Since 1991, Ability Online Support Network has been linking chronically ill children around the world! A computer network designed to enhance the lives of children and youth with disabilities or illness by providing an online community of friendship and support.

http://www.ablelink.org/public/default.htm

This web site was developed and designed specifically for parents raising children with ADD/ADHD. Our mission is to provide information, support and encouragement, but most importantly to let other parents know they are not alone in their struggles and to provide parents with a forum in which they can interact with each other to share successes and concerns. We are dedicated to providing up to date and accurate information on ADD/ADHD, to show the difference between the fact and the myth and to let everyone know that ADHD does indeed exist.

http://www.addhelpline.org/

The goal of this ‘pbs kid’ online fun guide is to help children who are hearing and sighted become more aware of ways that children who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, or hard-of-hearing learn, play, and enjoy the same things they do.

There are several sections: ‘Many Ways to Communicate’ invites children to consider alternate ways of sending and receiving messages using different senses. ‘Communication Exploration: Blindness’ helps children examine communication systems used by people who are blind and visually impaired, including braille and descriptive narration for TV and films. ‘Communication Exploration: Deafness’ introduces students to languages and tools used by people who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, including sign language and closed captions for TV and films.

http://pbskids.org/arthur/friends/index.html

Provides information, education and other services through partnerships with people with autism spectrum disorders, their families and communities.

http://www.autismspectrum.org.au

Best Buddies was originally founded by Anthony Kennedy Shriver in the United States in 1989. It is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disability by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendship. The project was developed to try to meet the needs of people with intellectual disability who may have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, due to spending their lives in a service oriented environment that segregates and isolates them from the broader community.

www.bestbuddies.org

Provides details of venues, services and facilities to make your trip into the city easier and more enjoyable, and a guide to some of the city's accessible restaurants, bars and cafés.

http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/CommunityServices/DisabilityServices/AccessibleAmenities/Pages/AccessibleAmenities.aspx

Information on rental wheelchair accessible vans, minibuses and cars with hand control.

http://www.disabilityhire.com.au/

Supplying Disability Related Information, Opportunities, and Resources to the Worldwide Disability Community

http://www.disabled-world.com/

EnableNet is a Disability Portal and created and maintained by the Disability Information & Resource Centre (DIRC). EnableNet, the on-line meeting place where anyone with an interest in disability can explore, research, communicate, debate and advocate on issues affecting the lives of people with a disability.

HEALTH MATTERS LINKS - ABC Are you looking for specialist health information? From 'Addictive drugs' to 'Diabetes', 'Food and Nutrition' and 'Women' - visit Health Matters Links for the latest and best links to a range of credible external websites featuring specialist health information.

Special Needs Practical Support. US site with information on many disabilities.

UK web site: For everybody who wants to control their support. We have tools and information freely available to help you take control of your own support. People in Control in Control’s mission is to play a key role in the creation of a new system of social care, in which people will control their support, their money and their lives as valued citizens. Promoting self-advocacy.
 

http://www.in-control.org.uk/
 

A Must Read for Mesothelioma Families and for those affected by cancer of any kind Lean on Me: Cancer Through a Carers Eyesby Lorraine Kember, is a powerfully moving and inspirational true story of a courageous mans battle with mesothelioma cancer and his wifes emotional journey as she supports him throughout his ordeal.

http://cancerthroughacarerseyes.jkwh.com/

This NSW site contains the latest research findings, a guide to Australian government policy and legislation in the areas of disability and medical research, a listing of conferences and events being held nationally and overseas, and a comprehensive list of organisations and resources. It is vital reading for those living and working with spinal cord injury and related neurological conditions such as motor neurone disease, transverse myelitis, Parkinson's Disease, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, cerebral palsy and spinal cord tumours.

http://www.spinalforum.com/

Minds & Hearts is a clinic specialising in Asperger’s syndrome and autism. Conceived to meet the enormous need for specialist services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Located in QUeensland - provides seminars and workshops throughout Australia.

http://www.mindsandhearts.net/

A wealth of practical ideas for child care centres and preschools on inclusion of children with disabilities can be found on the (US) National Network for Child Care website. See their Special Needs page for links to resources for children with a range of developmental delays and disabilities.

http://www.nncc.org/homepage.html

A website has been established to support parents of children with hemiplegia which aims to offer comprehensive information on a wide range of therapies and services that are available to children with hemiplegia. The site has been created by parents of hemi children who felt the need for interaction with other parents and carers facing similar challenges.

Devoted to Raising Special Kids with Special Needs

http://www.our-kids.org/

Pipeline Holidays operates a range of supported holidays for people with an intellectual disability, mostly in Australia with some overseas trips. We provide full attendant care, go to a bunch of great destinations and have a lot of fun!

http://www.pipelineholidays.com/

SeeMore Scenic TOURS are licensed and accredited tour operators specialising in providing private and wheelchair / scooter accessible tours & travel packages to South East Queensland - Australia.

SUMSearch is a unique method of searching for medical evidence by using the Internet.

This book gives the reader an insight into the dilemmas faced by parents with deaf child. All parents want to do what is best for their child. When faced with a major decision about what is classified as elective surgery, parents take an individual approach. Nine families share their experiences.

http://members.dodo.net.au/~dorothyobrien/

The Fathers Network web pages' mission is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities. It has news and resources, articles by dads, photo album, links and more.

http://www.fathersnetwork.org/

supports the Our-Kids Email list. Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays

http://www.our-kids.org/

SRDR network The Social Relations of Disability Research Network, based at the University of New South Wales, is a multi-disciplinary, Australia-wide network made up of university teachers, researchers, senior students and researchers in community and government organisations who share an interest disability issues. It was founded with the initial support of the Vice Chancellors of four universities (University of New South Wales; the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Western Sydney and the University of Newcastle), the Network provides a forum for sharing of information and building of mutual support. Contact details: ph: (02) 9385 1870; fax: (02) 9662 8991; or email: srdrn@unsw.edu.au; web site:

Fisher-Price has developed a partnership with experts from the Let's Play! Projects, a US government funded program that supports family play experiences for children with special needs. The website lets you browse the toys by age, type and learning ability.

http://www.fisher-price.com/us/special_needs/

WeMedia Inc. a US media company covering issues important to people with disabilities. They provide access to information, products and services to people with disabilities.

http://www.wemedia.com/

Welcome to the World Institute on Disability (WID) home page. WID is a nonprofit, international public-policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.Welcome to the World Institute on Disability (WID) home page. WID is a nonprofit, international public-policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.

http://www.wid.org/

The Holiday & TravelService is part of Yooralla?s Recreation Department and provides opportunities for people with disabilities to access meaningful holiday and travel experiences of their choice. Geared particularly towards people with high and complex support needs, the service can also be used as a reference or resource for other people with disabilities.