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A Selected Guide to Public Agencies Concerned withExceptional Children.Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, Va.Information Center on Exceptional Children.Bureau of Education for the Handicapped (DHEW/OE),Washington, D.C.Nov 73lip.Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 AssociationDrive, Reston, Virginia 22091

mr-$0.75 HC-$1.50 PLUS POSTAGE*Agencies; *Annotated Bibliographies; *Directories;*Exceptional Child Services; Gifted; *HandicappedChildren

The annotated bibliography on public agenciesconcerned with exceptional children contains approximately 90annotated listings of agencies serving handicapped or giftedchildren. Listings are alphabetical by organization title and provideaddress, telephone number, and a brief description which usuallyincludes purpose, membership requirements, publications, sponsorshipof conferences, and affiliation with local chapters. Examples ofagencies listed are The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy, The.American Speech and Hearing Association, The Braille Institute ofAmerica, Gifted Children Research Institute, and the Joseph P.Kennedy, Jr, FoundatiOn. (DB)

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EDUCATIONTH;S DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPROOUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVEO FROMTHE PERSON OR OROANIZATiON OR IGINATING T. POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONSSTATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRE-SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OFEDUCATION POSITION OR POLICY.

A SELECTED GUIDE TO PUBLIC AGENCIES

CONCERNED WITH EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

November 1973

Compiled Ly:CEC /nformation Center on Exceptional Children

(an ERIC Clearinghouse)1920 Assodation DriveReston, Virginia 22091

A Selected Guide to Public AgenciesConcerned with Exceptional Children

The CEC Information Center acts as a dissemination and referral center for information requestsfrom professional and nonprofessional personnel in the areas of special education. In providingthis service the Center has found that a great need exists for a current annotated directory ofpublic and private organizations in this field. Therefore this annotated listing of agencies whoseservices relate to exceptional children has been compiled. Each organization is described In termsof its purpose, membership requirements, publications, sponsorship of conferences, and affiliationwith local chapters. Although this listing is not to be considered complete, it is hoped that it willserve as a useful resource in helping educators and parents obtain reeded information andservice. A companion publication, A Selected Guide to Government Agencies Concerned withExceptional Children, is available from the Special Education IMC!RMC Network, 1920 Asso-ciation Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091

The work presented herein was performed pursuant to a Grantfrom the U.S. Office of Education, Department of Health,Education and Welfare. However, the opinions expressed hereindo not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U. S. Officeof Education, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Office ofEducation should be inferred.

ACTION for Brain-liandicapped Child-ren, 300 Wilder Bldg., St. Paul, Minne-sota 55102. (612)226-4261

The organization is a non-profit, taxdeductible: clearinghouse for informa-tion about brain handicap, actively com-municating up-to-date advances and re-search to the public and medical andeducational professions. Services includea monthly information bulletin (EX-PECTATIONS). seminars and work-shops,

Alexander Graham Bell Association forthe Deaf, Inc., 3417 Volta Place, Wash.Ington; D. C. 20007. (202) 3374220

The Association works to promote theteaching of speech and lipreading andthe use of residual hcaring id the hear-ing impaired, and offers informationservices on hearing impairment. Mem-bership is open to Interested persons for$15.00 a year. The official Journal of theAssociation Is THE VOLTA REVIEW (9issues yearly). Numerous books and pam-phlets (some free) are published, as well asa newsletter, and WORLD TRAVELER(12 issues yearly). Biennial meetings areheld in even numbered years, regionalmeetings in odd numbered years.

American kriemy for Cerebral Palsy,James E. Bryan, Executive Secretary,1255 New Hampshire Ave., Washington,D.C. 20036.

AACP is a professional organizationof physicians and Ph.D.'s in 19 differentspecialities, striving to foster and stimu-late professional education, research,and interest in ci rebral palsy and relateddisorders, and to correlate all aspects ofthis endeavor for the welfare of thosewith the handicap, The official publica-tion is the JOURNAL OF DEVELOP-MENTAL MEDICINE AND CHILDNEUROLOGY. An annual meeting andseveral regional courses are held.

American Academy of Pediatrics, 1801Hinman Ave Evanston, III. 60204.(311) f 69-4255

A natiorll organization of specialtyboard cc, titled pediatricians in the Unit-ed States, Canada, and Latin America,the American Academy of Pediatricsfosters and stimulates interest in pedia-trics and correlates all aspects of thework for the welfare of children whichcome within the scope of pediatricsMembership is limited to specialtyboard certified pediatricians and othercertified physicians (affiliate members).State chapters have been established inall 50 states and in nearly all countriesin Latin America. Canadian membersbelong to proximal state chapters in theU.S. The Academy sponsors an annualnational meeting, an annual regionalmeeting, postgradUale courses, and re-gional conferences. ,Publications are themonthly JOurial-, PEDIATRICS, and union 64-newsletter,

Arnedfran Assoilalion tor-Gifted Childten, IS Gramercy Piric,Nes4 York; New11'6W 16o03.

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tion and for the benefit of others and $1111maintain their status with their age group.By recognizing, appreciating and stimu-lating creative work among gifted children,the Association assists all children in theworthwhile use of their constructive abil-ities. An annual members' meeting is held.

American Association for Health, Physi-cal Education, and Recreation, 120116th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.20036. (202) 833.5541

A national organization to support.encourage, and provide guidance forpersonnel who are developing and con-ducting school and community pro-grams in health education, physical edu-cation, and recreation, AAHPER in-cludes professional, student, and asso-ciate members. Periodical publicationsare the JOURNAL OF HEALTH,PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION(which includes a monthly column, Infor-mation and Research Utilization Center inPhysical Education and Recreation for theHandicapped (IRUC): What's Going On?),the RESEARCH QUARTERLY, andUPDATE, a monthly publication dealingwith current Issues In the field. Other pub-lications are also issued. AAHPER includessix district associations and state associa-tions. National, district, and state associa-tion conventions are held annually inaddition to numerous national, district,and local conferences dealing with specifictopics. One unit of AAHPER is Programsfor the Handicapped whiCh is designed toprovide leadership preparation, research,interpretation and development of pro-grams, and distribution of materials for allateas of adapted physical education, cor-rective therapy, recreation for the ill andhandicapped, therapeutic recreation, andhealth and safety problems of the handi-capped.

American Association for Rehabilita-lion therapy, P. 0. Box 93, North littleRock, Arkansas 72116. (501) 835.3573

The organization promotes the use ofcurative and technical models withinapproved medical concepts, establishesstandards of education and training, andsupports research. AART is open tomedical rehabilitation therapists andothers interested in rehabilitation of thementally and physically disabled. Publi-cations include AMERICAN AR-CHIVES OF REHABILITATIONTHERAPY (quarterly) and REHABILI-TATION THERAPY BULLETIN(quarterly). An annual convention isheld in addition to meetings c): the 7 localchapters.

American Association of PsychiatricServices for Children, 250 W. $/th St.,RM. 103C- Fisk Wk., NeWVorIVNewVoris 10019.

Thilstr4oses of this Assothtion areto provide for the coordination of theactivities of psychiattiCt6Vices :servitfg

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of ideas, and for mutual help in thestudy and solution of clinic problems; topromote the training of clink personnel;to cooperate with appropriate groups ororganizations doing professional place-ment work in the clinic field; to cooper-ate with appropriate organizationsthroughout the world whose purposesmay coincide with those of the Associa-tion; and to carry on such activities asmay advance the field of child psychia-try. Membership is limited to clinics andother organizations offering psychiatricservices to children and meeting specificmembership requirements. Annualmeetings are conducted in March andNovember. A Membership Directory ispublished annually, a newsletter quart-erly.

