101. Quince Orchard Best Buddies Best Buddies is a international organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for oneto-friendships. http://qohsbestbuddies.tripod.com

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102. Mental Retardation Learning How To Help Your Child Information for parents about mental retardation from the American Academy of Family Physicians. http://familydoctor.org/549.xml

Advanced Search familydoctor.org Home For Parents Special Conditions in Children Mental Retardation Read about it. Talk with other parents. Talk to your family doctor and other professionals. Mental Retardation: Learning How to Help Your Child Printer-friendly version Email this article You have just learned that your child is retarded. You have a lot of questions. You probably are worried and a little afraid. The best thing you can do to help your child (and yourself, too) is to learn more about mental retardation. How can you get more information and help? Some tips are listed below. Return to top Read about it. Sometimes it helps to read about a problem to understand it better. Your doctor and the other people who evaluated your child can help you find books, magazines and other information about mental retardation. Some libraries offer videotapes on this topic. If you have access to a computer, you can find many organizations that offer information on the Internet. Your public library may be able to help you with this search. You can also get information for your other children to read. This may help them understand their brother or sister better, which can help all of you.

103. CHIMES - Deeds Not Words nonpublic special education program for children with multiple handicaps including mental retardation, and other services for people with developmental disabilities including employment opportunities. http://www.chimes.org/

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104. Finnish Association On Mental Retardation This site gives information about the Finnish Association on mental retardation, FAMR. http://www.kehitysvammaliitto.fi/frontpage

Finnish Association on Mental Retardation Viljatie 4 A, FIN-00700 Helsinki Tel. (09) 348 090 Fax (09) 3853 398 kvl@famr.fi Brief in English Home Contact information Projects International ... Library FAMR The Finnish Association on Mental Retardation (FAMR) is a national central organisation and a co-operative forum for organisations and persons working for the better quality of life for people with intellectual disability as well as others in need of support in learning, understanding, and communicating. The experience gained through the FAMR's research and development projects gives guidelines and direction for the future: focusing on humanity and equality where everybody is provided with the services they need within their own living environment. Through the Association's activities, good practices are identified to serve persons with learning disabilities. The FAMR wants society to offer each and everyone of its members the services they need in a flexible manner. In that way, being different is not a factor which separates people but a factor which contributes to the welfare of everybody. Services for life A normal living environment with daily routines is the basis of equality and a good life for a person with intellectual disability. A good start in the life of a disabled child is promoted by early rehabilitation and day care and also by providing sufficient and flexible rehabilitation and support services to the family from the very beginning. Towards the end of life, an elderly person with intellectual disability is entitled to being treated as any other person of the same age.

105. Tkds.org - Welcome To Tkds.org! Serves the educational and training needs of children and adults with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. Programs, events, news and contacts. Columbia, Tennessee, USA http://www.tkds.org/

412 West 9th Street Columbia, TN 38401 Phone: (931) 388-3810 Fax: (931) 388-0405 Email: info@tkds.org Home About Programs ... Contact Site Highlights: Photo Tour About Our Facilities Facts and Figures How to Enroll ... School Newsletter Challenging. Empowering. Loving. You shouldn't have to choose just one priority for you child's special education, and at The King's Daughters' School, you don't have to. At KDS, students live, study, work, and play in an environment that encourages them to realize their most spectacular potential. How? Learning through living. At KDS, we believe that any activity- working in class, playing golf, or sharing dinner with our friends- can be a valuable learning experience. In our classes, your student will be challenged in a number of core academic courses as well as vocational training, art, and music through an Individualized Educational Plan that creates goals specifically for your student. Through our numerous activities and outings, such as Special Olympics, trips to museums and parks, and social events, our students are empowered to uncover and cultivate their individual talents. But whether inside or outside the classroom, you can know that at KDS, children are not just students, they're

106. BEHALABODHAYAN An association of parents of the persons with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities working for their welfare, education, vocational training and rehabilitation. http://www.geocities.com/behalabodhayan

