Content Areas:
ADHD
Assistive Technology
Autism
Blindness
Deafness
Disability (General)
Down Syndrome
Dyslexia
Learning Disabilities (General)
Medical
Special Education
Site: LD OnLine
Description: Site offers in depth information on learning disabilities
and ADHD. Contains weekly highlights, artist and author of the week, Kid
Zone (includes art and writing submitted by children), reading list to
help students with learning and reading differences, articles on self-advocacy.
Monthly newsletter available on line.
Site: CH.A.D.D. - Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders
Description: CH.A.D.D. is the nation's largest organization dedicated
to attention deficit disorder. Information about this disability, treatments,
parenting issues, legal rights, and many others, may be found at this Web
site.
Site: Adaptive Technology Lab
URL: http://www.scsu.ctstateu.edu/SCSU/ATL/Index.html
Description: The Adaptive Technology Laboratory (ATL) of Southern Connecticut State University trains persons with disabilities to use adaptive technology, conducts individual technology evaluations of school-aged children and adults, and serves as a resource through open houses and workshops.
Site: Alliance for Technology Access
Description: Vendors, information about assistive technology, funding, and organizations for individuals with disabilities, advocacy resources, and FAQ's. Technology centers in 29 states which help children and adults explore options for technology access are identified with addresses and phone numbers.
Site: Assistive Technology Online
URL: http://www.asel.udel.edu/at-online/
Description: This site is sorted into 3 main categories:
The "Information Type" - devises, services, government policy information,
and Internet resources. "Technology Type" - organized according to intended
purpose of technology.
"Additional Pages" include disability-specific information and glossary.
Site: Center for Applied Special Technology
URL: http://www.cast.org/
Description: Nationally recognized organization that serves to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities through innovative use of computer technology. Exposure to projects, products, programs and services of CAST. Resource listings to develop accessible Web pages and locate disability-related organizations and sites related to technology.
Site: Closing The Gap
URL: http://www.closingthegap.com/
Description: Closing the Gap articles are available for researching specific needs in assistive technology. Arranged by area of interest and DISKoveries reviews software.
Site: PURSUIT
URL: http://pursuit.rehab.uiuc.edu/pursuit/homepage.html
Description: The site makes recommendations for accommodations to assist
students, lessons on assistive technology and selection of appropriate
device, links to Internet sites for math, science, computer engineering,
and disability resources.
Site: Autism Network International
URL: http://www.students.uiuc.edu/~bordner/ani.html
Description: Autism Network International is an advocacy organization run by individuals with autism. This site describes the organization, how to join, descriptions of autism from members and clinical sources, and links to sights about autism and disabilities in general.
Site: Autism Society of America
URL: http://www.autism-society.org/
Description: For those beginning to seek information about autism and its characteristics, this site is extremely helpful. What is Autism? Getting Started (for the newly diagnosed), The Autism Checklist - informs visitors and provides resources and Site further articles.
Site: Center for the Study of Autism
Description: Review the latest research results and intervention approaches
written in laymen's terms. Individuals submit articles across the continent
on a wide range of topics pertinent to autism.
Site: Blindness Resource Center at the NY Institute for Special Education
URL: http://www.nyise.org/blind.html
Description: Site provides information on research, resources, technology,
Web design for people with disabilities, audio, e-texts, books, libraries
and news/magazines on the Internet.
Site: Deaf Resource Library
URL: http://www.yale.edu/~nakamura/deaf.html
Description: Online library lists contents pertinent to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Sources are universities, magazines, technology innovations, and individuals' home pages.
Site: National Information Center on Deafness
URL: http://www.gallaudet.edu/~nicd
Description: The National Information Center on Deafness lists publications available for purchase with costs and ordering information included. State agencies and contacts, as well as links to dependable sources on deafness, may be found here.
Site: National Arts and Disability Center
URL: http://www.dcp.ucla.edu/nacd/
Description: Locates disability-related art centers and organizations
involved in incorporating technology into art. Site also contains bibliography
pertinent to accessibility and the arts, readings on arts and disabilities
and more.
Site: DO-IT at the University of Washington
URL: http://weber.u.washington.edu/~doit
Description: Communicate with 100 mentors and scholars, most of who
have some disability. Photos and graphics are minimal, so those with visual
impairment will not be at a disadvantage. The hearing impaired will find
a description of all sounds. The National Science Foundation and contributions
from NEC Foundation of America, U.S. West, and the University of Washington
fund this site.
