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Dyslexia Teacher - For teachers of children and students with dyslexia; teaching methods, recognizing dyslexia, assessment, books, news, research and teachers' contributions. Of interest to both specialist and general teachers and lecturers.
Dyslexia A2Z (UK) - founded to enable anyone with an interest in dyslexia to find people or information - teachers, psychologists, optometrists, audiologists, linguists, occupational therapists or any other professional working near you - look them up here.
Definitions Of Dyslexia - Official definitions of dyslexia translated into plain English to help parents and teachers understand the nature of dyslexia.
Dyslexia Adults - Articles, resources, and reviews for professionals working in the field.
Dyslexia Teaching Today - For teachers of children with dyslexia; teaching methods, recognizing dyslexia, discussion board and training course.
British Dyslexia Association - UK national organization, offering a wide range of information for parents, dyslexic adults and teachers, with details of the international conferences it organizes,
Dyslexia in UK - Provides help to people with Dyslexia and gives information.
Dyslexia Research Foundation (DRF) - Research, develop, and broadly disseminate effective counseling and teaching methods to resolve dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
The Dyslexia Institute (UK) - Information about dyslexia services. Dyslexia associated training, teaching and publication details. Local UK groups.
Michigan Dyslexia Institute, Inc. - Nonprofit organization serving children and adults with dyslexia. Testing, 1-on-1 student instruction using the Orton-Gillingham methods, teacher training, support groups, and workshops.
San Diego Branch Intnl Dyslexia Association - Dedicated to the study and treatment of individuals with specific language disability.
Bangor Dyslexia Unit - Brief details on the Bangor University Dyslexia Unit.
Queen Mary and Westfield College Dyslexia Support - Details of support facilities at QMW and information about dyslexia.
The Dyslexia Center - Profile of a dyslexic and details of help available
Llandovery College - Dyslexia Unit - The dyslexia unit of Llandovery College, a coeducational, independent boarding school in the heart of South Wales.
Dyslexia: The Gift. - The Davis corrective method: methods to teach reading and overcome academic problems.
European Children in Crisis - Research charity focusing on children and young adults with learning difficulties. Articles about dyslexia in different languages, as well as a resource pack.
Orton-Gillingham Academy - Orton-Gillingham: their specific methods, how and where to find this training for practitioners and educators.
Teens helping Teens - Designed by dyslexic teens as a resource and forum for other teenagers with dyslexia.
World Dyslexia Network Foundation - International dyslexia information about multi-lingualism, books, etc.
Professional Association of Teachers of SpLD students - Local Groups, Conference, Publications, Membership details, bulletin board and other material of interest to professionals working in the SpLD field.
Dyslexia Arts Trust - Exhibits paintings and drawings to draw attention to the high creative potential of the many visually-dominant dyslexic minds.
Dyslexia Newsgroup - Search the newsgroup, share ideas, locate specific links, and inquire about treatment. Includes full-text published articles and study.
Adult Dyslexia Organisation - UK dyslexia organisation providing a range of employment, educational and legal information and materials to meet the needs of dyslexic adults.
Dyslexia Research Institute - Woodland Hall Academy, Tallahassee, Florida organization providing diagnostic testing, academic and tutorial programs, advocacy and adult education.
Baltic Dyslexia Research Laboratory - Denmark-based institute researching into visual and auditory difficulties in dyslexic children and adults.
Lothians and Borders Dyslexia Assn. (Scotland UK) - Family and adult support groups.
British Dyslexics - Dyslexia charity offering free information packs and informing parents of the rights under the education act.
The International Dyslexia Association - International organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.
Michigan Branch of the International Dyslexia Association - Helping educators, individuals and families that may be experiencing reading difficulties.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic - Books on tape in San Fernando Valley, California.
The New Hampshire Branch of the International Dyslexia Association - We provide information about dyslexia and its remediation. We offer training in research-based methods of teaching reading.
Cardiff University, UK - Dyslexia Resource Centre - services for dyslexic students and students who think they may be dyslexic.
Specific Learning Difficulties Association (South Australia) - SPELD is a non profit organisation that provides advice and services to children and adults with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Specific Learning Disabilities Federation of New Zealand - Aiming to help children who are not realizing their educational potential because of specific learning disabilities like dyslexia.
Oxford Brookes University Dyslexia Society, UK - Information and support for dyslexic students at Oxford Brookes University.
Sutton Dyslexia Association, UK - Self help group whose objective is to further the education of persons handicapped by dyslexia.
Canadian Dyslexia Association - Information, links and annual conference for people in Canada.
Cheshire Dyslexia Association - Local UK association Association working closely with parents and teachers and with the Cheshire Education Authority in policies developed to help dyslexic pupils.
West Wales Dyslexia Association - Swansea, UK, based charity with helpline, social events and guest speakers.
North Kent Dyslexia Association - Local UK group with help line, serving Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich boroughs.
Northern Ireland Dyslexia Association - Local association supporting parents, teachers, other professionals and dyslexic learners.
Calderdale Dyslexia Association - Halifax, UK. organization providing information, support and a helpline.
Dyslexia Association of Ireland - Dublin-based organization offering information about, and support for, dyslexia.
Michigan Dyslexia Institute - Assessments for dyslexia, and instruction by practitioners following the Orton-Gillingham method.
Direct Learning - Provides affordable home dyslexia tests for children and adults, with professional assessment report and specific recommendations for enhanced achievement.
Sheffield University Dyslexia Screening Tests - Designed as straightforward screening instruments for routine use in schools. The tests are straightforward, but IQ is not tested.
Assistive Technology for Dyslexics - Software for people with dyslexia. The vocabulary support package talks, types, checks spellings, correct mistakes, and predicts. Applications include word processing, spreadsheets and the Internet.
The Visual Tracking Magnifier - By illiminating pattern glare, aiding saccadal vision, and focusing the eye, the VTM has been proven to improve reading in 75% of children under 13 with dyslexia.
Literature 2001 - Software to help improve reading and comprehension skills of people with dyslexia or other learning differences.
Technology for dyslexia - Software for dyslexia, talking computers, text to speech synthesis, speech recognition, TextHelp, etc.
TextHelp 'Text to Speech' Software - Software for people with reading and writing difficulties, including talking spell checkers, word predictors and screen readers. Available for Windows and Macintosh.
Yak-Yak: Language processor and Internet Wordfinder - Yak-Yak software is used widely in Scandinavia with dyslexic students and adults and ESL. Web site contains the intelligent Wordfinder - a free service which finds the correctly spelled words when presented with major errors. Available in English, Danish, Swedish and Norwegian.
Dragon 'Naturally Speaking' - Speech recognition program for PC and MAC.
Prolexia Reading Education Software - UltraPhonics Tutor software teaches reading, spelling, handwriting, & pronunciation to beginners & those with dyslexia via multisensory structured phonics.
Xavier Educational Software. - Special software for children with special needs, concentrating mostly on the field of dyslexia.
Dyslexia support software - PC software to help dyslexia sufferers and others with literacy or numeracy problems.
IBM ViaVoice - Speech recognition software: types what you say.
Teaching Basic Academic Skills - Helping those with dyslexia use Abilities Builder software, which creates exercises in spelling, reading, writing and math skills.
Hooked on Phonics - Phonics home education learning resource.
Reading Recovery Program - An early intervention program designed by Marie M. Clay to assist children in first grade who are having difficulty learning to read and write.
Dyslexia Information - Recognizing dyslexia. Information and resources, books, homework links, workpacks for parents and teachers and online activities for children.
Orton Gillingham Institute for Multi-sensory Education - 'Sensational Strategies for teaching Beginning Readers' - program to empower parents to assist children who are struggling with the reading process.
Whurr Book Publishers - Academic books and journals for professionals - one of the main publishers of academic books on dyslexia.
Dyslexia ,my life. - Book about experiences of being dyslexic by Girard Sagmiller.
Homework correcting support (UK) - A site to help dyslexic students in the west of England with assignments and deadlines. Work is corrected for a charge.
Crossbow Education - Targeted, professional games and photocopiable resources for reading, spelling and basic math.
Library of Congress Tracer Series on dyslexia - Lengthy listing of books on dyslexia, under categories.
Language Tune-Up Kit - Multimedia phonics reading and spelling software on CD-ROM for Windows. Uses the Orton-Gillingham method for children, teens and adults adults.
AVKO Spelling & Dyslexia Foundation - Provides research findings, techniques and materials for teaching spelling, has free downloads of spelling materials
School Time Software - Phonics Program - Overview - School Time Phonics is a comprehensive, structured, sequential tutuorial that teaches basic reading/language skills in an interactive, multisensory environment.
'Education a Must' advocates - Educational advocates for children with Dyslexia in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.
Herman Method for Reversing Reading Failure - A complete, multisensory, remedial reading program that evolved from the Orton/Gillingham philosophy.
Better Books - Supplying a range of books and information on dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, SPLD.
Reading from Scratch - Phonics reading program for dyslectics. Also contains free information and tips.
Dyslexia Resources, Marion Walker - Dyslexia resource pack and workbook for tutors of students with specific learning difficulties.
Bright Solutions for Dyslexia - Sharing the latest dyslexia research results, plus assessment and teaching methods. Also a good explanation of dyslexia, its definitions, causes, and myths.
Go Phonics: A Multi-Sensory Phonics Teaching Kit - Multi-sensory phonics teaching kit featuring integrated workbooks, storybooks and 48 colorful games.
Making The Alphabet Work - Teaching materials - plastic letters and tape.
Hebrew Computer for Dyslexic Students. - Allows medically limited and dyslexic Hebrew students to improve their learning. In Hebrew.
Gamz - Manufactures and distributes a range of literacy products for dyslexics including software, jigsaws, puzzles, and card games.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - Virginia and North Carolina center serving people who cannot effectively read standard print because of a visual impairment, or other learning or physical disability.
Palm Springs, California. - Dyslexia Correction Center. Individualized counseling programs for children and adults with dyslexia.
Des Moines, Iowa - Innovative Learning Programs: The I-Learn Center - dyslexia, LD, learning disabilities, ADHD, behavior disorder.
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin - New Hope Learning Center - dyslexia center.
Bellingham, Washington, USA. - Dyslexia Unlearned. Dyslexia center in Bellingham, Washington, USA.
Conwy, UK, St David's College - Co-educational boarding school for pupils aged between 11 and 18.
Phoenix, Arizona - New Solutions Dyslexia Correction. A new perspective on dyslexia, common traits and behaviors.
Dallas, Texas. - Hidden Genius Learning Solutions: provider of Davis Dyslexia Correction Programs for children and adults.
Dyslexia Solutions Canada Ltd. - Dyslexia Solutions Canada Ltd.: methods to teach reading and overcome academic problems using Davis Dyslexia Correction methods.
Vancouver, Canada - Positive Dyslexia. Center using Davis Dyslexia Correction methods.
Thame, Oxon, UK - Dyslexia Center, Thame, Oxon, UK.
The Gow School - A college preparatory school for young men with dyslexia and similar language based learning differences.
Greenwood School for Dyslexia, Putney, Vermont. - Greenwood School, a boarding school for students with dyslexia, learning disabilities located in Vermont
Bristol Dyslexia Centre - Independent teaching centre for all ages using innovative and fun methods for teaching to inspire a love of learning and create self confidence.