BEHALA BODHAYAN About Us Our Vision We are an Association of parents of the persons with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy and multiple disabilities and have been working for their welfare, education, vocational training and rehabilitation. We have also involved ourselves into finding solutions of many other forms of social problems, which we find very intimately related to our main agenda, and, we understand, is absolutely necessary to attain our main goal Our Activities Socio Cultural Play Clinic Integration ... Siblings For technical information on website contact us. Revised: August 11, 2002

107. Welcome To NYSARC A familybased organization working with and for people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities. http://www.nysarc.org/

Home Contact Us Site Map Help Current News KATRINA RELIEF NYSARC, INC. 56TH ANNUAL CONVENTION GOVERNOR SIGNS NYSARC BILL ON ABUSE AND NEGLECT WESTCHESTER ARC PLAN FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION ... Click Here For All News NYSARC Discussion Board Open discussions on issues that matter the most. NYSARC, Inc., the largest not-for-profit organization serving individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families, welcomes you to our Web site. NYSARC has a rich history of providing advocacy and services throughout New York State. This online resource provides facts, services, assistance, news and updates to our fifty-seven Chapters, families, consumers, volunteers, and staff. You are about to view the myriad of programs and services offered by the local Chapters of NYSARC, Inc. throughout New York State. You are about to learn what NYSARC means to children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families and how you can get involved in your own community. But perhaps, most importantly you are about to meet some of the people it is NYSARC’s privilege to serve.

108. Mental Retardation A Guide For Staff Serving Adults With mental retardation A superb resource for caregivers of those with mental retardation. http://www.eplibrary.com/mentalretardation/

Caution! Visit Microsoft's Web site to obtain the newest version of Internet Explorer, or visit Visiting this web site without first upgrading your browser may result in unreliable behavior. COMPANY Additional Resources Additional Resources Frequently Asked Questions Our Product Links Site Overview Sitemap Contact Us Exceptional Parent Library eplibrary@aol.com The Burden Of Sympathy How Families Cope With Mental Illness David A. Karp This book captures the essence of caring and caregiving for society today. It carefully discusses the emotional and social forces that are at play when caring for a mentally ill person. Genetics and Mental Retardation Syndromes A New Look at Behavior and Interventions Elisabeth M. Dykens, Robert M. Hodapp, and Brenda M. Finucane This comprehensive guide identifies the genetic and behavior characteristics of nine specific genetic mental retardation syndromes. It contains accessible in-depth information on causes, prevalence, physical and medical features, and cognitive profiles among other things. Families and Mental Retardation A Collection of Notable AAMR Journal Articles Across the 20th Century Jan Blacher and Bruce L. Baker; David L. Braddock

109. Quality Trust For Individuals With Disabilities Inc., DC Works to advance the individual and collective interests of consumers with developmental disabilities and mental retardation. Includes news, employment opportunities, staff profiles, events and a newsletter. http://www.dcqualitytrust.org/

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities About Us Meet the Staff Board Members QT Links ... Contact Us The Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, Inc. (Quality Trust) is an independent, nonprofit organization created to advance the individual and collective interests of consumers with developmental disabilities and mental retardation in the District of Columbia.  The activities of the Quality Trust include monitoring the adequacy of services available to consumers including ensuring health, safety and welfare issues are addressed, providing lay advocacy services and ensuring access to legal representation. VISION/MISSION STATEMENT The vision of the Quality Trust is a city-wide system that affords individuals with developmental disabilities and mental retardation universal access to high quality, person-centered services and supports, regardless of the extent or severity of their needs.  We will accomplish our mission through ensuring effective monitoring, advocacy, and legal representation, and by acting as a catalyst for positive change among all stakeholders in the District of Columbia's mental retardation and developmental disabilities service system. Contact The Quality Trust at: 5335 Wisconsin Ave., NW

