ASTHMA

American Lung Association
150 Sunny Slope Road
Brookfield, WI 53085
800-586-4872 (Janet McMahon)
www.lungusa.org
The ALA provides information for providers about asthma and children. They have developed a handbook, "Counting on You" which provides information on triggers which may cause asthma, tips on preventing asthma triggers; and advise on prevent environmental causes of asthma. ALA has developed a handout which has an asthma care plan to be filled out by the parent and the child's physicians. This includes information about when to call a child's parent, when to call doctor and 911. An in-service training program is offered for teachers and parents of children with asthma.

ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS

C.H.A.D.D. National Call Center
800-233-4050
www.chadd.org

AUTISM

The Autism Society of America
800-328-8476
www.autism-society.org

BIRTH DEFECTS

March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation
888-663-4637
www.modimes.org

CEREBRAL PALSY

United Cerebral Palsy (UCPA)
1660 L. Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036-55602
800-872-1827
202-776-0406
www.ucpa.org
UCPA is a non-profit, human service organization that aims to improve the quality of life for persons with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. They have informational brochures, books, videos, and other materials for parents and others who work with children with disabilities. The website also has contact information for local organizations in Mississippi.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
800-344-4823
www.cff.org

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

The Arc - Mississippi
7 Lakeland Circle, Suite 600, Jackson, MS 39216
601-982-1180
800-717-1180
TDD: use 800-855-1155
www.arcms.org
Arc offers advocacy for person's with cognitive delays, parent support groups, training, information and referral. .

The Arc of the United States
301-565-3842
www.thearc.org

National Down Syndrome Society
800-221-4602
www.dndss.org

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
ADD manages grant programs with the goal of forming partnerships with state governments, local communities and the private sector to assist people with developmental disabilities to reach their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and community integration.
202-690-6590 (Lynne Lau or Shirley Redmond)
www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add

EPILEPSY

Epilepsy Foundation of America
800-332-1000
www.efa.org

FETAL ALCOHAL SYNDROME

National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
www.nofas.org

HEARING IMPAIRMENTS

National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders
www.nih.gov.nidcd

LEARNING DISABILITIES

National Center for Learning Disabilities
214-687-7211
www.ncld.org

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
2949 North Mayfair Road, Suite 104
Wauwatosa, WI 53713
414-476-9700
www.mdausa.org (national website)
MDA provides education about the disease and about the concerns related to children using wheelchairs. They provide education in schools and in child care settings.

RETT SYNDROME

The International Rett Syndrome Association
The IRSA is the most comprehensive worldwide organization dedicated to Rett Syndrome. IRSA provides information, research, support, awareness, and more.
www.rettsyndrome.org

SPINA BIFIDA

Spina Bifida Association of America
800-621-3141
www.sbaa.org

VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision
www.blind.msstate.edu

FAMILY SUPPORT

The Family Village
The Family Village integrates resources and communication opportunities on the internet for people with disabilities, their families, and those who support and serve them.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu

Family Voices
Family Voices is a national grassroots network of families and friends speaking on behalf of children with special health care needs.
www.familyvoices.org

National Parent Network on Disabilities
NPND was established to provide a presence and national voice for parents of children, youth, and adults with special needs.
www.npnd.org

The Beach Center on Families and Disabilities
www.lsi.ukans.edu/BEACH

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov

Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/OSEP/index.html

National Information Center for Children/Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
800-695-0285
www.nichcy.org
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals with special focus on children and youth (birth to age 22).

OTHER RESOURCES

The Early Childhood Research Institute ,
Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Project
CLAS Research Institute
800-583-4135
www.clas.uiuc.edu
This is a collaborative effort of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Special Education Departments, the Council for Exceptional Children, the ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education, and the ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education. These organizations work together to improve early intervention services for children and their families. Services provided include training materials for early intervention personnel, information packets for parents and teachers, resource materials or curriculum guides, awareness materials, journal articles, books and book chapters, videotapes, audiotapes, and multimedia kits.

