Internet Links

National Organizations
The Arc
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)

Local Organizations
The Arc of Minnesota
Courage Center
DirectAbility
Minnesota Association of Centers for Independent Living
The Minnesota State Council on Disability
PACER
Special Olympics - Minnesota
Fraser Community Services
St.David's Child Development & Family
D.A.D.S. of Minnesota                                                                                           www.downupnorth.org (Duluth Area Parent Group)

Inclusion/Educational Resources
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act(IDEA)
Circle of Inclusion

Comprehensive Web Sites
Dr. Leshin's list of internet sites                                                                                         National Association for Down Syndrome (Chicago Area)
Down Syndrome Internet Resources
The Down Syndrome Page established by members of the Down Syndrome Listserv
Waisman Center's List of Resources Related to Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities
Family Village Page about Down Syndrome                                                                             Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin

Medical Information
Down Syndrome: Health Issues by Dr. Len Leshin
Growth Charts for Children with Down Syndrome