Bridges for New Beginnings is the result of a unique collaboration between Autistic Services and Hope and Homes Children Romania (HHRC). Together the two have worked to close state-run institutions and place their residents into family-type alternatives such as foster homes or group homes. Autistic Services provides annual training to the care givers in working with disabled populations and people with Autism.

A list of sites published by the The Autism Research Institute (ARI) and other organizations that share common goals, objectives and dedication to the autism community.

Parent Network of WNY is a parent-led community resource for parents of children with special needs and professionals working with individuals with disabilities. We are a designated Technical Assistance Parent Center funded by New York State Education Department (NYSED) and several other funding sources. We are also professional members of several local, state and national organizations such as the Developmental Disabilities Alliance of WNY, NYS Disability Advocacy Association and the National Alliance for Information and Referral.

The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY) is a collaborative group of member voluntary agencies that provide services to people with developmental disabilities. While honoring individual agency missions, it is the intent of the Alliance to assist agencies to develop relationships, promote unified strategies and share risks for the mutual gain with and for the benefit of people with developmental disabilities.

Hope and Homes for Children is a registered charity working in Central and Eastern Europe and Africa. Our head office is based in Wiltshire in the UK.

The TD Center provides educational information on Tardive Dskinesia, a movement disorder caused by prescription medications that can potentially be confused with Parkinson's Disease.

Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) is a result of damage to the bodily systems that process dopamine, and is typically caused by exposure to certain prescription medications - including Reglan and several antipsychotic medications. The symptoms of TD, which are irreversible and incurable, mimic those of Parkinson's disease or Huntington's disease. Tardive Dyskinesia victims suffer from involuntary, repetitive movements which often continue after the drug is no longer used. The TD Centers features the most up-to-date information on TD, its causes and all known treatment options. Additionally, they distribute free support books and informational packets to their users.

Music therapy has been around for quite awhile. Therapists believe that music affects a person's physical body, emotions, mental state, and even the spiritual state. If music is used correctly, it can actually help some patients cope with diseases and disorders. Music therapy has been used in the United States since 1944 and the United Kingdom since the 1960s...

Joel Pearlman and Rob Dube are the co-founders of TonerForAutism.com. They met in grade school and started their first entrepreneurial venture by selling Charms Blow Pops out of their lockers. The school principal closed the Blow Pop business down, but that didn’t discourage them – years later they started a business together and have remained successful business partners for over 15 years. Over the last few years, Joel and Rob have been talking a great deal about translating the passion they bring to their business into making a big difference in the world. After quite a bit of exploration and soul-searching, they realized that by using an everyday commodity like toner and ink for printers, which is purchased universally and regularly, and then attaching it to autism, they could realize their dream and help to raise awareness and necessary funds for this important cause which affects so many families in so many parts of the world.

TonerForAutism.com is dedicated to raising awareness and donating at least $1,000,000 by contributing 5% of every sale to organizations that support autism-related research and issues.

The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for 140,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists and speech, language, and hearing scientists.

Not-for-profit Agency that provides free legal services to individuals with disabilities and low-income Western New Yorkers

Agency that focuses on community involvement, employment, recreation and housing issues faces by New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their family.

Information on educational services and regulations in NYS.

Online searchable directory of programs in WNY counties for people with developmental disabilities, their family members, and service providers.

Coordinates policy and services relating to transition services for students with disabilities from school to adult services, vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities ages 16 and older, independent living services for people with disabilities of all ages, and business services for hiring a qualified diverse workforce.

Provides detailed information and support in regards to social security eligibility and issues.

This page, published by the Arizona Office For Americans with Disabilities, provides a clear and comprehensive description and definition of Autism Spectrum Disorder. The page also details many of the myths, misconceptions that are associated with Autism and the related social challenges.