Physical disabilities. (2016). In D. Couchenour & J. K. Chrisman (Eds.), The SAGE Encyclopedia of Contemporary Early Childhood Education (Vol. 3, pp. 993-996). SAGE Reference. https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX6068100304/GVRL?u=cclc_cerroccc&sid=bookmark-GVRL&xid=bfb4b478
A group that matches each parent with a fellow parent who has a child with the same special healthcare need, disability or mental health concern, allowing each parent or family to have a contact for sharing information, receiving support and creating new friendships. “Parent to Parent USA has local groups in almost all states, and is great for connecting families with each other for emotional support.
Works to build strength and “break isolation” among people with disabilities who are between the ages of 16 and 28. They try to create a culture of full inclusion, sparking new ideas about how to measure success and ability and supporting youth with disabilities in leadership roles.
With the mission that each child, youth, and young adult with all disabilities — along with their families — can reach their highest potential, Pacer is a comprehensive “parent training and information center.”
The Centre for Education and Youth. (2020). Introduction to physical disability.https://youtu.be/TcJcIOpF2T0?si=hERnBx2lBe-oP5RC