110. Genetic Causes Of Mental Retardation Some genetic disorders are associated with mental retardation, Most identifiable causes of severe mental retardation (defined as an IQ of 50 or less) http://specialed.freeyellow.com/YAdaptUse.html

GENETIC CAUSES OF MENTAL RETARDATION What is genetics? Genetics is "the science that studies the principles and mechanics of heredity, or the means by which traits are passed from parents to offspring" (Glanze, 1996). Through genetics a number of specific disorders have been identified as being genetically caused. One example is fragile X syndrome, a common genetic cause of mental retardation, which is caused by the presence of a single non-working gene (called the FMR-1 gene) on a child's X chromosome. Genetics originated in the mid-19th century when Gregor Mendel discovered over a ten year period of experimenting with pea plants that certain traits are inherited. His discoveries provided the foundation for the science of genetics. Mendel's findings continue to spur the work and hopes of scientists to uncover the mystery behind how our genes work and what they can reveal to us about the possibility of having certain diseases and conditions. The scientific field of genetics can help families affected by genetic disorders to have a better understanding about heredity, what causes various genetic disorders to occur, and what possible prevention strategies can be used to decrease the incidence of genetic disorders. Can a person's genes cause mental retardation?

111. Florida Department Of Children & Families Information and links for those with mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and PraderWilli syndrome. http://www5.myflorida.com/cf_web/myflorida2/healthhuman/ddp/

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112. Welcome To Special Olympics Connecticut! Provides yearround sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all people with mental retardation. http://www.soct.org/

To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities by giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. More... What is Special Olympics? Regional Offices Sports Programs ... Contact Us (Staff List) This site designed, hosted and donated by The Worx Group . Email the webmaster Visit their websites by clicking on the links below: Title Sponsor Unified Sports:

113. HRW: The Death Penalty In The U.S.A. Beyond Reason The Death Penalty and Offenders with mental retardation. Report March 2001. United States A World Leader In Executing Juveniles http://hrw.org/campaigns/deathpenalty/

Home News Releases About HRW Get Involved ... RSS People wait to get into the U.S. Supreme Court as justices debate whether juvenile executions are constitutional, Oct. 13, 2004 (Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters). Human Rights Watch Reports: Beyond Reason: The Death Penalty and Offenders with Mental Retardation United States: A World Leader In Executing Juveniles Breach of Trust: Physician Participation in Executions in the United States Human Rights Watch opposes capital punishment in all circumstances because of its cruel and inhumane nature. The cornerstone of human rights is respect for the inherent dignity of all human beings and the inviolability of the human person. These principles cannot be reconciled with the death penalty, a form of punishment that is unique in its barbarity and finality. The intrinsic fallibility of all criminal justice systems assures that even when full due process of law is respected, innocent persons may be executed. Take Action Support a moratorium in your state Take action on death penalty legislation in your state Support the North Carolina Coalition for a Moratorium Stop the reinstatement of the death penalty in New York Learn More Latest HRW work on the death penalty in the United States Government, NGO, and media studies of state death penalty systems

114. Hamilton County Board Of MR/DD Offers services and programs to benefit adults and children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. http://www.hamilton-co.org/mrdd/

Within the heart of each community, everyone belongs The web site of the Hamilton County Board of Supported and Maintained by HCBMR/DD Click Here: To Enter Click Here Individuals with Disabilities Resources Click Here: Family Resources Please direct all inquiries about web site to: Community Relations This web site is accessible to individuals with disabilities

115. Mental Retardation Research Center The mission of the UCLA mental retardation Research Center is to elucidate the molecular, cellular and behavioral mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of http://repositories.cdlib.org/mrrc/

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116. Betty Hardwick Center - A Community MHMR Resource The mental health and mental retardation authority for Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Stephens, and Taylor Counties. Features services, programs, and contact information. http://bhcmhmr.org/

