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amount of information would be helpful. I am more than glad to exchange
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Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Coalition of "100 national disability organizations". They all work together to advocate for national public policy for: "self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion."
Special ed news Excellent Internet magazine - has much that can be of help to parents as well as educators.
SODA POP ONLINE - Siblings of disabled kids and peers offering promiseHas links for: Organizations, Independently Owned Websites, Links for Kids and Teens, Free-For-All Links, and Links by Diagnosis. Web rings, boards and chat, personal stories, fun stuff, and a page for parents.
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.Rare disease database in alphabetical listing
Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays PageAcronyms, Links, Mailing lists, Milestones in development, Language production, pragmatics, expressive and receptive language and more.
California Department of Education - Special Education DivisionLots of resources, but my experience with any government site is they will change the url at least 2 times in the following year.
Special Education Resource and ServiceLots of links to special education areas: ADHD, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Education Journals, Gifted and Talented, Homework help, IEP advice, Inclusion resources, Learning Disabilities, Legal resources, Mental retardation, Parent resources and more!
WWW.SCHOOLPSY.COMDirectory of information for school psychologists, school counselors, teachers, parents and other professionals.
The Disability Rights ActivistContents: Action alerts, links to organizations, individuals and agencies, links to disability publications, links to disability meta sites.
Eliminating Learned Helplessness, Dependency, Low Self-esteem and Low AchievementGood suggestions to eliminate helplessness, etc.
Medical LibraryPatient education information with a search engine to find your concern.
California Department of Education: Special Education DivisionThis web URL will be changing. Has databases on: non-public schools, Americans with Disabilities Act, low incidence directories, composite of laws, hearing offices, job vacancies, calendar of events, family involvement/partnerships, resources, and more!
California Department of Rehabilitation
Questions & Answers - SSI/SSPThis one is from California but much if at all the information will be helpful learning about supplemental security income and supplementary payment program.
NiCHYNational Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. Wonderful resource (plus has some publicaciones en Espanol) and you can even contact them for help.
California AgenciesBusiness, Transportation and Housing Agencies, Resources Agencies, Trade and Commerce Agencies, Youth and Adult Correctional Agencies, Environmental Protection Agencies.
LD Online: Finding Help: State Resources, CaliforniaI have listed my home state, but you may go to : http://www.ldonline.com/finding_help/local_org/locorg-help.html for any state. Great resource
Disability Information for Students and ProfessionalsA resource for students studying to support and work for individuals with disabilities. Links to International disability news, employment, student & disability resources, discussion forums and site news.
Supported Life Institutehas link for Sacramento based magazine called STAR for advocates
Training Resource Network, Inc.Commercial site with products in the area of supported employment and other disability resources.
WorkSupport.Comsite pages include: resources, products, training, projects and more.
Employment Support Institute * Says it is providing supports for better decision-making about employment options and policies affecting people with disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Technical AssistanceFunded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research- may find something here to help
GLADNET - Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training
Uppity Disability Internet ResourcesSite worth visiting to understand the perspective of many of the disabled.
World Institute on DisabilityLocated in Oakland, California- "WID is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living."
National Council on DisabilityIndependent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress.
TASH - Disability Advocacy WorldwideInternational association fighting for total inclusion of "all" people in "all" aspects of society. You can connect with others, learn what leaders of disability rights are saying and doing and more.
National Institute for Urban School ImprovementStates its mission is to: "support inclusive urban communities, schools and families to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education."
State Education Law ResourcesState Education Law Resources are listed alphabetically. An alpha index is provided for your convenience. Not all States have their education laws or regulations on the Internet.
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On Independent LivingSite from Sweden. Get in the International disability arena!
Placer's Project PrideRehabilitation act information and disability education. They offer workshops and have some good articles to read.
Children with Spina Bifida Learning Issues *Just 4 links but good ones.
TrackStar: Teaching Ideas for Special Educationtext or frames. Links for ideas for teaching: lesson plans or descriptions of methods tried. No adaptive technology.
TrackStar: Educational PortfoliosText or frames
TrackStar: Alternative Assessments and Portfoliostext or frames
IDEAPRACTICES Designed to keep you informed about IDEAs that work and provide support. Pages include: central, law, quests, partners, depot, works, links, and what's new. Funding provided by US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
TrackStar- Internet resources to target speech-language disordershas list of 3 sites: resources for studying human speech, net connections for communication disorders & sciences, and speech-language treatment materials from the Internet.
Disability Cool Disability from the viewpoint of the disabled.
Department of Developmental ServicesDDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.
PulsarA project to rethink of the needs of the exceptional computer user
Persons with Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System: Victims, Defendants, and Inmates*Information every parent, disabled person, and professional needs to know. Statement was given to California Senate Public Safety Committee hearings, January 15, 1998)
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) This sites has 18 pages to visit that provide good information. Organization based in Minnesota but has help for all.
