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Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.
You will also find special education schools, learning centers, treatment programs, parent groups, respite care, community centers, grassroots organizations, and government programs for children with disabilities.
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-- Advocates for Kids
Tim Runner
26891 Recodo Lane
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 582-3601; (949) 295-8374 (cell); (949) 716-9498 (fax)
Email: timrunner@cox.net
Web: http://www.special-education-answers.com
We have a proven track-record of enabling parents to recover tuition
costs for private school and residential placements. We represent
clients at IEPs, SSTs, Due Processes Hearings, and Mediations as
well as to Regional Centers, SSI, and state Mental Health, Disability
& Insurance Agencies.
AboutFace USA
Debbie Oliver
PO Box 751112
Las Vegas, NV 89136
(702) 769-9264; (888) 486-1209; (702) 341-5351 (fax)
Email: debbie@aboutfaceusa.org
Web: http://www.aboutfaceusa.org
AboutFace USA provides information and emotional support to individuals
with facial differences and their families and increases public
understanding through awareness programs and education.
ACT
Now Nevada
Joan Shaffer
3149 Regal Oak Dr.
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 719-8775
Email: Lsha97504@aol.com
Web: http://www.actnownevada.com
ACT NOW is dedicated to providing advocacy and information on all
treatment options to parents of children with autism. Support group
meets 3rd Thursday monthly.
ADHD
Child Advocate Services - Non Profit Org.
Rose Moore, CEO
1944 Sioux City Court
Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 492-2343; (866) 361-2343; (702) 492-2334 (fax)
Email: adhdservices@cox.net
Web: http://www.adhdservices.org
25 years-Disability Adovcate for K-12 kids in the Public School
System. Educational Records Analysis, 504/IEP meetings, Due Process,
Complaints, IEP/Behavioral Plan Development, Evaluation Reviewes
plus more.
Bureau
of Family Health Services
Division of Health
Department of Human Resources
3427 Goni Road, Suite 108
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 684-4285
Email: jwright@nvhd.state.nv.us
Web: http://health2k.state.nv.us/bfhs
Center
for Self Determination
Deidre Hammon
4465 Boca Way #212
Reno, NV 89502-6440
(775) 826-4441; (775) 846-1530
Email: CSDLIBRARY@clearwire.net
Educational advocacy and consulting. Specializing in transitions,
inclusion, Medicaid, Regional Center, CPS, and Juvenile Services.
NOT A LICENSED ATTORNEY.
Center
for Self Determination Library
4600 Kietzke Ln. Ste G-169
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4441; (775) 846-1530
Email: CSDLIBRARY@clearwire.net
We provide a complete library of disability related information
such as self advocacy, education and inclusion information etc.
We also have and advocate available to children with disabilities.
CHADD Las Vegas
(702) 363-4776
CHADD
Reno-Sparks
(775) 626-6957
Web: http://www.chaddonline.org/chapters/chadd10A.html
Challenger
Little League of Southern Nevada
Tom Taycher
2355 Red Rock Street #106
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 388-8899
Email: challenger_little_league_email@cox.net
Web: http://www.challenger-little-league-of-southern-nevada.org/
The Challenger Division of Little League Baseball enables boys and
girls with physical and mental disabilities, ages 5-18, to enjoy
the game of baseball.
Children's
Advocacy Project
Adrielle Libbee
4600 Kietzke Ln., Ste G-169
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4441; (775) 284-5621 (fax)
Email: csdlibrary@gmail.com
Knowledgeable advocates available to attend IEP meetings, explain
and help protect your rights and get the services your child needs.
cleftAdvocate
Debbie Oliver
PO Box 751112
Las Vegas, NV 89136
(702) 769-9264; (888) 486-1209; (702) 341-5351 (fax)
Email: debbie@cleftadvocate.org
Web: http://www.cleftadvocate.org
cleftAdvocate, a program of AboutFace USA, provides information
and support for families with children born with cleft lip/palate
and other craniofacial birth conditions.
Client
Assistance Program
Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation Division, Rehabilitation Administration
505 E. King Street
Carson City, NV 89701-3705
(775) 688-1440; (800) 633-9879
Email: detrcap@nvdetr.org
Web: http://detr.state.nv.us/rehab/reh_cap.htm Disability
Resources, Inc.
