Family Web Sites The support of family and friends is invaluable to Special Olympics athletes.      "Family is important to the athlete to make him or her stronger. They are the engine of Special Olympics and as more families become involved, more involved will be the athlete. It is important that families be present at all events to provide encouragement and share the joy."      — Álvaro Miranda, Special Olympics International Global Messenger (Special Olympics Peru) There are many resources available for families with members who have intellectual disabilities. Following are a sampling of helpful Web sites.      (Please note: These sites are not owned or operated by Special Olympics.) • Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services • American Association of University Affiliated Programs • American Association on Mental Retardation • The ARC of the United States • Autism Independent UK (formerly Society for the Autistically Handicapped) • The Autism Society of America • Children's Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) • The Center for Children with Chronic Illness & Disability (University of Minnesota, USA) • Circle of Inclusion • Council for Exceptional Children • Down Syndrome: For New Parents • Down Syndrome: Health Issues • Down Syndrome: Understanding the Gift of Life • Exceptional Parent Magazine • Family Village — A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources • Family Voices (Healthcare Issues for Children with Disabilities) • Institute for Special Education (Worldwide organization based in Switzerland) • International Association. for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities • Mobility International (MIUSA) • MOVE International • MUMS: National Parent to Parent Network • National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils • National Association of the Dually Diagnosed • National Center for Youth with Disabilities • National Down Syndrome Congress • National Down Syndrome Society • National Family Caregiver Association • National Father's Network • National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities • National Institute of Child Health & Human Development • National Organization on Disability • National Parent Network on Disability • National Parent-to-Parent Support & Information Service • National Rehabilitation Information Center • Office of Special Education & Rehabilitation Services, U.S. Department of Education • Parenting a Child with Special Needs: ABCs of Parenting • Parenting Special Needs • Parents Helping Parents, Inc. • Parent Training & Information Centers — Alliance Coordinating Office • Rehabilitation International • Rural Institute on Disabilities • Second Chance Employment Services  • The Sibling Support Project • The Son-Rise Program • Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP) • Special Child Magazine • The Association for Severe Handicaps (TASH) • Title V Children with Special Healthcare Needs • United Cerebral Palsy Association • World Institute on Disability