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Partners during changing timesInformation for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Contents: Parents as Partners, Schools as Partners, Dispute Resolution and Appeals, Special Education Funding. Also available: Individualized Program Plan for MS Word, also available in PDF
Empowerment Zone"Offers information, ideas, and software related to my interests and the theme of empowerment--helping individuals and communities achieve self actualization and full citizenship." has some articles that are not appropriate for young children.
Bazeion Center: Americans with Disabilities Act Offers resources for lawyers and advocates and I am sure a diligent parent might be able to find what they needed too.
Lawgurulegal questions, answers and research from attorneys, Eslamboly & Barlavi, Law, legal advice. Legal research, legal resources good & useful.
SNOW: Special Needs Opportunity Windows *Project to support educators of students w/ special needs. Clearinghouse of practical resources & curriculum materials. Looks good to me.
Self-Advocacy and Self Determination * site from Syracuse- has links to very informative sites
Self Determination for Persons with Developmental Disabilities * Self determination technical assistance offered here.
National Program Office On Self Determination Self-advocacy, independent brokering and support coordination, system issues, family forum, provider forum, children and disabilities, and children and disability are all links that this wonderful site provides.
Protection & AdvocacyHas links to some organizations that help in advocacy and law and rulings in lawsuits.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilitiescoalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment,integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities
Through the Looking GlassTLG's mission: "...has been to create, demonstrate and encourage resources and model early intervention services which are non-pathological and empowering.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. National law and policy center : works through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
Advocating Change TogetherDisability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities.
Disability Advocacy Work With Networking Disability Information Resources on the Internet through DAWWN Disability advocacy work with networking. Lots of links
SABE - Self Advocates Becoming EmpoweredMission:"To ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends; and to learn from mistakes.
The Special Ed Advocate - Special Education Law
Special Education, Learning Disabilities Advocacy, Legal Advice
Internet Special Education ResourcesDirectory of professionals who serve learning disabilities and special education communities. Helps parents find local professionals to help with therapy, advocacy and other special needs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Advocacy: Parent AdvocateDefines advocacy
National Rehabilitation Information Center Information specialists- Services listed
Net Connections Communication Disorders and Sciences For professionals, and people with communication disabilities- has newsletters, library links to other home pages, etc.
Learning Disabilities of America: Resources Links, publication lists, organizations, videos, books on tape, & agencies
Indie, The Integrated Network of Disability Information and Education Looks like it may have promise
Internet Resources for Special Children Attempts to giving information relating to needs of children with disABILITIES on a global basis.
The Federal Resource Center for Special Education This is a federally funded special education technical assistance program. Has links to trends in special education; education web resources; special education technical assistance; etc.
National Home of Your Own Alliance An organization dedicated to helping the disabled own their own home if it is their choice
Yahoo's special ed links Search engine is special education under employment, learning disabilities, schools. Many wonderful links in area of special education
Learning Foundations Information for Parents and Teachers on Learning Disability and A.D.D.; catalogue of video tapes and printed materials
Legal Resources on the Web Links to US Dept. of Justice and Labor, Disability Legal Info, Edlaw, Inc.
CallHome-Communication Aids for Language and Learning * Service and research unit within University of Edinburgh
disABILITY Information and Resources These pages were created and are maintained solely by Jim Lubin, who is a C2 quadriplegic, completely paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe.
California Dept. of Education, Special Education Division Has laws, family partnership info., general info., etc.
Braille and Talking Book Library California State Library- visual disability or reading disability may qualify you for this service
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Federation for Children with Special Needs Web Site Projects of Federation: parent training, technical assistance for parent programs, PEER, Early Intervention, Parent/Professional Advocacy League - Directory for parent training and information centers in other states: http://www.fcsn.org/tapp/ptilist.htm
Yahoo! - Society and Culture: Disabilities Search and sites to visit
The Technical Assistance Center for Disabilities - State of Virginia program * Great page of links - programs, magazines, and other stuff
U.S. Government Printing Office Web Site Free assess to electronic government information products such as: databases, federal agency files, etc.
Recording for The Blind & Dyslexic "The Nation's Education Library for People with Print Disabilities" Provides services/non-profit organization
Special Education - Welcome from the Mining Company Links to Summer camps for disabled, arts and crafts lesson plans, ADD, & emotional disturbances
Special Needs Education Network (SNE) Home Page
Steck-Vaughn Education Resource h One of my favorite publishers of materials I use in my classroom. Has on line catalog.
Texas Rehabilitation Center If you live in Texas, this site may be of help
Other Special Education DirectoriesLinks I have never seen in all my searches
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The MaddSpec Education Home Page Information on Disabilities University of Nevada, Reno - home page Professor has created a nice collection, but like many of my professors in college, a bit wordy.
Special Education Links A nice collection
LD OnLine: Learning Disabilities Resources Has info, kid area, store, help, calendar. If I had a child with a learning disability,this is one site I would check out.
Special Education Links Some nice links, not sure if I don't have most.
Special Ed. Resources Links broken down by disability category.