Kids Together: Information for Children and Adults with Disabilities
This site was designed to provide information and resources to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with disabilities and the community
www.kidstogether.org

National Alliance for Parent Centers
www.taalliance.org

National Association for the Education of Young Children
www.naeyc.org

National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc.
www.ideapolicy.org

LIFE of Mississippi - Living Independence for Everyone
The purpose of Living Independence For Everyone is to empower people with significant disabilities to be as independent and as fully involved in their communities as they can and want to be.
www.lifeofms.com

Children's Defense Fund
The Children's Defense Fund is an education and advocacy organization that exists to provide a voice for all of America's children who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. CDF pays particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities.
www.childrensdefense.org

Children's Resources International
Children's Resources International is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to improving the quality of education experiences and opportunities for children and their families in the United States and internationally.
www.childrensresources.org

AbleData
This site provides information on assistive technology and disability related resources.
www.abledata.com

ADA Home Page
This site provides information on the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits on the basis of disability in employment, programs and services provided by state and local governments, good and services provided by private companies, and in commercial facilities.
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

The Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with special needs.
www.cec.sped.org

The Division for Early Childhood
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) is a division of the Council for Exceptional Children advocating for individuals who work with or on behalf of children with special needs, birth through age 8, and their families.
www.dec-sped.org

I Am Your Child
I Am Your Child is the online center for information about early childhood development and resources for parents and caregivers.
www.iamyourchild.org

National Child Care Information Center
www.nccic.org

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NECTAS)
www.nectas.unc.edu

Zero to Three
www.zerotothree.org

INCLUSION AND CHILD CARE

Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project
Wisconsin Child Care Improvement Project provides several tip sheets on including children with special needs in child care programs. These include: Staff Training and Communication, Environments that Include All Children, and Transition Ideas. http://www.wccip.org/tips.html#business

Child Care Plus+
The Center on Inclusion in Early Childhood provides inclusion tip sheets, newsletters, and a wealth of other resources.
http://www.ccplus.org/


MISSISSIPPI RESOURCES

The Arc/Mississippi Association for the Rights of Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
7 Lakeland Circle, Suite 600
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 982-1180; (800) 717-1180
E-mail: matt@arcms.org
Web: www.arcms.org

Brain Injury Association of Mississippi
P.O. Box 55912
Jackson, MS 39296-5912
(601) 981-1021; (800) 641-6442
E-mail biaofms@aol.com
Web: www.members.aol.com/biaofms/index.htm

Bureau of Mental Retardation
Department of Mental Health
1101 Robert E. Lee Building
239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 359-1288
Web: www.dmh.state.ms.us

Central Mississippi Autism Support Group
Pam Dollar
149 Dry Creek Road
Magee, MS 39111
Phone: (601) 594-9314
Fax: (601) 849-3981
E-mail: pkdollar@aol.com
A support group for families of individuals with autism. Meets the second Monday night of each month at St. Dominic Hospital Education Department from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.

Cerebral Palsy Foundation of Mississippi, Inc.
P.O. Box 16924
Jackson, MS 39236-6924
(601) 853-1961; (888) 852-1961 (toll free)
E-mail: cpfofms@aol.com
Web: www.cpfofms.org
CHADD Meridian Area
Tel: (601) 484-7144

Client Assistance Program
Mississippi Society for Disabilities
3226 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 362-2585
E-mail: presleymsd@bellsouth.net

Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
754 N. President Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 969-0601 (V/TTY); (800) 748-9420 (V/TTY)
E-mail: mwynnccd@aol.com
Web: www.ccd-life.org

Columbus/North Mississippi Autism Support Group
P.O. Box 205
West Point, MS 39773
Phone: (662) 494-7060
Fax: (662) 404-7533

Support Group for families and freinds of individuals with autism.
Council on Developmental Disabilities
1101 Robert E. Lee Building
239 N. Lamar St.
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 359-1270
Web: www.dmh.state.ms.us