Dyslexia Center, Calif., Santa Rosa - The Dyslexia Center offers real solutions to real problems of dyslexia, ADHD, ADD, and learning disabilities.
DARC - Calif., Santa Barbara - Dyslexia Awareness and Resource Center for Attention Deficit Disorder and dyslexia.
DRC, Livingston County, Michigan - Dyslexia Resource Center - non-profit teaching and training organization for dyslexia serving children and adults in Michigan.
Arizona Dyslexia Correction Center - Davis dyslexia center.
Dyslexia A2Z (UK) - Listing of teachers, psychologists, optometrists, audiologists, linguists, occupational therapists working in the UK.
East Court School (Ramsgate, UK) - Residential school for eight to thirteen year old dyslexic children.
Northease Manor School - Independent school in East Sussex, UK.
Dyslexia Help (London, Ontario) - Wayman Sole, Davis provider.
Hilary Farmer (Abingdon, Oxon, UK) - Davis Facilitator
Northumberland, UK - Morpeth institution which accepts dyslexic pupils aged 9-16.
Hereford and Worcester , UK, Dyslexia Association - Advancing the education of dyslexic children in the Hereford and Worcester area.
Cheshire, UK, Dyslexia Association - Highlights future events and lectures, information about the adult support group, and useful addresses.
East Yorkshire, UK, Dyslexia Centre - Learn about the computerized "indirect learning" system developed at this centre and now in use in many areas.
Nottinghamshire, UK, Dyslexia Association - Advice and support for all with a concern for dyslexia. Serving Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Lincolnshire. Confidential telephone/email helpline.
Helen Arkell Dyslexia Centre - Surrey, UK - Surrey centre supports those with learning difficulties and offers professional development programmes for teachers.
Dyscovery Centre, Cardiff, UK - Provides products and assistance to adults and children nationally and internationally who suffer from dyslexia, dyspraxia and other learning difficulties.
Singapore Dyslexia Correction Services - Constance Cecilia Chua - licensed and certified Davis® Facilitator.
3D Learner - Assessments, Indivdualized intensive reading and focusing program for children and adults with dyslexia.
Sheffield, UK, s35ers kids - Information and awareness on dyslexia, for kids, written by kids in Sheffield, UK.
Bristol and West of England Homework Support - Homework support by tutors in the West of England, UK.
Maple Hayes Dyslexia School, Litchfield, Staffs, UK - Information for parents on dyslexia, dysgraphia, SpLD and statementing children.
MDC Mississippi Dyslexia Center - Davis Dyslexia Correction Program Providers: drug-free methods and techniques to address dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, and related conditions
ConnectEd Centre for Educational Development - The focus of ConnectEd, Centre for Educational Development is to connect people with the resources needed to reach their potential. The centre works with adults, teens and children of average to high intelligence with some kind of block: (Dyslexia, Organization, Spelling, Memory, etc)
Salisbury, Wiltshire UK - Learning Loft - Providing games packs, advice, tuition for dyslexia and children and adults with learning difficulties.
Gloucestershire Dyslexia Association, UK - The Gloucestershire Dyslexia Association - Charity for people with reading and writing problems.
Milton Keynes Dyslexia Association, UK - Milton Keynes Dyslexia Association, UK.
Richmond Dyslexia Association, UK - A voluntary organisation which aims to promote awareness of the problems of specific learning difficulties/dyslexia, and advise parents and teachers on the help and advice that is available.
Shropshire Dyslexia Association, UK - Shropshire Dyslexia Association, UK.
Sutton Dyslexia Association, UK - Sutton Dyslexia Association, UK.
Scottish Dyslexia Trust - Scottish Dyslexia Trust and the Scottish Dyslexia Association.
Arizona Branch - Arizona Branch International Dyslexia Association .
Educational Advisory Service, Cornwall, UK - Independent specialists in literacy and learning problems covering reading, SEN Code of Practice including the importance of functional vision.
Dyslexia Barnsley UK - Pat Heaton's tuition for dyslexic children and adults.
Northease Manor School, Lewes, UK - Lewes, East Sussex school.
Oxfordshire Dyslexia Association, UK - Charity established to meet the needs of dyslexic adults and children and their families.
Montessori School - Lucknow, India - Montessori School offering special facilities for dyslexic pupils.
Hillingdon Dyslexia Association, UK - Hillingdon Dyslexia Association, UK.
Kent Central Dyslexia Association, UK - Kent Central Dyslexia Association, UK.
Immune Proteins Play Role in Brain Development and Remodeling - Two immune proteins found in the brains of mice help the brain develop and may play key roles in triggering developmental disorders like dyslexia and neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson's Disease, according to a Harvard Medical School study reported in a recent issue of 'Science'.
Understanding Brain Function in Dyslexia - Article about developmental dyslexia, a learning disability that specifically affects reading.
Brain Defect Underlies Reading Difficulties of Dyslexia - A defect in a single part of the brain may underlie the reading difficulties of dyslexics, but intensive training can help them overcome their problems and allow them to read.
'Dyslexia: A Hundred Years On' - Short 1996 article summarizing major developments in the field of dyslexia, by Maggie Snowling.
The Dyslexia Homepage - Designed as a project for the Behavioral Neuroscience class at Macalester College, taught by Professor Wiertelak.
Atypical Brain Activity Detected In People With Dyslexia - Brain imaging studies at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) have revealed dramatic evidence of a deficit in the brain's visual system in people with dyslexia.
Images of Dyslexia - Dr. Guinevere Eden used a technique called functional magnetic resonance imaging to look at brain activities in men with dyslexia and in men with no known reading problems.
Birth test for dyslexia - A simple test soon after birth could establish whether or not a child will grow up to be dyslexic, a study has found.
Dyslexia linked to nerve damage - A scientist has claimed that the reading and writing disorder dyslexia is linked to damage to the brain's nerve cells, possibly caused by the mother's immune system in the womb.
Scientists identify dyslexia gene - An international team of researchers say they have discovered a genetic basis for dyslexia (BBC report).
Rita C. Wright's Teacher Pages - Teacher resources such as, lesson plans, educational games, and special education resources dedicated to the learning disability called dyslexia.
Dyslexia and LD - Dyslexia resources provided by Dr. Garth Vaz, including his paper "Dyslexia: An Appropriate Time To Assess".
The Joy of Learning - Private tutor Laura Joy explains about dyslexia and her private practice tutoring.
s35ers kids dyslexia site - Information and awareness on dyslexia, for kids, written by kids.
Dyslexia research - Articles about dyslexia research from Aditi Shankardass.
Help with Learning - Information and articles about 'The Hidden Handicap' by Vishwesh Menon.
What is Dyslexia? - Created by Andrew, Blake and Drew.
Reading and writing is difficult - Many people with dyslexia find reading and writing difficult.Many can not spell and have other problems. Some dyslexic people who can read find it hard to read back and write text.
iamdyslexic.com - Children's or teenagers' site created by a 12-year old dyslexic. Problems, solutions and quizzes.
More Information on Dyslexia - By Rebekah Bernstein, a high school student.
Barnaby and Alan's color research - Take part in research to find the best background color for a dyslexic viewer.
Everything you wanted to know about dyslexia - Information and guidance for parents and teachers who have, or are involved with, Learning Different children, in particular, the area of dyslexia.
Alex PDQ, a kid's-eye view of dyslexia - A comic strip about kids and parents with reading disabilities.
Dyslexia: A Learning Disability in Depth - Provides information and resources by Jenny Burm including causes, symptoms, experiences, techniques, and tools which support the Ron Davis approach.
Dyslexia My Life - Offers a personal experience as well as information and promotion of the book "Dyslexia my life".
Developmental Verbal Dyspraxia - Information and advice about Dyspraxia.
Clumsy Child Syndrome (dyspraxia) - From the ParentPlace a Pediatrician answers a question about CCS. Goes into great detail about the variations of dyspraxia, and their medical terms.
Dyspraxia Association of Ireland - A FAQ, information and advice about Dyspraxia.
Developmental Dyspraxia - Madeleine Portwood - Information about Developmental Dyspraxia (DCD) for children with perceptual coordination disorders ('clumsy'). Includes Identification and Treatment programmes + info on dyslexia, ADHD and Autism.
Dyspraxia and Conductive Education - As an education system for children and adults with motor disorders, Conductive Education teaches children and adults with dyspraxia how to break down the everyday skills they are trying to perform. Through succeeding, confidence and self-esteem are increased and this assists them in their everyday life.
Hope Haven School - Jackson County Board - All programs are individualized to meet the unique needs of each and every student served.
The Reading Foundation - Canadian learning clinics provide intensive, one-on-one remedial programs in reading, spelling, comprehension and math. Offers services for learning disabilities including dyslexia.
Moon Hall School for Dyslexic Children - Situated in rural Surrey, near Dorking. "School within a school" on the site of Belmont Preparatory - a relationship believed to be unique in the U.K. Moon Hall caters for bright dyslexic children aged 7 - 13 years. Specialist tuition results in the rapid rebuilding of self-esteem.
Metropolitan Day School - An intensive, therapeutic, k-12 program for students with learning disabilities and emotional disturbances. Also provides specialized educational, counseling, and substance abuse services. Richmond, VA.
Rocklyn Academy - An unique and progressive private residential secondary school for troublesome girls that are experiencing difficulties at home or within the traditional school setting.
Brehm Preparatory School - Addresses a complete array of learning disabilities. Carbondale, IL.
Orientation and Mobility Program - Graduate level program prepares orientation and mobility specialists to work in schools and rehabilitation agencies serving children and adults who have visual impairments, including those who have multiple disabilities.
Salisbury School - Residential school in Richmond, New Zealand providing special education for female students with academic, social and emotional needs.
Atlanta Speech School - Therapeutic educational center for children and adults with hearing, speech, language, or learning disabilities. Atlanta, GA.
Stanbridge Academy - School for children with learning disabilities. San Mateo, California.
Anne Carlsen Center for Children - Provides health care, education and support services for children with special needs and their families. Jamestown, ND.
Bethany Independent School - Renowned for expertise regarding dyslexic students. Kent, UK.
Chaigeley School - Quaker-founded school for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Caters mainly to boys aged 10-16. Cheshire, England.
Bullimbal School for Special Purposes - School for students with disabilities in Australia.
Calvin Academy - Provides day school, after school tutoring, and summer programs for children who are not successful in traditional k-12 classrooms including special education. Minneapolis, MN.
Carolina Springs Academy - Boarding school with year-round enrollment. Abbeville, SC.
The Children's Annex - Specializes in autistic children's education. New York.
Vanguard School - The Vanguard School program is designed for students age 11 through high school who are experiencing academic difficulties due to a learning disability such as dyslexia or dyscalcula or an attention deficit. Lake Wales, Florida.
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls - School for children with emotional problems. Chicago, IL.
Dakotabilities - Agency located in Sioux Falls, SD offering residential and vocational services to developmentally disabled adults.
The MBF Center - Provides computer and clerical education, professional development training, and placement services to people with disabilities.
Special Education Schools - Links to special schools, grouped by the type of disability served.
Long Island's Vincent Smith School - A private school for grades 4-12, known for its individualized program for reluctant learners, special education students, and students who benefit from small classes.
