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Resource Baskets - Jack's Basket

Provides baskets with resources and handy items to new and expectant parents of babies born with Down syndrome Each basket contains a personal letter from Jack's family, written to encourage families on their new, unexpected journey, a baby sign language DVD, and two physical books. There are also some gifts for the new arrival including a personalized onesie, a blanket, a burp cloth, a hand-knit hat and booties, a board book, and toys Offers information and referral to resources for families of infants with Down Syndrome, baskets may be delivered by USPS within the United States

What's Here

General Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Down Syndrome

Hospital and Clinic Services - M Health Fairview - Masonic Children's Hospital

Provides comprehensive medical care exclusively for children. Visit website for listings of services and specialty clinics. Services include: - Children's staff blends traditional, cultural, and complementary medical care - Emergency care - In-patient medical care - Out-patient pediatric clinics - Rehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, and language pathology - Neonatal and pediatric intensive care units - Neurodevelopment disorders and autism spectrum testing and evaluation - Mental health services - Surgery including outpatient surgery

What's Here

Down Syndrome
Physical Therapy
Pediatrics
Occupational Therapy
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Mental Illness/Emotional Disabilities
Speech and Language Pathology
Hospital Based Outpatient Services
Hospitals
Infants/Toddlers
Language Disorders
Child Guidance
Inpatient Rehabilitation
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Emergency Room Care
Physical Disabilities
Speech Impairments
Adolescents
Sleep Disorders
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Lead Poisoning

Support and Information - Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota

Offers the following services: - Adult health care management program for adults, age 21 and over - Annual conference for educators, held annually in October - Annual conference for grandparents, held annually in May - Annual conference for youth and adults with Down syndrome, held annually in Spring - Bi-monthly newsletter - Education packet - Expectant parent packet for parents with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome - General information available to anyone including educators and other professionals - Hospital or home visits for new parents by trained persons - Information packet for grandparents - Networking with other organizations - New parent breakfast - New parent information packet; mailed to all hospitals in Minnesota with English and Spanish versions available - Regional conference for parents and professionals held every other year - Resource library with current information on Down syndrome - Social activities and informational meetings - Solutions, a newsletter for educators ?- Support groups for parents of children with Down syndrome

What's Here

Parents of People With Disabilities
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Case/Care Management
Grandparents
Down Syndrome
Workshops/Symposiums
Disease/Disability Information
Agency Based Libraries/Resource Centers

Adaptive Riding - Freedom Farm

Provides therapeutic riding incorporating sensory, cognitive, and social stimulation to build skill and confidence. Serves individuals with a variety of diagnoses including: - Autism - Down syndrome - Developmental delays - PTSD Offers: - Adaptive Riding (for individuals with special needs) - Hope & Healing with Horses (for teens and adults) - Mount Up - Walk On (for military veterans) - Stable Moments (for children who are in foster care or have been adopted)

What's Here

Developmental Disabilities
Down Syndrome
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Equestrian Therapy
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Help Me Grow - Benton - Stearns Education District 6383

A referral system for the Early Intervention Program, a system of coordinated services that promotes the child's growth and development and supports families during the critical early years. Early intervention services are for eligible children ages birth - 3 and their families. The program is federally mandated through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

What's Here

Developmental Disabilities
Down Syndrome
Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Cerebral Palsy
Early Identification Programs

Residential Camps - True Friends

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

What's Here

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Therapeutic Camps
Residential Camps
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Learning Disabilities
Epilepsy
Adapted Sports/Games
Wheelchair Sports
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Disabilities

Residential Camps - True Friends

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

What's Here

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Therapeutic Camps
Residential Camps
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Learning Disabilities
Epilepsy
Adapted Sports/Games
Wheelchair Sports
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Disabilities

Residential Camps - True Friends

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

What's Here

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Therapeutic Camps
Residential Camps
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Learning Disabilities
Epilepsy
Adapted Sports/Games
Wheelchair Sports
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Disabilities

Residential Camps - True Friends

Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include: - Arts and crafts - Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities - Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course - Nature buildings - Network of hiking trails - Outdoor shooting ranges - Recreation halls - Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs Programs catering to: - Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism - Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities. - Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder

What's Here

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Therapeutic Camps
Residential Camps
Equestrian Therapy
Down Syndrome
Learning Disabilities
Epilepsy
Adapted Sports/Games
Wheelchair Sports
Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Disabilities

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