Access Unlimited - Vehicle Modifications For People With Disabilities "AccessAble Vehicles for People with Disabilities"
Marc's Special Education Page Nice site with lots of links well organized.
Special Education Links Has links to: "ADD, Assistive Tech, Autism, Disability Res, Dyslexia, Early Childhood, ESL, Family Support, Gifted and Talented, Hearing, Organizations, Physical Impairment, Spec Ed - General, Speech and Visual Impairment"
Special Education Related Links Maintained by special education division of California's dept. of ed.
Disability Information Center Disability links; links in spanish; and some other stuff.
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Blinded By Their Strengths: The Topsy-Turvy World of Asperger's Syndrome * A paper written that any interested in Asperger Syndrome will enjoy.
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central Links for information on depressive disorders and treatments for some. Very thorough.
Blindness Resource Center Site available in text, large print or frames. Has links to blind & deaf sites as well as others. Has access to "bobby" a web-based service that can help make web pages accessible to people with disabilities. I am definitely going to check that out.
University Students with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Mailing list, good information on study skills, self advocacy, diagnosis, and possible resources to students with autism.
Special Schools Principal's Association of South Australiaconference information, etc.
American Hyperlexia AssociationInformation on hyperlexia, currently considered one of the conditions of autism. This author/web mistress does not believe so. Parent pages, information, characteristics, etc.
Eligibility Criteria Well written in lay terms, the law governing special education
Independent Living SkillsPride Industries brief list of skills that are the bare minimum for their clients to learn
Pride Industries Has information about services, placement and other resources.
Patchwork's PageA family oriented page by a special education teacher. The beginnings of a nice collection of links and a real "homey" feel to it.
The Easter Seal Society of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.Has links to the national site too. Easter seals do so much. drop by.
Special Ed. Page This site has lesson plans, online magazines, research sites, assistive technology, and more.
Just because we have a disability doesn't mean we byte! student designed page. Lots of links to information
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Eligibility for Special Education or 504 Plan
Ask Your Question: Jerome J. Schultz Ph.D.Not sure this site will last long but has good links and a java script bar go to specific age groups questions previously asked and answered. I don't necessarily agree with all the answers, but I doubt you will either.
Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support GroupAn absolutely wonderful informative site. Not a site like mine that has collected sites to visit, but pages of information that are wonderful for Down syndrome but some could be useful for any mentally challenged student.
National Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities< >Special education resources on the Internet.
The School Psychologist's Home Pagesome great links!
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The IntStep-Research-Programme of the Institute of Special Education of Fribourg
Your Child's IEP - Practical and Legal Guidance for Parents
Frequently Asked Questions (special education)Nice good answers to special education questions.
What is the SST? (Student Study Team)Good easy reading.
California Developmental Disabilities Netlink *
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Nonverbal Learning Disorders/Disabilities
ACCESS: Nonverbal Learning Disabilities - Dyspraxia
Handitel Disability DatabaseLots and lots of links to many areas of special education - search engine of the site is supplied too. Good hunting!
Dyslexia: The GiftInformation and resources - looks at the positive side and the best ways for dyslexic people to learn.
Disability Social History Project
Bibliography of Resources for Parents of Disabled Children
Special EducationLots of good links and information
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
What is a School Psychologist? Good definition of school psychologist's job description and what they should be doing. I personally have not seen any do all of the activities described here.
specialed...s/states.htmlInformation on states compliance with IDEA
Skills TrainingInfo on financial management, personal assistant management, nutrition and meals, rights and responsibilities, community mobility and socialization and communication - from Liberty Resources
Impact On Line - Independent Living Philosophy and History From a series of lectures by Dick Goodwin - good information but this webmaster should look into double spacing - difficult to read.
ARC - Independent Living SkillsMaterials developed for the following: Independent Living Skills, Community Living Skills, Money Skills and Cooking Skills.
Young Adult ProgramCommunitybased and independent living skills in outline of program at the school.
Vocabulary * Special education vocabulary well defined.
Vocational Options Project: Chapter 1 * Community Based Vocational Preparation for Students with Severe Disabilities: Designing the Process
Center for Effective Collaboration and PracticeThis center is dedicated to improving services to children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems. Great links: education, families, special needs, treatments & approaches, mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, early intervention and more!
Disability Social History Projectwork in progress - has timeline, famous people withdisabilities, new & events.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Home PageInternational site promoting usability of the web for people with disabilities.
Women with Disabilities - HomepageMany pages that give good information on laws, parenting, reproductive health and more. Specifically on disabilities: learning, developmental, psychiatric, neurological, related conditions, deaf and hearing impairment and visual impairment.
RESNA Home PageRehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Their purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities through the use of technology. they promote research, development, education & advocacy- many links.
WheelchairNet: a Virtual Community of People who Care about Wheelchairs For people who have a common interest in wheelchair technology, its improvement, and successful application.
Alliance for Technology Accessto help connect children and adults with disabilities to technology tools. the Alliance is comprised of networks of community-based resource centers, developers & vendors, affiliates, and associates.