The Elizabeth L. Berman Special Education School - Pre-school and school-age classes for the whole child and her/his family taught by Masters-level special education teachers. Provides educational, residential and clinical services to multiply-disabled children and adults with medical frailties.
Grove Park Special School - Caters to pupils aged 2 to 19 with physical disabilities and/or delicate health.
Hogben School - National residential school for boys aged 11 to 17 with academic, social and emotional needs arising from lower intellectual functioning that cannot be met in their current environment. Christchurch, New Zealand.
Lincoln Child Center - Provides educational, residential and treatment programs to children ages 5 through 14 years old, many suffering from abuse and neglect. Oakland. CA.
The John Dewey Academy - College preparatory high school for gifted, self-destructive adolescents (ages 15-21). Describes the program, student characteristics, faculty qualifications, costs, and achievements of alumni. Great Barrington, Massachusetts.
James E. Duckworth School - Special education school in Maryland.
Marburn Academy - Serving children of average to above average intellectual ability who are experiencing difficulty in school because of learning differences such as ADD or dyslexia. Columbus, OH.
Positive Impact at Bahia de Kino - A therapeutic boarding school located by the Sea of Cortez. Helps troubled young men live up to their academic and emotional potential.
McCall's Chapel School - A private, not-for-profit, non-denominational provider of services and residential facilities for persons with developmental disabilities/mental retardation for nearly 50 years.
Lawrence School - State-chartered, independent, co-educational day school for bright students in grades 1-9 with learning disabilities and attention deficits. Broadview Heights, Ohio.
Margaret Brent School - Special education school in Maryland.
Children's Institute for Learning Differences - Therapeutic day school for children three to fourteen years old with special needs such as learning and behavioral disabilities. Mercer Island, Washington.
St John of God School - Contains school information and newsletter. Some pages are designed for use with students who have moderate learning disabilities.
Coastal Learning Center School - Approved by the state of New Jersey as a private school for classified students with behavioral or multiple disabilities. Offers specialized education programs with therapeutic support for students ages 5-21.
Willoughby School Bourne - School for students with severe learning difficulties, aged 2-19.
The Rock Brook School - Rock Brook is a private, non-profit school in Skillman, NJ, for Communication Impaired and Multiply Disabled children from preschool through age 12.
Judge Rotenberg Educational Center (JRC) - Operates residential and day programs that provide educational, treatment and respite services for children and adults with developmental disabilities or emotional/ behavior disorders. JRC operates a day school in Canton, Massachusetts and residences for its students and clients in nearby communities.
SEARCH Day Program, Inc. - Specializing in creative programming for individuals with autism from pre-school through adulthood.
Priory Woods Special School - A special school catering to pupils aged 4 to 19 with severe learning difficulties.
Kingsbury School Online - School homepage providing resources for pupils with severe learning difficulties and autism, their parents and teachers. Flash required for many of the games, MSAgent supported on Windows platforms.
Orion Academy High School - Private high school located in Moraga, California. Specializes in special education and social skills training for students with NLD, nonverbal learning disorder, Asperger's syndrome, Tourette syndrome and related learning disabilties.
SpecialPlace - Radford City Schools - Virginia - Radford City Schools special education resources for Radford Virginia - forms, links, and policies.
Palatine School - Palatine Special School West Sussex. All age school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties.
Hamlin Robinson School - Serving students in grades 1-8 with dyslexia and related language difficulties. Students admitted with average to superior IQ and without primary behavior difficulties. Seattle, WA.
Peterson's Guide to Special Needs Secondary Schools - Profiles of a long list of schools in the U.S. and Canada.
Harmony Heights - A therapeutic residential and day school for teenage girls with special emotional needs that cannot be adequately served in the standard high school setting. Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.
McKenzie Residential School - Residential special school in Christchurch, New Zealand, for boys and girls with serious and chronic behavioural problems. Provides the NZ National Curriculum for Years 3-8, in conjunction with remedial programmes.
Harmony Hill School - Chepachet, Rhode Island. Offers residential and extended-day treatment and education programs for youth with serious behavioral disorders, social problems or extreme learning disabilities. Includes admissions information, parent resources, school policies, special events, and development.
Green Tree School - A state-approved private school serving up to 150 students with emotional disturbance who are between the ages of six and twenty-one. The program focuses on improving a student's ability both to interact appropriately with peers and adults and to learn within a school setting. Philadelphia, PA.
Centennial School of Lehigh University - Educational program for students with serious emotional disturbance or autism who are referred to Centennial by area school districts and intermediate units. Bethlehem, PA.
Cotting School - Cotting School, a chapter-766 approved day school in Lexington, MA, for boys and girls ages 3-22 with physical, learning, and communication needs.
Children's Care Hospital and School - Health care and education for children (age 0-21) with disabilities and chronic health conditions, and their families.
Stepping Stones Learning Center - Special needs learning center in New York.
Special Education in Singapore - National Council of Social Services in Singapore Site.
Croydon Opportunity Preschool Group - Runs two preschool groups for children with special needs (medical, physical and mental). They are a registered charity.
ERAS Center - Create and implement an educational model inclusive of all children to prepare them to participate fully in the critical, social and economic life of their community, their nation and the world of the future.
Speech and Language Development Center - Programs and services dedicated to children of all ages and adults with learning, language,neurological, developmental and behavioral disorders.
Frankie Lemmon - Education for special needs children in North Carolina.
Space Coast Early Intervention Center - A nationally recognized not-for-profit pre-school and therapeutic center for families and children with Down syndrome, William's syndrome, Rett syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Autism, P-4 Deletion syndrome, PDD and Apert syndrome.
Upward Foundation - Dedicated to improving the quality of life for young children with developmental disabilities by providing a comprehensive range of special education, therapy and pediatric nursing services in Arizona.
Tullis Farm School and Puppet Place - Specializes in child care for special needs children and provides creative outlets, education, and entertainment for every child located in Texas.
Winchelsea School - Early education in England.
The Hadley School for the Blind - Nonprofit international distance education school. Ninety tuition-free courses for blind adults and family members of blind children and adults. Study at your own pace.
The Connecticut Institute for the Blind/Oak Hill - Provides community-based education, residential and vocational programs for people with visual impairments and multiple disabilities.
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) - Comprehensive education and rehabilitation system serving children and adults who are deaf, blind and multidisabled.
The New York Institute for Special Education - Private, non-profit, non-sectarian educational facility with quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and pre-schoolers who are developmentally delayed.
Maryland School for the Blind - A private, nonprofit school serving children from infancy through age 21 who are blind, visually impaired and multiply disabled.
The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) - Serves deaf and blind students across the state of Colorado. In addition to on-campus school programs, CSDB provides outreach services to school districts and parents across the state.
Kansas State School for the Blind - Works to ensure equal access to a high quality education for all Kansas students who are blind or visually impaired.
Montana School For The Deaf And The Blind - Provides educational services to deaf and hard of hearing and blind and low vision children whose impairment is such as to preclude their making normal progress in regular public schools.
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind - Public residential school for students who are sensory impaired.
Overbrook School for the Blind - A private, non-profit, non-sectarian educational facility with quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, or emotionally and learning disabled.
Washington State School for the Blind - Provides specialized educational services to youth who are blind or otherwise visually impaired within the state of Washington.
Arizona State School for the Deaf and the Blind - A non-profit state agency which specializes in the education of children and youth with hearing or vision loss throughout Arizona.
Indiana School for the Blind - Offers pre-school through high school programs, free of charge on a residential or day school basis, to the young people of Indiana who are blind and visually impaired. The school also provides students with instruction in the same coursework required of all school-aged children in Indiana. Specialized classes include orientation and mobility, adaptive physical education, independent living skills, vocational education, music instruction, Braille and specially adapted computer technology.
Texas School For The Blind And Visually Impaired - A center for educational services for all blind and visually impaired students in Texas.
California School for the Blind - Provides comprehensive educational services to students of California who are visually impaired, deaf/blind, and visually impaired/multi-handicapped from infancy through age 21. These services will be provided in order to empower students to lead vocationally, personally, and socially satisfying productive lives leading to their highest level of independence.
Missouri School for the Blind - A day school with a residential component serving over 1,200 blind and visually impaired children between the ages of 0-21. A statewide resource center of educational excellence for parents, families, and local school districts serving children with significant vision loss.
New Mexico School for theVisually Handicapped - Mission is to provide the training, support and resources necessary to prepare blind / visually / multiply impaired children in New Mexico to participate fully in their families, community, and work force and to lead independent, productive lives.
Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind - Serving students throughout Idaho.
Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) - A residential/day school for students who are blind and visually impaired. The school is located on an 18-acre campus in Jacksonville.
Kentucky School for the Blind - Provides a variety of educational programming, specialized materials, and resources to Kentucky students who are blind or otherwise visually impaired.
Mississippi School For the Blind - Serving visually impaired students throughout Mississippi.
Oklahoma School for the Blind - The school's purpose is to meet the educational needs of blind and visually impaired students who are residents of Oklahoma by providing a program to help students reach their maximum potential.
Governor Morehead School - Provides a free, public education and other services that address the social, physical, intellectual and emotional aspects of the total development of children with visual impairments.
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children - The school's mission is to provide superior opportunities for training and education to students who in addition to visual impairment are disabled by other severe conditions. The school is dedicated to helping all students gain as much independence as possible so that they can experience positively the companionship of family, friends, and the community. Further, the school offers assistance to families and serves as a resource to the public.
Oregon School for the Blind - Serves students with visual impairments who have educational needs beyond those which the local school district and regional program can provide.
South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind (SCSDB) - Provides services statewide for deaf, blind and sensory multidisabled individuals (children and adults), their families and the professionals who work with them. SCSDB offers programs for preschool, elementary, middle school, high school, sensory multidisabled, vocational and postsecondary educational students, as well as a variety of outreach and support services.
South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Statewide resource in the education of children with vision loss.
Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind - Established to provide comprehensive educational services to deaf, hard of hearing, blind or visually impaired children who require specialized instruction not available in local public schools.
Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children - Detailed information on how the institute provides world-renowned educational programs for kids with sensory disabilities.
Perkins School For The Blind - Serves blind, visually handicapped, multi-handicapped blind, and deafblind students and clients on a day or residential basis.
Royal Blind School - A national school providing for the special educational needs of young people with visual impairments. Located in Edinburgh.
St. Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments - One of the five special education schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, and it serves visually impaired students from a five county area.
Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired (Hong Kong) - Provide blind and low-vision students and elderly with education & rehabilitation, and care & attention services respectively.
Georgia Academy for the Blind - Georgia's only residential school for the blind. The school also has programs for deaf-blind and multidisabled children.
The Pattaya School for the Blind - Provides free residential schooling for poor blind children who would otherwise receive no education. Located in Thailand.
The New York State School For The Blind - Providing high quality education to visually impaired children who have multiple disabilities.
Tennessee School for the Blind (TSB) - A resource for Tennesseans from birth through high school who are blind or visually impaired and for others who provide them with care and services. TSB offers information, education, counseling and technical assistance to families and schools in local communities as well as to the children enrolled as residential or day school students.
Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind - Works to provide high-quality direct and indirect services to sensory-impaired children from birth through age 21 throughout the state of Utah.
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Burnaby South Secondary School - Burnaby South and British Columbia Provincial School for the Deaf is one of the six high schools in this district, but the only high school with a Deaf school included. It is located in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada.
The Newfoundland School for the Deaf - Provincial School for the Deaf operated by the Department of Education, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf - The Whitney school provides opportunities for educational, social, cultural, and emotional growth and development of deaf students within a supportive, safe, nurturing, bilingual-bicultural environment.
Mackay Center School - The Mackay Center School serves the deaf / anglophone population of the Montreal region. The Mackay Center School is part of the English Montreal School Board.
California School for the Deaf (Riverside) - CSDR has earned a local, national, and international reputation for the quality of its instructional and residential programs and the breadth of its support services for deaf and hard of hearing students.
Arkansas School for the Deaf - ASD provides quality educational services for deaf and hard of hearing students through a spectrum of resources.
California School for the Deaf (Fremont) - CSD-Fremont provides students with a core curriculum which emphasizes competence in American Sign Language and English, guarantees full communication access, enhances self-esteem, and prepares them to function effectively in a diverse and technologically changing society.
Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center - Together with its two demonstration schools, the center works with schools and programs across the country to meet the needs of students in three critical areas: literacy, family involvement, and transition from school to career.
Illinois School for the Deaf - ISD is a progressive school that includes programming for students from infancy to adulthood.
Kansas School For The Deaf - KSD encourages deaf children to achieve educational excellence in a visual environment.
Missouri School for the Deaf - Missouri provides a well-rounded educational program for the deaf children of the state through the facilities and services of the Missouri School for the Deaf. The Missouri Legislature established MSD in 1851, and it is the oldest state supported school of its kind west of the Mississippi River.
Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf - The Lexington School for the Deaf/Center for the Deaf seeks to be an exemplary education, service and research institution for the deaf and hard of hearing in Metropolitan New York City and the country.
Magnet School of the Deaf - The Magnet School of the Deaf provides Deaf children an education that is Deaf-friendly, supportive of the child's home, and managed by the parents, the Deaf community and the school personnel in Colorado.
Louisiana School for the Deaf - The school serves the entire state of Louisiana and is a 24 hour residential facility. LSD is a comprehensive educational program serving the social and educational needs of students who are deaf, deaf-blind, and deaf multihandicapped.
Maryland School for the Deaf - The Maryland School for the Deaf seeks to develop academic and social skills as students are immersed in educational, developmental, and extra-curricular activities.
New York School for the Deaf - For over 180 years, NYSD has provided educational programs that meet the varied needs of deaf and hearing impaired infants, students (K-12) and their parents.
Model Secondary School for the Deaf - MSSD provides a comprehensive day and residential four-year high school program for students from the United States and its territories. Enrollment ranges from 250 to 300 students.
The New Mexico School for the Deaf - NCSD is passionately committed to creating and maintaining a community that supports the development of capable people.
Oregon School for the Deaf - OSD is a community that fosters lifelong learning, encouraging individuals to become self-fulfilled, productive citizens.
South Dakota School for the Deaf - The statewide resource for the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing in the state of South Dakota.
Texas School for the Deaf - Our environment is designed to provide a community of role models where communication access and accommodations to succeed are available to ensure that all children reach their potential.
Kendall Demonstration Elementary School - KDES serves students from birth through age 15, beginning with the Parent-Infant Program and ending in grade 8. Students reside in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
Rochester School for the Deaf - Rochester School for the Deaf is distinctive in its mission of "Building the Futures" of children who are deaf.
Kentucky School for the Deaf - Being deaf is not a barrier for students at KSD who want to excel in academics, athletics, extracurricular and community activities.
Rhode Island School for the Deaf - RISD has been providing educational services to deaf children since 1876.
Scranton State School for the Deaf - The Scranton State School for the Deaf has a commitment to excellence in the education and social development of each student it serves. The school also serves as a resource center in matters concerning deafness.
St. Mary's School for the Deaf - St. Mary's School for the Deaf is an independent day and residential school that provides specialized services to students. Services are designed around the individual needs of each student, and provided in partnership with school personnel, parents and the community.
North Dakota School for the Deaf - Through residential and day programming, the North Dakota School for the Deaf provides optimal educational, social/emotional, and cultural experiences for deaf and hard of hearing children.
Oklahoma School for the Deaf - A concurrent resolution passed by the Oklahoma Legislature in March 1982 designated the Oklahoma School for the Deaf as a statewide resource center for the needs of deaf children and school districts across the state and that "such resources shall include the testing, evaluation, academic, vocational, counseling, training, health, and communication services for all persons and school districts which may benefit."
Michigan School for the Deaf - MSD is committed to providing comprehensive educational, cultural, social, and vocational services.
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Located in Pittsburgh, WPSD is a school for deaf children that provides comprehensive support services.
Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - PSD provides deaf students with educational, social and personal experiences that enhance academic development and self concept, and which prepares them for life-long participation in society.
Austine School for the Deaf - Austine offers a full curriculum of English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as specialized instruction in Computer Literacy, Health, Deaf Studies, and American Sign Language (ASL). Other courses include Art, Drama, Photography, and a special Outdoor Leadership Program.
Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf - MSAD is a K-12 educational program that emphasizes the development of language and reading skills. The program also recognizes the significance of deaf culture and American Sign Language and provides opportunities for students related to their cultural heritage.
Washington School for the Deaf - WSD has served deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families throughout the State of Washington since 1886.
The Learning Center for Deaf Children - The Learning Center for Deaf Children is comprised of three schools a comprehensive Parent/Infant through High School program in Framingham, Massachusetts; a satellite program in Randolph, Massachusetts, which serves the southeastern region; and the Walden School, a therapeutic treatment program for deaf students with severe emotional, behavioral or developmental disturbances.
North Carolina School for the Deaf - NCSD provides a free appropriate education for deaf and hard of hearing children in the western portion of North Carolina. Enrollment is approximately 300.
Wisconsin School for the Deaf - The Wisconsin School for the Deaf provides a well rounded educational environment that prepares students to achieve their potential and to function appropriately in both deaf and hearing cultures.
Indiana School For The Deaf - The Indiana school was founded in 1844 and became the first state supported school in America to provide a free education to deaf children.
Clarke School for the Deaf - The Clarke school teaches deaf and hard of hearing children to listen and talk with a goal of entering a public school environment.
Beverly School For The Deaf - The Beverly School for the Deaf is committed to teaching deaf children English through Signing Exact English (SEE), speaking, and reading and writing.
Birkdale School for Hearing Impaired Children - Located in Birkdale on Merseyside, this school is a centre of excellence for the education of children who are severely or profoundly deaf.
St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf - St. Joseph is an Oral Deaf Education school that teaches deaf children to talk.
Oral Deaf Education - The new technology available today through modern hearing aids and cochlear implants provides enough access to sound that, with appropriate instruction at Oral Deaf Education Schools, most deaf children can learn to talk.
Oralingua School for the Hearing Impaired - Founded on a dream and maintained by staff members and parents, Oralingua School is dedicated to the belief that deaf children can learn to talk, listen, think, achieve and fully participate in our "hearing world." Located in Whittier, California.
Mary Hare Grammar School - A residential school for deaf children from all over the British Isles. It was founded in 1946 and moved to its present location in 1949.
Montgomery County Public Schools - We provide a comprehensive program for deaf and hard of hearing children from birth through high school graduation.
Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, Amarillo, TX - It is our belief that deaf children can learn and achieve fully in a "hearing world." The Regional Day School Program for the Deaf is committed to the success of its hearing impaired students. We offer a quality education which integrates the specialized skills required to thrive socially and academically.
MGR Higher Secondary School and Home for the Speech & Hearing Impaired - About the school, its founder and its history.
Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children - Sunshine Cottage has been preparing students for life in the hearing world since 1947 when Dela White started the school for her 18-month-old daughter who is profoundly deaf. Mrs. White believed that if given the opportunity, her daughter could learn to speak and live a rich, self-reliant life.
The Charles Armstrong School - Belmont, CA school serving the dyslexic learner by providing an appropriate educational experience
Delaware Valley Friends School - A Quaker day school
Hill Top Preparatory School - The Hill Top Preparatory School has been serving learning disabled young people and their families as a private, non-profit institution since 1971.
Hunter School - The Hunter School, a private day and boarding school for children with ADD
Certificate in Work Education - Australia - A very good site to visit with useful links and information. The emphasis is on the state of Victoria in Australia and is created by a group of students with disabilities
Landmark School - co-educational, residential and day schools for emotionally stable students who have been diagnosed as having a specific learning disability/dyslexia, located in Prides Crossing, MA and Manchester-by-the Sea, MA
Banyan Tree - Provides individualized instruction for average to bright students with learning and attention problems in grades 1-6. San Diego, CA.
Learning Skills Academy - A private, non-profit day school for children in grades 4-10 with language learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorder. Rye, NH.
Frewen College: School for Dyslexics - A Leading UK school for young people with dyslexia
Landmark College - This Vermont school is the only fully accredited college in the country designed exclusively for dyslexia, ADD or specific learning disabilities.
Gstaad International School - An uncommon college preparatory school TOEFL IGCSE ESL and language courses, science, social studies, computer literacy, academic skills, study techniques, High School diploma. Special education for students with learning differences, adhd. Regular college counselling, diverse cultural program and challenging sport activities.
Meredith Dunn School - Assist children with specific learning difficulties, K-8, in obtaining academic achievement commensurate with their learning potential in Louisville, Ky.
Summit View School - Dedicated to educating young people with learning disabilities through programs committed to maximizing each student's potential and performance.
Pennine Camphill Community - Education and training for young adults with learning difficulties. The college is set within a Therapeutic Community in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Spring Ridge Academy - Opportunity for young women 14-17 years old to redirect lives that are being made unhappy and unsuccessful by poor academic achievement, conflicts with parents and peers, drugs, alcohol, self-destructive or acting out behavior.
Greenwood School - Greenwood School, a boarding school for students with dyslexia, learning disabilities located in Vermont.
Oconomowoc Developmental Training Center (ODTC) - Provides residential and school programming to children, adolescents and young adults with dually diagnosed developmental disabilities and emotional disturbances. Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. List of services and educational programs, virtual tour of campus, staff, mission and philosophy, job opportunities, related links, and contact details.
Spastic Society of Victoria - Provides a wide range of services to over 3000 children and adults with physical and/or multiple disabilities in Victoria. We assist with the basics of accommodation and respite, health support, therapy and attendant services.
QAC - Queen Alexandra College - Queen Alexandra College is a specialist residential vocational college for UK and international adults who are blind or partially sighted.
Geebung Special School - A Special School Located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia catering for the special educational needs of a small group of students
Magnolia Elementary School - Located in Cajon Valley region of Ca.providing a planned curriculum
The Cove School - School for students with learning disabilities in Illinois.
Eagle Hill School - Serving children ages 5-16 with learning disabilities. Day and boarding programs available. Greenwich, CT.
Pathways Academy - A private school for children in grades one through five. Students have average or above average intelligence and learning difficulties in reading, writing or spelling.
Gap Academy - A small, alternative school for pre-teens and teens with learning disabilities; located in Toronto, Canada.
