Provides high-quality oral health technical assistance and resources nationally.

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. ARI was founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. ARI also disseminates research findings to parents and others worldwide seeking help. The ARI data bank, the world's largest, contains over 40,000 detailed case histories of autistic children from over 60 countries.

Services Include:

• Online educational events for parents and caretakers
• Continuing medical education credit for physicians, teachers, dietitians, and occupational therapists
• ATEC treatment assessment tool for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Resource Line
• Research updates and newsletters

Provides global standard and certification for equine therapy programs. Involves a team approach that includes a licensed, credentialed Mental Health Professional, a qualified Equine Specialist, and horses working together with the client in an arena at all times.

See website to find a local Eagala Model Program.

No restrictions, information for children ages 0 - 8

• Parenting Materials

Provides gift certificates, through a network of community partners, lto children in need to receive no-cost eye care and glasses from a local doctor.

• Eye Screening
• Glasses/Contact Lenses

Men and women who have lost a child due to miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant loss.

• Bereavement and Grief Support Groups

A bed recipient must be the legal guardian of the child or children receiving the beds.

Provides beds to children in need. Operates through local chapters.

• Infertility Support Groups
• Specialized Information and Referral

Pursuing recognition, policy and solutions for the surging population of individuals, families and caregivers affected by severe forms of autism and related disorders.

Services Include:

• Education to the public
• Platform for policy discourse and services
• Education for policy makers
• Promote research
• Promote awareness and acceptance

General vaccine information and finder.

FAQs about vaccines, including general vaccine safety, and specific vaccines.

Find Vaccine: Locate vaccines by type and location. Call first to schedule an appointment and verify vaccine supplies.

Project of:

• Boston Children's Hospital
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Harvard Medical School
• HealthMap

Income based. Call for more information.

The federal Lifeline Program (formerly known as UTAP) assists families by providing a discount to either voice or broadband internet connectivity services, but not both. Eligibility for either discounted phone or internet service is determined by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC). For eligible cell phone or internet service, contact the local phone or internet company.

Find a company: Locator for companies participating in the lifeline program.

• Discounted Telephone Service
• Discounted Internet Service

Provides support for individuals with genetic aortic and vascular conditions, including Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.

Children entering Kindergarten - 11th grade, adults

Colleges, Universities, and nonprofits contract with them to teach their reading program to school age children and adults.

• Youth Literacy Programs

Provides the highest level of care to people with Tourette syndrome and other Tic disorders. These centers are located across the United States- see website for list of locations.

Provides and online resources for coping with body-focused repetitive behaviors (like hair pulling and skin picking). Website is designed for those with these behaviors, family members, medical and mental health professionals, and others interested in learning about this often-misunderstood disorder.

Services Include:

• Specialized Information and Referral
• Therapist Directory
• Support Group

Provides online hearing health resources related to product innovation, public policy, patient safety and education. Provides free online hearing checks.

Provides financial assistance hotlines for families.

Services Include:

• Rehab Helpline for Drugs and Alcohol (877) 467-4825
• Tax Relief Helpline (888) 452-7841
• Private Student Loan Relief Helpline (888) 669-1064
• Debt Relief Helpline  (888) 790-1337
• Free Bankruptcy Advice Hotline (888) 734-2585

For additional toll free helplines, click here.

Ages 18-23, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Provides a four year postsecondary curriculum of study to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Services Include:

• Person Centered Planning
• Support staff attends the class with the student
• Additional assistance through a two hour support class.
• Work specialty area. Most students are placed on-campus with a support staff member in their first year and gradually they have the opportunity to explore off campus placements.
• Students live on and off campus.

Students completing their four years with the Mason LIFE Program will graduate with a George Mason Certificate of Completion with a catalog concentration and a work specialty area.

Provides medical IDs with a 24-hour emergency response and medical information service. 

Services Include:

• Internationally recognized Medical IDs
• An online Emergency Health Record that members can maintain and
  access from anywhere, at any time
• 24/7 Emergency Response Team with access to members' health
  records and trained to provide critical information to first responders

Provides the blind and visually impaired with programs, materials, and technology supporting braille literacy and learning through touch. Services include programs for kids.