Amerkan Association of Workers forthe Blind, Inc., 1511 K St., N. W,, Suitt637, Washington, O. C. 20005. (202)347.1559

The American Association of Workersfor the Blind strives to promote the pre-vention of blindness and supports allphases of work for and in the interest ofthe blind. Membership is open to bothagencies and individuals ($20.00 regular,$5.00 student) Interested in the welfare ofthe visually handicapped, research con-cerning various aspects of vis ial limita-tions or In the prevention of blindness.State and local chapters exist throughoutthe country. Periodical publications arc:BLINDNESS (annually); annual convention proceedings; and the newsletter, Newsand Views. In addition, pertinent papersand professional handbooks are published.Meetings include biennial conventions,annual state chapter conventions, andother institutes and workshop% Servicesprovided by AAWI3 include a Jobexchange, limited library service and repre-sentation before Congressional Com-mittees on legislative matters of Interest toAAWB.

American Association on Mental Deli-clency, 5201 Connecticut Ave., N. W.,Washington, D. C. 20015. (202) 244-8143

The organization works to promotehuman progress and the general welfareof mentally subnormal and deficientpersons by furthering the creation anddissemination of knowledge of mentaldeficiency, by facilitating cooperationamong professional persons engaged inwork in the field of mental deficiencyand allied fields, and by encouraging thehighest standards of treatment of thementally deficient, There are severalmembership classificationi for both ex-perienced-professionals and other interested, persons. DU eS "range froth_ S8 toS2S -aicetdi tie '070 tiisii4c a=tion. Periodical lie the-A9 EitICAN -1OURNAC-Origt:R.TAT: rjt,P iC Iwo arid' NiartA Ift Et A trikinfONIbolilblill6nthiY1.ddition, books Orr 411600611S

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American Council of the Blind, Inc. 106N.B. 2nd St., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma73104. (40S) 2324644 Floyd T. Qualls,President

Established and incorporated in 1961, itserves the United States and its posses-sions. The Council is supported by con-tributions and membership fees. An affilialion of individual members rind 43occupational and state organizations ofpersons concerned with blindness. TheCouncil provides referral services, tapelibrary, consultative and advisory servicesto individuals and organizations withregard to legislation, litigation, creditunions, and state programs. it publishesTHE BRAILLE FORUM. Member:WCIVB, NAC

American Foundation for the Blind, ISW, 16th St., New York, New York10011,

The Atherican Foundation for theBlind' is a private, nonprofit agencywhich serves as a clearinghouse on allpertinent information about blindnessand promotes the development of educa-tional, rehabilitation, and social welfareservices for the blind and deaf blindchildren and adults. Services includepublications in print, large type, record-ed, and braille forms (limited), manufac-ture and sale of special aids and appli-ances for use by blind people, andrecordings and manufacture of talkingbooks. Additional services are field con-sultation, research, legislative consultalion and action, public education, operalion of a special library, fostering ofimproved programs, service informationand referral, and processing and distri-bution of identification cards for one-fare travel concession for blind persons.Several periodical publications are is-sued including AFB Newsletter (quart-erly, free), NEW OUTLOOK FOR THEBLIND (monthly, ink. braille, record.ed). Numerous professional and publicinformation boot's pamphlets arepublished (some free). Institutes andconferences are held.

American Heart Association, Inc., 44 P.23rd St., New York, New York 10010.(212) 477.9170

Through programs of research publicand professional education, ard com-munity services, the American HeartAssociation, Inc., works to reduce pre-mature death and disability caused bycardiovascular diseases. Membership Isopen to interested persons. Dues rangefrom S2 to SS annually. Periodical pub-lications are AMERICAN HEART(quarterly),' Heart Research Newsletter

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American Nurses' Association, Inc., 2420Pershing Road, Kansas City, Mo. 64108.(816) 474-5720

The ANA is a national professionalorganization for registered nurses whichworks to foster high standards of nursingpractice and promote the welfare and pro-fessional and educational advancement ofnurses for better nursing care. The Associ-ation is responsible for advancing thestandards, knowledge, and skills in nursingpractice, nursing education, nursing serv-ices, and nursing research. Membership isopen to registered nurses. Dues are, $25.00a year. Publications are the AMERICANJOURNAL OF NURSING (monthly),THE AMERICAN NURSE (monthly mem-bership publication), brochures and mono-graphs. The Association has 53 state andterritorial associations and holds a biennialconference in even numbered years.

American Occupational Therapy Associa-tion, Inc. 6000 Executive Blvd., Rock-vile, Maryland 20852.

Designed to promote and improve thepractice of occupational therapy, theAssociation accepts members who have adegree in occupational therapy and whohave passed the registration examinationof the Association. Dues are $45 annually.THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OFOCCUPATIONAL THERAPY (10 times ayear) and other periodicals and publica-tions ace issued. Conferences are heldannually. Affiliations exist with regionalor state occupational therapy associations.

American Orthopsychiatric Association,Inc., 177S Broadway, New York, NewYork 10019.

The Association works to unite andprovide a common meeting ground forthose engaged in the study and treat-ment of problems of human behaviorand to foster research and spread infor-mation con _erning scientific work in thefield of human behavior, including allforms of abnormal behavior. Member-ship is $35 for members, $45 for fellows.

Publications include theAMERICAN JOURNAL OF OR-THOPSYCHIATRY (5 issues yearly),the Association newsletter, and individ-ual books. An annual scientific meetingis held.

American Physical Therapy Associa-tion, 1156 15th Street, N. W., Washing.ton, D. C. (202) 446.2070

The organization fosters the develop-ment and improvement of physical ther-apy service and education through thecoordinated action of physical thera-pists, allied professional groups, Citizens,agencies; and ichoOls to meet the physi-cal therapy' needs of people. Severalopts of professional and nOnOrofessional. 'rntnberiliiP,:mAyalialate4: Localch'aprefi vgirle-,With the national organszalto Ptibl tiont /Ili nOrichl y

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American Printing House for the Blind,1839 Fninkrort Ave., Louisville, 10.40206.(502)895-2405

Operating under an annual appropria-tion from the U.S. Congress to promotethe education of the blind, the PrintingHouse is a nonprofit publisher of litera-ture for the blind and partially, seeing.Braille books, braille music, large typetextbooks. talking books, recorded edu-cational tapes, and tangible and educa-!tonal aids for the blind are produced.

American Psychiatric Association, 170018th St., N. W., Washington, D. C.20009. (202) 232.7878

Purposes of the Association are tofurther the study of the nature, treat-ment, and prevention of mental disor-ders, to promote mental health and thecare of the menially ill, to advance'standards for mental hospitals and facili-ties, and to make psychiatric knowledgeavailable. Membership is open to physi-cians with some specialized training andexperience in psychiatry; dues rangefrom $20 to S 100. The. Associationincludes district branches. Publicationsinclude THE AMERICAN JOURNALOF PSYCHIATRY (monthly), PSYCHI-ATRIC NEWS (bimonthly newspaper),HOSPITAL AND COMMUNITY PSYCHE-Al RY (monthly), special books and pam-phlets, reference works, and researchreports. The Association holds an annualmeeting and an annual hospital and com-munity psychiatry institute in addition todivisional meetings and regional researchconferences.