Landsdale Farm School - Located on a 4 hectare site near Perth in Western Australia catering for students with learning disabilities and working in a rural environment.
Eagle Hill School - Eagle Hill School is located in Hardwick Massachusetts. Preparing the bright learning disabled student for today and tomorrow.
The Victory School, Inc. - An educational facility offering children with autism and similar disorders comprehensive individualized and science-based intensive therapy.
St. Ita's and St. Joseph's School - State Specialist School caters specifically for slow learning children functioning in the mild range of learning disability. Ireland.
Conductive Education Information Home Page - Learn about this unique system of teaching and learning for children with motor disorders such as Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida.
Kids for Conductive Education - A Private non-profit agency providing educational and developmental services to children with neuromotor disabilities located in Irvine California.
Conductive Education Discussion Forum - Increasing world-wide debate of Conductive Education. It is provided by The Foundation for Conductive Education
Craig-y-Parc School Conductive Education Department - Conductive Education Department of Craig-y-Parc School, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
Conductive Education Wellington Trust - An early childhood centre for children with motor disorders based in Naenae, Wellington, New Zealand,
Conductive Education - The National Institute of Conductive Education provides conductive education services, training, research, development and a conductive education library
Families of Alberta for Conductive Education - Non-profit, parent-run organization. For the past three years we have worked together with the medical community, education, and special needs services to ensure that children have access to Conductive Education Programs in Alberta.
Inter-American Conductive Education Association (IACEA) - A non-profit corporation which promotes the research and facility of conductive education in North America.
Cerebral Palsy Ability Center - Conductive education for children with motor delays. Based in Washington, DC, USA.
Ability Camp a Center for Conductive Education - Year round facility that provides five week intensive therapeutic sessions for children with motor disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Hydro Cephallus, Spina Bifida, Brain Injury etc.
Beginning Steps To Independence, Inc. - Conductive Education (CE) in San Jose is the result of one family's search for a way to help their child, diagnosed with brain damage due to a premature birth.
Capital Association for Conductive Education - Assist in the development of children with motor impairments through the promotion of Conductive Education.
Conductive Education - School of excellence for children who have Cerebral Palsy provides a holistic program both physical and educational to rehabilitate children.
Sandhills Conductive Education Foundation (SCEF) - Provides a classroom program of conductive education for children with motor disabilities. Located in Pinehurst, North Carolina, USA.
Tsad Kadima - Non-profit organization of parents of motor disabled children and professionals, whose purpose is instituting the Peto Method of conductive education in Israel.
Step By Step - A private non-profit agency providing educational and support services to children with motor disabilities in California.
Adult Conductive Education Program - Ontario March of Dimes offers conductive education classes for stroke survivors and adults with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, ataxia, dystonia, and acquired brain injuries year round.
Peto Institute for Conductive Education - The foundation of the conductive education system and the implement of the method if identified with the name of Dr. András Petö who was a medical doctor and an educationalist. His pedagogical approach was first put to use in 1948 in Hungary.
The National Institute of Conductive Education - Place where Conductive Education - its philosophy, its technique, its effectiveness and its future - is researched, developed and promoted to the world at large.
The Foundation for Conductive Education - Aims to demonstrate and disseminate excellence in Conductive Education for all who might benefit.
Conductive Education - School of excellence for children with cerebral palsy which provides a holistic education and rehabilitaion.
Welsh Initiative for Conductive Education - Provides an education for children who have cerebral palsy. Details about the school, staff, and programs and services.
Paces Centre for Conductive Education - Provides conductive education for children with Cerebral Palsy in the UK.
The School-to-Work Outreach Project - The School-to-Work Outreach Project (STWOP) was a nationwide, three year project funded by the U.S. Department of Education to improve school-to-work activities including students with disabilities by identifying and sharing school-to-work models/practices/strategies that work.
CEC Career Connections - JobMatch is an online, searchable listing of job vacancies in all areas of special education (private schools, public schools, universities, etc.)
Special Education Jobs - Complete reports on the working conditions for special educators in various states, how to do background checks on school districts and what to expect on the job.
National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education - Federally funded resource for educators of children and youth with disabilities. Includes career information, employment information, and research on special education teaching and related services professionals.
Stanley, Diane - Works in a TMR classroom in Virginia.
McFarlane, Jessica - Special education teacher in Pennsylvania.
Lopez, Deb - Special Education teacher in Arizona.
Inclusive Education is a Right not a Privilege - Dedicated to gathering information on inclusive education and providing a forum for interested parties to network, educate themselves and respond to this issue and the current funding crisis in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Circle of Inclusion - Offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
IncludeMe - A look at inclusion, sponsored by the Southwestern Connecticut Coalition for Inclusive Education.
Inclusion Press - Inclusion Press is a small independent press striving to produce readable, accessible, user-friendly books and resources about full inclusion in school, work, and community.
About CISP - Collaborative effort to build the capacity of state and local education agencies to serve children and youth with and without disabilities in school and community settings.
Education Resources - Inclusion - Information and resources concerning inclusion.
Inclusion Project - The Institute of Special Education of the University of Fribourg is maintaining a research project on the question of Integration called "IntSep" (INTegration vs SEParation) since the middle of the eighties. The graphic shows the relation between the different projects.
Inclusive Education - This site is produced by the Renaissance Group, a consortium of universities noted for their teacher education programs and working to reform teacher education.
Network 81 - U.K. network of parents working towards properly resourced inclusive education for children with special needs. National helpline, literature and training for parents and professionals.
National Institute for Urban School Improvement - The mission of the National Institute for Urban School Improvement is to support inclusive urban communities, schools, and families to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education.
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education - A peer reviewed electronic journal which deals with research concerning inclusive education with scholarly contributions from faculty and graduate students.
BECTA Inclusion Site - Large UK Government sponsored site concerning the use of IT to promote the inclusion of pupils with all levels of Special Needs. A good starting point for research and information related to the use of assistive technology in education.
Inaura Inclusion Web - A networking web-site sharing information about people, projects and agencies which promote and encourage inclusion. Committed to reducing exclusion wherever possible.
Axis Disability Rights Website - Disability rights website by Norman Kunc & Emma Van der Klift with articles, videos, and recommended readings on inclusive education , euthanasia, and family issues.
Comforty Media Concepts - Award-winning education programs about including people with disabilities, art, and history.
Consortium on Inclusive Schooling Practices - Represents a collaborative effort to build the capacity of state and local education agencies to serve children and youth with and without disabilities in school and community settings.
And then came mainstreaming..... - A narrative about the beginnings of mainstreaming and some of the negatives it created for students and teachers in special education. Also readers' discussion.
Centre for Studies on Inclusive Education - British charity based in Bristol. Gives information and advice about inclusive education and related issues.
Inclusion: School as a Caring Community - Useful information about children and inclusion.
The New York Institute for Special Education - Private, non-profit, non-sectarian educational facility with quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and pre-schoolers who are developmentally delayed.
Center for Special Needs Populations - Promoting organizational change and community development through technical assistance, consultation, policy analysis, evaluation, training, and dissemination.
Child and Family Studies Program - Enhances the overall quality of life for children who are at-risk for, or who experience, developmental disabilities, and their families in Allegheney, Pennsylvania.
Interwork Institute - Through the use of education, research, and advocacy, works in partnership with individuals and organizations to enable communities to support, appreciate, and engage diverse members.
Uganda National Institute for Special Education (UNISE) - Institution of learning with highly specialised programmes for professional teacher development for persons with disabilities.
Educational Consultants Directory - National directory of educational consultants specializing in referrals for at-risk youth.
IRSC Special Education Pages - Many links to Special Education Sites
Balmoral Residential Program - Comprehensive resources for professionals and parents working with children with severe behavioral problems.
Special Education - A nationwide directory of special education professionals providing learning disabilities and ADD assessments, treatment, and advocacy.
Understanding Tests and Measurements - Parents, lawyers, educators, and advocates will learn how to understand and interpret the various tests, evaluations, and percentile ranks and standard scores of tests that have been administered to a child.
Do To Learn - Good range of downloadable resources and information for parents and teachers of pupils with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Lady Bats Special Education Information - Information on Attention Deficit Disorder, special education, personal story, links to ADHD sites, bats, my Suite101 editorial, weather, webcam links, webcam soon.
OnSpecialEd.com - Comprehensive resource service for parents, teachers and professionals for learning disabilities, special education and attention deficit disorder.
ESubjects.com - Curriculum Resource Solutions Inc. - Special education resources and information for teachers, students and parents. Provides curricula, consulting, on-line discussion forums.
Nanuet Parents Information Network - By and for parents to find resources and share information to help their children with special needs.
Special Education for Special Children - Resource for the parents, teachers and administrators of children with special needs.
Special Needs Education (SNE), Canada. - Comprehensive list of Canadian Special Education resources.
Davis Dyslexia Discussion Board - Discussion forum for parents, teenagers, and adults with dyslexia to share information and support related to school and workplace issues.
EBD Special Needs Resource - Ideas and information for teachers, therapists and parents alike.
Special Education - Annotated links.
Judy Raneri's Special Education/Transition Resource Page - A categorized list of sites useful for Secondary Special Education teachers, parents, and their students.
Behavior Disorders - Behavior control system for teachers. Information for teachers and parents on behavior disorders, mental disorders, medications and side-effects, and the special education process.
theratechonline.com - Online speech and language activities for kids with learning difficulties.
Marc Sheehan's Special Education/Exceptionality Page - Special education resources, lesson plans and links to information on a broad range of special education issues.
The Behavior Home Page - Annotated resources related to dealing with people, especially cihldren, who exhibit challenging behavior.
Washington PAVE - Parent-directed organization that exists to increase independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for consumers with special needs, their families and communities, through training, information, referral and support.
Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities - Section 504 and special education (IDEA) resources and conferences for educators of students with disabilities.
ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education - Resources for learning to read, reading to learn, research connections, e-mail lists for discussion groups, links to other information sources, digests, fact sheets and minibibs.
Special Education News - News related to educating students with disabilities.
Sign Language Interpreter Education Directory - Contains links to colleges and universities in the US and Canada which have interpreter education programs. Also contains useful links for working interpreters.
The Special Education Home Page - Links To The Best Special Education Sites On The Net!
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NECTAS) - Works to support states, jurisdictions, and others to improve services and results for young children with disabilities and their families.
Beyond Play - Early intervention products for children birth to five with special needs.
Unique Link Incorporated - Provides parents of special needs children with assistance in school facilitating and home programming.
Pathways Awareness Foundation - An organization which focuses on physical, movement, and motor delays and disabilities.
The Childhood League Center - Early Intervention and preschool for children with special needs and their families.
Dr. Mac's Amazing Behavior Management Advice Site - Offers positive and practical ideas for managing student behavior. Post a concern on the bulletin board and get suggestions from teachers around the world.
Communication and Speech Language Links - An annotated index of pointers to resources and information on the Internet relevant to speech-language disorders and differences.
Venango County Early Intervention - Caring for children with special needs.
Special Populations - Information on Special Education rules, regulations. Technicial assistance documents various disability categories. Interactive IEP training.
The Maddux Special Education Home Page: Information on Disabilities - Information about special education, including links.