155 Glendale Avenue, Suite 11
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 329-1126
Email: aimdri@nvbell.net
Web: http://disabilityresourcesonline.org Division
of Child and Family Services
Department of Human Resources
711 E.
Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701-5092
(775) 684-4400
Email: balder@govmail.state.nv.us
Web: http://dcfs.state.nv.us Division
of Mental Health and Developmental Services
Department of Human Resources
Kinkead Building, Suite 602
505 E. King Street
Carson City, NV 89701-3790
(775) 684-5943
Email: mhds@govmail.state.nv.us
Web: http://mhds.state.nv.us Down
Syndrome Organization of Southern Nevada
Kathy
Treants
5300 Vegas Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89108-2347
(702) 648-1990;
(702) 648-2020 (fax)
Email: ceo@dsosn.org
Web: www.dsosn.org
The DSOSN is a source
of support, information and education for families and individuals affected by
Down syndrome an/or other chromosomal abnormalities. Easter
Seals Nevada
6100 Neil Road, Suite 201
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 322-6555;
(800) 228-7102
Email: nveaster@aol.com
Web: www.easterseals.com Easter
Seals Southern Nevada
Karla
McComb, Community Relations Coordinator
6200 W. Oakey Blvd.
Las Vegas,
NV 89146
(702) 870-7050; (702) 870-7649 (fax)
Email: kmccomb@eastersealssn.org
Web: www.easter-seals.org
Easter
Seals Southern Nevada provides a wide range of services to children and adults
with disabilities and special needs including Adult Day Services, Developmental
Child Care, Family Respite, Job Training and Employment, Information and Referral
and Supported Living. Educational
Equity Team of the Nevada Department of Education
Web: http://www.doe.nv.gov/edteam/ndeoffices/sped-diversity-improve.html
Family
TIES of Nevada, Inc.
P.O. Box 50815
Sparks , NV 89439-0815
(775)
823-9500; (775) 448-9881 (fax)
Email: info@familytiesnv.org
Web: www.familytiesnv.org
Independent
Living
Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living/Fallon
1919 Grimes Street, Suite B
Fallon, NV 89406
(775) 423-4900 (V/TTY)
Email: nncil3@sbcglobal.net
Legal
Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Anne Rhu or Laurie Richardson
800 S. 8th St.
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 386-1070; (702) 386-0534 (fax)
Email: arhu@lacsn.org
Web: http://www.lacsn.org
Special Education Advocacy
LifePlanning
Services of Nevada
Cheryl Dinnell
2695 Laguna Way
Sparks, NV 89434-2619
(775) 315-1103
Email: dcdinnell@mindspring.com
Ensure your loved one with special needs receives the necessary
care and support throughout life. Prepare yourself and others on
what needs to be done.
Little
Hands Big Hands, Inc.
Jennifer Ramiscal
1161 S. Valley View
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 486-9254;
(702) 486-9200; (702) 486-7686 (fax)
Email: LHBHinc@aol.com
Web: http://LittleHandsBigHands.org
LHBH, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer run organization that supports NEIS families
and staff. We plan social activities, fundraisers, act as the parent advisory
board for NEIS and support all NEIS and community support groups.
The
Lovaas Center for Behavior Intervention
Formally known as the UCLA Clinic for the Behavioral Treatment of
Children
112 South Jones Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 877-2520; (702) 877-2521 (fax)
Email: intakes@thelovaascenter.org
Based on over 40-years of applied research, our consultants deliver
individualized early intervention services based on each child's
individual needs. All of our consultants have received rigorous
and on-going training in Applied Behavioral Analysis and the Lovaas
Method.
Lukens
& Kent
550 E. Charleston, Suite B,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104
(702) 385-1100; (702)
385-3474 (fax)
Email: jnjkent@lvcm.com
Attorney practicing in Las Vegas, Nevada; representing all stages (IEP meetings
to 9th Circuit) and areas of special education for 7-8 years.
Learning
Disabilities Association of Nevada
7286 S. Florentine Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-3631
Lindamood
Bell Learning Center
Monica Daggs, Center Director
10655 Park Run Drive, Suite #180
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 228-6942; (702) 254-4196 (fax)
Email: mdaggs@lblp.com
Web: http://www.lindamoodbell.com
Lindamood Bell provides intensive, one-to-one instruction for individuals
with learning difficulties and disabilities.
MetDESK-MetLife's
Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids
Teri Koehler or David McClure
777 North Rainbow Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 932-2900; (702) 932-2920
Email: Tkoehler@nef.com or
Dmcclure@nef.com
Web: www.metlife.com/desk
or www.lasvegas.neffirm.com
MetDESK Specialist help navigate through the complicated process
of planning for the future by helping to preserve government benefit
eligibility.