Family Village"A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources" Pages: School, Library, Hospital, Coffee Shop, Shopping Mall, Post Office, House of Worship, Recreation & Leisure, Community Center, Bookstore, University, and Information.
Wildwood Institute - What Cost-Benefit Analysis is Teaching Us About Special Education: A White PaperExcellent reading of an evaluation of the impact special education programs are having on adult independence and productivity.
School Psychology ResourcesWhat a fantastic resource!!!
Special NeedsGreat site for reading resources and programs.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Home Page
Internet Special Education ResourcesDirectory of professionals serving special education needs
Americans with Disabilities Act - Dept. of Justice siteFederal site.
Administration on Developmental DisabilitiesFederal site.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative ServicesFederal site.
TASHAssociation of people with disabilities, family members, other advocates & professionals fighting for inclusion of all people in all aspects of society.
Supported Life InstituteA Sacramento, California based organization to help create more inclusive communities which will welcome and include people with developmental disabilities as members of society.
The Oaks GroupRefutes all arguments in support of institutionalizing anybody because of mental retardation.
California Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center * Affiliated with UCLA - information and training center to mental health needs of people with developmental disabilities provides information to dd service providers, mental health service providers, consumers and families (of regional centers)
Independent Living Research Utilization at TIRRTIRR=The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Information, available resource materials, quarterly newletter and more. >/p>
Fiesta Educativa, Inc.A site in Spanish and English. "Dedicated to empowering families of persons with disabilities."
CA Foundation for Independent Living CentersLocations/lists, projects & advocacy, employment opportunities and world wide links.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc."PAI works in partnership with people with disabilities - to protect, advocate for and advance their human, legal and service rights."
mayer-johnson product listWonderful augmentative communication devices and more.
Own Two Feet - incentive grant Written up nicely with goals, activities and assessments.
DoDDS-E Special Education Resource Directory
Meeting Challenging Needs: Table of ContentsCanadian site that has super info. "A Handbook for Teachers of Students Having Intensive Needs" Looks good to me!
YAI Entrance National Institute for People with Disabilities - has pages for: "Our network of more than 250 programs and direct services are delivered by our well-trained professionals, and benefit more than 15,000 individuals and their families daily." Offers conferences too.
Transition Planning Inventory: current assessment practice
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
Has publications, event calendar, news, and topics: Post-secondary education and employment; Teaching and Learning; Transition Planning and Community Resources; Youth Development and Family
Special Educator's Web Pages Links to: lesson planning; teaching; research & scholarship; grants; statutes, regulations & case law; contact lawmakers; government agencies; parental support; employment; organizations; people with disabilities; free stuff; behavior management; more.Participation.
National Council on Disability Federal agency that makes recommendations to the President and Congress. It has lots of publications that are in pdf form.
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media and Materials
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education to promote use of technology for students. This site has links, online workshops and events, discussion on voice recognition, videos and library.
National Clearinghouse for Professionals in Special EducationHas information, links, colleges/universities, and financial aid for people interested in becoming a professional in special education. What can I say? I'm prejudiced- go for it!
Speechville ExpressThis site is for parents and educators. The site's goal is to provide enough knowledge about resources available. Covered: Aphasia, Apraxia or dyspraxia, articulation probs., dysarthria, late talking, pdd, phonological disorder, and more.
The ARCLink - Share information Discussion group. Choose from the states of: California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Then click on the left-hand side for information from that state.
Special Needs and Special Gifts
Site with pages and links for special education parents and educators.
Center for Disabilities and Development * This is a disability resource library from the University of Iowa (hospitals and clinics)
Center for Disabilities and Development * This is a disability resource library from the University of Iowa (hospitals and clinics)
Meeting Challenging Needs: Table of Contents Canadian site that has super info. "A Handbook for Teachers of Students Having Intensive Needs" Looks good to me!
Special Education Federal LawsThis site has: Federal statutes affecting special education; family educational rights and privacy act; and state education web sites. If you need to know about the law, you should find it here.
Special Education Unit Canadian site with: publications, online catalog of pdf downloadable articles, and much more.
Learning Resource Centre - Disability Links Irish site with disability links and social support.
AHEAD - Association on Higher Education and Disability Organization of professionals "committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities." Has publications, training programs, workshops, publications and conferences. But, truthfully, not a lot of info available free.
Learning disabilities and practical LD informationInformational web site on LD, "dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD, gifted LD, information processing, learning styles, etc." From a School District in Hopkins, MN.
IDEA Practices Excellent information that can't be beat.
NINDS - neurological disorders Almost 300 disorders. Many cause the person to be in special education classes.
National Center on Educational Outcomes Provides "national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements" Has great topics and some publications.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Coalition of "100 national disability organizations". They all work together to advocate for national public policy for: "self determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion."
Special ed news Excellent Internet magazine - has much that can be of help to parents as well as educators.
