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All Kinds of Minds All Kinds of Minds undertakes applied research, product development, program design, and professional training to foster the understanding and optimal care of children with differences in learning. Based upon the work of Dr. Mel Levine and his colleagues, the Institute applies the latest knowledge, advanced technology and rigorous methods of validation within a collaborative approach that includes educators, clinicians, parents, and the children themselves. All Kinds of Minds is committed to broad national dissemination of its work, so as to exert a strong, positive influence upon both the academic experience and the development of children with differences in learning.

Clinical Center for Development and Learning A multidisciplinary research, technical assistance, and leadership training center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. A component of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, this nationally renowned center provides exceptional programs for people with developmental disabilities and their care providers. This website provides an overview of the center, descriptions of its programs, biographies of its faculty and staff, links to relevant websites, and other information

Disability Services at UNC-Chapel Hill The Department of Disability Services (DDS), a part of the Division of Student Affairs, works with departments throughout UNC-CH to assure that programs and facilities are accessible to every student in the University community. Additionally, DDS provides reasonable accommodations so students with disabilities who are otherwise qualified may, as independently as possible, meet the demands of University life. This website provides information about eligibility, services, and policies and procedures.

Early Childhood LINK Based within the Clinical Center for the Study of Development and Learning at UNC-Chapel Hill, the Early Childhood LINK program provides training and technical assistance to improve the ability of local providers to offer transdisciplinary early intervention services to young children with autism, hearing impairment, visual impairment/blindness and/or mental health challenges. While currently concentrating its training activities and services in Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, New Hanover, and Pender counties, the LINK website offers information and resources about these low incidence disabilities to people across the state and beyond.

Early Intervention Training Center for Infants and Toddlers with Visual Impairment A collection of resources designed to build the capacity of colleges and universities to prepare personnel to serve infants and toddlers who are blind or have visual impairments and their families. At this website, you can find handouts, bibliographies, website links and more. Based at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute.

Family Support Network of North Carolina This organization provides information about disabilities, services and agencies which serve families of children who have special needs. Their Central Directory of Resources is a computerized database housing over 15,000 files of information and materials that may be helpful to families of children who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities. Contains links about resources, organizations,special education, advocacy, and assistive technology. Be sure to look at their listings of local Parent to Parent Support Groups to find one near you. To contact them by phone, call 1-800-852-0042.

Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute The Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute is one of the nation's oldest multidisciplinary institutes for the study of young children and their families. Research and education activities focus on child development and health, especially factors that may put children at risk for developmental problems. This website offers information about the institute and its many programs, investigators, publications, and products.

National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Program NECTAS is a national technical assistance consortium working to support states, jurisdictions, and others to improve services and results for young children with disabilities and their families.

North Carolina Office on Disability & Health Dedicated to promoting the health of North Carolinians with disabilities through the following activities: Improving access and inclusion of persons with disabilities in public health and health care services; increasing awareness and understanding of the health promotion and health related needs of people with disabilities; educating individuals with disabilities, clinicians, and providers; supporting the development of targeted health promotion programs; identifying existing health promotion resources for persons with disabilities and providers; conducting and reporting on disability research and data collection.

TEACCH Division TEACCH (Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children) is a comprehensive, community-based program dedicated to improving the understanding and services for autistic and communication handicapped children and their families across the state. This website decribes TEACCH's programs, lists its regional centers, and offers information and resources about autism, Asperger's syndrome, pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) and strategies for inclusion of children with autism-spectrum conditions.

The 16 Campuses of The University of North Carolina A helpful website that offers easy access to the home pages of all 16 campuses of the University of North Carolina. Although reviewed in January 2003, the What's New section was last updated in June 2000.

UNC Department of Pediatrics Home page of the UNC Department of Pediatrics. Provides general information regarding Residency Programs, Pediatrics Divisions and Programs at UNC, Faculty Research and Clinical Interests, Pediatrics Computer Support Pages, and an Email address book for department members.

UNC Hospital School UNC Hospitals is host to the state?s only accredited Pre-Kindergarten through 12th Grade (PK-12) Hospital School. The school helps children keep up with their classroom studies during their hospital stay and works with the local schools to provide a smooth transition back to school. There are two separate locations for the school within the UNC Hospitals complex. The pediatric component of the school is located on the seventh floor of the Children?s Hospital, and the psychiatric component is located on the second floor of the Neurosciences Hospital. At both locations, there are classrooms, offices and a media center or computer lab. Although there are classrooms and physical space designated as ?school? where students ?go to school?, school often goes to them. When needed, teachers work with students at bedside or on the patient?s units where they are being treated. To learn more about the Hospital School, click here: http://chccs.k12.nc.us/hospital

UNC Learning Disabilities Services Learning Disabilities Services (LDS) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is responsible for providing accommodations and services to eligible students with learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders (ADHD). They work with undergraduates as well as graduate and professional school students. This website contains information about the program and has a list of FAQs.

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