Department of Mental Health
1101 Robert E. Lee Building
239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 359-1288
Web: www.dmh.state.ms.us
Shirley Miller, Early Intervention Liaison/Coordinator
601-359-6240

Division of Children and Youth Services
Department of Mental Health
1101 Robert E. Lee Building
239 N. Lamar Street
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 359-1288
E-mail: bscafidi@msdmh.org
Web: www.dmh.state.ms.us

Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi
P.O. Box 16232
Jackson, MS 39236-6232
(601) 362-2761; (800) 898-0291 (In MS)
E-mail: efm@netdoor.com

F.A.C.T.S.
Familes Advocating Collaborating Teaching and Supporting for Children's Mental Health, Inc.
The Gulf Coast Chapter of MS Families As Allies, Inc.
14081 Woodland Hills Drive
Biloxi, MS 39532
F.A.C.T.S. is for caregivers and professionals whose children and youth have emotional behavioral or mental health needs.

Governor Haley Barbour
P.O. Box 139
Jackson, MS 39205-0139
(601) 359-3150
E-mail: governor@governor.state.ms.us
Web: www.governor.state.ms.us

Healthy Futures
754 N. President Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 969-0601; (800) 748-9420 (V/TTY)

E-mail: HFofMS@aol.com
Web: www.healthyfuturesms.com

The Institute for Disability Studies
University of Southern Mississippi
P.O. 118 College Drive # 5163
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
(601) 266-5163; (601) 266-6035 (TTY)
(888) 671-0051 (in MS only)
E-mail: jane.siders@usm.edu
Web: www.usm.edu/ids/index.html
Ann Henson, Project PREPARE Coordinator
phone  601-331-7369
E-mail: ann.henson@usm.edu
Web: www.usm.edu/ids/prepare

Learning Disabilities Association of Mississippi
4080 Old Canton Road
P.O. Box 4477
Jackson, MS 39216
(601) 362-1667
E-mail: ldams@netdoor.com

Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E)
710 Katie Avenue
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
(601) 583-2108; (800) 898-8977

Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E.)
754 N. President Street
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 969-4009; (800) 748-9398 (TTY)
E-mail: lifeofms@aol.com
Web: www.lifeofms.com/index.html

Living Independence for Everyone (L.I.F.E)
1914 E. University Avenue
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-7010; (800) 748-7471
E-mail: lifenor@dixie-net.com

Mental Health Association of the Capital Area, Inc.
411 Briarwood Drive, Suite 401
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 956-2800
E-mail: mhajxn@aol.com

Mississippi Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities
Web: http://www.mscoalition.com/
Mississippi Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
P.O. Box 1754
Greenville, MS 38701
(601) 352-7383; (800) 795-6123
E-mail: shirlcar January 20, 2009 10:25 AM ssippi Department of Education
Suite 338, Central High Building
359 North West Street, P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Phone: (601) 359-3498 Fax: (601) 359-2198
Parent Hotline: 1-877- January 20, 2009 10:25 AM .k12.ms.us/

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Trese Evans, Division Director for Technical Assistance
601-359-3498
Office of Special Education
Department of Education
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
Web: www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/sped

Mississippi Department of Education's daily legislative report
You also may access this information by calling toll-free 1-877-LegisEd (534-4733.)
Web: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/extrel/legup.htm

Special Education Documents/Memos
Web: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/sped/specialdoc.htm

Special Vocational Services for the Handicapped
Office of Vocational and Technical Education
Department of Education
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205-0771
(601) 359-3089
E-mail: smay@mde.k12.ms.us
Web: www.mde.k12.ms.us

State Board of Education Policy Manual
(REGS for special Ed Included)
State Board of Education (SBE) Policies
Web: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/public/1whmsbe.htm
Mississippi Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 1698
Jackson, MS 39215-1698
(601) 853-5230
Web: www.mdrs.state.ms.us

