Research & Links

Amen Clinic Northwest 3315 S. 23rd Street, Suite 100 Tacoma, WA98405 253.779.HOPE (4673) It is the aim of The Amen Clinics to provide instructional programs and materials, evaluations and medical treatment where necessary to help you to understand and direct your mind to enhance your relationships, your work, and your health!
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) 8181 Professional Place, Suite 201 Landover, MD20785 800.233.4050 The mission of CHADD is stated as "CHADD CARES." Specifically, CHADD works to improve the lives of people affected by AD/HD through: Collaborative Leadership Advocacy Research Education and Support
CHADD (Portland Chapter #246) PO Box 33108 Portland, OR97292 (503) 294-9504
Children's Program 7707 SW Capitol Hwy Portland, OR97219 (503) 452-8002 The purpose of the Children's Program is to provide clinical services to children, adolescents, and families with developmental, behavioral, emotional, educational, and/or certain medical concerns.
FACE (Facing Alcohol Concerns through Education) 105 West Fourth Street Clare, MI48893 888.822.3223 FACE is a national non-profit organization that supports sensible alcohol practices through the development of messages, strategies and training designed to create public awareness about the connection between alcohol and critical public health issues. FACE provides actions that communities can implement to address these problems.
Gately Youth Academy 205 NE 50th Avenue Portland, OR97213 503.215.2672 Gately Academy, part of Providence Health System, is a private non-denominational middle school serving 11 to 14 year old students who have Learning Disabilities, ADD or ADHD.
Informed Families Education Center 2490 Coral Way Miami, FL33145 800.391.0917 Safe Homes/Safe Parties Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Tobacco Control Family Empowerment
Learning Disabilities Association of America 4156 Library Road Pittsburgh, PA15234-1349 412.341.1515 The Learning Disabilities Association of America is a national, non-profit organization. Our purpose is to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults of normal or potentially normal intelligence who manifest disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual, or coordinative nature.
National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) P.O. Box 1492 Washington, D.C.20013 800.695.0285 NICHCY is the national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues. Anyone can use our services—families, educators, administrators, journalists, students. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).
Neurodevelopmental Program OHSU Child Development and Rehabilitation Center The mission of the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center of the Oregon Health & Science University (CDRC-OHSU) is to ensure that persons in Oregon with developmental disabilities and other chronic disabling conditions are identified and receive exemplary services through programs of public health, clinical service, education and research. Serves as an education and research center for health professionals Provides interdisciplinary clinical services for persons with developmental disabilities and other special health care needs Serves as the state's Title V Agency for children with special health needs Supports the philosophy of partnership with families, health care providers and the community
ORBIDA --The International Dyslexia Association, Oregon Branch PO Box 3677 Portland, OR97208 503.228.4455 The International Dyslexia Association is an international organization that concerns itself with the complex issues of dyslexia. The IDA membership consists of a variety of professionals in partnership with dyslexics and their families.
Oregon Advocacy Center (OAC) 620 SW 5 th St., Suite 500 Portland, OR97204-1428 503.243.2081 OAC is an independent non-profit organization which provides legal advocacy services for people with disabilities anywhere in Oregon. OAC is designated under federal law as the protection and advocacy system for Oregon, but it is not a part of the state or federal government. OAC has attorneys and advocates who assist people with disabilities.
Oregon Partnership 6443 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. #200 Portland, OR97221 503.244.5211 Mission: To educate and enable Oregonians to build safe and healthy communities by providing and supporting drug and alcohol prevention education and treatment referral services. Oregon Partnership provides a variety of programs and services, including: HelpLine YouthLink Resource Library Community Tools
Other Community Based Education Programs This is a listing of alternative programs on the Portland Public School's web site.
Portland State University Independent Study for High School PO Box 1491 Portland, OR97207 503.725.4865 Study anywhere anytime: There are no classes to attend; you complete the work on your own outside of school. You set the schedule for turning in assignments and taking exams.
ThinkCollege.net For students with learning differences college is often considered an imposible dream. This is changing as individuals across the country begin to create opportunities for these youth to reap the benefits of postsecondary education. This website will provide information and links to anyone interested in finding out more about the possibilities.
Weekly Scholarship Alert Service So, you need money for college and your family makes too much to qualify for need based financial aid...