Site: National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
URL: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR/nidrr.html
Description: This organization grants funding for research and programs
relative to disability issues. Projects that have a web site and are funded
through NIDRR are linked to this home page.
Site: National Down Syndrome Society
URL: http://www.ndss.org/
Description: This site contains a wealth of information on Down Syndrome
including research, advocacy, special programs and more. Also contains
links to related sites.
Site: National Down Syndrome Congress
URL: http://members.carol.net/~ndsc/index_fr.html
Description: Contains groups mission statement, contact and convention
information as well as links to other related sites.
Site: The Arc
URL: http://TheArc.org/welcome.html
Description: the Arc is the largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of children and adults with mental retardation. Site contains fact sheets, which contain valuable information along with extensive Internet links to related sites.
Site: Family Village at University of Wisconsin
URL: http://familyvillage.wisc.edu/
Description: Site contains information and resources relative to mental
retardation. Well-organized site including info on recreation and leisure,
art activities and religious education.
Site: International Dyslexia Association
URL: http://interdys.org/default.htm
Description: Contains information and links to sites related to dyslexia.
Information is available on conferences and seminars, technology, and research.
There are local branches that can be accessed from this site.
Learning Disabilities (General)
Site: LD OnLine
Description: Site offers in depth information on learning disabilities and ADHD. Contains weekly highlights, artist and author of the week, Kid Zone (includes art and writing submitted by children), reading list to help students with learning and reading differences, articles on self-advocacy. Monthly newsletter available on line.
Site: A Web Resource for Special Education
URL: http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/specialed/
Primarily designed for special education teachers with lots of information
that will be of interest to parents. Arranged by type of disorder. Links
to information about the laws governing special ed., and to publications
of use by professional in the field.
Site: Facts for Families
URL: http://www.psych.med.umich.edu/web/aacap/factsFam/
Description: Contains articles published by the American Academy of
Child and Adolescent Psychology on psychiatric issues affecting children
and youth.
Site: New Jersey Department of Education
URL: http://www.state.nj.us/education/
Description: Home page for education in New Jersey.
Site: Special Education Administrative Code
URL: http://www.state.nj.us/njded/adopted/specialed.htm
Description: This is the site that contains the actual Code, which governs
special education in the state of New Jersey.
Site: Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
URL: http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/kinder/
Description: This site distributes information about the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Job Accommodation Network, employment of people with
disabilities, and accommodations on the job. Includes links related to
special education and disabilities.
Site: Educational Resources Information Center
URL: http://www.cec.sped.org/ericec/ericecer.html
Description: Site sponsored by the Council for Exceptional Children.
This site accesses the US Department of Education's information database
of Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC)-subject specific clearinghouses
of education-related publications.
Site: A Web Resource for Special Education
URL: http://curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/specialed/
Primarily designed for special education teachers with lots of information that will be of interest to parents. Arranged by type of disorder. Links to information about the laws governing special ed., and to publications of use by professional in the field.
Site: National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology
URL: http://www.edc.org/FSC/NCIP/
Description: What's New page of this site contains info on online workshops
and discussions.
Site: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
URL: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/
Description: Site links to three programs under its jurisdiction - The
Office of Special Education Programs, The Rehabilitative Services Administration,
the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. What's
New section contains update of latest policies affecting the Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitation Services.
Site: Peterson's Special Schools
URL: http://www.petersons.com/special/
Description: Contains residential schools, primarily for students with
learning and emotional challenges with descriptions of the programs and
population that each serves.
Site: Special Education Resources on the Internet
URL: http://www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.html
Description: Main menu contains many comprehensive topic areas in special
education. Contains links with descriptions to related topics.
Site: Special Needs Education Network
URL: http:// www.schoolnet.ca/sne/
Description: Site's directory contains multiple links including disability-specific
categories, family support, gifted and talented, youth at-risk and more.
SNE monthly newsletter available online. This is an award-winning site!
Site: The Federal Resource Center for Special Education
Description: Sponsored by U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services. The FRC focuses on benefiting children,
youth, toddlers, and infants with disabilities and the families and professionals
who serve them. This site contains the latest information and trends in
education, education Web resources, and research and technical assistance
projects. Contains parent and family resource list. This site and the links
from it are all not-for-profit organizations.
Site: LD OnLine
Description: Site offers in depth information on learning disabilities
and ADHD. Contains weekly highlights, artist and author of the week, Kid
Zone (includes art and writing submitted by children), reading list to
help students with learning and reading differences, articles on self-advocacy.
Monthly newsletter available on line.