SODA POP ONLINE - Siblings of disabled kids and peers offering promiseHas links for: Organizations, Independently Owned Websites, Links for Kids and Teens, Free-For-All Links, and Links by Diagnosis. Web rings, boards and chat, personal stories, fun stuff, and a page for parents.
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.Rare disease database in alphabetical listing
Ed Chapman's Speech and Developmental Delays PageAcronyms, Links, Mailing lists, Milestones in development, Language production, pragmatics, expressive and receptive language and more.
California Department of Education - Special Education DivisionLots of resources, but my experience with any government site is they will change the url at least 2 times in the following year.
Special Education Resource and ServiceLots of links to special education areas: ADHD, Autism, Behavior Disorders, Education Journals, Gifted and Talented, Homework help, IEP advice, Inclusion resources, Learning Disabilities, Legal resources, Mental retardation, Parent resources and more!
WWW.SCHOOLPSY.COMDirectory of information for school psychologists, school counselors, teachers, parents and other professionals.
The Disability Rights ActivistContents: Action alerts, links to organizations, individuals and agencies, links to disability publications, links to disability meta sites.
Eliminating Learned Helplessness, Dependency, Low Self-esteem and Low AchievementGood suggestions to eliminate helplessness, etc.
Medical LibraryPatient education information with a search engine to find your concern.
California Department of Education: Special Education DivisionThis web URL will be changing. Has databases on: non-public schools, Americans with Disabilities Act, low incidence directories, composite of laws, hearing offices, job vacancies, calendar of events, family involvement/partnerships, resources, and more!
California Department of Rehabilitation
Questions & Answers - SSI/SSPThis one is from California but much if at all the information will be helpful learning about supplemental security income and supplementary payment program.
NiCHYNational Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities. Wonderful resource (plus has some publicaciones en Espanol) and you can even contact them for help.
California AgenciesBusiness, Transportation and Housing Agencies, Resources Agencies, Trade and Commerce Agencies, Youth and Adult Correctional Agencies, Environmental Protection Agencies.
LD Online: Finding Help: State Resources, CaliforniaI have listed my home state, but you may go to : http://www.ldonline.com/finding_help/local_org/locorg-help.html for any state. Great resource
Disability Information for Students and ProfessionalsA resource for students studying to support and work for individuals with disabilities. Links to International disability news, employment, student & disability resources, discussion forums and site news.
Supported Life Institutehas link for Sacramento based magazine called STAR for advocates
Training Resource Network, Inc.Commercial site with products in the area of supported employment and other disability resources.
WorkSupport.Comsite pages include: resources, products, training, projects and more.
Employment Support Institute * Says it is providing supports for better decision-making about employment options and policies affecting people with disabilities.
Americans with Disabilities Act Technical AssistanceFunded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research- may find something here to help
GLADNET - Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training
Uppity Disability Internet ResourcesSite worth visiting to understand the perspective of many of the disabled.
World Institute on DisabilityLocated in Oakland, California- "WID is an international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living."
National Council on DisabilityIndependent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress.
TASH - Disability Advocacy WorldwideInternational association fighting for total inclusion of "all" people in "all" aspects of society. You can connect with others, learn what leaders of disability rights are saying and doing and more.
National Institute for Urban School ImprovementStates its mission is to: "support inclusive urban communities, schools and families to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education."
State Education Law ResourcesState Education Law Resources are listed alphabetically. An alpha index is provided for your convenience. Not all States have their education laws or regulations on the Internet.
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Placer's Project PrideRehabilitation act information and disability education. They offer workshops and have some good articles to read.
Children with Spina Bifida Learning Issues *Just 4 links but good ones.
TrackStar: Teaching Ideas for Special Educationtext or frames. Links for ideas for teaching: lesson plans or descriptions of methods tried. No adaptive technology.
TrackStar: Educational PortfoliosText or frames
TrackStar: Alternative Assessments and Portfoliostext or frames
IDEAPRACTICES Designed to keep you informed about IDEAs that work and provide support. Pages include: central, law, quests, partners, depot, works, links, and what's new. Funding provided by US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
TrackStar- Internet resources to target speech-language disordershas list of 3 sites: resources for studying human speech, net connections for communication disorders & sciences, and speech-language treatment materials from the Internet.
Disability Cool Disability from the viewpoint of the disabled.
Department of Developmental ServicesDDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions.
PulsarA project to rethink of the needs of the exceptional computer user
Persons with Developmental Disabilities in the Criminal Justice System: Victims, Defendants, and Inmates*Information every parent, disabled person, and professional needs to know. Statement was given to California Senate Public Safety Committee hearings, January 15, 1998)
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) This sites has 18 pages to visit that provide good information. Organization based in Minnesota but has help for all.
Back to TopPartners during changing timesInformation for Parents of Children with Special Needs. Contents: Parents as Partners, Schools as Partners, Dispute Resolution and Appeals, Special Education Funding. Also available: Individualized Program Plan for MS Word, also available in PDF
Empowerment Zone"Offers information, ideas, and software related to my interests and the theme of empowerment--helping individuals and communities achieve self actualization and full citizenship." has some articles that are not appropriate for young children.
