Cheers for Programs Helping Special Needs Kids!

We’re cheering for organizations that help children and families find support, build connections, and discover new possibilities. Explore the programs and resources below, including services for children with disabilities and special health needs, family support organizations, and tools for educators. Some serve specific communities, while others offer resources nationwide or online.

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North Carolina and Regional Organizations

• Autism Society of North Carolina — Services and resources supporting autistic individuals and their families in North Carolina.
• Children’s Home Society of North Carolina — Foster care, adoption, family education, and programs that help children and families find stability throughout North Carolina.
• Easterseals PORT Health — Disability, mental health, and family support services for children and adults in North Carolina and Virginia.
• Hilltop Home — A residential care program in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing nursing care, education, and therapies for children with complex medical and developmental needs.
• International Dyslexia Association — North Carolina Branch — Information, educational events, and resources for families and educators supporting people with dyslexia and related reading differences.
• Made4Me — A Raleigh-based nonprofit creating custom adaptive equipment at no cost to help children and young adults participate more independently at home, school, and in their communities.
• Methodist Home for Children — A North Carolina organization providing foster care, adoption, family support, and specialized services for children and youth.
• RSI Community — Individualized services and supported living options for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Orange County, North Carolina.

National Organizations and Family Resources

• American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) — Resources, mentoring, advocacy, and American Sign Language learning opportunities for families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children.
• Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) — Type 1 diabetes information, community support, research, and advocacy for people of all ages and their families.
• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) — Educational resources, community programs, and connections to specialized care for children and adults with muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular diseases.
• National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) — A searchable directory helping families locate specialized epilepsy centers in the United States.
• National Organization of Parents of Blind Children (NOPBC) — Information, educational resources, and family connections supporting blind children’s learning, independence, and opportunities.
• National Stuttering Association (NSA) — Support groups, educational resources, and community connections for children and adults who stutter, their families, and educators.

Resources for Educators

• Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) — An international organization offering publications, professional development, and advocacy to support people with learning disabilities.
• National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) — Teaching resources, professional development, and a professional community for special education teachers.

UK Organization and Online Resources

• ADHD Embrace — A UK charity offering ADHD information, workshops, and support for parents, young people, and educators, with local services centered on Richmond and Kingston.

Related Support for Adults

• Filotimo Foundation — Financial assistance for adults living with cystic fibrosis in the United States, including support for essential living expenses, medical needs, and starting or growing a family.

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