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For More Information ORGANIZATIONS Alliance of Genetic Support Groups 4301 Connecticut Ave. NW, #404, Washington, D.C. 20008, 1-800-336-GENE Internet address: www.geneticalliance.org/. The Alliance of Genetic Support Groups is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families who have genetic disorders. Its toll-free help line is a resource for consumers and professionals looking for genetic support groups and genetic services. National Council on Disability 1331 F Street NW, #1050, Washington, D.C. 20004, 202-272-2004. The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the president and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) P.O. Box 1492, Washington, D.C. 20013-1492, 1-800-695-0285 Internet address: www.nichcy.org NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators and other professionals. National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD) P.O. Box 8923, New Fairfield, CT 06812-8923, 1-800-999-6673 Internet address: www.rarediseases.org A federation of more than 140 non-profit voluntary health organizations serving people, NORD provides assistance to support groups, health care and human services professionals and advocates for people with rare disorders and disabilities.

S.N.A.P. (Special Needs Advocate for Parents) West Coast Office: 1801 Avenue of the Stars, #401, Century City, CA 90067, 1-888/310-9889 or 310/201-9614. East Coast Office: 30A Vreeland Road, Suite 130, Florham Park, NJ 07932, 1-877/348-6497or 973/236-9887. Internet address: www.snapinfo.org S.N.A.P. is a non-profit public benefit corporation that provides information, education, advocacy and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities. RELATED Life Advice BROCHURES See the related Life Advice brochures: Choosing a Financial Advisor, Establishing a Trust Fund, Planning Financial Security and Dealing with Disability. To order, call 1-800-METLIFE. MAGAZINES Exceptional Parent Magazine 555 Kinderkamack Road Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: 201/634-6550 Fax: 201/634-6599 Internet address: www.eparent.com A 27-year-old award-winning international publication for families and health care professionals caring for children and young adults with disabilities and special needs. Exceptional Parent is offering special rates to readers of this Life Advice publication: One year (12 issues) . . . $30 That's 50% off the cover price) Two years (24 issues) . . . $51 Three years (36 issues) . . . $75 To order a new subscription by phone, call 877-EPARENT (877/372-7368) and tell the operator you're part of the program coded PMET19. Please have your credit card account number at hand. If you'd rather write, please send a check or money order, marked PMET19, to Exceptional Parent, 555 Kinderkamack road, Oradell, NJ 07649. Copyright 1999 Metropolitan Life Insurance Company One Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 All Rights Reserved PEANUTS CopyrightUnited Feature Syndicate, Inc. L99064KEZ(exp1100)MLIC-LD

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Helpful Links Special Needs Advocate for Parents SNAP's mission is to provide information to families of special needs children. The SNAP bulletin board system provides a forum to discuss a variety of subjects. The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues for families, educators and other professionals. The Website is available in Spanish, too. United Cerebral Palsy United Cerebral Palsy is the nation's second largest health charity. Stay on top of the latest research developments and fundraising efforts by visiting this Website.

Autism Society of America Over half a million people in the U.S. today have some form of autism. The Autism Society of America is dedicated to promoting opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families. Exceptional Parent The Exceptional Parent magazine is a monthly publication for parents of children and young adults with special health care needs. Parents Helping Parents This parental resource center offers a special needs bookstore.

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