Mississippi Families as Allies for Children's Mental Health
Nancy Vaughn
5166 Keele
St. Jackson, MS, 39206
(601) 981-1618
E-mail: nvaughn@msfaacmh.org
Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System
5305 Executive Place, Suite A
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 981-8207; (800) 772-4057
E-mail: mspna@bellsouth.net

Mississippi Speech-Language-Hearing Association
P.O. Box 22664
Jackson, MS 39225-2664
(800) 664-6742
E-mail: msha@misnet.com
Web: www.mshausa.org

NAMI Mississippi (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
411 Briarwood Drive, Suite 401
Jackson, MS 39206
(601) 899-9058
E-mail: namimiss1@aol.com

Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services
P.O. Box 1698
Jackson, MS 39215-1698
(601) 853-5100; (800) 443-1000
E-mail: mgandy@mdrs.state.ms.us
Web: http://www.mdrs.state.ms.us
Parent Partners
5 Old River Place, Suite 101
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 354-3302; (800) 366-5707 (in MS)
E-mail: tburton@parentpartners.org
Web: www.parentpartners.org

Parents United Together
P.O. Box 2810
Jackson, MS 39207-2810
E-mail: MOM424@aol.com
Web: www.parentsunitedtogether.com

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Children's Medical Program
Board of Health
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
(601) 987-3965; (800) 844-0898 (National/WATS)

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
First Steps Early Intervention System
Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)
P.O. Box 1700
570 E. Woodrow Wilson Boulevard, Room 107
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
(601) 576-7427; (800) 451-3903 (in MS)
Web: www.msdh.state.ms.us

Project EMPOWER
P.O. Box 1733
Greenville, MS 38702-1733
(662) 332-4852; (800) 337-4852
E-mail: empower@tecinfo.com

Revised - Proposed Policies and Procedures Regarding Children with Disabilities under IDEA Amendments of 1997
Web: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/acad/sped/TOC2.htm

Senator Thad Cochran (R)
United States Senate
326 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-2402
(202) 224-5054
E-mail: senator@cochran.senate.gov
Web: www.senate.gov/~cochran

Senator Trent Lott (R)
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510-2403
(202) 224-6253
(202) 224-2262 (Fax)
E-mail: senatorlott@lott.senate.gov
Web: www.senate.gov/~lott

Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center
Center for Assistive Technology and Environmental Access
Georgia Tech
490 10th Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 385-0636 (V/TTY); (800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
E-mail: se-dbtac@mindspring.com
Web: www.sedbtac.org

Spina Bifida Association of Mississippi
1511 Tracewood Drive
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 957-2410
E-mail: sbamiss@hotmail.com
Web: http://sbamiss.tripod.com

State Education Agency Rural Representative
Walter H. Moore
Department of Education
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205

State Mediation System
Department of Education
Office of Special Education
P.O. Box 771
Jackson, MS 39205
(601) 359-3498
E-mail: bquarles@mde.k12.ms.us
Web: www.mde.k12.ms.us

TEAAM (Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississippi)
P.O. Box 213
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-2061
E-mail: myeager@cmrc.state.ms.us

Technology-Related Assistance
Mississippi Project Start
P.O. Box 1698
Jackson, MS 39215-1698
(601) 987-4872; (V/TTY)
E-mail: spower@mdrs.state.ms.us

T.K. Martin Center
Janie Cirlot-New, Director
Web: http://www.tkmartin.msstate.edu

Toy Library and Technology Learning Center
University of Southern Mississippi
Gulf Park Campus
730 E. Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, MS 39560
(228) 867-2636
E-mail: Sara.Jackson@usm.edu
Web: www.gp.usm.edu/tlc.htm

VSA Arts of Mississippi
350 Woodrow Wilson Drive Box 3512
Jackson, MS 39213
(601) 713-3311; (601) 713-3344
E-mail: jadcvsa@netdoor.com