Welcome Betty Hardwick Center : A Community MHMR Resource The Mental Health and Mental Retardation Authority for Callahan, Jones, Shackelford, Stephens and Taylor Counties Mission: Promoting Independence, Dignity and Responsibility Administration 2616 South Clack Abilene, Texas 79606 Fax (325) 690-5136 24-Hour Crisis Hot Line Request for Information Notice If you have questions about information on this web page, please contact helpdesk@bhcmhmr.org Home Page Employment Employee Connect ... About Us

117. CHDD Mental Retardation And Developmental Disabilities Research Studies of biomedical and behavioral processes that cause developmental disabilities. Describes programs of study. (University of Washington at Seattle) http://depts.washington.edu/chdd/OUTLOOK/OUTLOOK9.1/STY1Name.html

118. UVa Special Education: Resources On Mental Retardation Definition with links to resources. http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/categories/mr.html

Mental Retardation What is Mental Retardation Organizations for Individuals with Mental Retardation General Resources on Mental Retardation Down Syndrome Resources ... Centers, Departments, and Program for Individuals with Mental Retardation What is Mental Retardation Definition Mental Retardation refers to substantial limitations in present functioning. It is characterized by significantly subaverage intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with related limitations in two or more of the following applicable adaptive skill areas: communication, self-care, home living, social skills, community use, self-direction, health and safety, functional academcis, leisure, and work. Mental retardation manifests before age 18 (AAMR, 1992). Issues in the Developmental Approach to Mental Retardation Understanding Mental Retardation Children Who Are Mentally Retarded Return to Top Organizations for Individuals with Mental Retardation The Arc (Formally the Association of Retarded Citizens) TASH (Once the American Association for the Education of the Severely/ Profoundly Handicapped [AAESPH], then The Association for the Severely Handicapped [TASH], and more recently The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps, but continuing to use the acronym "TASH" because it is widely and well known) President's Committee on Mental Retardation (PCMR) , which "acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to programs and services for persons with mental retardation." See, especially, the

119. OSD Mental Retardation People with mental retardation develop at a below average rate and experience mental retardation is NOT a disease and it is NOT mental illness. http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability/dd.htm

Search For: Portland Community College Office for Students with Disabilities OSD Home Forms Services for Students Student Success Handbook ... Contact OSD Staff For content matters regarding this page, contact Linda Browning Information About Mental Retardation Table of Contents An Introduction To Mental Retardation Possible Causes of Mental Retardation What Problems Might a Person with Mental Retardation Have? What You Can Do Facts and Statistics about Developmental Disabilities and Mental Retardation An Introduction To Mental Retardation People with MENTAL RETARDATION develop at a below average rate and experience difficulty in learning and social adjustment. Difficulties may occur in learning, social, communication, academic, vocational, and independent living skills. Coordination, dexterity, difficulty maintaining concentration, and health issues may also be present. Definition of Mental Retardation: A significantly low score on an intelligence test.

120. San Diego County Special Olympics Calendar, newsletter and contacts for this organization. Offers a yearround worldwide program of sports training and athletic competition for all children and adults with mental retardation. http://www.specialolympicssandiego.com/

ALBERTSON’S FUNDRAISER CONTINUES Albertson’s and Savon Drugs are continuing their partnership with San Diego County Special Olympics. You can now combine your old Community Partners card with Albertson’s Preferred Savings Card and support us each time you shop. Remember to use your Albertson’s Preferred Savings Card every time you shop your local Albertson’s Grocery Store or Savon Drug Store. When you present the card, the cashier will scan it, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to Special Olympics while you receive in-store specials at the same time. This is a very easy way for all of our athletes and their families and friends to help us raise funds to support local Special Olympics programs. If you need to sign up for the Community Partners Program, you can go to www.albertsons.com, and follow the links to the Community Partners Page, where you enter your Preferred Card number and link it to us. We will be glad to assist you or get you the information you need to make your shopping count if you call our office.

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