Autism

Organizations & Associations

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

A rich body of on-line information that includes groups, associations, research on many specific disability topics, and numerous advocacy issues such as access and educational curriculum development.

The Family Village Hosts an On-Line Community Center and Many Resources for All Kinds of Disabilities

The Familly Village is a massive disability project hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is called a "Global Community of Disability-Related Resources, and it lives up to its name.

It offers the following resources:

Center for the Study of Autism

The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area.

The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.

Autism Society of America (ASA)

The Autism Society of America (ASA) promotes education, awareness, and advocacy on critical issues.

The ASA was founded in 1965 and has grown from a handful of parents, into the leading source of information, research, and reference on autism.

United Cerebral Palsy Provides Advocacy for Any Disabled Person

United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) is the leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is a pivotal advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.

For more than 55 years, United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities.