Edwin Y. Endo, OD Optometrists, Associates & Interns

​

 People With Disabilities

• 10 ways to make society more inclusive for people with disabilities
• Living Through the Sting of Disability
• How to Teach Children to Include Classmates With Disabilities
• Paying for a Disabled Dependent’s Funeral: 3 Supportive Resources
• Where Can I Get Help Paying for Home Repairs or Modifications to Make My Home Accessible?
• How to Set Up a Disability-friendly Home Office
• How to Create a More Accessible Garden

Resources for Parents of Special Needs Children

There is a wealth of information available for parents of special needs children on the internet. Whether you’re interested in learning more about the needs of your child, gaining financial assistance or looking for emotional support, there is something available. We’ve listed some of our favorites below. 

Outfitting Your House for a Child With a Disability

General Information and Support

• The Autism Society provides information for parents of children on the spectrum.
• The Council for Exceptional Children provides information and resources about special education.
• Family Voices provides children and youth with special health care needs information and support.
• The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides support for parents of special needs children.
• Parent to Parent USA offers support to parents of children with special needs.
• IncludeNYC has several resources for parents of special needs children.
• The National Low Income Housing Coalition provides information about housing solutions for people with special needs.
• The National Fair Housing Advocate Online educates about the issues of housing discrimination.
• Care.com has a number of helpful resources for parents of children with disabilities.

Financial Resources

• The USDA Rural Housing Home Repair Loan and Grant Program provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their dwellings or to remove health and safety hazards.
• The National Resource Center on Supportive Housing and Home Modification provides a state directory for finding a broad range of local resources for home modification financial aid.
• The National Center for Learning Disabilities gives scholarships to high school seniors who have been diagnosed with a learning disability.
• Possibilities is a financial resource for parents with disabilities.
• Project 10 is a site that provides information about scholarships, grants and financial resources for those with disabilities.

Good Health & More

•  Get Complete Wellness
• 17 Healthy Lunchbox Recipes for Kids
• Top 10 Beverages when You're Sick