Bazeion Center: Americans with Disabilities Act Offers resources for lawyers and advocates and I am sure a diligent parent might be able to find what they needed too.
Lawgurulegal questions, answers and research from attorneys, Eslamboly & Barlavi, Law, legal advice. Legal research, legal resources good & useful.
SNOW: Special Needs Opportunity Windows *Project to support educators of students w/ special needs. Clearinghouse of practical resources & curriculum materials. Looks good to me.
Self-Advocacy and Self Determination * site from Syracuse- has links to very informative sites
Self Determination for Persons with Developmental Disabilities * Self determination technical assistance offered here.
National Program Office On Self Determination Self-advocacy, independent brokering and support coordination, system issues, family forum, provider forum, children and disabilities, and children and disability are all links that this wonderful site provides.
Protection & AdvocacyHas links to some organizations that help in advocacy and law and rulings in lawsuits.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilitiescoalition of approximately 100 national disability organizations working together to advocate for national public policy that ensures the self determination, independence, empowerment,integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities
Through the Looking GlassTLG's mission: "...has been to create, demonstrate and encourage resources and model early intervention services which are non-pathological and empowering.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. National law and policy center : works through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
Advocating Change TogetherDisability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities.
Disability Advocacy Work With Networking Disability Information Resources on the Internet through DAWWN Disability advocacy work with networking. Lots of links
SABE - Self Advocates Becoming EmpoweredMission:"To ensure that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends; and to learn from mistakes.
The Special Ed Advocate - Special Education Law
Special Education, Learning Disabilities Advocacy, Legal Advice
Internet Special Education ResourcesDirectory of professionals who serve learning disabilities and special education communities. Helps parents find local professionals to help with therapy, advocacy and other special needs.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Advocacy: Parent AdvocateDefines advocacy
National Rehabilitation Information Center Information specialists- Services listed
Net Connections Communication Disorders and Sciences For professionals, and people with communication disabilities- has newsletters, library links to other home pages, etc.
Learning Disabilities of America: Resources Links, publication lists, organizations, videos, books on tape, & agencies
Indie, The Integrated Network of Disability Information and Education Looks like it may have promise
Internet Resources for Special Children Attempts to giving information relating to needs of children with disABILITIES on a global basis.
The Federal Resource Center for Special Education This is a federally funded special education technical assistance program. Has links to trends in special education; education web resources; special education technical assistance; etc.
National Home of Your Own Alliance An organization dedicated to helping the disabled own their own home if it is their choice
Yahoo's special ed links Search engine is special education under employment, learning disabilities, schools. Many wonderful links in area of special education
Learning Foundations Information for Parents and Teachers on Learning Disability and A.D.D.; catalogue of video tapes and printed materials
Legal Resources on the Web Links to US Dept. of Justice and Labor, Disability Legal Info, Edlaw, Inc.
CallHome-Communication Aids for Language and Learning * Service and research unit within University of Edinburgh
disABILITY Information and Resources These pages were created and are maintained solely by Jim Lubin, who is a C2 quadriplegic, completely paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe.
California Dept. of Education, Special Education Division Has laws, family partnership info., general info., etc.
Braille and Talking Book Library California State Library- visual disability or reading disability may qualify you for this service
Back to TopFederation for Children with Special Needs Web Site Projects of Federation: parent training, technical assistance for parent programs, PEER, Early Intervention, Parent/Professional Advocacy League - Directory for parent training and information centers in other states: http://www.fcsn.org/tapp/ptilist.htm
Yahoo! - Society and Culture: Disabilities Search and sites to visit
The Technical Assistance Center for Disabilities - State of Virginia program * Great page of links - programs, magazines, and other stuff
U.S. Government Printing Office Web Site Free assess to electronic government information products such as: databases, federal agency files, etc.
Recording for The Blind & Dyslexic "The Nation's Education Library for People with Print Disabilities" Provides services/non-profit organization
Special Education - Welcome from the Mining Company Links to Summer camps for disabled, arts and crafts lesson plans, ADD, & emotional disturbances
Special Needs Education Network (SNE) Home Page
Steck-Vaughn Education Resource h One of my favorite publishers of materials I use in my classroom. Has on line catalog.
Texas Rehabilitation Center If you live in Texas, this site may be of help
Other Special Education DirectoriesLinks I have never seen in all my searches
Back to TopThe MaddSpec Education Home Page Information on Disabilities University of Nevada, Reno - home page Professor has created a nice collection, but like many of my professors in college, a bit wordy.
Special Education Links A nice collection
LD OnLine: Learning Disabilities Resources Has info, kid area, store, help, calendar. If I had a child with a learning disability,this is one site I would check out.
Special Education Links Some nice links, not sure if I don't have most.
Special Ed. Resources Links broken down by disability category.
