National Organizations
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
Local Organizations
Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living
The Minnesota State Council on Disability
St. David’s Child Development & Family
Down Up North (Duluth Area Parent Group)
Step Ahead Pediatrics (Facebook page)
Minnetonka Pediatric Therapy Center
Kid Talk – Advanced Children’s Therapy
Minnesota Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
Hammer (service provider)
Minnesota Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (Through Minnesota Dept. of Health)
Inclusion/Educational Resources
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA)
Comprehensive Web Sites
Dr. Leshin’s list of internet sites
National Association for Down Syndrome (Chicago Area)
Family Village Page about Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
Round up of breastfeeding Information – Contains links to several sites: Kelly Mom & Native Mothering
Working with Students with Disabilities
Life Pages - find out what opportunities are available in your area
State Services
Medical Information
Down Syndrome: Health Issues by Dr. Len Leshin
Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome
Healthcare Guidelines (via NDSS.org)
Website Wednesday Links
Minnesota Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (July 11, 2012)