American 'Psychological Association,1200 17th St., N. W., Washington, D. C.20036. (202) 833.7600

The purpose of the American Psy-chological Association is to advancepsychology as a science and as a meansof promoting human welfare. Member-ship is open to professionals who havemet specific requirements of educationand experience dependent upon class ofmembership (dues range from $35 to$45). Within the Association are 32 divi-sions and affiliated state associations.Annual conventions are held In the fall.Journal publications are AMERICANPSYCHOLOGIST (monthly), AM MONI-TOR (rne.lthly), CONTEMPORARYPSYCHOLOGY (monthly), JOURNALOF ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY(bimonthly), JOURNAL OF APPLIEDPSYCHOLOGY (bimonthly), JOURNALOF COMPARATIVE AND PHYSIC/LOGI,CAL PSYCHOLOGY (bimonthly),JOURNAL OF CONSULTING ANDCLINICAL psYettoLoCiy'.(b1inpAthly),JOURNAL -OVEDUCAT1ONALPSYCHOLOGY (Mont-1'10,- JOURNAL

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American Public Health Association,Inc., 10I5 18th Street, N. W., Washing.tort, D. C 20036. (202) 467.3000

The Association works to protect andpromote public and personal health andacts as an accrediting agency for schoolsof public health. Membership Is open toprofessionals working in public healthand to persons interested in publichealth (dues range from $5 to $50).Periodical publications are the AMER!.CAN JOURNAL OF PUBLICHEALTH AND THE NATION'SHEALTH (monthly). HEALTH LABO-RATORIES SCIENCE (quarterly), andMEDICAL CARE (bimonthly). Hand-books, guides, monographs, and otherpublications are also issued. The Asso-ciation meeting is conducted annually.

American Rehabilitation CounselingAssociation of the American Personneland Guidance Association, 1607 NewHampshire Ave., N.W., Washington,D. C. 20009. (202) 483.4633

The Association, which is one of the 10divisions of the American Personnel andGuidance Association, works to empha-size the social concept that conservationof human resources merits skillful serv-ices in the rehabilitation of the handi-capped. Membership is for profession-als, associates, and students; dues rangefrom $11.50. $23. REHABILITATIONCOUNSELING BULLETIN (quarter-ly). is published by the American Reha-bilitation Counseting Association andvarious books, periodicals, and films areavailable through the American Person-nel and Guidance Association. ARCAhas state and local branches and partici-pates in the APGA Annual Convention.

The American Speech and Hearing As-sociation, 9030 Old Georgetown Rd.,Washington, D. C. 20014. (301) 530-3400

the Association is a scientific andprofessional organization which encour-ages basic 'scientific study of the process-es of individual human speech and hear-ing fosters improvement of therapeuticprocedures with such disorders, andstimulates the exchange and dissemina-tion of information Members must holda masters degree or equivalent; due., are$50 a year. I our journals are pub-lishett ilic j0;...RNAL OF SPILCIIAND HEARING DISORDERS (quart-erly), the JOURNAL OF SPEECHAND HEARING RESEARCH (quart-erly), LANGUAGE, SPEECH ANDHEARING SERVICES IN SCHOOLS(quarterly), and ASHA JOURNAL(monthly). Monographs and reports arepublished Irregularly. Forty-three stateassociations sponsor Institutes and work-shops:arid an annual convention is held, aswell 11 *Wit Confetti! Ns

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potentially normal intelligence whohave learning disabilities of a percep-tual, conceptual, or coordinative natureor related problems. Membership, avail-able through the state organization, ifestablished, or through the national or-ganization, is open to parents and pro-fessionals. An annual conference is heldas well as regioral conferences. ITEMSOF IN1 CREST (monthly) and annualconference proceedings are published.

Association for Education of thely Handkapped, 1604 Spruce St., Phila.delphia, Pa, 19103. (215)732-0100

The Association works to provideperiodicals and other communicativemedia to evaluate problems and providesolutions, to disseminate professionalinformation, and to stimulate an efforttoward higher standards in personnelprograms and facilities. Membership isavailable to professional workers, par-ents, and interested adults (dues rangefrom $9.75 to $26.00, students, $6.50).Publications are the bulletin Fountainhead(4 times yearly) and the EDUCATION OFTHE VISUALLY HANDICAPPED(quarterly). Biennial conventions are heldand the proceedings published.

Boy Scouts of America, U. S. Rt. 1 &130,NorthBrunswici, N. J. 118903.

With its 460 local councils, BoyScouts of America works to providescouting programs for all boys, bothnormal and handicapped. Units for alltypes of handicapped boys have beenestablished throughout the UnitedStates. Sccniting affiliation is open to allboys. Ths national registration fee is SI;unit do are determined by the, boysthemselves. Publications include numer-ous books, films, and pamphlets (somefree). A meeting is held annually.

Braille Institute of America, Inc., 741Itorth Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, Ca.40029. (213) 663-1111

The institute provides rehabilitationservices to the blind; provides recreationalprograms, liberal arts classes, completelibrary and recording service, volunteerassistance, visual aids service, job counsel-ing, publishing and printing facilities andprograms for blind children and for thedeaf-blind. It publishes the following itemsLIGHT MAGAZINE (semi-annually),Newsletter (quarterly), THE BRAILLEMIRROR (monthly), and EXPEC1A-nom (annually). It is funded by con-tributions and bequests

Child Study Association of AmericaWel-Met Incorporated, SO MadisonNew York, N.Y. 10010. (212) 889-3450

Child Study is a voluntary, nonprofitnational agency deVoted huildingfamily 'menial- ifeaqii alirinteeling com-rnbnify- Acids through edutational pfo-grami ind'-oubittitions:2tbilif 'Study

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the leadership of discussion groups andenable those who work with childrenand parents to use their skills moreeffectively. The educational work of theAssociation is furthered by the publica-tion of books, pamphlets and annotatedbooklists for parents and those whowork with parents. Information aboutcurrent publications of the Child StudyPress available on request. Membershipin the Association is open to all interest-ed persons and groups; annual dues are$15.00.

Child Welfare League of America, Inc,44 East 23rd Street, New York, NewYork 10010. (212) 254.7410

The League is a federation of publicand private child care agencies seekingto raise standards of child care. Re-search and surveys of community serveices are carried out; consultation andinformation are provided, including in-formation useful for the passage of legis-lation; standards for child welfare serv-ices are devetoped; and professional lit-erature is published. Publications in-clude CHILD WELFARE (10 per year),CWLA President's Newsletter, andbooks and monographs.

Closer Look, Box 1492, Washington, D.C. 20012,

The Special Education InformationCenter Is sponsored by The Bureau ofEducation for the Handicapped, U.S.Office of Education. Information isprovided to parents and other interestedpersons regarding facilities in their lo-cality serving handicapped children.

Conference of Executives of AmericanSchools for the Deaf, C/1) Dr. HowardM. Quigley, S034 Wisconsin Ave,N.W., Wallington, It), C. 20016. (202)363.1327.

The Conference works to further thewelfare of the deaf by promoting themanagement and operation of schoolsfor the deaf along the broadest and mostefficient lines Membership is comprisedof persons involved in schools and pro-grams for deaf children in the UnitedStates, Canada, and Mexico (dues rangefrom $35 to $115). AMERICAN AN-NALS OF THE DEAF (6 issues yearly)is published in conjunction with TheConvention of American Instructors ofthe Deaf. 'Una Conference meets annual-ly.

