Resources for Parents

The M.O.R.G.A.N. Project stands for Making Opportunities Reality Granting Assistance Nationwide. Established by parents Robert and Kristen Malfara, this group provides activities and specialized programs for children with special needs and concerns, and aims to improve the quality of life for both children and their families. This program offers an enormous library of resources and information on their website, but has also helped families afford proper care for their child and facilitates support between parents and families of children with disabilities. 

PACER Center enhances the quality of life and expands opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with all disabilities and their families so each person can reach his or her highest potential. PACER operates on the principles of parents helping parents, supporting families, promoting a safe environment for all children, and working in collaboration with others. With assistance to individual families, workshops, materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children, PACER's work affects and encourages families in Minnesota and across the nation.

Closing the Gap is a family-owned website based in Minnesota that provides an abundance of resources about assistive technology to support children with disabilities. Offering conferences, workshops, trainings, and much more, this site will help you gain the knowledge, skills, and network of professional support that will assist you in impacting the lives of your students, clients and family members.

A website with a variety of different resources and information for parents. All the materials found on the CPIR Hub have been created and archived for Parent Centers around the country to help them provide support and services to the families they serve. Not only does the site offer information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), but it also provides links to things such as a map to locate Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) in your state. 

A center for parents, professionals, and organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. Most staff are parents or family members of children with disabilities and people with disabilities. In addition to providing resources and support for families, the Federation for Children with Special Needs offers an official Facebook group for members to offer support as well, which can be found here: 

https://www.facebook.com/fcsnfb

Easterseals is an American 5013 nonprofit providing disability services, with additional support areas serving veterans and military families, seniors, and caregivers. For children with disabilities, this nonprofit advocates for equitable services, public education, and advocacy initiatives to improve the perception and address the growing, urgent needs of children with disabilities in the United States. This site offers information, resources, and programs to help support children with disabilities and other vulnerable populations.