does anybody know about the Cerebral Palsy foundation and how to join?I live in spring texas?
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I don't know where Spring, TX is in relation to the following, but the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation has the following chapters in Texas:\n\nUCP of Greater Houston\n4500 Bissonnet, Suite 340\nBellaire, TX 77401\nPhone: (713) 838-9050\nFax: (713) 838-9098\nE-mail: ucp@ucphouston.org\nWeb site: http://www.ucphouston.org\n\nUCP of Metropolitan Dallas\n8802 Harry Hines Boulevard\nDallas, TX 75235\nPhone: (214) 351-2500/(800) 999-1898\nFax: (214) 351-2610\nE-mail: billknudsen@ucpdallas.org\nWeb site: http://www.ucpdallas.org\n\nUCP of Texas\n1016 La Posada Drive, Suite 145\nAustin, TX 78752\nPhone: (512) 472-8696/(800) 798-1492\nFax: (512) 472-8026\nE-mail: info@ucptexas.org\nWeb site: http://www.ucptexas.org\n\nHope that helps.
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If you are in Texas and can afford it, (if they have re-opened it) check out the Texas Tomorrow Fund.  Again, great concept if you can afford it.
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Don"t worry there is alot of help out there. I took my daughter to the Regional Center in KCmo. They referred me to Childrens Mercy for testing and diagnosis. You can apply for Medicaid and SSi and they will pay for therapists and doctors.The Regional Center will send therapists to your home for behavior,ot or whatever your child might need!Here is the number for the Regional Center 816-889-3400 Premier Therapy 816-363-2052 . Contact person for the Regional Center is Wendy Snow. Also go on line and type in adhd and it will give you all the medical info you need. My nephew has Adhd and he was on Ritlin for several years,it"s a behavior med also several others available if needed. Good luck if you need to talk leave your EMAIL addresse.
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My dad had a girlfriend a while back that has a brother with an inflicted brain injury causing severe mental incapacity and loss of function. She told me about going to groups, and how she found out about how to deal with caring for her brother under such conditions. One of her sources of info was a group she found on the web years ago, since dissolved. Here are a few other options. Good luck, blessed Be.
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As the parent of a special needs child I can tell you the other answers are right to a certian degree but my personal experience has been you need to do a lot of the legwork yourself. They do have to abide by best placement for spec ed which is not always in your home district but this will likely be something you have to find first. \n\nHere are somethings that worked for me getting my son best placement.This is assuming you have your testing done and an IEP or 504 plan in place. \n\nFirst call your district special ed coordinator make an appt to sit down and discuss your childs issues and what would be best for your situation some schools have excellent facilities for physically challenged but not mental some have awesome autism classes but not learning disabilities etc. There may also be theraputic day schools or residential schools that may be an option that you did not know about.\n\n After you figure out where your child should be ask for a meeting in writing and CC every one involved with your child principal teachers therapist (depending on your childs particular need) school district rep spec ed rep and make sure you also take in support for yourself. This might be a social worker advocate service coordinator of friend or if you need any variety of them.\n\n Present all of you documentation testing education plan doctors recommendations ect this will solidify why they should pay to tranfer your child to a different district.\n\nAnd as a last resort (one I have threatened but  never had to follow up on but say it like you did it) is to get an education atty to represent your child. If you need more info contact your state bar assc. or local legal aid office.\n\nYou do have rights as does your child and you may need to be harsh to get what you need but do not wait for them to act first it is so much better to be proactive your child is one of thousands to them and the best thing to do is keep yours in the forefront.\n\nGood luck!
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http://gait.aidi.udel.edu/res695/homepage/pd_ortho/clinics/c_palsy/cpweb.htm\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm\n\nhttp://about-cerebral-palsy.org/\n\nhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1208.asp\n\nhttp://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/684.asp\n\nhttp://www.cerebralpalsy.org/\n\nhttp://www.ucp.org/
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Hi! I live in S. Jersey, but we are about to move to Rockville, MD.  I know for a fact that in Pennsauken on Route 130 there is the Cerebral Palsy School.  I think you should start there. You didn't specify what part of NJ you were interested in, but I hope this info helps you. From my friends that are teachers, most state that their salaries are based on the area.
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I'm in Houston, but, I visited 2 camps in the Dallas/Ft Worth area to speak to teens such as yourself about pro sports and education. You can find information on these camps, and, many others at KidsCamps.com. and there is also a website exclusively for the Dallas Metroplex called kidsmetroplex.com. Good luck, and, have a safe and fun summer.
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Christian Childern's Fund is legit. I get handwritten letters and photos from the family. I also have verification from them that their monetary gifts for like Christmas and birthdays and things get through to them in full without being skimmed. The monthly donation goes to the local program the kid is in to fund their daily meals, education etc., not directly into the kids hands. It is worth it. The website is www.christianchildrensfund.org
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Red Cross. March of Dimes. American Cancer Society. Habitat for Humanity. local food bank. Make a Wish Foundation. Invisible Children. Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. All Childrens Hospital. \n-That should at least get you started.
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you can go the National Federation of Families website you can also get good info from SAMHSA
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Deere, Dr. Jack\nEvangelical Foundation Ministries\n10541 Berry Knoll\nDallas, TX 75230\n214/368-6640\nE-mail: stephanieevans@trinityamarillo.org
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There area lot of corporations looking to fund noble HBCU causes in education. Look up the large companies in TX and send a letter to the Communications or PR departments with a proposal. I think you've got a good shot at it.
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Look up the telephone number of the Texas Bar Association.  (I am assuming that as in PA they have what we call The Lawyer Referral Service).  They can provide you with a low cost referral to an attorney for a consultation.  You may also find in your yellow pages (as in PA) that there are display ads for attorneys who provide a free consultation on your problem.  I don't think pro bono services are easily located except in some types of legal disputes (medical malpractice and injury is an area where one might find one more easily).  I suggest otherwise that you get on line and look up attorneys and attempt to find one who might be interested.  Good luck.
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Give the 1st website a look and then give them a holler.\n\nThe 2nd site: Florida's Transition Project for Infants, Young Children and Their Families assists local communities in establishing trained teams to develop a seamless system of transition among agencies providing services to young children with disabilities, birth to six years of age, and their families.\n\nGood Luck!
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http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/\nthere ya go!
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Can't find anything specific for Texas, however, check with building and transportation, zoning, and don't forget ADA. Parking lots must be handicapped assessable.