The Convention of American instrUetots of the Deaf, C/O Dr, Howard M.Quigley, Executive Secretary, 5034con* Ave., N. W., Washington; D. C.20016. (202) 363.1327

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The Council for Exceptional Chl Idren,1920 Association Dave, Reston, Vs.22091,

As a professional organization, CECworks to promote the adequate educa-tion of handicapped and gifted childrenthrough cooperation with educationaland other organizations and individualsand through encouraging good profes-sional relationships with various discip-lines. Membership, which Is organizedwith chapters at the local level andfederations or branches at the state orprovincial level, is open to special edu-cators and other interested persons.Dues range from $15 to $23 dependingupon state of residence. CEC containsthe following divisions for persons inter-ested in a particular exceptionality oraspect of special education: Associationfor the Gifted; Council of Administra-tors of Special Education; Council forChildren with Communication Disor-ders; Division for Children with Learn-ing Disabilities; Division on the Physi-cally Handicapped, Hospitalized, andHomebound; Division for the VisuallyHandicapped; Division on Mental Re-tardation; and Tewther Education Divi-sion. Publications include EXCEP-TIONAL CHILDREN (9 issues yearly),EDUCATION AND TRAINING OFTHE MENTALLY RETARDED(quarterly), T EACH ING EXCEPTION-AL CHILDREN (quarterly), EXCEP-TIONAL CHILD EDUCATION AB-STRACTS (quarterly), books and pam-phlets, and research monographs. An-nual international conventions, regionalconferences, and special conferences areconducted.

Council of Organizations Serving the

Deaf, Box 894, Columbia, Md 21044.

The Council, working to promote thebest interests of deaf persons, serves as acentral clearinghouse and contact pointfor information and combined action bynational organizations serving deaf per-sons. Active membership is open tonational organizations directly servingthe hearing impaired (dues are deter-mined by the Board of Directors). Or-ganizations desiring to support the workof the Council can become AssociateMembers (dues $100.00), and individualmembeisitips are welcomed (dues

$5.00).Council on Education of the Deaf, Dr.Armin turechek, Superintendent,Colorado School for the Deaf, Mows andIlsritute Streets, Colorado' Springs,Giorado.

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Epilepsy Foundation of America, 1828L Street, N. W., Suite 406, Washington,D. C. 20036. (202) 293.2930

The Foundation is a national volun-tary health organization devoted to fur-thering better understanding of theproblems of persons with epilepsy. Pro-grams of research into causes as well aspreventive techniques and treatment aresponsored. Research grants and traininggrants are available to individuals, andsummer fellowships are offered to medi-cal students. Assistance and counselingare provided for epileptics through thestate and local organizations affiliatedwith the Foundation. A School AlertProgram, held in conjunction with Na-tknal Vailepsy Month, Informs teachersabout epilepsy. Publications include amonthly newletter, National Spokes-man, and brochures and pamphlets onmedical and social aspects of the disorder.There are 146 local chapters, and anannual convention is held at NationalHeadquarters.

Exceptional Parent, 63S Madison Ave.,New York, N.Y. 10022.

Though not an aoncy, the editor feelsthat this journal would be of value toparents and lay people interested in excep-tional children. The journal provides prac-tical guidance for problems and concernsof those dealing with exceptional children.Subscriptions are 1 year (6 issues), $10; 2years (12 issues), $18; 3 years (18 issues),$24.

Family Service Association of America,44 East 23rd Street, New York, NewYork 10010. (212) 674.6100

Membership includes more than 300agencies which provide casework andfamily counseling services to familieswith parent-child, marital and mentalhealth problems. The Association helpsthe agencies develop and provide familyservice, raise standards and develop newmethods. Publications include SOCIALCASEWORK (10 issues yearly). Con-ventions are held biennially.

Foundation for Child Development(formerly Association for the Ald of Crip-pled Children), 34S East 46th Street, NewYork, N.Y, 10017. (212) 697.3150

The Foundation for Child Developmentsupports research and service experimentsdesigned to Anvitortmental con-ditions that encourage or impair thehealth, growth and desclopment of thechild durtng the early years of life.

The Gifted Child Society, 59 Glen GrayRoad, Oakland, N.3. 07436. (201)3314058

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students, we offet parent discussiongroups and a rental library of books on theeducation ,and psYthology of the giftedand talented. Our standing committeesinclude legislative action, communityInvoivement, research and publicity,among others. We publish two brochures,two newsletters and a summer bulletineach year. We hope to bring out a hand-book for parents. We provide speakers andare active In local, county and state schoolgroups. The writer is a consultant to theU.S. Office of Education of Gifted andTalented.

Gifted Children Research Institute, Suite4W, 300 West 55th St., New York, N.Y.10019. (212) 541-7059

The Gifted Children Research Institutefacilitates the establishment of channels ofcommunication and cooperation betweeninrtividuals and organizations lr volved intree operation and promotion of educationfor the gifted and talented childrenthroughout the world. The GCRI wasformed in New York City in 1971 by vol-unteers who were concerned about theeducation of gifted and talented children.While the main thrust of the GCRI Is con-cern for the highly gifted and talented,they are also interested in detecting andfostering the gifts and talents of all chil-dren. GCRI sponsored the first Interna-tional Conference on the Education t.1Gifted and Talented Children, it wasdecided to form both a national and aninternational coordinating council tocoordinate the efforts of various lisdivid-uals and organizations working to fosterthe education of gifted and talented chil-dren throughout the world. The GCRI hasset up Foundation Award Grants to facili-tate the work of both individuals andaganizations already actively woricing inthe field of the education of gifted endtalented children as well as to those win,are planning to set up such programs andwho need some financial assistance andplanning expertise. The GCRI has twomonthly publications: INTERNATIONALGIFTED CHILDREN NEWS and THECHILDREN'S INTERNATIONAL NEWS-LETTER. Both are available at an annualsubscription of $1.40. Also available arereprints and fact sheets about what Is hap-pening throughout the" world In the areasof education of gifted and talented chil-dren.

Girl Scouts of the United States ofvAntoiicerlicos62823.003124144.1., .6N900ew York, New

Working with 364' Ideal Girl ScoutCouncils; the national "Organization Isdestined to trisOte-il ils with the highestkleaifof Chaficter, :condatilAttlotismand sir vice thai

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Goodwill. Industries of America, Inc.,9200 VVIsconsin Ave. Washington, D.C. 20014. (301) 530.6500

The corporation is nrganized to prov-ide rehabilitation services, training, em-ployment, and opportunities for person.al growth as an interim step in therehabilitation process for the handicapped, disabled, and disadvantagedwho cannot be readily absorbed in thecompetitive labor market. Opportuntiesexist for the establishment of new Good-wills in numbers of locations throughoutthe United States. Information may beobtained by writing to the Deputy Dir-ects): at the above address. Informativepamphlets and manuals are published. TheDelegate Assembly is held annually in lateJune and an annual conference of execu-tives is held each February. AutonomousGoodwill Industries number 152, there are47 branch units.

Human Growth Foundation, 307 SthAve., New York, New York 10016.

Begun in 1965 by parents and friendsof children with growth problems, Hu-man Growth, Inc., works to help themedical profession understand moreabout the process of human growth anddevelopment and all its deviations, suchas dwarfism, gigantism, and failure tothrive.. Opportunities are provided forfamilies of children with growth disturb-ances to meet; financially indigent fami-lies are assisted in obtaining medicalhelp. Membership Is $5; sixteen chaptersserve members in certain geographicalareas. An annual national meeting ishzid. HOF Newsletter is a monthlyPublication.

