Looking for somewhere good to surf? Stop by this Site of the Day listing for a daily destination of interest to parents of children with special needs. Listed here are the sites or pages featured each day in February 2012. For more sites, visit the index.
January 2011 | March 2012
29. Rare Diseases Day
Rare Diseases Day is observed on the last day of February, and this year it's Leap Day too. Read more about the day and how it's being marked around the world. Visit the Site28. Golden Hat Foundation
The nonprofit founded by Kate Winslet has as its mission "eliminating barriers for people with autism around the world, and creating an environment that holds these individuals as intellectually capable, [including] the establishment of innovative campuses that offer people with autism the opportunity to learn to communicate effectively, receive an education, job training and enjoy recreational activities, all within a supportive social network."27. Sprout Film Festival
The Sprout Film Festival is dedicated to raising the profile of individuals with developmental disabilities. The schedule for this year's festival, the tenth annual, is up now on the Sprout website. | Go to the Website | More Special-Needs Entertainment News26. Weekly Round-Up
Make sure you didn't miss anything on the site this week.
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25. Fun Things to Do
Your weekend listing of sites and suggestions.
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24. Spectrum U
"This site is a collection of information on college and university programs and services for students who are “on the spectrum” – high-functioning autism and Asperger’s, but also similar issues such as non-verbal learning disability (NVLD), PDD-DOS and, well, just a bit quirky (maybe a lot quirky!)." | Visit the Site23. Our Special Families Village
"Our Special Families Village is for families who have members with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. A 'one stop shop' to make finding information and resources as easy as clicking your mouse." | Read More About It | Go to the Site22. Readers' Choice Awards Voting Begins
Find information about the five finalists in each of eight special-needs categories and start casting your vote. Go to the Awards Round-Up
