National and State Resources

Find Early Intervention Programs in YOUR State!

Click Here if you feel like your infant/child is not meeting important milestones this link will help you find programs in your state!

The CDC has a FREE APP to help monitor developmental milestones. Click HERE to find this APP. Talk to your pediatrician about your concerns and for finding additional support.

NDSS: National Down Syndrome Society

Click Here- to find local resources and connect to other families.

Accessible Books for ALL kids!

Click Here to connect with Imagination Video Books. Each book is read aloud, signed and has visual descriptions for children with low vision! Such a wonderful inclusive library!

Simple to Sign Books

Stories designed to feel cozy yet offer parents meaningful moments with their children as they learn ASL together. Simple to sign and rhyming in ASL elements make books not just fun to sign, but and easier way to learn American Sign Language.

Click Here to connect to the Library.

Cerebral Palsy Caregiver Resources

There are many national and local support groups for cerebral palsy and caregiving. Cerebral palsy parents often find community in these groups and form connections they can lean on during challenging times.

Click HERE

EHDI- Early Hearing Detection Intervention

Click HERE to find the contacts in your state and more contacts HERE

EHDI systems must ensure that families get access to culturally competent information to help parents make informed decisions. This also includes providing families access to support groups to help provide emotional support.

NORD- National Organization for Rare Diseases

Click here- for resources to help parents; connect to resources, funding, research and other parents who have children with rare conditions.

Advocacy Letters

National Association for the Deaf offers lots of resources for parents on their website. Check out these advocacy letters can help you advocate for your child’s rights. These letters are not a promise of legal representation and using them does not mean that the NAD represents you. But they have tips to help you when requesting ASL interpreters (or other accommodations) to help make family events and outings more accessible for your child.

Spanish/English/ASL Resources

We are so grateful for Hands United who offer essential services and resources for families who rely on 3 languages; Spanish, ASL and English! Visit their website- click HERE

Click HERE for their library of translated books.

Low Vision Resources

Be sure to connect with your states school for the Deaf and Blind.

Click here to learn about free and low-cost books in braille. This list of resources is provided by Utah State Instructional Materials Access Center.

Reading Aloud Tips for Children with Language Delays

Reach Out and Read helps integrate reading into pediatric practices, advise families about the importance of reading with their children, and share books that serve as a catalyst for healthy childhood development. They have great tips for families in how to read with children who have language delays. Click here.