Huxley Institute for Biosocial Research -American Schizophrenia Association, 56West 45th St., Suite 805, New York, N.Y.10016. (212) 972-0705

By promoting research and public andprofessional education on schizophreniaand other mental illnesses, the Instituteworks for the betteiment of schizophrenicand other mentally ill patients and theirrelations with soc ety. Various categoriesof membership are available In state chap-ters across the luntry. The Institutesponsors forums, onferences and com-mittee meetings and publishes ORTHO.MOLICULAR PSYCHIATRY (quarterly)and THE HUXLEY INSTITUTE NEWS(quarterly).

Indoor Sports Club, 1145 Highland SL,Napoleon, Ohio 43545. (419) 592.5756

The Indoor Sports Club is a social,benevolent, and rehabilitative organiza-tion for physically disabled persona. Thepurposes of the club are to provideentertainment and amusement for disa-bled Rersolit and 'shut-ins, seek aid for'needy disabled persons, providetunitres- for active participation in-civic

promote t' better under-standing and acceptance; ofdisabled. Tin groups Id Cal

chapters (off ll embe s) comprisethe mem*shlp.Is )NA '101Ar Hob (molfdifY) Anannual eOtiiientidrt IS held.

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Information Center for Hearing, Speech,and Disorders of Human Communication,310 Harriet Lane Home, The Johns 11:v1kins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Md.21205. (301) 955. 3390

The Information Center is concernedwith bringing under control and pro-moting ready access to the literature ofhearing, language, speech, and communica-tion disorders including reading disabil-ities. it serves as a national center for theidentification, collection, storage,retrieval, analysis, repackaging, and dis-semination of information in these areas.The Center is a non-profit organizationand a member of the Nenrologleal Infor-mation Network sponsored by theNational Institute of Neurological Diseasesand Stroke. The Center provides referralservices, including general inquiries andbibliographic assistance is provided on afee basis. The publications are CURRENTCITATIONS ON COMMUNICATION DIS-ORDERS: HEARING AND BALANCE(monthly), CURRENT CITATIONS ONCOMMUNICATION DISORDERS:LANGUAGE, SPEECH, and VOICE(monthly), INFORMATION SOURCESIN HEARING, SPEECH, and COMMUNI-CATION DISORDERS: PART 1, Publica-tions, PART 2, Organizations, NOISE:POTENTIAL DANGER TO MAN,BIBLIO-PROFILESa series of capsulestate-of-the-art reports with bibliographies,INDEXhandbook of Ototoxic Agents,1566-1971.

International Association of Rehabs W'don Facilities, 5530 Wisconsin Avenue,Washington, D. C. 20015. (301) 654580

The purpose of the organization is toassist in the development and improve-ment of services of member facilitieswhich have programs appropriate to thegoals of the Facility, and which areengaged in restorative, adjustive, voca-tional, evaluative, training, employment,and sheltered work services to the hand-icapped The Association is the result ofa merger of the Association of Rehabili-tation Centers, Inc., and the NationalAssociation of Sheltered Workshops andHomebound Programs, A quarterlynewsletter, Focus on Facilities, is pub-lished,

international Association for the Scien-tific Study of Mental Deficiency, cjo Dr.David A. Primrose, Royal ScottishNational Hospital, Lambut, Stirlingshire,SCOTLAND.

Individuals and rational association;of scientists and clinicians working inthi field of mental retardation representmore tha's 45 colintrielln'the Associa-tion. kci ear eli in the Acid is encouragedhie iidititlittiffeVenVOK if i Mevaluation, OhlttatiQb;lhiaWedu:cation haVltiaOn:lnterna-tidal --cortgresss. 000-itge aft-1'1'41A

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International Leagoe of Societies for theMentally Handicapped, 12, Rue boresdere, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.

The purpose of this international or-ganization is to advance the interests ofthe mentally handicapped without re-gard to nationality, race, or creed, bybringing about cooperation between or-ganizations representing natiot%sl en-deavor on their behalf. Four t,,2.;s ofmembership are available to organizationsworking primarily in the interests of thementally handicapped. Annual dues areadjusted to the size and resources of themember society. Membership: 63countries are represented through 84 soci-eties; 40 full, 29 affiliate; 14 subscribing; Iassociate. Publications: Congress proceed-ings, conclusions of symposia, monographsand a Newsletter, rive. International Con-gresses have been held up to now and theGeneral Assembly meets every 2 vars.

International Society for Rehabilitationof the Disabled, 219 E. 44th Street, NewVork, New York 10017, (212) Yu6.1470

As a federation of organizations in 59countries, the Society works to promotethe rehabilitation of the disabledthroughout the world. Regional confer-ences, seminars, workshops, andQuadrennial World Congress ate spon-sored, Publications include INTERNATIONAL REHABILITATION REVIEW(quarterly), proceedings of internationalmeetings, and related international studies.

Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation,(701 K Street, N, W., Suite 205 Wash-ington, A. C. 20006, (202) 3474731 ,

The Foundation is engiged in a pro-gram of support of scientific researchtraining, service and education in thefield of mental retardation. It strives todetermine the cause of mental retarda-tion through research; to reduce itseffects by treatment and training; topromote programs of physical fitnessand vocational rehabilitation; to encour-age professionals to work in this field;and to make the genial public aware ofefforts being made on behalf of thementally retarded and those yet unborn.Increasingly, the Foundation has be-come concerned with the ethical irnpii-nations of modern biological and geneticdiscoveries and funds several programsin medical ethics. The Folindation alsosponsors Special Olympics and interna-tional sports programs for the mentallyretarded. An international awards pro-gram and periodic scientific symposiums

are sponsored. Primarily a grantgivingagency. Materials on Special Olympics andsome films dealing with ethical issues areAtonable through the Foundation.

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_- ttir-i)isli- air .ifflbrary 4.610S,through' 6-.0- Ving. 7 regicinir 104%14,-to the blind ti d phYSIMAIndiettirid,

Such materials as braille books, talkingbooks. braille music, record players andcassette players are loaned out uponrequest. TwO monthly publications,Talking Books Topics and Braille BookReview, are mailed free to blind andphysically handicapped persons who usethe services. The Library also offers anational reference and referral serviceon all aspects of blindness and otherphysical handicaps, working closely withorganizations which have sources ofinformation. Expansion of the libraryprogram resulted from the passage inJuly 1966 of Public Law 89-322 whichauthorized .the Library of Congress toextend its books-for-the-blind programto persons who are unable to read ordi-nary print because of visual or physicalimpairment.

Mensa, P.U. Box 86-A, Brooklyn,11223.

Mensa is a unique society. The onlyqualification for membership is a score onan intelligenoe test higher than that of98% of the general population. Its primarypurpose is providing contact betweenintelligent people, but its other functionof research in psychology and social sci-ence is scarcely less important. Mensa is aninternational society: at present there areover 18,000 active members in 14countries. In the U.S.A. applications areprocessed by the 'American Mensa Selec-tion Agency located in New York City.Mensa is an international society in theworld where all members are selecttd byan objective criterion and not becausethey have one aim or point of view.

Mental Health Materials Center, 419 ParkAvenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016.(212) 889-5760

MHMC promotes the effective dissemin-ation and utilization soundly conceivededucational material; in the field ofmental health and family life education.The MHMC is a non-profit, tax-exemptagency. THE MHMC has provided consul-tative services to city and state agencies.The services of MHMC hare been used bygovernmental agencies in conducting spe-cial studies related to program materials,evaluation studies, and preparation of spe-cial materials. During the past years, theMHMC has held seminar-workshops in var-ious parts of the country for mental healthand family life education personnel.MHMC distributes books, pamphlets andplays. An annotated publications list isavailable upon request.

