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Center for Creative Play
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| | "The Center for Creative Play™ is a national leader in inclusive play and play environments." Located in Pittsburgh, PA, the Center offers a world of play for children of all abilities. Special programs all week long, including some evenings. Call 412-371-1668 for more information. |
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Children's Institute
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| | The Children's Institute has levels of care for special needs children including a Day School. Their website has information on programs, diagnosis, clinical services, contact information, calendar of events, and outpatient satellite offices. |
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Special Kids Network (SKN)
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| | From the Pennsylvania Department of Health the SKN "is a new statewide system designed to connect families of children with chronic health or disabling conditions to services and providers." Call toll-free 1-800-986-4550 for more information. |
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UCP Kids
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| | From UCP of Pittsburgh, the Unique Community Partnership for Kids (UCP Kids) provides recreational support to kids with and without disabilities, "UCP Kids works with children in Allegheny County from 3 - 21 years of age with various disabilities." Inclusive recreational activities are identified and participation is encouraged with support and teaching techniques for families and group leaders. |
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Watson Institute
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| | Located in Sewickley, PA, The Watson Institute provides clinical and educational services for children and teens with autism, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, and other neurological impairments. Other services include the CareBreak respite care, summer activities and wraparound programs. Call 412-741-1800 or 1-866-893-4751 for more information. |
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| National Resources |
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Adolescent Health Transition Project
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| | From the Washington State Department of Health Center on Human Development and Disability, this site provides resources supporting adolescents as they assume responsibility for their own healthcare. Checklists, timelines and resources for family and healthcare providers are featured. |
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Benefits for Children with Disabilities
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| | This "electronic leaflet" from the Social Security Administration describes Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and how to apply for it for your child. There is also information on state children's health insurance programs and other health care services. |
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Car Seats for Children with Special Needs
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| | From the American Academy of Pediatrics. Scroll to the bottom for links to articles about car seats for older children, for premature infants, and for children with casts or wheelchairs. |
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Fact Sheet on Wheelchairs for Children
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| | Information for selecting wheelchairs for children, including guidance on frames, seating, wheels, controllers, batteries, stroller-style or scooters, and more from ABLEDATA, a resource from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. |
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KidsHealth: Finding a Camp for your Child with Special Needs
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| | Guidance for parents along with a list of Web sites where parents can search for summer camps for children with disabilities. |
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
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| | This site from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)is a "central source of information" on education laws, policies and practices affecting children with disabilities. Find information on IDEA, No Child Left Behind, and educational practices as well as contact information for state representatives, agencies and disability organizations. Available in either English or Spanish.
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Pennsylvania State Resources
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| | A collection of links to Pennsylvania state agencies and organizations serving children and youth with disabilities. From the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. |
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Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities
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| | This list of camps from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities is updated each Spring. |
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