Web Resources, Section 2: Persons with disabilities and their familiesThe Beach Center on Disability: Families, University of Kansas strives to make a significant and sustainable difference in the quality of life of families and individuals affected by disability. You will find stories from families under “Beach Stories.” A number of our camper participants are persons with Down Syndrome. To learn more about persons with Down Syndrome and their families, read the article by Susan Buckley, “Living with Down Syndrome” at Downs Syndrome On-Line. Local nonprofit organizations such as Community Vision help adults with developmental disabilities live in their own homes, work and participate in their communities. At this site several individuals share their stories. The mission of the Best Buddies organization is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendship and integrated employment. Some of our camper participants are individuals with intellectual disabilities. The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc is devoted to promoting and improving supports and services for all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At their site, under “Public Policy” you will find fact sheets that describe issues and legislation important to families. Some of our camper participants experience cerebral palsy. The United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) organization provides information about persons with cerebral palsy. Explore the issues related to education, mobility, and housing, etc. that are important to persons with cerebral palsy and their families. Social and Educational Issues Surrounding Cerebral Palsy offers advise and resources for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families.
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