Muscular Dystrophy Association ofAmerica, Inc., 1790 **way, NewYork; NeW York 14019. (2(2)3u6-0808

The Oblecilves of the agency are tofoster SCie-tltifis research iribi'the causeand lure frniScUlar clyitrojIhy andrelated neurOrimieular Jiteaset, to ren-der services lrie$tieras: and Co -carry:onAlifOgralll Itt41q11P400.0e thM* _

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National Atcreditation Council rotAgencies Serving the Blind and VisuallyHandicapped, 79 Madison Ave., Suitt1406, New York, N.Y. 10016. (212)

683-11.581Accreditation by NAC is public recog-

nition that an agency or school for theblind Is doing a quality job. The accredita-tion process provides a system of qualitycontrolsto protect those who receiveservices and those who provide the fundsfor the services. Since it began operationsin January, 1967, NAC has demonstratedthat agencies and schools for the blind canand do improve their administration andprograms when they apply nationallyaccepted objective standards to their oper-ations, and submit the findings of theirown self-studies to validation by teams ofqualified specialists and administrators.

National AssoCiation for Brain - InjuredChildren, Inc., 48 Newport Ave Brain-tree, Massachusetts 02185. (617)843-8829

The Association provides services toorganizations and individuals interested inintensive programs of rehabilitation forneurologically handicapped children. Thechildren may be of any age, and may havedisabilities ranging from learning and read-ing problems to very severe physical andmental deficiencies. This Association doesnot prescribe programs, but works closelywith appropriate clinics and professionalIndividuals. Since January of 1972 it hasenlarged its scope to assist in the forma-tion of community centers for brain-injured children and has been instruinentalin getting several centers started. Informa-tion packets may be obtained by mail onlyfrom 48 Newport Avenue, Braintree, Mass.02184. The Association will refer inquirersto the nearest facilities of the type needed.If special equipment is needed, an attemptwill be made to find a source or to designa new apparatus that can be built in ahome workshop. Apparatus commonlyused in community centers is included Inthe Manual for Community Centers, butthe Association will try to solve any spe-cial problems. Bulletins are issued to mem-bers monthly except for July and August.Individual memberships are $5.00 peryear. This Association is an authorized,not-for-profit organization.

The ational Association of Coordina-tors o State Programa for the MentallyReim ea, Suite 852, Crystal City Plaza141, 2 01, Jefferson Davis Highway,ArPn on, Virginia 22202. (703) 920-0700

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The corporation is a non-profit organi-zation devoted to improved and expandedpolio service's to Mentally retarded cl,11-aten and adults. The Major -aims" are tofacilitate the exchange -6VitiforMatitinbetween states Oh the most advanced and

--- efficatiOds-itiitioCti it isiovidini Cue and ---training' (Cir,the'reftlided aif/tVieffesentthe In Welt i.- or-0004W 'offielaqin114'4044 lif rIthd Implementation Ofprogram i Id44-1. OfirnMenf. -Win-*Odic Ii fiir te0M1hdividgaf POsfati;datialty- thi state Official TeiPonsibfor Idilifillsit Or dlAY and i614-emill'iggrams fob ilit mentally-`- eraided:- An

annual conference is held in conjunctionwith the American Association on MentalDeficiency.

National Association of the Deaf, 814Thayer Ave., Silver Spring, Maryland20910. (301) 587.1788

Comprised of deaf persons, relativesof deaf persons, and individuals workingin the area of deafness, the Associationpromotes educational, sociological, andeconomic development of the deaf. Duesare $10. A youth organization, the Ju-nior National Association of the Deaf, isactive :n over 50 schools for the deaf. Abiennial convention and various pro-grams and seminars are sponsored. Peri-odical publications are THE DFAFAMERICAN (monthly), and NADNewsletter, in addition to numerouspamphlets, books, and films.

The National Association for GiftedChildren, 8080 Springvalley Dr., Cincin-nati, Ohio 45236, (513) 631.1777

The Association aids sehools, parents,and communities in providing for thegifted. Membership is open to interestedpersons; dues are $20 and up. An annualconvention is held in addition to localchapter and regional meetings. Publica-tions are the GIFTED CHILDQUARTERLY (quarterly), occasionalnewsletters, and special feature publica-tions.

National Association of Hearing andSpeech Agencles,814 Thayer Ave., SilverSpring, Md. 20795. (301) $88.5242

The Association works toward solvingthe problems of hearing, speech, andlanguage handicapped individuals. Ap-proximately 160 local chapters andmember agencies assist in the improve-ment of both the quality and quantity ofcare for the communicatively handi-capped. Membership is open to agen-cies, professionals, and interested per-sons; dues are $15 and up. Annualconventions are held. Periodical publi-cations are HEARING AND SPEECHNEWS (bimonthly) and a newsletter,Washington Sounds (monthly).

The National Association (or MentalHealth, Inc., 1800 North Kent Street,Arlington; Virginia 22209.

The National Association for MentalHealth is :a coordinated citizens' volun-tary organizatiOn- working toward theimproved care and treatment of thementally ill and handiCapped; for im-proved Methods and services in re-search. prvention, detection,- diagnosis,and treatment 4.6f Mental itiness andhandicaps,- and tor the 'prOmOlon ofmental -health. Membershiti in Illfr_Na-

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National Association for Music Thera-py, loc., Box 610, Lawrence, Kansas66044. (913) 841-1909

The Association works for the adv-ancement of research in music therapyby establishing qualifications and stand-ards of training for music therapists andperfecting techniques of music program-ing which aid medical treatment mosteffectively. Membership is open to pro-fessionals, Interested persons, and organ-izations; dues range from $5 to $50,JOURNAL OF MUSIC THERAPY(quarterly), brochures, and handbooksare published. A conference and region-al workshops are held annually.

National Association of Private ResidentialFacilities for the Mentally Retarded, 1906Association Drive, Reston, Va. 22091.(703) 86001010

NAPRFMR is a non-profit corporationwhich originated because of the growinginterests and concerns of leaders in privateresidential care over a number of years.Organized in May 1970, it was incorpor-ated on September 18, 1970 in Washing-ton, D.C. NAPRFNIR objectives are topromote the concept of private care as aviable resource, to work for adequateresources fot quality programs, to pro-mote private facility participation in state,regional and national planning, to encour-age and promote higher standards of care,to promote legislation for improved serv-ices, to promote the development of stateand regional organizations, to encouragehigher ethical standards in professionaland business practices, to maintain a

central reference service, to participate indeveloping standaut", and to unite withothers in serving handicapped persons.NAPE' R MR publishes the following:NAPRFMR NEWSLETTER (quarterly),PROJECT REPORT (monthly).

National Association for RetardedChildren, 2709 Ave. E East, Arlington,Texas 76011. 0171 261.4961

Working through their 1,500 state andlocal units, the Association helps toadvance the welfare of the mentallyretarded of all ages. Membership isthrough the local unit. An annual con-vention and an annual youth conferenceare sponsored: MENTAL RETARDA-TION NEWS (10 issues yearly) is theperiodical publication.

National Association of Social Workers,Southern Building, 6th Floor, 15th and 11Si., N.W., Washington, D.C. 2000$.

