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Special Needs

This is the home page for families with children, youth and adults with special needs, including disabilities and chronic illnesses of all types. The links listed on this page will take you to a wide variety of information and help you connect to and learn from other families!

Email Discussion GroupsLooking to connect with others? Share information, resources and support with persons across the state via email. Join our Families with Special Needs email discussion group. You can sign up here, or visit our Discussion Groups section to view all of our available groups.

Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy Holiday

Education & Special Education

Special Education
Nebraska's Childfind Program
School Tips
Baby Signs Website
EducationQuest Foundation Disability Handbook for College
Nebraska Department of Education page on Autism Spectrum Disorders
Free Computers and Technology Training
DoD Special Needs Parent Toolkit
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Medical & Disabilities

MHCP Schedule
Arnold Chiari Malformation
Immunization Information
CDC Parent Portal
Attack on Asthma
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
MyPyramid.gov
Quality Check
Blindness Related Resource
Cartoons to Aid Autistic Children
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Share and Connect

Nutrition Made Easy at Hy-Vee
Give Kids a Smile Day
More Than One Way to Motherhood
Disability is Natural-Talking with Kathie Snow
Despite girl's struggles, family says they've been lucky
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Tools

Toys for Special Needs Children
Unofficial Smiley Dictionary

Assistive Technology

Toys for Special Needs Children
Nebraska Educational Assistive Technology (NEAT)
Choosing Toys Takes Consideration
Easy Toy and Game Adaptations
What You Should Know About the First Wheelchair
Able Data
Nebraska Assistive Technology
National Center for Accessible Media
Opening Doors: Technology and Communication Options for Children With Hearing Loss
Assistive Stuff.com
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Community Resources

Nebraska Statewide Respite Network
Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy
Camps for Special Needs Kids
Access Nebraska
DHHS Provides Fans to Help Nebraskans Cool Down
Special Olympics Nebraska
The Early Intervention Family Alliance
Tools for Coping with Life's Stressors
Floor Time - Reestablishing The Child's Progress on the Developmental Ladder
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Hearing Loss

Nebraska Children's Hearing Aid Loaner Bank
Nebraska Families for Hands and Voices
Classroom Interpreting

Housing & Transportation

Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Transportation Safety Tips for Children
Nebraska Transportation - By City
Free Legal Help For Renters and Home Buyers
Indoor Air Quality
National Fair Housing Advocate Online
Universal Design Information
Things to consider when modifying a car for the disabled
Mobility Motoring

Legal & Financial

United Healthcare Children’s Foundation
Understanding Soldier Benefits
Abuse and Neglect
Law and Policy
Social Security Direct Express Card
Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
Nebraska Telephone Assistance Program (NTAP)

Support, Tips & Respite

Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community
Annie on Coping and Resilience
Judy on Coping and Resilience
Making a Bed Out of a Hospital Chair
You are not Alone
Autism Every Day Featured on ABC's "The View"
The Fathers Network
The Tragedy of Custody Relinquishment
United Cerebral Palsy Resource Guide
Schwab Learning A Parents Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Difficulties
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Transition & Post-Secondary

Healthcare Transition for Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
Easter Seals Telework Information
Nebraska Ticket to Work
PTI (Parent Training and Information) Nebraska
Vocational Rehabilitation (Nebraska Department of Education)
Re-Evaluation Issues for Transition Students

News Articles

What Does Poison Control Do?
The Heart Truth
Thanksgiving Tips
Halloween Safety Tips
Red Cross Utility Assistance Starts This Week
Grandfather builds Web browser for autistic boy
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