Purpose
The purpose of this foundation is to provide assistance via services, equipment, education, special care and respite support to children with special needs and their families. Special need children include those who are physically and/or mentally challenged including those with learning disabilities. Additionally, educational materials/seminars will be sponsored for parents of special needs children relative to maximizing available resources and for medical providers in ways to prevent or minimize perinatal morbidity.
This foundation is strongly supported by The Becker Law Firm.
This foundation is strongly supported by The Becker Law Firm.
How to Donate
Mike's Kids is accepting donations from those wishing to make a difference by contributing to the organization. To give to Mike's Kids, please send your contribution to:
Mike's Kids
c/o Michael Becker
42338 Russia Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
EIN: 20-2204553
The kids need your support!
Mike's Kids
c/o Michael Becker
42338 Russia Road
Elyria, Ohio 44035
EIN: 20-2204553
The kids need your support!
Established
January 2005
January 2005
Resources
Please use the following guide to learn more about the resources available to you and your child. Start by selecting a specific disability.
National Resources for Specific Disabilities
- ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
- AUTISM
- BECKWITH-WIEDEMANN SYNDROME
- CEREBRAL PALSY
- CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE
- DOWN SYNDROME
- DYSAUTONOMIA
- DYSLEXIA
- EPILEPSY
- ERB’S PALSY
- FAMILIAL DYSAUTONOMIA
- FRIEDREICH ATAXIA
- GALACTOSEMIA
- HEARING IMPAIRMENTS
- HYDROCEPHALUS
- KERNICTERUS
- LEARNING DISABILITIES
- LONG Q-T SYNDROME
- MAPLE SYRUP URINE DISEASE
- MENTAL ILLNESS
- METHYLMALONIC ACIDEMIA
- MITOCHONDRIAL DISORDERS
- NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS
- NEUTROPENIA
- PEDIATRIC CANCER
- PHENYLKETONURIA (PKU)
- PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME
- RARE DISORDERS
- SPINAL CORD INJURIES
- STROKE
- SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS)
- VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS
Ohio Resources
- STATE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
- TITLE V
- PARENT TRAINING & INFORMATION CENTERS
- STATE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS
Federally Funded Information Resources
Other Resources
- PARENT TO PARENT PROGRAMS
- MATCHING RESOURCES
- EARLY INTERVENTION
- ADAPTIVE RECREATIONS ORGANIZATIONS
- STATE OFFICES OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
- THE FEDERATION OF FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
- UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED PROGRAMS
- PROTECTION & ADVOCACY AGENCIES
- NATIONAL INFORMATION & ADVOCACY RESOURCES
- VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
- MAGAZINES
Here are links to other websites containing useful information.
- Best Sites for Job Seekers with Disabilities
- 8 Shopping Tips for Wheelchair Users
- Extracurricular Activities and Hobbies: The Positive Effect They Have for Individuals with Disabilities
- Kitchen Hacks for At-home Chefs with Disabilities
- 21 Chair Exercises For Seniors: A Comprehensive Visual Guide
- 7 Ways to Modify Your Yoga Practice to Accommodate a Disability
- Making Volunteer Opportunities Inclusive
- How to Raise a Disability-Aware Child