American Sign Language Dictionary:
A sign langage dictionary that shows videos of how each sign is made as well as some other information on American Sign Language
Babies Can't Wait:
Babies Can't Wait (BCW) is Georgia's statewide interagency service delivery system for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. BCW is established by Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which guarantees all eligible children, regardless of their disability, access to services that will enhance their development.
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw/
Children's Medical Services:
The mission of Children's Medical Services (CMS) is to provide a community-based, family-focused, care coordinated, culturally appropriate, comprehensive system of medical/health care for eligible children, birth to 21, with chronic medical conditions. CMS offers community-based services through a network of 19 districts.
http://health.state.ga.us/programs/cms/index.asp
Families of Autism/Asperger's Sydrome Care, Educate, Support (F.A.C.E.S. of GA);
F.A.C.E.S. is a parent led support group in Walton County, Georgia that was established in the fall of 2005 for families, friends, teachers, churches, and professionals who have children with autism spectrum disorders. Our goal is to provide educational and other resources that will enhance the lives of families in Walton County and surrounding areas.
Georgia Advocacy Office: GAO has been designated by Georgia as the agency to implement Protection and Advocacy within the state. Its mission is to work with and for oppressed and vulnerable individuals in Georgia who are labeled as disabled or mentally ill to secure their protection and advocacy.
http://www.thegao.org/ Georgia Health Partnership:
The Georgia Medicaid Website
Georgia Parent Mentors:
Parent mentors are moms and dads of children with special needs who serve as a liaison between parents and schools. They work within the school system to nurture communication and try to build bridges between home and school.
http://parentmentors.org/ The Children's Tumor Foundation:
Providing information about Neurofibromatosis (NF)
PEEP (Preschool Exceptional Education Program):
Walton County Public Schools Department of Education for Exceptional Children. This program provides services for children ages 3-5 who have developmental disabilities.
770-266-4502
PEPP, Inc. (Parents Educating Parents and Professionals):.
The Parent and Training Information Center (PTI) for Georgia offers workshops and assistance on topics such as IDEA, IEP, and transition.
http://www.peppinc.org/