< Back Northeast Philadelphia Children and Adults with ADHD Mission/ObjectivesCHADD's primary objectives are: to provide a support network forrents and caregivers, to provide a forum for continuing education, to be a community resource and disseminate accurate, evidence-based information about AD/HD torents, educators, adults, professionals, and the media, to promote ongoing research, and to be an advocate on behalf of the AD/HD community.The mission of CHADD is stated as CHADD CARES. Specifically, CHADD works to improve the lives of people affected by AD/HD through:Collaborative LeadershipAdvocacyResearchEducation andSupportGoals/PrioritiesCHADD has three current priority objectives: (1) to serve as a clearinghouse for evidence-based information on AD/HD, (2) to serve as a local face-to-face family support group for families and individuals affected by AD/HD, and (3) to serve as an advocate for appropriate public policies and public recognition in response to needs faced by families and individuals with AD/HD.In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals andrents.History of the OrganizationCHADD was founded in 1987 by a small group ofrents of children with AD/HD and two treating psychologists in Plantation, Florida (near Miami). Theserents came together because they felt frustrated and isolated, and there were few places to turn for support and information about AD/HD.Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced byrents and their children with AD/HD. At that time, one could turn very few places for support or information. Many people seriously misunderstood AD/HD. Many clinicians and educators knew little about the disability, and individuals with AD/HD were often mistakenly labeled "a behavior problem," "unmotivated," or "not intelligent enough."Individuals and families dealing with AD/HD turn to CHADD, the national organization representing individuals with AD/HD, for education, advocacy and support. AD/HD is medically and legally recognized as a treatable yet potentially serious disorder, affecting up to three to five percent of all children, and approximately two to four percent of adults.Today, children with AD/HD are eligible for special education services or accommodations within the regular classroom when needed, and adults with AD/HD may be eligible for accommodations in the workplace under the Americans with Disabilities Act. CHADD is a success story, inspired by the desire of countlessrents to see their children with AD/HD succeed. From onerent support group in Florida, the organization grew dramatically to become the leading non-profit national organization for children and adults with AD/HD.The organization has a small national staff, which manages the day-to-day responsibilities, while its Board of Directors sets policy and oversees the organization's well being. The organization is composed of dedicated volunteers from around the country who play an integralrt in the association's success by providing support, education and encouragement torents, educators and professionals on a grassroots level through CHADD chapters. Along with its growth in membership and reputation, CHADD has retained thession and commitment of its founders.

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< Back Interim Healthcare of Western PA Pediatric In Home/ Services We serve Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, McKean, Cameron, Indiana, Clarion, Armstrong, Forest, and Venango Counties in Pennsylvania. Interim Healthcare provides services for pediatric care. Interim Healthcare's Pediatric Home Health and Private Duty Services Include but are not limited to: Personal Care School Services Technology-Dependent (ventilators, bi-pap, c-pap, trachs, apnea monitors) Feeding Tubes Infusion Therapy Seizure Disorder and Epilepsy Brain and Spinal Cord Injuries Early maternal-infant discharge Premature infant discharge Rehabilitation Therapy

< Back The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act FERPA The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal statute. The purposes of FERPA are twofold: to ensure that parents have access to their children's educational records and to protect the privacy rights of parents and children by limiting access to these records without parental consent. FERPA deals with: access to educational records parental right to inspect and review records amendment of records destruction of records FERPA applies to all agencies and institutions that receive federal funds, including elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities. The statute is in the United States Code at 20 U. S. C. 1232g and 1232h. The regulations are in the Code of Federal Regulations at 34 C.F.R Part 99.

< Back The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council is a group of people with disabilities, family members, advocates, and state department representatives who work to create favorable conditions for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Commonwealth. Pittsburgh Office 8500 Brooktree Road Suite 100 Wexford, PA 15090 724.933.1655

< Back Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, Inc. The mission of Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network (AWN) is to provide community support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, transfeminine and transmasculine nonbinary people, trans people of all genders, Two Spirit people, and all people of marginalized genders or of no gender. AWN is committed to recognizing and celebrating diversity and the many intersectional experiences in our community. Our goal is to dispel stereotypes and misinformation which cause unnecessary fears surrounding an autism diagnosis. We are committed to sharing information which works to build acceptance and understanding of disability. Newsletter, Info, Meet-Ups, Resources, Webinars etc

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