My
Left Foot Children's Therapy
Jon Gottlieb
3030 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 105
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 360-1137; (702) 341-1511 (fax)
Email: therapy@mlfchildrenstherapy.com
Web: http://www.MLFChildrensTherapy.com
We provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
and Specialized Tutoring to children in a fun and kid-friendly environment.
Nevada
Administrative Code - Chapter 388
Chapter 388: Special Instructional Services and Programs
Web: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-388.html
Nevada
Administrative Code - Chapter 395
Search terms 'special education' (no
comma separation)
Chapter 395: Education of Disabled Persons
Web http://www.leg.state.nv.us/nac/NAC-395.html
Nevada
Alliance for the Mentally Ill
2600 Spinnaker Drive
Reno, NV 89509
(775) 825-7023
Nevada
Assistive Technology Collaborative
Office of Community Based Services
Rehabilitation Division
Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation
711 S. Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89710
(775) 687-4452; (775) 687-3388 (TTY)
Email: detrcbs@nvdetr.org
Web: http://detr.state.nv.us/rehab/reh_cbs.htm
Nevada
CAN (Consumer Advocacy Network)
Constance Kosuda
P.O. Box 621303
Las Vegas, NV 89162
(702) 463-3936
Email: ckosuda@yahoo.com
General advocacy; civil rights' violations; Due Process Complaints;
IEP's; Resolutions; Hearings; call and ask if not listed here.
Nevada Community Enrichment Program-Las Vegas
2820 W. Charleston Boulevard, D-37
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 259-1903
Email: bobthogan@worldnet.att.net
Nevada
Department of Education
700 East Fifth Street
Carson City, NV 89701-5096
(702) 687-9217; (702) 687-9202 (fax)
Web: http://www.doe.nv.gov/ Nevada
Disability Advocacy and Law Center
6039 Eldora Avenue, Suite C - Box 3
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 257-8150; (888) 349-3843; (702) 257-8160 (TTY)
Email: ndalc@ndalclv.org
Web: www.ndalc.org Nevada
Disability Advocacy and Law Center
1311 N. McCarron, Suite 106
Sparks,
NV 89431
(775) 333-7878; (800) 992-5715; (775) 788-7824 (TTY)
Email: reno@ndalc.org
Web: www.ndalc.org
Nevada
Early Intervention Services (NEIS)
Janelle Mulvenon, Bureau Chief
Bureau of Early Intervention Services
3427 Goni Rd., Suite 108
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 684-3460; (800) 522-0066; (775) 684-3486 (fax)
Email: jmulvenon@health.nv.gov
Web: http://health.nv.gov
Provide services and supports to families to meet the individualized
developmental needs of their child and facilitate the child’s
participation in family and community life.
Nevada
Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities
Ken Vogel, Executive
Director
3656 Research Way, Suite 32
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 687-4452;
(775) 687-3292 (fax); (775) 687-3388 (TTY); (888) 337-3839
Email: jvogel@dhr.state.nv.us
Provides start-up funds for community-based programs that serve people with
disabilities & their families, e.g., lifespan respite voucher program, housing,
and Consumer Leadership Development.
Nevada
Parent-Teacher Association
6120 W. Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 258-7885; (800) 782-7201
Email: nv_office@pta.org
Web: www.nevadapta.org
Nevada
PEP
Karen Taycher
2355 Red Rock St. Suite 106
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 388-8899; (702) 388-2966 (fax)
Email: rkincaid@nvpep.org
Web: http://www.nvpep.org
Nevada PEP is a Parent Training and Information Center that provides
advocacy, support and classes for parents of children who have disabilities.
