Birth Trauma Resources
Able Data
ABLEDATA is a federally funded project whose primary mission is to provide information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources to consumers, organizations, professionals, and caregivers within the United States. The ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 30,000 assistive technology products (over 20,000 of which are currently available); detailed descriptions of each product including price and company information; and information on non-commercial prototypes, customized and one-of-a-kind products, and do-it-yourself designs. Note: ABLEDATA does not produce, distribute or sell any of the products listed on the database, but they will provide you with information on how to contact manufacturers or distributors of these products. They also do not produce any type of catalog.
URL: http://www.abledata.com/
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy
The American Academy for Cerebral Palsy is a multidisciplinary scientific society that promotes education and management of conditions. Includes news and a comprehensive research library.
URL: http://www.aacpdm.org/
American Physical Therapy Association
The American Physical Therapy Association offers lists of publications and resources of interest to parents and educators of handicapped children.
URL: http://www.apta.org/
Genetic Disorders - Disease Directory
A search engine of birth disorders, the Disease Directory's Genetic Disorder Directory is an information resource on different birth disorders.
URL: http://www.diseasedirectory.net/Genetic_Disorders/default.aspx
Birth Psychology
The Birth Psychology site provides information on life before birth, birth traumas & resolutions, as well as literature in birth psychology.
URL: http://www.birthpsychology.com/
Cerebral Institute of Discovery
The Cerebral Institute of Discovery seeks to help those with cerebral palsy. Features neurological links, product information and research resources.
URL: http://www.cerebral.org/
Dallas United Cerebral Palsy
The United Cerebral Palsy of North Texas lists cerebral palsy association affiliates, discussion groups, press releases, local information, events calendar and supported employment.
URL: http://www.ucpdallas.org/
Disability Resources Monthly
Disability Resources on the Internet is a web resource focused on disability issues. Includes publications, software, videos and databases.
URL: http://www.disabilityresources.org/
Gentle Birth - Bonding and Baby Birth Trauma
Bonding and Baby Birth Trauma from Gentle Birth is a collection of information about all aspects of pregnancy, birth, and well woman care. Several links including articles, resource pages, and a question and answer section.
URL: http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/brtrauma.html
Glossary for Genetic Disease
Glossary for Genetic Disease - Definitions of words used to describe genetic disorders and birth defects.
URL: http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/g/genetic/glossary.htm
Healthopedia
The Healthopedia Consumer Health information resource contains comprehensive and reliable database of health articles and reference materials from trusted sources on over 1,500 topics. Provides accurate, unbiased information in patient-friendly language on more than 11,000 drugs and medications.
URL: http://www.healthopedia.com/
Infinitec
Infinitec is a corporation created by the United Cerebral Palsy Association that brings assistive technology to people with disabilities of all types at a reduced cost. Includes an extensive resource guide.
URL: http://www.infinitec.org/
NDSA - National Disability Sports Alliance
BlazeSports America, formerly the National Disability Sports Alliance, provides sports training, competitions, summer camps and other sports and recreational opportunities for youth and adults who use wheelchairs, have a visual impairment, have an amputation, or who have a neurological disability such as cerebral palsy or spina bifida.
URL: http://www.blazesports.org/
Pacer Center
"Champions for children with disabilities", Pacer Center provides assistance to individuals and families. Includes workshops and materials for parents, professionals and leadership in securing free and appropriate education for all children.
URL: http://www.pacer.org/
Pregnancy and Parenting at iVillage
iVillage presents Pregnancy and Parenting, a wealth of categories for the parent including a Tool Kit, Daily News and Advice, a photo gallery and many other resources, find information on parental topics including fertility, pregnancy, infants, toddlers, adoption, health, and mothering.
URL: http://parenting.ivillage.com/
Peristats
Peristats from the March of Dimes is a collection of data on newborn baby health is organized by state and county. Learn about birth and mortality rates, or compare statistics from different areas.
URL: http://www.marchofdimes.com/peristats
Pregnancy Today
Pregnancy Today is an online magazine for expecting parents, and those wishing to become pregnant.
URL: http://www.pregnancytoday.com/
Rainbowbody
Rainbowbody is a w
holistic web resource that offers links and articles to trauma studies, child development, and wholistic body/mind integrative practices.
URL: http://www.rainbowbody.net/traumalink.htm
United Cerebral Palsy Network (UCP Net)
The United Cerebral Palsy Network (UCP Net) provides education and research services to people with disabilities, their families, the public and other organizations. Find programs such as therapy, assistive technology training, social/recreational, community living and employment.
URL: http://www.ucp.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of Colorado
The United Cerebral Palsy of Colorado is a support resource that explains the causes, effects and types of cerebral palsy, and offers programs and services.
URL: http://www.cpco.org/
United Cerebral Palsy of New York City
The United Cerebral Palsy of New York City advises about helpful technology options, hosts a bulletin board and a chat room, and offers programs for adults and families.
URL: http://www.ucpnyc.org/
University of Washington - School of Medicine - Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
The University of Washington brings to the web the Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit, whose psychiatry department offers a collection of projects on the disorder known as Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The site contains news, publications, international list of support groups, list of international FAS conferences as they come up, and provides many other resources.
URL: http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/
The Walter E. Boehm Birth Defects Center
The Walter E Boehm Birth Defects Center provides support as well asn information services to patients with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and their families.
URL: http://www.boehmbdc.com/
