Learn about developmental milestones, including motor, sensory, social skills, and special needs from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: http://bit.ly/m5TBo8
Search Content
Learn more about developmental disabilities from the CDC and see what the federal government is doing to improve the health of people with special needs: http://1.usa.gov/N6u3yy
The Autism Speaks Network has been helping parents & professionals manage the wide range of concerns that are commonly associated with autism spectrum disorders. Family Services has made many tools available to families. Visit their Tool Kits page for more information on how to help your child with special needs succeed: http://bit.ly/tX8fqE
If you are feeling overwhelmed by a child’s autism diagnosis then check out the Autism Speaks Resource Guide to find services for special needs including school, community and support networks, early intervention, health services, financial/legal resources, and more. There is even information for adults 22+! http://bit.ly/tw9Pct
Taking care of someone with a disability requires patience & skill. Dental care isn’t always easy, but you can make it work for you & the person you love. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has a Caregiver’s Guide to Dental Care for Special Needs to help you get started: http://1.usa.gov/Kq5Rbb
The first step to caring for a child with special needs is to understand. Get more insight on physical disabilities so that you can feel more equipped: http://bit.ly/N6tQeQ
When a child with special needs is diagnosed with a disabling condition, the whole family faces new challenges. Foster your child’s independence, be an advocate, & find support. Learn more from the Mayo Clinic: http://bit.ly/KqpNej
Learn about developmental milestones for a child with special needs, including motor, sensory, and social skills, from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: http://bit.ly/m5TBo8
Children with physical disabilities are equally entitled to an exciting and brilliant future – even on the field or basketball court! Get more info on sports & recreation for your child with special needs from The Cure Our Children Foundation: http://bit.ly/KEpbjA
Explaining a physical disability to a child can be tricky. But children have open minds and open hearts. There is no better time to create an understanding that people with special needs must be perceived as people first. Get the 12 steps to talking to your child: http://bit.ly/KCQtXa
For Veterans employment opportunities, Air-Streams in CA and N. Dakota is approved to accept GI benefits and is encouraging Veteran applications via their website http://www.air-streams.com/ and at 661-822-3963
Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) launches. VRAP offers up to 12 months of training assistance, and education to unemployed Veterans - http://benefits.va.gov/vow/education.htm
The Post- 9/11 GI Bill is a new education benefit program for service members and veterans who served on active duty on or after Sept.11, 2001. Benefits are payable for training pursued on or after Aug. 1, 2009. Find out more at: www.gibill.va.gov
For Veterans and Spouses of deceased Vets, there is a waiver of mandatory system wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University or University of California campus. Program information at: www.cacvso.org
Veterans can receive a preference in California Civil Service Examinations (addl. points can be added to the final score for qualifying Vets). Learn more - www.spb.ca.gov or (916) 653-1502
Veterans can now apply for their DD Form 2114 by using the National Personnel Record Service website. It takes about 5 minutes to complete an automated application. It beats waiting in line at the VA (to see if maybe they might have a copy). www.archives.gov/st-louis/
For Veterans looking for education and employment in the Motion Picture Industry, LA Film has assistance for getting training and courses - http://lafilm7.reachlocal.net/reachlocal/military/
The Semper Fi Fund can help Veterans of the Marine Corps and Navy with a variety expenses due to disabilities incurred during active duty service. http://www.semperfifund.org/
Inner City Law Center can provide free legal consultation for recently returning Veterans. http://www.innercitylaw.org/ (213)891-2880
For Veterans in crisis, please call this free confidential hotline: (800)273-8255