Special Friends
For People with Learning/Intellectual Difficulties & their Carers

Special Olympics GB

Special Olympic Wales

 Follow Your Dreams

Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles,Inc

To enhance the welfare of people with Down syndrome and their families through the development and promotion of education, counseling, employment and recreational programs
To increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of Down syndrome.
 

Down Syndrome Research Foundation

The Down Syndrome Research Foundation was formed in 1995 in response to the need, expressed by parents and professionals, for detailed and research-based information for themselves and for the community at large. Although based in British Columbia, the DSRF, by using technology to reach out to the Community, has found an audience across Canada.
 

Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati

We are a non-profit organization established in 1981, with a history of responding to the changing needs of individuals with Down syndrome. The DSAGC serves the southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana including Boone, Brown, Butler, Campbell, Clermont, Dearborn, Hamilton, Kenton, and Warren counties.  By providing families with support, inspiration and information, we help individuals with Down syndrome achieve their maximum potential.

Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona
 

Sharing Down Syndrome Arizona is the 501 Parent Support organisation founded in 1991 by Gina Johnson, proud mom of seven great children including her son David (24) who has Down syndrome. Our mission is to integrate all people who have Down syndrome into the fabric of our community by promoting positive acceptance and inclusion to improve their quality of life.
 

Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island

The Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island (DSSRI) is dedicated to promoting the rights, dignity and potential of all individuals with Down syndrome through advocacy, education, public awareness, and support. We offer membership meetings (open to the public), newsletters, a lending library, public awareness activities and conferences, as well as support and personal assistance on educational and medical issues.

The Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry

To take an active role in educating the dental profession and other health care workers in the oral health needs of people with special needs.
To take an active role in educating
To be a resource centre for oral health professionals seeking information in the management of patients with special need. To lobby for oral health services for people with special needs.
To be a fraternity of oral health professionals interested in the care of people with disabilities.

Autism Today

Everything you need to know about Autism

 Do2Learn

Games, songs, communication cards, printed resources and information for special needs.
About Special Kids.
 

The Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education Inc. (MCIE)

A statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to the inclusion of students with disabilities in their neighborhood schools. Founded in 1988, MCIE provides a variety of services to families and schools. Our mission is to be the catalyst for meaningful and successful participation of all students in their neighborhood schools, through partnerships, advocacy, professional development, and public education.

 Miss Travis's Dream Team

I am a certified Teacher of the Handicapped K-21. I have my certification in both regular elementary education and special education in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I am also a Wilson Reading Specialist. Here at the Dream Team I offer an after school private tutoring program as well as private summer school tutoring. I service special needs students from K-age 21 with disabilities ranging from minor LD to various degrees of Dyslexia, Autism and Life Skills Support.

 The Autism Society of America

The nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.

Research Autism

Research Autism is the only UK charity exclusively dedicated to research into interventions in autism. Established in 2003 as the Autism Intervention Research Trust, we carry out high quality, independent research into new and existing health, education, social and other interventions. Our goal is the improvement of quality of life and outlook for the individuals affected and those around them.

National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism. We were founded in 1962 by a group of parents who were passionate about ensuring a better future for their children. Today we have over 17,000 members, 80 branches and provide a wide range of advice, information, support and specialist services to 100,000 people each year. A local charity with a national presence, we campaign and lobby for lasting positive change for people affected by autism.

 JMF Support Group

JMF Support Group For Unseen Disability is an organisation that support the relief of persons with Autism and (condition related to Autism & other unseen disabilities) and their families carers by providing a support group to help empower and enrich the lives of such persons and to support them and their families to achieve their full potential.

Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the only registered charity in the UK raising funds for biomedical research into the causes of autism spectrum disorders.

Exceptional Parent Magazine

To Develop, Translate, and Share Information as Tools for Positive Change for the Special Needs Community. EP provides practical advice and the most up-to-date educational information for families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs as well as to the physicians, allied health care professional, and educational professionals who are involved in their care and development.

Autism Society of America - Greater Georgia Counter

ASA-GGC is a leading voice and resource of the Georgia Autism Community in education, advocacy, services, information and referral, and support. ASA-GGC is committed to enabling meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.

Women with Disabilities

The aim of Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) is to be a national voice for the needs and rights of women with disabilities and a national force to improve the lives and life chances of women with disabilities.

The Disability Football Directory

Putting people with a disability in touch with football. To Enhance or progress the development of disability football Increase the awareness of opportunities available. To Encourage and progress the involvement of disabled people, their coaches or volunteers in football.

Snap Cymru

SNAP Cymru is a Children and Families charity based in local offices across Wales. Trained staff and volunteers work with children and young people, their families and professionals, providing a range of services to enhance the education of people in Wales. We work within the Special Educational Needs / Additional Learning Needs field, dealing with issues which hinder individual learning and development e.g. learning difficulty, disability,  looked after children, poverty, English or Welsh as a second language.

Progress Magazine

Progress is the essential transition guide for 13 to 25 year olds with special needs.  Progress helps with the transition process by providing all the information needed to make positive, informed, key lifestyle decisions - all in one publication.  Progress is used by young adults, parents, carers and professional advisers alike.
Published three times a year, each issue has a special focus on a different aspect of transition. The magazine is divided into 10 colour-coded, easy to follow sections covering the main aspects of the transition process. These include education, employment, housing, money and benefits, holidays, mobility and legal help.

Free Spirit Holidays

Holidays for Adults with learning difficulties.

Autism Canada Foundation

Autism Canada Foundation is a registered Canadian Charity founded in March 6, 2002 by parents - all with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Autism Canada's mission critical activities include: Supporting families looking for information and direction on helping their children with autism with a special focus on biomedical interventions. Reaching out and building capacity in the medical community by expanding physician’s knowledge and awareness of autism as an environmental illness affecting the whole body with many treatable features. Working to influence policy within governments to provide public health initiatives and policy change.Supporting research into the causes and treatments for autism.

Autism Unravelled

Autism Unravelled is the leading UK charity dedicated to investigating biomedical issues in autism spectrum disorders. It is our aim to support and help to fund research studies where possible and appropriate.