Nevada
Special Education Technology Assistance Project
P.O. Box 603
Carson
City, NV 89702
(775) 283-2456
Email: nsetap@aol.com Nevada
Speech and Hearing Association
2001 Turquoise Ridge Street, Suite 206
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(877) 273-0134, ext. 0001 Northern
Nevada Autism Network
461 Lyndhurst Dr
Spring Creek, NV 89815
(775)
738-4547
Email: merwin43@yahoo.com
Support
and guidance for parents - monthly meetings, information about resources and services
and community awareness Northern
Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL - Reno/Sparks)
999 Pyramid
Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-3599
(800) 552-5588 (in NV)
Email:
nncil23@sbcglobal.net Northern
Nevada Head Injury Assocation
P.O. Box 20287
Reno, NV 89515-0287
(775) 853-4019 Office
of Disability Services
Department of Human Resources
3656 Research
Way, Suite 32
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 687-4452; (775) 687-3292 (fax);
(775) 687-3388 (TTY); (888) 337-3839
Web: http://hr.state.nv.us/directors/disabilitysvcs/dhr_ods.htm Opportunity
Village
6300 W. Oakey Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 259-3707
Email: Guthrie@opportunityvillage.org
Web: www.opportunityvillage.org
Parent
Training and Information Center (PTI)
Nevada PEP
2810 W. Charleston, Suite G68, Quail Park IV
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 388-8899; (800) 216-5188 (in NV); (775) 448-9950 (Satellite
Office Reno)
Email: pepinfor@nvpep.org
Web: www.nvpep.org
Programs
for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Educational Equity
Department of Education
700 E. Fifth Street, Suite 113
Carson City, NV
89701
(775) 687-9170
Email: kallred@nsn.k12.nv.us
Programs
for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Department of Human Resources
3987 S. McCarran Boulevard
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 688-2284
Email: jamulven@dcfs.state.nv.us
Project
ASSIST - Nevada IDEA Central Directory
Daniel Dinnell
3427 Goni Rd., Suite 108
Carson City, NV 89706
(800) 522-0066; (775) 684-3485; (775) 684-3486 (fax)
Email: ddinnell@dhhs.nv.gov
Nevada’s central resource directory for anyone seeking information
about organizations, programs or agencies that provide services
and supports for children and young adults with disabilities.
Recreational
Enrichment Center, Inc.
5258 S. Eastern Ave. Suite #210
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Regional ADA Technical Assistance
Agency
DBTAC - Pacific ADA Center
Web: http://www.adapacific.org
Research
and Education Planning Center
College of Education/MS285
University
of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-4921 (V/TTY); (800) 216-7988
Email: joannj@unr.edu
Web: http://repc.unr.edu Rural
Center for Independent Living
675 Fairview Drive, Ste. 224
Carson
City, Nevada 89701
(775) 841-2580
Email: Ruralcil@aol.com Rural
Regional Center
625 Fairview, Suite 120
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-5162
Email: rnmrs@govmail.state.nv.us
Matthew
Schneider, Esq.
Attorney at Law
800 N Rainbow Blvd., Ste 208
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702) 274-0854; (702) 255-5528 (fax)
Email: matthew@schneider-law.com
Web: http://www.schneider-law.com
Advocacy, negotiation and litigation on behalf of parents seeking
appropriate educational services, accommodations, and placements
for their children in Southern Nevada.
Southern
Nevada Center for Independent Living
6039 Eldora Avenue, Suite F-6
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 889-4216 Specialized
Alternatives for Family and Youth
2513
Manchester Bay Avenue N.
Las Vegas, NV 89031
(702) 385-5331; (800) 532-7239;
(702) 385-5678 (fax)
Email: hannatn@safy.org
Web: http://www.safy.org
Non profit
treatment foster care agency dedicated to meeting the needs of children, families
and community by offering programs and services tailored to their unique needs
Spina
Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Nevada
3201 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 4
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 796-7242
Stable
Health & Wellness Center
Melissa Bennett
117 Farkas Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 951-9369; (702) 306-7530; (702) 953-0695 (fax)
Email: mbennett@stable-health.com
Web: http://www.stable-health.com
We provide Therapeutic Horseback Riding and unique learning opportunities
for children and youth with physical, emotional and social difficulties.
State
Education Agency Rural Representative
Rural Clinics, MHDS
503 N.
Division Street
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 687-1000
Email: cbuel@govmail.state.nv.us
State
Mediation System
Nevada Department of Education
700 E. Fifth Street,
Suite 113
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-9146
Email: fmccabe@nsn.k12.nv.us
Web: http://www.doe.nv.gov/ State
of Nevada Register of Administrative Regulations
Containing Proposed and
Adopted Administrative Regulations
Web: http://www.leg.state.nv.us/Register/
United
Cerebral Palsy of Northern Nevada
255 Glendale Avenue, Suite 3
Sparks,
NV 89431
(775) 331-3323
VSA
Arts of Nevada
250 Court Street
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 826-6100
Email: meh@vsan.reno.nv.us
Web: nv.vsarts.org
Workforce
Education
Department of Education
700 E. Fifth Street, Suite 111
Carson City, NV 89701-5096
(775) 687-9144
Email: pdryden@nsn.k12.nv.us
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