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Resources

American Association on Mental Retardation - AAMR is an interdisciplinary organization of professionals (and others) concerned about mental retardation and related disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center - Health information, State and Federal Statutes, Regulations.
Association of Regional Center Agencies - ARCA state website represents the 21 California regional centers that provide services to more than 142,000 people with developmental disabilities.
Autism Research Institute - Autism institute in San Diego, California.
Autism Society of America - National site providing definitions and important autism resources.
State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD)  - Established by state and federal law as an independent state agency to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families receive the services and supports they need.
California Coalition for Compassionate Care  A statewide partnership of more than 60 regional and statewide organizations dedicated to the advancement of palliative medicine and end-of-life care in California.
California Department of Developmental Services -The agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.
National Down Syndrome Association - Organization serving individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.
Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County - Epilepsy organization based in San Diego County.
Fragile-X Syndrome Research Foundation - This site lists the symptoms of fragile X syndrome as well as the causes of the syndrome.
President's Committee on Mental Retardation - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families.
San Diego Regional Center - Serving people with developmental disabilities in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Protection and Advocacy - An Organization focusing on advancing the rights of people with disabilities in California.
REACH Project -  The REACH Project is a coalition of care providers, advocates, families and friends advocating for legislative change in the state of California to protect individuals with developmental disabilities from experiencing abuse by unlicensed, direct care workers.
San Diego People First - The mission of San Diego People First is to educate and support people with developmental disabilities in San Diego County.
Special Needs Trust Foundation - A Foundation created to provide private support to persons with disabilities without jeopardizing their public support.
United Cerebral Palsy Associations - A leading source of information on cerebral palsy and advocate for the rights of persons with any disability. 

Support Groups

Birth and Beyond Years (military families)
Email: cbarnswell@nmcsd.med.navy.mil
Web: www.asymcasd.org
Provides support for military families with young children with special needs and/or chronic illness. Meets 1st Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm at the Pediatric Conference room Building 2-1 of the Naval Medical Center.

Exceptional Family Resource Center
Email: efrc@projects.sdsu.edu
Web: www.EFRConline.org
Phone: 800-281-8252
Coffee and Conversation for families of children birth to five. The 3rd Friday of the month 9:00AM-11:00AM. Come, meet other families and share experiences. Gain information and resources. Refreshments provided.

Fragile X Center of San Diego
Web: www.fragilexsandiego.org
Children's Hospital, 3020 Children's Way Ste.407, San Diego

Parent Advocates Seeking Solutions (PASS)
Phone: (858)748-2594
PASS, a parent support group for parents of adult children (15 years and up) with developmental disabilities, is dedicated to provide parental guidance in order to cultivate, enhance and supervise the inalienable rights of their children so that the optimum value and fulfillment of life will be accessible and maintained. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road in Poway

Supporting Parents of Autistic Young Adults (SPAYA)
Phone: (858) 560-0555
Email: SPAYA@san.rr.com
Meets at the San Diego Regional Center, Room 101, 4355 Ruffin Road in San Diego

Understanding Autism Together
Web: www.asymcasd.org
Offered by the Armed Service YMCA. Support program for families of children with Autism or PDD. Sibling support groups offered. Meets 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30pm at the Pediatric Conference room Building 2-1 of the Naval Medical Center.