Research Institute of Exceptional Children (RIEC) - RIEC in Iran's Ministry of Education. Special Needs and Gifted children
Transition Coalition - Resources for providing transition services to young adults with disabilities in secondary special education. Features include free publications, e.training, and contacts for parents, service providers, and teachers.
OSEP Technical Assistance and Dissemination Network Projects - Consists of over 40 projects funded by the United States Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. Offers information and technical assistance on a broad range of disability and special education issues including early childhood, deaf/blind, finance, inclusion, minorities, parents, outcomes, personnel preparation, technology, and transition.
[Suite 101] Special Needs Issues - Articles and links related to the education of people with special needs.
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program - The purpose of this guidance is to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities, including preschool-aged children.
The Special Education Team - Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction presentation containing information concerning advocacy, special education resources and links, Title I entitlements, and school improvement.
Wrightslaw - Information for parents, advocates, lawyers, and educators who need legal information regarding the education of children with disabilities, from Peter W. D. Wright, Esq.
Autism/PDD Resources Network - Information and laws about disabilities and education helpful to parents of disabled children.Includes a question and answer guide involving special education
Reed Martin, J.D. - Educational resource for parents, advocates, attorneys and school personnel on the educational rights of children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education.
The Federal Resource Center for Special Education - Special education technical assistance project funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and is part of the Regional Resource and Federal Centers Network.
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. This amended law forms the basis for special education in all fifty states.
Special Education Overview - Comprehensive look on special education and its laws.
Special Education/IDEA - Fact sheets and information concerning IDEA.
IDEA Practices - Assists teachers, school administrators and related service providers to appropriately implement recent changes to the United States' primary special education law, IDEA '97.
The EDLAW Center - Resource for disabled children and their parents, providing information concerning federal and state education laws, parent advocacy, referrals, and late breaking information.
Brain Injury Association USA Home Page - Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support services that lead toward reduced incidence and improved outcomes of children and adults with brain injuries.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - Legal and policy resources on the civil rights of people with mental disabilities, including health care, education, housing, federal benefits, insurance and employment.
Center For Education Advocacy - Special education advocate in Miami, Florida whose mission is for disabled students to have access to culturally competent individualized educational and rehabilitation services, and to be fully included.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. - Center for law and policy concerning disability rights that has information about the Americans with Disability Act as well as other laws protecting the rights of the disabled, including the educationally disabled.
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education - This organization provides technical assistance to both school districts and parents, and serves as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in special education.
Advocacy, Inc. - An Austin, Texas based non profit organization that represents the disabled community, including special education. The emphasis is to devote resources to the most significant problems identified by the disability community.
Center for Law and Education - CLE works to vindicate the rights of students with disabilities, emphasizing low-income children and youth. It participates in litigation, federal and state legislative advocacy, and technical assistance to attorneys and parents.
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance - A consumer advocacy network in the state of Washington which provides information, referral, and training related to assistive technology(AT) devices. Services include lists of resources that offer consultation, advocacy, and legal representation for these and other AT issues.
Special Needs Advocate for Parents - SNAP provides information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families with special needs children of all ages and disabilities.A directory of attorneys and speakers bureau is also available.
Legal Resources for Special Education - University of Virginia Curry School of Education Internet resources for special education advocacy.
Protection and Advocacy - A federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection for the rights of the disabled. It is a national voluntary membership organization that advocates for disability rights through member agencies.
Disability Rights Advocates - DRA is a national and international organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, DRA pursues its mission through research, education, and legal advocacy.
Parents United Together - This organization's mission is to offer parents and professionals information relating to children with disabilities. Links to laws, advocacy groups, and specific disability information are provided
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. - SPAN is a non-profit educational and advocacy center for parents of children from birth to 21 years of age. This N.J. organization assists families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with and without disabilities.
Special Education and Disability Links - A comprehensive list of links dealing with all areas of disability and special education law.
Special education in New Jersey: Process, Procedure, Resources - Resource for New Jersey parents. Includes a description of the process and procedure for advocating on behalf of special education students.
Experiential Learning Service Center - University of Minnesota sponsored programs which provide experientially-based educational and therapeutic services; community outreach; internships; consultations; and training.
SchoolHouseDoor.com - On-line training and other resources support teachers, principals, and parents.
Programs in Counseling at Michigan State University - Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education (CEPSE).
University of Georgia
Special Education, Peabody College, Vanderbilt University - A brief introduction to the Special Education Department of Peabody College, Vanderbilt University
Special Education, UT Austin - Special education departmenmt.
San José State University - College of Education - Special Education department.
University of Kansas Department of Special Eduation
Teaching Courses for Independent Study and Professional Development. - Teaching courses and independent study available for teachers seeking professional development and accreditation.
UVa Special Education Web Site - Information about special education and disabilities.
CBI Consulting - Provides state of the art Behavioural, Communication, and Instructional supports to persons of any age who have a communication, behavioural, intellectual, or physical disability.
Greenwood Institute - Teaching and informing special educators.
Indiana - Indiana's special education department.
High School / High Tech - Information about a model program which introduces high school youth with disabilities to high tech careers.
Davis Dyslexia and K-3 Reading Training Programs - Workshops and training for teachers, parents, and private therapists in Davis Dyslexia Correction and Davis Learning Strategies programs.
Turben Developmental Services - Dr. Susan Turben is active in the field as a parent educator.
Success Strategies for Educators, Schools, Agencies - Special education training for educators, schools, state agencies, also IEP compliance, grant writing, seminars, strategic planning, communications and customer service training.
ATC's Occupational Training Program - Sheltered workshop employment program for special needs students enrolled in the Rock Hill/Fort Mill School Districts.
Federation for Children with Special Needs - A center for parents and parent organizations to work together on behalf of children with special needs and their families. (Massachusetts)
IT and Special Educational Needs - Short factsheet about how IT can provide access to learning and support for learning.
Special Educator's Web Pages - Special education resources and links for teachers and students, by an education professional. (Las Vegas, Nevada)
The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers - Their mission is: "To provide training and information to meet the needs of parents of children with disabilities living in the area served by the center." Parent Training and Information (PTI) programs are funded by the Office of Special Education Programs in the U.S. Dept of Ed. To locate a PTI program near you, click on the Parent Center Directory circle. It is a listing of parent centers serving families of children and youth with disabilities around the country. Included in the directory are links to other parent centers' web sites.
Parents, Inc. - Families of children with disabilities. Special education articles, financial aid for students with disabilities, bulletin board, library, and resources. Alaska.
Parents United Together - The mission of Parents United Together is to provide parents and professionals with information relating to children with disabilities and to encourage them to become active in activities and events which impact our children's well-being and lives. (Mississippi)
Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative - The Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative is a network of special education leaders from the nation's urban school districts. The Collaborative currently links more than 170 administrators from 67 school districts in 21 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia through conferences, newsletters, and leadership development opportunities.
Independent Panel for Special Education Advice (IPSEA) - Independent Panel for Special Education Advice: free advice to parents of children with special educational needs (United Kingdom)
Texas Special Education Resource Center - Special education advice for Texas parents. NOTHING can replace the collective guidance and understanding of other parents who've been there.
Education A Must Inc. Educational Advocates - Educational advocates for education for the special needs child located in New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts.
Parent Mentor Program of Washington County, Ohio - Help parents navigate the special education maze.
Parents Let's Unite for Kids, Montana - PLUK is a private, non-profit parent organization serving families and individuals with disabilities of any age in the state of Montana with information, support, training and assistance.
Learn Parent Advocacy - Learn how to be an effective advocate for a child with disabilities. Many articles for self help.
Parent Advisory Committee Page - (Eaton County, Michigan)
Parents Together; NC - (Winston-Salem, North Carolina)
O.A.F.C.C.D. - A group of parents and professionals who are concerned about the lack of a provincial voice for children with speech and language disorders. (Ontario, Canada)
Knox County Educational Service Center - A parent mentor program (Knox County, Ohio)
Family Village -- Regional Resources in the United States - Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities.
The Unofficial Apollo-Ridge Open Forum - The purpose of this Web Site is to provide a forum for the parents and students of the Apollo-Ridge School District, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, who find themselves in a stalemate when dealing with the school's administration.
Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils - Massachusetts Association of Special Education Parent Advisory Councils, an umbrella organization linking parent-run councils in most Massachusetts cities and towns. Includes a mail list for parents and special education advocates.
National Center for Learning Disabilities - Nationwide listing of schools, summer programs, assessment and treatment centers, and parent support groups that serve individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and their families.
Parents Helping Parents - A multi-faceted, comprehensive Parent Directed Family Resource Center for children with any kind of special need (mental, physical, emotional, or learning disabilities whether due to birth defects, illness, vehicular, sports, or other accidents, such as near drowning.) (Northern California and USA)
The Northwestern Illinois Association - A not-for-profit Special Education Cooperative serving children with special needs ages birth-21 years. (Northwestern Illinois)
Families Helping Families of Louisiana - Families Helping Families of Louisiana centers are a group of families who, through our own experiences, are committed to reaching out to other families who have members with special needs and self-advocates.
Parent to Parent of Vermont - An organization of parents in Vermont offering support & information to parents of children diagnosed as having a disability or special health care need.
PURE- Parents United for Responsible Education - (Chicago, Illinois)
Network for Special Education - (Portland, Oregon)
Educational Needs Alliances - (Albany, Oregon)
People 1st Programme - Supporting people with an intellectual disability in the area of human relationships. (Perth, Washington)
Parent to Parent of New Hampshire - Support and referrals for New Hamphire parents of special needs children.
Nanuet Parents Information Network - Special education support group in Rockland County, New York
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center - The CT Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 21.
Welcome to DevelopmentalDisaility.org - We are a resource for valuable information on Developmental Disabilities, sponsored by the Social Work Program at the Metropolitan State College of Denver. We provide training, curricular information, and other general information on Developmental Disabilities. We have two award winning Videos available that provide valuable insight for anyone who needs to know issues involved with parents with a developmental disability, or what it's truly like to raise a child with a disability.
Disability Information for Students - International disability news, jobs, discussion, resources. A site designed for students and professionals supporting individuals with disabilities.
iep guide - IEP guide and special education email support group
Family Village - Information about ways of dealing with disabilities and everyday life.
Special Education in New Jersey - A message board for parents of special education students in New Jersey
Oregon Parents United - An Oregon Information and Referral Source for K-12 Disabled Children
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program - Scholarships for legally blind individuals seeking post-secondary education.
Council for Exceptional Children - Largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities. Primarily for professionals in the field of special education.
Center for the Study of Autism - Provides resources for both professions and family members of individuals with autism. Includes interventions, family support, and stories of persons with autism.
Smile Train, The - The Smile Train is a non-profit organization that is committed to eradicating the problem of cleft lips and palates.
Closing The Gap - Focuses on computer technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper, annual international conference and extensive web site.
World Association of Persons with Disabilities - WAPD advances the interests of persons with disAbilities at national, state, local and home levels. We believe that all are entitled to high quality of life. Over ten years of "grassroots" planning and growth have catapulted the association to a world leadership position, advancing the soundness and empowerment of the so called "disAbled" everywhere.
Disability Information Systems in Higher Education - A clearing house for information technology for accessibility and disability in higher education.
