Community Connections

Helping to Facilitate the Participation of Children with Disabilities in Community Settings

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Spotlights

This page lists resources for families of children with special needs in the local metropolitan area that have recently been added to the resources section.

Please note: The resources spotlighted are identified through recommendations by community members. This is not an advertisement or an endorsement by Community Connections or the University of Maryland.

blue arrow Friendship Ministries
  Friendship Ministries provides 1) a comprehensive set of religious education materials designed specifically for people with cognitive impairments, and 2) an extensive consulting services in helping churches from various denominations start Bible study programs for both youth and adults with cognitive impairments. Since its inception, Friendship Ministries has helped more than 800 churches (from 40+ denominations) to start such programs.
Phone: (888) 866-8966
Email: friendship@friendship.org
blue arrow NEW-Youth resources page
  Information for families of older children, youth, and young adults. Many new spotlights listed!
blue arrow MySummerCamps.com
  This website provides thousands of camping opportunities to be explored by children and has resources for parents of children with or without disabilities to find the perfect camp. A special section called Camp Scholar posts articles by experts on issues affecting summer camps. The site's search engine gives parents and kids endless opportunities to find different camps in various locations.

 

 

 
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Last updated on December 19, 2006 .