The Autism Society of North Carolina provides support and promotes opportunities to enhance the lives of individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.
BEGINNINGS for Parents of Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Inc.
BEGINNINGS informs and empowers parents by providing technical assistance to professionals who work with these families to help the children achieve full participation in society.
CerebralPalsyGuidance.com is a comprehensive informational website on cerebral palsy which provides vital information and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy.
A national organization that helps families and individuals affected by cerebral palsy. We share information about therapies and treatment, the causes of CP and support for those with this disorder.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation assures the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
North Carolina Division of Services for the Blind enables people who are blind or visually impaired to reach their goals of independence and employment.
TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and Communication related handicapped CHildren) is an evidence-based service, training, and research program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders.
The Epilepsy Alliance NC ensures that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.
The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation improves the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. They carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research in addition to providing comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
NAMI NC (National Alliance on Mental Illness) provides support, education and advocacy for people living with mental illnesses and their families and friends.
The National MS Society, Eastern Chapter addresses the challenges of living with MS and helps people affected by MS by funding cutting-edge research, driving change through advocacy, facilitating professional education, and providing programs and
North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities
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