The National Association of SocialWorkers is an organization of profes-sional social workers whose primaryfunctions include professional develop-ment, professional standards of socialwork practice. advancement of soundsocial policies, and membership sereices. Program priorities for the '70s arecii-Mbiltifir- rat ISM and poverty,- withemphasis on Projects to improve socialstrikes; health 'Cafe and civil liberties.Professional issue priorities -Mande de-velopMent of social work manpower andCOMpetenee; and creation or Poticies andstandar& for Social- Service 'cart-Anita-

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tions and programs. NASW publishesNewsiPersonnel Information (newspa-per and employment listing) and SO-CIAL WORK Journal, both membershipbenefits, the Encyclopedia of SocialWork, books and brochures on socialwork practice a. d issues, the Advocatefor Human Services (Washington news-letter), and Abstracts for Social Workers(quarterly abstracts of 250 periodicals).Dues-paying membership in NASW isopen to all social workers.

National Association of State Directors,cio Earl B. Andersen, Executive Director,Suite 301-C, NEA Bldg., 1201 16th St.,N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

The. Association renders services forexceptional children and adults throughthe establishment of active leadership inpublic educational facilities, planning atstate and local levels, discussion forums,and consideration of current problems andissues. Membership is open to any personemployed as director, supervisor, or con-sultant in special education by a statedepartment of education. Membershipdues are $10. The Association holds anannual meeting.

The National Association of TrainingSchools and Juvenile Agencies, C10Windell W. Fewell, Exec. Secretary-Treasurer, 5256 N. Central Ave., Indi-anapolis, Indiana 46220. (317) 257.3955

The Association works to prevent andcontrol juvenile delinquency and crimeby better understanding of the causesand needs of sce.laljy maladjusted child-ren. Membership is open to individualsand agencies; dues range from $5 to $35.The Association cosponsors the Nation-al Institute on Crime ;Ind Delinquencyand holds an annual conference. Confer-ence proceedings are published.

National Braille Association, 85 GodwinAve., Midland Park, N.J. 07432. (201)447.1484

A national membership organizationwhich provides readh.g materials in braille,larke type, and on tape upon request fromvisually handicapped persons. Members areboth volunteers and professionals. TheNBA Braille Book Bank provides thermo-form copies of hand-transcribed texts toblind college and graduate students at acharge approximately that of the ink printbook,

National Catholic Educational Associa-tion, Special Education Dept., 4472 Lin.dell Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63108. (314)533.3454

The NCEA Special Education De-partment coordinates and promotes allthe educational activities of the churchwhich relate in any way to the educa-tion, training, and tare of handicappedchildren, youth, and adults. -Areas of

cirganited tinder the frame-,Work of the DeMintelit include acousti-cal, emotional,:mental,'orthOpedie, andvisual. Membership is open

agencies engaged in'sarrie area ofCatholte special eduat DueSitte $20for individuals and $75 for agencies:

Publications include Special EducationNewsletter (3 issues yearly), and Direc-tory of Catholic Special Facilities &Programs in the U.S. for HandicappedChildren & Adults. SPECIAL EDUCA-TION edited by MSgr. E. H. BehrmanncoVrs all phases of Catholic special educa-tion. The Special Education Departmentparticipates in the annual NCEA Conven-tion and arranges indilidual conferences.

National Center for Deaf-Blind Youthsand Adults, 105 Sth Ave., New Hyde Park,N.Y. 11040. (516) 146.4440

Its purposes are to identify and locatethose youths and adults who are eligible toreceive service as deaf-blind individuals; toprovide initial assessment of physical andpsycho-social functioning to determinetheir feasibility for rehabilitation; to pro-vide multi-disciplinary evaluation to deter-mine needs and potentialities; to provideindividualized rehabilitation training, toachieve, (a) meaningful contact with theenvironment and effective means of com-munication; (b) initial or enhanced.employability; (c) constructive participa-tion in the community; and (d) any otherdevelopment important to the optimumrehabilitations of the deaf-blind indi"idual;to conduct research into deaf - blindness; toprovide tralnin3 for new and prospectivespecialists in services for deafblind per-sons, and to provide community educationdesigned to sensitize both the lay and pro-fessional communities to the special needsand normal aspirations of deaf-blind per-sons.

National Council on Crime and Delin-quency, Continental Plaza, 411Hackensack Ave. Hackensack, N.J.07601, (201) 4 88-04130

Working on a community, statewide,and national level, the Council strives todevelop effective family and criminalcourts to improve probation, parole, andinstitutional services, and to stimulatecommunity programs for the prevention,treatment, and control of crime anddelinquency. Membership is open tointerested persons; dues are $15. TheCouncil has citizen action councils in 20states. Three journals, CRIME ANDDELINQUENCY (quarterly), JOUR-NAL OF RESEARCH IN CRIMEAND DELINQUENCY (semiannually),CRIME AND DELINQUENCY LIT -ERATUR E (quarterty) are published. TheCouncil cosponsors the National Instituteon Crime and Delinquency.

The National Easter Seal Society forCrippled Children and Adults, 2023West Ogden Ave., Chicago, Illinois60612. (312) 243.8400

The Society is a voluntary agency ,providing direct services for crippledchildren and adults; education of thepublic, professional workers, and pat-ents; research into the eause and pre-vention of handicapping cOnditions andinto 'Methods or care, education, andtreatment Of "the patients involved.Member are the affiliated $t*_So0e-

PUblicalicins 12 0:1:1A 011.1tA.MN LITER ATUR (Mont%) a

year), Easter Seal Communicator(bimonthly, fret), and numerous informa-tional fliers, pamphlets, and reprints.Peseatch Institutes, insetvr:e training insti-tutes, special workshops, and annual con-ventions are held.

National Epilepsy League, Inc., 222 N.Michigan Ave., Sth Floor, Chicago, 1111-nols 60601. (312) 332-6885

The. League is a voluntary agencywhich encourages research in epilepsyand provides information about epilep-sy, medical resources, and employmentto epileptics. The League provides epi-lepsy medication at low cost and works.to increase public knowledge about epilepsy and to widen opportunities foreducation and employment of epileptics.Publications include the newsletter, Ho-rizon, general inforination pamphlets,and technical publications.

National Federation of the Blind, 218Randolph Hotel Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa50309. (515) 2433169

Established in 1940 and incorporated in1949, it serves the United States. The Fed-eration is supported by membership fees,contributions, and endowments. It is anational membership organization of blindpersons with affiliates in most states. Itpromotes legislation to improve social andeconomic conditions of blind persons, pro-vides evaluation of present programs,assists in establishing new ones, grantsscholarships to blind persons, and pub-lishes THE BRAILLE MONITOR. TheFederation has public education programs:;eluding a speakers bureau.

The National Foundation-March ofDimes, P. 0. Box 2000, White Plains,New York 10602, (914) 428.7100

The National Foundation exists tolead, direct, and unify the prevention ofbirth defects through support of pro-grams of research, medical service. pro-fessional and public education, and com-munity services. Lay and professionalvolunteers participate in programsthrough more than 2,500 local chapters.Nat;onal, regional, and local meetingsand symposia for professional and layaudiences are held. General interest andprofessional education publications areissued Films and exhibits are availat lefor loan

National Health Council, Inc., 1740Broadway, New York, New York10019. (212) 582-6040

The principal functions of the Councilare to help member agencies work to-gether more effectively, to Identify andpromote the solution of national

'healthPrObreini of cinteern to the public, andto figther° improve governmental -ands!Oluntary health services for the-public.i<fieistbetshl(3 Is limited t ionardr.-giniZitiotis' concerned health.Books-and paniPhieti concerning heafihand hialthlareerS"- Are Putli,hed. theNational Health- Portirin is held antitiiity

National Information and Referral Servicefor A itistic and Autistic-Like Persons, 101Richmond St., Huntington, W, Va. 25702(304) 523-1912

The center is a service of the NationalSociety for Autistic Children, Inc., 621Central Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206. (518)489-7375. It provides names and addressesabout day and residential schools, camps,hospitals, and diagnostic centers, bothpublic and private. It also provides parentswith information on legislative news,funds, Income tax and lists of otherparents In their area with the same prob-lems. Membership is $5.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 257Park Avenue South, New York, NewYork 10010. (212) 674.4100

The Society endeavors to stimulateand support research in cause, treat-ment, and cure of multiple sclerosis andrelated disorders of the nervous system;to provide services to disabled patientsand their families, and to aid in estab-lishing MS clinics. Local groups are 200strong, Publications include the pericaii-cals MS Briefs, MS Keynotes, patient serv-ice news, an annual report, and variouspamphlets. National conventions are heldin the fail.