Access Unlimited - Vehicle Modifications For People With Disabilities "AccessAble Vehicles for People with Disabilities"
Marc's Special Education Page Nice site with lots of links well organized.
Special Education Links Has links to: "ADD, Assistive Tech, Autism, Disability Res, Dyslexia, Early Childhood, ESL, Family Support, Gifted and Talented, Hearing, Organizations, Physical Impairment, Spec Ed - General, Speech and Visual Impairment"
Special Education Related Links Maintained by special education division of California's dept. of ed.
Disability Information Center Disability links; links in spanish; and some other stuff.
Back to TopBlinded By Their Strengths: The Topsy-Turvy World of Asperger's Syndrome * A paper written that any interested in Asperger Syndrome will enjoy.
Dr. Ivan's Depression Central Links for information on depressive disorders and treatments for some. Very thorough.
Blindness Resource Center Site available in text, large print or frames. Has links to blind & deaf sites as well as others. Has access to "bobby" a web-based service that can help make web pages accessible to people with disabilities. I am definitely going to check that out.
University Students with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Mailing list, good information on study skills, self advocacy, diagnosis, and possible resources to students with autism.
Special Schools Principal's Association of South Australiaconference information, etc.
American Hyperlexia AssociationInformation on hyperlexia, currently considered one of the conditions of autism. This author/web mistress does not believe so. Parent pages, information, characteristics, etc.
Eligibility Criteria Well written in lay terms, the law governing special education
Independent Living SkillsPride Industries brief list of skills that are the bare minimum for their clients to learn
Pride Industries Has information about services, placement and other resources.
Patchwork's PageA family oriented page by a special education teacher. The beginnings of a nice collection of links and a real "homey" feel to it.
The Easter Seal Society of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.Has links to the national site too. Easter seals do so much. drop by.
Special Ed. Page This site has lesson plans, online magazines, research sites, assistive technology, and more.
Just because we have a disability doesn't mean we byte! student designed page. Lots of links to information
Back to TopEligibility for Special Education or 504 Plan
Ask Your Question: Jerome J. Schultz Ph.D.Not sure this site will last long but has good links and a java script bar go to specific age groups questions previously asked and answered. I don't necessarily agree with all the answers, but I doubt you will either.
Riverbend Down Syndrome Parent Support GroupAn absolutely wonderful informative site. Not a site like mine that has collected sites to visit, but pages of information that are wonderful for Down syndrome but some could be useful for any mentally challenged student.
National Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities< >Special education resources on the Internet.
The School Psychologist's Home Pagesome great links!
Back to TopThe IntStep-Research-Programme of the Institute of Special Education of Fribourg
Your Child's IEP - Practical and Legal Guidance for Parents
Frequently Asked Questions (special education)Nice good answers to special education questions.
What is the SST? (Student Study Team)Good easy reading.
California Developmental Disabilities Netlink *
Back to TopNonverbal Learning Disorders/Disabilities
ACCESS: Nonverbal Learning Disabilities - Dyspraxia
Handitel Disability DatabaseLots and lots of links to many areas of special education - search engine of the site is supplied too. Good hunting!
Dyslexia: The GiftInformation and resources - looks at the positive side and the best ways for dyslexic people to learn.
Disability Social History Project
Bibliography of Resources for Parents of Disabled Children
Special EducationLots of good links and information
American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
What is a School Psychologist? Good definition of school psychologist's job description and what they should be doing. I personally have not seen any do all of the activities described here.
specialed...s/states.htmlInformation on states compliance with IDEA
Skills TrainingInfo on financial management, personal assistant management, nutrition and meals, rights and responsibilities, community mobility and socialization and communication - from Liberty Resources
Impact On Line - Independent Living Philosophy and History From a series of lectures by Dick Goodwin - good information but this webmaster should look into double spacing - difficult to read.
ARC - Independent Living SkillsMaterials developed for the following: Independent Living Skills, Community Living Skills, Money Skills and Cooking Skills.
Young Adult ProgramCommunitybased and independent living skills in outline of program at the school.
Vocabulary * Special education vocabulary well defined.
Vocational Options Project: Chapter 1 * Community Based Vocational Preparation for Students with Severe Disabilities: Designing the Process
Center for Effective Collaboration and PracticeThis center is dedicated to improving services to children and youth with emotional and behavioral problems. Great links: education, families, special needs, treatments & approaches, mental health, juvenile justice, child welfare, early intervention and more!
Disability Social History Projectwork in progress - has timeline, famous people withdisabilities, new & events.
W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) Home PageInternational site promoting usability of the web for people with disabilities.
Women with Disabilities - HomepageMany pages that give good information on laws, parenting, reproductive health and more. Specifically on disabilities: learning, developmental, psychiatric, neurological, related conditions, deaf and hearing impairment and visual impairment.
RESNA Home PageRehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Their purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities through the use of technology. they promote research, development, education & advocacy- many links.
WheelchairNet: a Virtual Community of People who Care about Wheelchairs For people who have a common interest in wheelchair technology, its improvement, and successful application.
