NY  10605
    Phone: (914) 997-4488
    Web Address: www.marchofdimes.com
     

    The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's website has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care.


    National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
    1825 Connecticut Avenue NW
    Suite 700
    Washington, DC  20009
    Phone: 1-800-695-0285 (voice/TTY)
    (202) 884-8200 (voice/TTY)
    Fax: (202) 884-8441
    Email: nichcy@fhi360.org
    Web Address: http://nichcy.org
     

    The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families and professionals. The focus is on children and youth, birth to age 22.


    United Cerebral Palsy
    1825 K Street NW
    Suite 600
    Washington, DC  20006
    Phone: 1-800-872-5827
    (202) 776-0406
    Fax: (202) 776-0414
    Email: info@ucp.org
    Web Address: www.ucp.org
     

    United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) offers family support for people with cerebral palsy. UCP publishes newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, scientific reports, and books. UCP also works for the rights of people with cerebral palsy. There are chapters in every state.




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