National Paraplegia Foundation, 333North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, llli-nols 60601, (312) 346.4779

The Foundation carries out activitiesin physical and mental rehabilitation,vocational rehabilitation and placement,and legislation for the handicapped andallied problems of the spinal cord andcolumn. Limited grants are made inorder to inform and educate the medicalprofession and public on paraplegia tomedical research. A monthly BulletinTHE SQUEAKY WHEEL is published.Annual membership meetings are held.NPE also sponsors annual and biannualconferences on Spinal Cord Injury Treat-ment and Research. Proceedings are pub-lished and available.

National Rehabilitation Association,1522 K St., N. W., Washington, D. C.20005. (212) 659.2430

The Association works to advancerehabilitation of physically a so mentallyhandicapped persons through public un-derstanding, disseminating information,fostering research, encouraging an inter-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation,and developing professional standardsand professional training opportunitiesSix professional and special interest di-visions with membership subject tomembership in NRA (dues range from$10 to $50) further meet the needs ofmembirs: The COURSIAL OF ROI A-

(birtiolithly); and theFiRk NeWiletter (bimonthly) are

litistaVeneWsletter.Seventy .0-(61(atid iiite-a:nd 1041 dial,-

Wet conferentii In additionto an a4M01 nationafi and eight regionalconferences

National Society for Autistic Children.621 Central Avenue, Albany, New York12206. (518) 489-7375

NSAC is an organization of parents,professionals and other interested per-sons working to promote programs oflegislation, education, and research formentally ill children. Through the na-tional and chapter newsletters, the rode-ty serves as an information center forthe exchange of news about behaviormanagement techniques, research pro-jects, legislation, schools, camps andrecreational services. Dues range from$10 for individuals to $2000 for a lifemembership. It iiaintains an Informationand Referral Strice, 101 Richmond, Hunt-ington, W. Va. 25702, (304) 523 -1912,Ruth Sullivan, Director and operates aMAO order book store out of the centraloffice.

National Therapeutic Recreation Socie-ty, C/O National Recreation and ParkAssociation, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D. C, 20006. (202)223.3030

As a branch of the National Recrea-tion and Park Association, the Society isconcerned with the improvement oftherapeutic recreation services and thedevelopment of the recreation profes-sion. Members include professionals andagencies; dues range from $15 to $50.The Society participates in the annualconvention of the National Recreationand Park Association and holds its owndistrict conferences. THERAPEUTICRECREATION JOURNAL (quarterly) isthe journal publication. NTRS registrationavailable through national office.

The Orton Society, Inc, Suite 204, 8415Beliona Lane, Towson, Md. 21204. (301)296,0232

The Orton Society founded in 1949, isa non-profit, scientific and educationalorganization devoted to the study andtreatment of persons with spedficlanguage disabilities, or developmentaldyslexia. There are branches of the Sod-ety throughout the United States. Allofficers are volunteers. Membership Itopen to all persons interested in thegeneral concepts of specific language learn-ing disabilities. Membership is $10 for oneyear or $5 per year for a full-time student.Our membership is currently over 3500We hold a national annual conferencearound November in various locations ofthe country. Branches hold Interim meet-ings within their own branch boundaries.The Society exists on contributions, mem-berships, and the sale of publications.

Pan American Health Organization, PanAmerican Sanitary Bureau, RegionalMice of tke World HealtILCirganlia-tion roll ihe-mterleas; 1P:44; 14*sWashinitK D.C. 20037.(26 223.±700

coordinating authority tqlniernaliOnalhealth --work, assists gitnitinstfengthihirig health sti'rvicet, ' and fur:oish0 a*O)irlafe-fechnleAl'atistate,Other ftiitctions -are to -establish- acid

maintain epidemiological and statisticalservices; to stimulate advance work toeradicate diseases; to promote the im-provement of nutrition, housing, sanita-lion, and other aspects of environmentalhygiene; and to promote maternal andchild health and welfare. Several period-icals, including WORLD HEALTH andWHO Bulletin, are published, as well aspamphlets. papers, and reports.

Porter Sargent Publisher, II BeaconStreet, Boston, Massachusetts 02108.

Though Porter Sargent is not an agen-cy, the editor feels that the SargentHandbook Series, and the Special Edu-cation Series available from this pub-lisher, would be of value to those seek-ing information on special educationfacilities and programs. Directory forExceptional Children contains a com-plete listing of over 3,000 facilities avail-able for instruction, care, and develop-ment of the exceptional child; The Aca-demic Underachiever provides a guideto tutorial, remedial, diagnostic, andacademic resources in prep school pro-grams and clinics; The Guide to Sum-mer Camps and Summer Schools is acomprehensive reference source forsummer programs, including those forexceptional children; If Your Child IsHandicapped is a collection of the expe-

November 1973

rtences of 46 families confronted byserious injury, disease and congenitaldefects in their children; ForgottenChildren: A Program for the Multihan-dicapped sheds light on training andtreatment for the multihandicapped. Abureau is maintained to advise parentsand guardians concerning schools andcamps; a complete form will be sent onrequest to be filled in with data that willallow for pertinent and helpful sugges-tions.

United Cerebral Palsy Associations,Inc., 66' E. 34th St., New York, NewYork 10016. (212) 889.6655

As a voluntary health agency, UCPworks to: (a) promote research in cere-bral palsy, the treatment, education, andhabilitation of persons with cerebralpalsy and to promote professional train-ing programs of all types related to theproblem of cerebral palsy; (b) further, byprofessional and public education, infor-mation concerning prevention and allaspects of the problem of cerebral palsy;(c) promote better and more adequatetechniques and facilities for the diagnosisand treatment of persons with cerebralpalsy; (d) cooperate with governmentaland private agencies concerned with thewelfare of the handicapped; (e) promotethe employment of persons with cerebral

palsy; (f) solicit, collect, and otherwiseraise funds and other property for abovepurposes and for supporting facilities forthe care, treatment, and study of personswith cerebral palsy; and (g) to establishand work with local and state affiliates(over 300 currently). Conferences, work-shops, and seminars arc conducted. Publi-cations include THE UCP CRUSADER(bimonthly, free) and professional litera-ture.

Western Interstate Commission for HigherEducation (WICHE), P.O. Drawer P,Boulder, Colorado 80302. (303) 449.3333

The WICHE Special Education andRehabilitation Program is a consultativeone in the Division of Mental Health andRelated Areas, Robert L. Stubblefield,M.D., Director. It Is a cooperative effortbetween WICHE and key personnel inagencies, Institutions, and communities,plus the western colleges and universities.These special efforts for exceptional chil-dren and the handicapped are being devel-oped on local and regional bases, coveringthe 13 western states. Surveys and datacollections, seminars and institutes, andconsultation services are part of the pro-gram. Conference proceedings and papersdealing with training and service issues arepublished.

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