Be a Fan of Inspiration ...
"When I first started playing two years ago, I wasn't that good," Bowers said. "I am better at the game now because I practice all the time."
Be a Fan of Inclusion ...
Sanders found a new meaning to life when he joined Special Olympics. He said that being a part of this is keeping him off the streets and it's something to look forward to because he made new friends.
Be a Fan of Sport ...
Martinez, who is from Sullivan County and is coached by Melissa Ebeling, believes that the Special Olympics has helped him stay motivated as well keeping positive.
Links and Resources
Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
American Association of University Affiliated Programs
American Association on Mental Retardation
The ARC of the United States Autism Independent UK (formerly Society for the Autistically Handicapped)
The Autism Society of America
Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP)
The Center for Children with Chronic Illness & Disability (University of Minnesota, USA)
Circle of Inclusion
Council for Exceptional Children
Down Syndrome: For New Parents
Down Syndrome: Health Issues
Down Syndrome: Understanding the Gift of Life
Exceptional Parent Magazine
Family Village - A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources
Family Voices (Healthcare Issues for Children with Disabilities)
Institute for Special Education (Worldwide organization based in Switzerland)
International Association. for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities
Mobility International (MIUSA)
MOVE International MUMS: National Parent to Parent Network
National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils
National Association of the Dually Diagnosed
National Center for Youth with Disabilities
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
National Family Caregiver Association
National Father's Network
National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities
National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
National Organization on Disability
National Parent Network on Disability
National Parent-to-Parent Support & Information Service
National Rehabilitation Information Center
Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of Education
Parenting a Child with Special Needs: ABCs of Parenting
Parenting Special Needs Parents Helping Parents, Inc.
Parent Training & Information Centers - Alliance Coordinating Office
Rehabilitation International
Rural Institute on Disabilities
The Sibling Support Project
The Son-Rise Program
Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)
Special Child Magazine
The Association for Severe Handicaps (TASH)
Title V Children with Special Healthcare Needs
United Cerebral Palsy Association
World Institute on Disability