Alliance for Technology Accessto help connect children and adults with disabilities to technology tools. the Alliance is comprised of networks of community-based resource centers, developers & vendors, affiliates, and associates.
Family Village"A Global Community of Disability-Related Resources" Pages: School, Library, Hospital, Coffee Shop, Shopping Mall, Post Office, House of Worship, Recreation & Leisure, Community Center, Bookstore, University, and Information.
Wildwood Institute - What Cost-Benefit Analysis is Teaching Us About Special Education: A White PaperExcellent reading of an evaluation of the impact special education programs are having on adult independence and productivity.
School Psychology ResourcesWhat a fantastic resource!!!
Special NeedsGreat site for reading resources and programs.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Home Page
Internet Special Education ResourcesDirectory of professionals serving special education needs
Americans with Disabilities Act - Dept. of Justice siteFederal site.
Administration on Developmental DisabilitiesFederal site.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative ServicesFederal site.
TASHAssociation of people with disabilities, family members, other advocates & professionals fighting for inclusion of all people in all aspects of society.
Supported Life InstituteA Sacramento, California based organization to help create more inclusive communities which will welcome and include people with developmental disabilities as members of society.
The Oaks GroupRefutes all arguments in support of institutionalizing anybody because of mental retardation.
California Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Center * Affiliated with UCLA - information and training center to mental health needs of people with developmental disabilities provides information to dd service providers, mental health service providers, consumers and families (of regional centers)
Independent Living Research Utilization at TIRRTIRR=The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Information, available resource materials, quarterly newletter and more. >/p>
Fiesta Educativa, Inc.A site in Spanish and English. "Dedicated to empowering families of persons with disabilities."
CA Foundation for Independent Living CentersLocations/lists, projects & advocacy, employment opportunities and world wide links.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc."PAI works in partnership with people with disabilities - to protect, advocate for and advance their human, legal and service rights."
mayer-johnson product listWonderful augmentative communication devices and more.
Own Two Feet - incentive grant Written up nicely with goals, activities and assessments.
DoDDS-E Special Education Resource Directory
Meeting Challenging Needs: Table of ContentsCanadian site that has super info. "A Handbook for Teachers of Students Having Intensive Needs" Looks good to me!
YAI Entrance National Institute for People with Disabilities - has pages for: "Our network of more than 250 programs and direct services are delivered by our well-trained professionals, and benefit more than 15,000 individuals and their families daily." Offers conferences too.
Transition Planning Inventory: current assessment practice
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition Has publications, event calendar, news, and topics: Post-secondary education and employment; Teaching and Learning; Transition Planning and Community Resources; Youth Development and Family
Special Educator's Web Pages Links to: lesson planning; teaching; research & scholarship; grants; statutes, regulations & case law; contact lawmakers; government agencies; parental support; employment; organizations; people with disabilities; free stuff; behavior management; more.Participation.
National Council on Disability Federal agency that makes recommendations to the President and Congress. It has lots of publications that are in pdf form.
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media and Materials Funded by the U.S. Department of Education to promote use of technology for students. This site has links, online workshops and events, discussion on voice recognition, videos and library.
National Clearinghouse for Professionals in Special EducationHas information, links, colleges/universities, and financial aid for people interested in becoming a professional in special education. What can I say? I'm prejudiced- go for it!
Speechville ExpressThis site is for parents and educators. The site's goal is to provide enough knowledge about resources available. Covered: Aphasia, Apraxia or dyspraxia, articulation probs., dysarthria, late talking, pdd, phonological disorder, and more.
The ARCLink - Share information Discussion group. Choose from the states of: California, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Then click on the left-hand side for information from that state.
Special Needs and Special Gifts Site with pages and links for special education parents and educators.
Center for Disabilities and Development * This is a disability resource library from the University of Iowa (hospitals and clinics)
Center for Disabilities and Development * This is a disability resource library from the University of Iowa (hospitals and clinics)
Meeting Challenging Needs: Table of Contents Canadian site that has super info. "A Handbook for Teachers of Students Having Intensive Needs" Looks good to me!
Special Education Federal LawsThis site has: Federal statutes affecting special education; family educational rights and privacy act; and state education web sites. If you need to know about the law, you should find it here.
Special Education Unit Canadian site with: publications, online catalog of pdf downloadable articles, and much more.
Learning Resource Centre - Disability Links Irish site with disability links and social support.
AHEAD - Association on Higher Education and Disability Organization of professionals "committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities." Has publications, training programs, workshops, publications and conferences. But, truthfully, not a lot of info available free.
Learning disabilities and practical LD informationInformational web site on LD, "dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD, gifted LD, information processing, learning styles, etc." From a School District in Hopkins, MN.
IDEA Practices Excellent information that can't be beat.
NINDS - neurological disorders Almost 300 disorders. Many cause the person to be in special education classes.
National Center on Educational Outcomes Provides "national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements" Has great topics and some publications.
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