National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities
"The mission of the CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) is to promote the health of babies, children and adults and enhance the potential for full, productive living. To achieve its mission, our Center works to:

* Identify the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities;
* Help children to develop and reach their full potential; and
* Promote health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities, including blood disorders.

We seek to accomplish these goals through research, partnerships, and prevention and education programs..."