The hotline is a service of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Reading resurces, education and training programs available. Refers callers to one of more than 200 chapters that sponsor family support groups and offer information about nursing and respite care. Provides informational pamphlets, self-help classes, education and support groups, and aquatics. Some materials available in Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Support groups are available in many areas.
Also has two bookstores, a newsletter and a video library. Provides information on children with birth defects. Also provides educational materials on the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Local support groups available in some areas. Assists individuals who are blind, visually impaired and physically or learning disabled.