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Benefits
- Adult Down Syndrome Center
- Disability Benefits Guide
- Down Syndrome Research and Treatment Foundation
- Healthy Indiana Plan | 1-877-438-4479
- Indiana Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC): Nutrition Program | 1-800-522-0874
- Medicaid | 1-800-457-8283
- Social Security Disability Benefit Calculator
- Specs for US (eyeware for kids with special needs)
- Social Security Disability Benefits
Indiana Advocacy Groups
- The Arc of Indiana | 1-219- 800-9100
- Self-Advocates of Indiana | 1-800-382-9100
- About Special Kids | 1-800-964-4746
- Autism Society Indiana | 1-800-609-8449
- Best Buddies | 1-317-436-8440
- Family Voices | 1-317-944-8982
- Governor's Council for People with Disabilities | 1-317-232-7770
- INARF | 1-317-634-4957
- Indiana Institute of Disability and Community | 1-812-855-6508
- Indiana Special Olympics | 1-800-700-8585
- Insource | 1-800-332-4433
- United Cerebral Palsy | 1-317-632-3561
State and Federal Agencies
- Family and Social Services Administration | 1-317-233-4454
- Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) | 1-800-545-7763
- Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) | 1-800-545-7763
- Division of Aging | 1-888-673-0002
- First Steps (Early Intervention) | 1- 800-441-7837
- State Department of Education | 1-317-232-6610
- Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services | 1-800-622-4845
- Club Wonder NWI Special Needs Alliance | 1-219-309-7187
- Group HOPE Hispanic Organization of Parent with Exceptional Children | 1-219-678-0582
- Every Body Counts F.A.C.E.S | 1-219-769-5055
- Healthy Families Lake County | 1-219-922-3822
- Lake Area United Way | 1-219-923-2302
- Lake County Park Cooperative Special Recreation Initiative | 1-219-769-7275
- Northwest Indiana Special Education Cooperative NISEC | 1-219-769-4000
- Northwest Spinal Cord Group | 1-219-531-0055
- Parent and Families Support Group | 1-219-791-1400
- Special Needs Bowling Group | 1-219-742-2803
- Vocational Rehabilitation | 1-219-981-5329
- Parents as Teacher of Lake County | 1-219-554-1710
- Regional Mental Health Center | 1-219-794-2000
National Organizations
- National Association for Down Syndrome
- National Down Syndrome Society
- National Down Syndrome Congress
- International Mosaic Down Syndrome
Indiana Down Syndrome Websites
- Down Syndrome Indiana
- Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana
- Elkhart Co. Down Syndrome Support Group
- Michiana Down Syndrome
- Share Foundation of Indiana
Illinois Down Syndrome Websites
- BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome) | 217-997-5879
- Celebrate Differences | 630-885-3006
- Central IL Down Syndrome Organization | 309-452-3264
- Champaign County Down Syndrome Network | 217-351-4163
- Down Syndrome Support | 815-272-1068
- Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome | 815-575-9864
- Frankie’s Fund | 630-665-7077
- GiGi’s Playhouse | 847-885-PLAY (7529)
- Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association | 309-712-4852
- Kankakee Area Down Syndrome Society | 815-210-8944
- Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society | 217-622-3500
- Livingston Area Down Syndrome Society | 815-589-2202
- National Association for Down Syndrome | 630-325-9112
- Riverbend Down Syndrome Association | 618-667-8771
- Ups for Downs(United Parent Support for Down Syndrome)
Inclusion research articles
- A comparison of mainstream and special education for teenagers with Down syndrome: Implications for parents and teachers
- Evidence that we can change the profile from a study of inclusive education
- Inclusion or Segregation for Children with an Intellectual Impairment: What does the Research Say?
- Inclusive Education Research & Practice
- My Son Belongs in Your Child’s Class
- 5 Benefits of Inclusion Classrooms
- Implementing Inclusion
- The social development of children in special schools
- Inclusive Educational Studies
- The Educational Challenges Inclusion Study
- The Indiana Inclusion Study
- What Are the Outcomes for Nondisabled Students?
- The Evaluation of Inclusive Education Programs
- Use of instructional time in classrooms serving students with and without severe disabilities.
- Synthesis of Research / The Effects of Inclusion on Learning
- Honoring and Including Students with Communication Differences
- Special Education is Not a Place
- Inclusive education for individuals with Down syndrome
- Children with Disabilities Benefit from Classroom Inclusion
TED Talks
- The power of inclusive education<
- Reimagining Disability & Inclusive Education
- Disabling segregation
- Isn't it a pity? The real problem with special needs
Other Resources
- Interactive Planner for Caregivers
- Scholarships for students with disabilities
- Sleep solutions for people with Down syndrome
- Stanford Down Syndrome Research Center
- Community Support Services
- Down syndrome Pregnancy
- Down Syndrome: Parent Sharing
- Illinois: Early Intervention Clearinghouse
- Mosaic Down Syndrome
- Pujols Family Foundation
- SpecialNeeds.com
- Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
- Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide
- Addiction Treatment Resources for Americans with Disabilities
- The Disabled Job Seeker's Guide to Becoming a Real Estate Agent
- A How-to Guide on Job Searching with a Disability
- The Guide to Buying Used Accessible Vehicles
- Socialization and the Child who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Disability Accommodation Cost Guides
- Legal Resource for Special Needs
- Keeping Persons with Disabilities Safe While Remodeling
- Creating a Home Where Your Child can Thrive
- Disaster Preparedness for Special Needs
- Home Accommodations for Special Needs
- Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
- Tips for Persons with Disabilities to Declutter and Organize their Home
- Financial Planning for Special Needs
Education Resources
- Love and Learning
- Teacher Resources for Special Needs
- Signing Time Videos (ASL)
- Pediatric Treadmills
- Greenhouse Publications [Interactive Reading Books]
Social Networking Sites
Artists, Musicians, and Adults with Down Syndrome Websites
