Resources Though these resources are in Idaho, plenty of similar organizations are throughout the nation. Be sure to search your particular state’s Parks and Recreation websites to find programs for the handicapped. Idaho Adaptive Resources Recreation Unlimited 1610 N. OrchardBoise, ID 83706Contact: John SummertonPhone: 208-383-0210 / Fax: 208-344-7132E-mail: recun1@midohio.net Provides year-round programs in sports, recreation,…
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Naming Jason Resources
Resources Graham’s Foundation (www.grahamsfoundation.org): blogs, book recommendations, remembrances, etc. Empowered Preemie Moms: From NICU, to Newborn, and Beyond by Dr. Shaana Berman (February 27, 2013). Available on Amazon. For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands (complimentary NICU Parent eBook): advertised on Grahams’s Foundation. Follow the link to www.nicuparentsupport.org and download the e-book for free. Hand to Hold…
Read moreParenting a Child with a Disability: Resources
kidstogether.org: inclusion of persons with disabilities wrightslaw.com: special education law ds-health.com: Down syndrome and related health issues woodbinehouse.com: Special Needs Collection of books about various disabilities blog.friendshipcircle.org: Special Needs Blog on supporting children with disabilities
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Silent No More (silentnomoreawareness.org) is an international organization that holds events, provides local support groups, and offers articles and testimonies for encouragement and education. Any search engine brings up multitudes of websites sharing information for the person struggling with post-abortion issues. Many communities have pregnancy counseling centers that offer classes for abortion recovery. The…
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Many women who have had abortions anonymously post their regrets online, often years later — like one who named her aborted baby Faith because the mother “needed faith that [the baby] had gone to a better place.” A Google search revealed 5,880,000 results to the phrase “abortion regret” (as of December 18, 2012). Another…
Read moreDare to Defeat Depression – Resources
Help for Depression Many excellent resources are available in your community and on the Internet. Dr. Ivan Goldberg has a questionnaire to determine if you are depressed and need to seek help. Take it and receive scored answers at Mental Health Net. Counseling Christian Recovery International: “Helping the Christian community to become a safe…
Read moreOpening the Case: Resources on Forgiveness
Self Talk, Soul Talk: What to Say When You Talk to Yourself, by Jennifer Rothschild: www.jenniferrothschild.com/index.html Me, Myself and Lies: A Thought-Closet Makeover (Bible study workbook),by Jennifer Rothschild: www.jenniferrothschild.com/index.html Choosing Forgiveness, by John and Paula Sanford, Elijah HouseMinistries: www.elijahhouse.org Freedom Through Forgiveness, by Nathan Daniel:freedomthroughforgivenessministries.com/index.htmlFreedom Through Forgiveness Ministries: personal ministry sessionsavailable; also books, CDs, and…
Read moreThrough the Ears of a Child: Recommended resources
If you have a deaf child or deaf family member, visit Gallaudet University Press (http://gupress.gallaudet.edu/). It is the only university for the deaf in the world and has the newest information on deafness. If you are deaf or wish to be in contact with those who are deaf in your area, visit www.deaflinx.com/DeafCommunity/chat.html. This site…
Read moreHow to Climb a Mountain – Checklist
Contact employer. Investigate any life insurance. Contact lawyer. Get copies of the will and powers of attorney.• Get advice on probating of will.• Get deeds changed on any joint property. Contact insurance company immediately. Contact bank. Joint accounts, any investments, registered retirement savings plans (RRSP’s), etc. need to be transferred.• Establish an estate account to…
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Autism was first identified in 1943 by Dr. Leo Kanner of Johns Hopkins University. More than 1.5 million Americans are affected by autism. One in every 150 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism. Ten years ago, it was one in 2,500, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease…
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