C.H.A.D.D -Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders - A national non-profit organization representing children and adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD). CHADD works to improve the lives of people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support.
Autism Society of America - The society's mission is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families.
National Organization on Disabilities - The National Organization on Disability promotes the full and equal participation of America's 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life. N.O.D. was founded in 1982 at the conclusion of the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons. N.O.D. is the only national disability network organization concerned with all disabilities, all age groups and all disability issues.
National Center on Education, Disability, and Juvenile Justice - NCEDJJ is a collaborative research, training, technical assistance and dissemination program designed to develop more effective responses to the needs of youth with disabilities in the juvenile justice system or those at-risk for involvement with the Juvenile Justice System.
National Center for Learning Disabilities - NCLD's Mission is to promote public awareness and understanding of children and adults with learning disabilities, and to provide national leadership on their behalf, so they may achieve their potential and enjoy full participation in our society.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - The mission of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill is "to eradicate mental illness and improve the quality of life of those affected by these diseases." NAMI has affiliate organizations in every state.
Disabilities Statistics Center - The center's purpose is to produce and disseminate statistical information on disability and the status of people with disabilities in American society and to establish and monitor indicators of how conditions are changing over time.
American Council of the Blind - Strives to improve the well-being of all blind and visually impaired people by serving as a representative national organization of blind people; elevating the social, economic and cultural levels of blind people; and improving educational and rehabilitation facilities and opportunities.
National Association for the Education of Young Children - The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nation's largest organization of early childhood professionals and others dedicated to improving the quality of early childhood education programs for children birth through age eight.
National Association of the Deaf - The NAD safeguards the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans in a variety of areas including education, employment, health care and social services, and telecommunications.
President's Committee on Mental Retardation - Acts in an advisory capacity to the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services on matters relating to programs and services for people with mental retardation.
American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) - Promotes global development and dissemination of progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual disabilities.
Council for Disability Rights - On national, state, and local levels, the Council for Disability Rights advances the rights of people with disabilities. The Council promotes public policy and legislation, public awareness through education, and provides information and referral services.
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) - The foundation's mission is to enable people who are blind or visually impaired to achieve equality of access and opportunity that will ensure freedom of choice in their lives.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association - Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) is dedicated to serving individuals affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), their families, and interested professionals. To provide information, education, and support services to its members.
National Arts and Disability Center - The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is the national information dissemination, technical assistance and referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. The NADC is dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media, and literary-arts communities. Its resource directories, annotated bibliographies, related links and conferences serve to advance artists with disabilities and accessibility to the arts.
National Mental Health Association - The NMHA is an excellent resource for consumer, professionals, advocates or anyone interested in all aspects of mental health. Contains legislative alerts, media reviews, and a vast array of materials.
American Society for Deaf Children - An national, independent non-profit organization whose purpose is providing support, encouragement, and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
EASI Equal Access to Software and Information - A resource to the education community that provides information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities.
MAX Foundation - The MAX Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of special education awareness and to support deserving schools, research centers and organizations providing for children with special needs.
Tyler For Life Foundation, The - The Tyler For Life Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit voluntary organization whose mission is to improve the lives of babies by preventing mental retardation and death resulting from disorders detectable through newborn screening.
disAbility.gov - A comprehensive site of Federal programs for families dealing with disabilities. Includes a section specifically related to children.
Prevent Blindness America - Founded in 1908, Prevent Blindness America® is the nation's leading volunteer eye health and safety organization dedicated to fighting blindness and saving sight. Prevent Blindness America serves millions of people each year through public and professional education, community and patient services programs and research. Together with a network of affiliates, divisions and chapters, it's committed to eliminating preventable blindness in America.
American Academy of Pediatrics - The mission of the American Academy of Pediatrics is to attain optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Adolescent Health Transition Project - Designed to help smooth the transition from pediatric to adult health care for adolescents with special health care needs. Includes resource information, materials, and links to other people with an interest in health transition issues.
HalfThePlanet - HalfthePlanet was created to be the authoritative online source of reliable tools for independent living for the disability community. We are dedicated to the belief that only when the barriers to accessibility are removed and practical solutions to everyday life are provided can all people live independent and fulfilling lives.
CHERAB (Apraxis) - CHERAB Foundation is a Non-Profit Organization, a partnership of families and professionals working together to provide support and information for those who care for children that are late talkers, or for those diagnosed with apraxia. Our goal to is raise awareness about the importance of Early Diagnosis and Early Intervention. We also wish to raise awareness about the world's number one disability, communication disorders, and when, how and where to go for help.
Family Village - A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
National Alliance of the DisABLED - The National Alliance OF The DisAbled, Inc. (NAOTD) is an online informational and advocacy organization dedicated to working towards gaining equal rights for the disAbled in all areas of life. NAOTD believes that organizations which exist to serve persons with disAbilities, or make policies that affect them, should be governed and guided by persons with disAbilities.
ClercCenter at Gallaudet University - The national mission is to develop, collect, disseminate, conduct research into and evaluate the most effective literacy strategies, family education methods, and school- to-work transition practices with deaf and hard of hearing students.
International Dyslexia Organization - The International Dyslexia Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. The IDA was established to continue the pioneering work of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a neurologist who was one of the first to begin to identify dyslexia and develop effective teaching approaches.
National Mental Health Services Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN) - KEN provides a wealth of information regarding mental health. It has an extensive section dedicated to services and resources for children and adolescents. Hundreds of publications are available along with links to other sites dealing mental health issues.
National Down Syndrome Society - The National Down Syndrome Society is a not-for-profit organization that has become the largest non-governmental supporter of Down syndrome research in the United States. Today, NDSS continues to increase public awareness about Down syndrome and discover its underlying causes through research, education and advocacy.
National Spinal Cord Injury Association - The NSCIA has many chapters throughout the United States. Members work with local and national officials and agencies to develop better programs and services and act as community advocates for improved access, housing, transportation, employment, and leisure time activities for disabled people. Peer support and other services are also provided. These are fundamental aspects of living that 500,000 people with spinal cord injuries or diseases must cope with after they have been rehabilitated and have returned to community life.
All Kinds Of Minds - Undertakes applied research, product development, program design, and professional training to foster the understanding and optimal care of children with differences in learning.
Spina Bifida Association of American - The Mission of the Spina Bifida Association of America is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. The Association was founded in 1973 to address the specific needs of the spina bifida community and serves as the national representative of over 70 chapters. SBAA's efforts benefit thousands of infants, children, adults, parents and professionals each year.
Brain Injury Association - The mission of the Brain Injury Association is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy. This site provides a vast amount of information and state resources.
International Federation for Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida - Its mission is to improve the quality of life of people with Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida throughout the world. To decrease the prevalence of Hydrocephalus and/or Spina Bifida by primary prevention.
Turner Syndrome Society of the United States - Mission is to increase public awareness and understanding of Turner Syndrome; increase understanding of those affected by Turner Syndrome about the condition and its associated problems; provide a forum where those affected by Turner Syndrome can become acquainted with others in similar situations; and work together with medical and health-care professionals to better understand the condition through research and communication of ideas.
American Diabetes Association - The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public and advocates for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Association - The NLDA promotes education, support, and advocacy for people with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, and for professionals and family members.
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation - Supports and encourages medical research, educates the public, and disseminates information to patients, their families, and medical professionals
Eating Disorders Education Organization - EDEO is involved in providing information on eating disorders and offering support to families and friends of individuals with eating disorders.
Tourette Syndrome Association - Develops and disseminates educational materials; stimulates support for research; apprises members of rights, services, and benefits provided by government and other organizations
Angelman Syndrome Foundation - ASF's Mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through education, information exchange and research.
Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (TASH) - TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.
Bandaides and Blackboards - The intent of the site is to sensitize people to what it's like to grow up with a medical problem. Too often, youngsters so affected must cope with stigma as well as with their medical conditions. Teasing often accompanies this stigma, and adds a layer of pain to their experience of childhood. Unnecessary pain. Pain that isolates. Pain that affects not only the children who look or act or even just feel different, but all of the children in the classroom.
Children With Disabilities - The Children With Disabilities Web site offers families, service providers, and other interested individuals information about advocacy, education, employment, health, housing, recreation, technical assistance, and transportation covering a broad array of developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We are part of the U.S. Government, under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Provides comprehensive information on all areas of deafness and other communication disorders.
Best Buddies - Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with mental retardation by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Best Buddies has grown from one chapter on one college campus to a vibrant, international organization involving participants annually on more than 500 middle school, high school and college campuses in the United States, Canada, Egypt, and Greece. In our 11 years of existence,
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control - The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is the lead federal agency for injury prevention, NCIPC works closely with other federal agencies; national, state, and local organizations; state and local health departments; and research institutions.
iCanOnline - iCanOnline brings together content, community and resources in one place that is easy to navigate and welcomes your input. This site is for individuals of all ages; however, it includes many resources relating to child and youth.
ARC, The - The ARC (formerly Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States) is a voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
KIDS' PAGE - Contains Web sites that provide information, materials for students and classrooms. Many of these sites have related information about birth defects, child development, and disability and health.
ParentPals - Parent Pals is sponsored by Ameri-Corp Speech and Hearing. Our goal is to provide special education and gifted information, continuing education, support, weekly tips, games, book resources, and news and views for parents and professionals. Therapists, audiologists, teachers, nurses and physicians contribute information on the following subjects: ADHD, autism, deaf and hard of hearing, emotionally disturbed, homeschooling, gifted, learning disabilities, mental retardation, orthopedically impaired, otherwise health impaired, severe and/or multiple disabilities, speech and language impairment, stuttering, traumatic brain injury and, visually impaired.
Scoliosis Association, The - The Scoliosis Association, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer non-medical organization. Since 1974, we have been helping those with scoliosis by providing information and having support groups and information lines.
International Rett Syndrome Association - The mission of the IRSA is: to support and encourage medical research to determine the cause and find a cure for Rett syndrome, to increase public awareness of Rett syndrome, and to provide informational and emotional support to families of children with Rett syndrome.
Child and Adolescent Bipolar Foundation - Early intervention and treatment offers the best chance for children with bipolar disorder to achieve stability, gain the best possible level of wellness, and grow up to enjoy their gifts and build upon their strengths. Proper treatment can minimize the adverse effects of the illness on their lives and the lives of those who love them
Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities - Six nonprofit leaders in the field of learning disabilities form the core of the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD): Organizations include: Council for Learning Disabilities, Division for Learning Disabilities, International Dyslexia Association, National Center for Learning Disabilities, Learning Disabilities Association, and the Schwab Learning Center. These organizations work together to make people aware of learning disabilities, share information with parents and promote the need for early detection and intervention.
United Cerebral Palsy - This site serves as the gateway to all state and local United Cerebral Palsy chapters.
Special Friends Foundation - The primary mission of the Special Friends Foundation is to enable families to understand quickly what Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) is all about and what resources are available.
National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education - The National Center to Improve Practice was federally funded project to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities by promoting the effective use of assistive and instructional technologies among educators and related personnel serving these students.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders - Conducts, fosters, coordinates, and guides research on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke, and supports basic research in related scientific areas.
Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health - To address the unique needs of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders from birth through transition to adulthood. To ensure the rights of full citizenship, support and access to community-based services for all children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental disorders and their families. To provide information and engage in advocacy regarding research, prevention, early intervention, family support, education, transition services and other services needed by these children, youth and their families
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is one of the world's largest membership organizations and information centers on hearing loss and the auditory approach. AG Bell focuses specifically on children with hearing loss, providing ongoing support and advocacy for parents, professionals and other interested parties.
Center for Applied Special Technology - We believe that the most effective strategy for expanding educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities is through Universal Design for Learning. Our work now focuses the development of learning models, approaches, and tools that are usable by a wide range of learners and CAST's impact is seen locally, nationally, and internationally.
National Institute of Mental Health - The public section offers information from NIMH about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Included are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.
Special Needs - Special Kids: Disability Awareness - The objectives of this site include promoting the awareness of children with special needs of all kinds; promoting brighter futures for them and their families; and to provide support and education resources for their families, and those who support them.
National Parent Network on Disabilities - NPND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering parents. NPND has the unique capability to provide it's members with the most up-to-date information on the activities of all three branches of government that impact individuals with disabilities and their families.
Very Special Arts - VSA arts is an International organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts implemented primarily through our vast affiliate network in 41 states and the District of Columbia and 86 international affiliates in 83 countries. VSA arts' programs now serve 4.3 million Americans and 1.3 million people in other parts of the world.
HotBraille.Com - Not technically an organization, however, a valuable resource for anyone with, or with an interest in, a hearing impairment. HotBraille's mission statement can be summed up in two words: Enable communication. We do this by providing an accessible website that offers anyone the opportunity to send a Braille letter. We also enable Internet users to connect with each other using our community messaging services.
Epilepsy Foundation - The Epilepsy Foundation is a national, charitable organization, founded in 1968 as the Epilepsy Foundation of America. The only such organization wholly dedicated to the welfare of people with epilepsy, our mission is simple: to work for children and adults affected by seizures through research, education, advocacy and service.
National Fathers Network - The National Fathers Network (NFN) advocates for and provides resources and support to all men who have children with special needs through: Development of national and statewide databases of fathers from diverse ethnic, racial, and geographic backgrounds; Development of father support and mentoring programs; Development of curriculum (monographs and videos) designed to enhance the involvement of fathers in the home and service provision (i.e., health care settings, schools);
Little People of America - Little People of America, Inc. (LPA), will assist dwarfs with their physical and developmental concerns resulting from short stature. By providing medical, environmental, educational, vocational, and parental guidance, short-statured individuals and their families may enhance their lives and lifestyles with minimal limitations. Through peer support and personal example, our members will be supportive of all those who reach out to LPA. Lastly, by networking with national and international growth-related and genetic-support groups, LPA will enhance knowledge and support of short-statured individuals.
Our-Kids - Our-Kids is a "Family" of parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. We call the list "Our-Kids". While it isn't exactingly descriptive, it avoids the pitfalls of labeling our kids anything but what they most certainly are: The wonderful little people in our lives.
Family and Advocates Partnership in Education - The Family & Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) Web site is a new project which aims to inform and educate families and advocates about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997 and promising practices.
National Center for the Dissemination of Research Research - Outcomes of disability research should offer great utility to people with disabilities and their families, practitioners engaged in various types of disability service delivery, scientists and researchers, policymakers, journalists, healthcare providers, employers, and many others.
PUSH America - PUSH America is the national outreach project of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Because of our commitment to brotherhood, we provide leadership opportunities, services and education to promote a greater understanding of persons who have developmental disabilities.
National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities - The National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities (NTA) was jointly funded in October 1995 by the United States Department of Education and United States Department of Labor to promote the transition of youth with disabilities toward desired postschool experiences, including gainful employment, postsecondary education and training, and independent living.
National Sports Center for the Disabled - The National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD), is an innovative non-profit organization that provides recreation for children and adults with disabilities.
SpEdEx - Whether you are an educator, professional, parent, consumer, student, or just someone interested in special education, we hope that you find what you need here at SpEdEx. We have strived to provide resources such as links, online documents, listings of professionals, job listings, school and university listings, conference announcements, a discussion area, and "poster sessions" in easy-to-use formats.
Protection and Advocacy: The Nation's Disability Network - The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) comprise the nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies. P&A agencies have the authority to provide legal representation and other advocacy services, under all federal and state laws, to all people with disabilities (based on a system of priorities for services).
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic - RFB&D is the nation's educational library for people with print disabilities. We provide educational materials in recorded and computerized formats from kindergarten through postgraduate level. Materials are for all people who cannot effectively read standard print because of a visual, perceptual or other physical disability.
American Printing House for the Blind - APH produces books, magazines, and other materials in braille, large print, recorded, and digital formats; produces writing and recording equipment; produces tangible materials for teaching blind students; and produces special supplies used in education and by adults. APH is Unique APH is like no other company in the world. APH is the official source of educational materials for our country's 58,000 pre-college level legally blind students. APH produces 25 million pages of braille per year. APH produces 25 million pages of large print per year. APH produces 3 million cassettes per year. APH manufactures more than 300 unique products for people who have vision impairment. What a wonderful reason for being!
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - A free national library program of braille and recorded materials for blind and physically handicapped persons is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. Under a special provision of the U.S. copyright law and with the permission of authors and publishers of works not covered by the provision, NLS selects and produces full-length books and magazines in braille and recorded formats.
SpecialEdLaw - SpecialEdLaw.net is a project of Stinson Law Associates, P.C. & Center for Education Rights. SpecialEdLaw.net is a comprehensive site dealing with all aspects of laws relating to individuals with disabilitites
On A Roll Talk Radio - This site offer a link to a radio talk show devoted to individuals with special needs. Other resources are available. You will need RealPlayer to listen to the broadcasts. You can download a free copy of RealPlayer from the On A Roll Talk Radio site.
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation - The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation providing vital support to educate the public and professional communities about OCD and related disorders; to provide assistance to individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family and friends; and to fund research into the causes and effective treatments of OCD and related disorders.
American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology - Study and treatment of allergic diseases through education, research and cooperation. Physician referral directory. Kids only section.
Asthma and Allergy Foundations of America - The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the premier patient organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with asthma and allergies through education, advocacy and research. Kids and Teens section.
American Music Therapy Association - Founded in 1998, AMTA's purpose is the progressive development of the therapeutic use of music in rehabilitation, special education, and community settings. Predecessors to the American Music Therapy Association included the National Association for Music Therapy founded in 1950 and the American Association for Music Therapy founded in 1971. AMTA is committed to the advancement of education, training, professional standards, credentials, and research in support of the music therapy profession.
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation - The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. The Foundation evaluates and selects these research programs using councils of internationally renowned neuroscientists and clinicians. The Foundation also allocates a portion of its resources to grants that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.
National Family Caregivers - Activities list, personal accounts, promotional materials, and sponsor information for the National Family Caregivers Month 2001.
Mobility International - As a US-based national non-profit organization, the mission of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs
Assistive Media - The mission of Assistive Media is to heighten the educational, cultural, and quality-of-living standard for people with disabilities and help achieve independence and become better integrated within the mainstream of society and community life in general. Assistive Media accomplishes this by providing free-of-charge, copyright-approved, high caliber audio literary works to the world-wide disability community via the Internet effectively, inexpensively and efficiently.
Adolescence Directory On-Line - Electronic guide to information on adolescent issues. Offers web resources for educators, counselors, parents, researchers, health practitioners, and teens.
Center for Law and Education - Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities Project CLE has worked since its inception to vindicate the right of all students with disabilities to full and equal opportunity in public education, with a particular emphasis on issues critical to low-income children and youth. CLE also publishes materials concerning the legal rights of students with disabilities.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - The Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a nonprofit legal advocacy organization based in Washington D.C. Our name honors the federal appeals court judge whose landmark decisions pioneered the field of mental health law, and our advocacy is based on the principle that every individual is entitled to choice and dignity.
Sidran: Tramautic Stress Foundation - Sidran is a nonprofit charitable organization devoted to education, advocacy, and research to benefit people who are suffering from injuries of traumatic stress. Whether caused by family violence, crime, disasters, war, or any other overwhelming experience, the disabling effects of trauma can be overcome with understanding, support, and appropriate treatment.
AVKO: Dyslexia Research Foundation - The AVKO Dyslexia Research Foundation has been founded to help determine: What dyslexia is, why traditional methods of teaching reading and writing fail to help most dyslexics learn to read and write. What techniques seem to the best to teach dyslexics, what concepts are necessary for a dyslexic to learn, and what materials work best with dyslexics. What is needed to be done to raise the level of literacy to the point where the words, illiteracy, phonemic awareness, learning disabilities, dysgraphia, family literacy, adult literacy, and illegible handwriting will no longer have relevance.
Wrightslaw - Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities. You'll find hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters, and other information about special education law and advocacy in the Wrightslaw Advocacy and Law Libraries.
Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation - AAMDS's mission is to serve as a resource directory for patient assistance and emotional support; provide educational materials and updated medical information; and financially support research to find effective treatments for aplastic anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.
Disability Rights Activist, The - A lot is happening at the federal level with legislation and regulations that affects the lives of disabled people. Unfortunately we are seeing a backlash against the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). There is more and more information available for people to take action in support of the rights of people with disabilities but it is, for the most part, scattered across the Web. THE DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVIST brings together much of the information needed to enable anyone interested in the rights of disabled people to work for those rights.
Muscular Dystrophy Association - The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.
Learn CPR - This web site is to be used as a free guide and an informational resource, but it cannot replace real CPR or first aid training. Please try to attend a CPR training course in your community and help save a life. The information in this web site is based, in part, on guidelines contained in American Heart Association, Guidelines 2000 for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care.
Canine Companions - Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.
Advocating Change Together - Advocating Change Together (ACT) started in 1979 in response to the growing concern that individuals with developmental disabilities were being isolated and excluded from decisions regarding their lives. ACT is a grassroots, member-controlled organization, run by and for persons with developmental and other disabilities.
National PTA - National PTA is the largest volunteer child advocacy organization in the United States. A not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities, PTA is a leader in reminding our nation of its obligations to children. Good resources on disabilities.
Internet Special Education Resources - ISER is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. We help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
Council for Parents, Attorneys and Advocates - COPAA does not represent the interests of any single type of disability. COPAA's chief concern is the availability and quality of legal and advocacy services for parents of children with all disabilities. The prime objective is to better integrate the unique strengths of parent, advocate and attorney to keep the costs of legal assistance manageable, while improving their availability and quality.
National Cued Speech Association - Cued Speech is a sound-based visual communication system which, in English, uses eight handshapes in four different locations ("cues") in combination with the natural mouth movements of speech, to make all the sounds of spoken language look different. Our mission is to promote and support the effective use of Cued Speech for communication, language acquisition and literacy.
Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) - CADRE supports parents, educators and administrators to benefit from the full continuum of dispute resolution options that can prevent and resolve conflict and ultimately lead to informed partnerships that focus on results for children and youth.
Childrens' Craniofacial Association - Children's Craniofacial Association is a national, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with facial differences and their families. Nationally and internationally, CCA addresses the medical, financial, psychosocial, emotional, and educational concerns relating to craniofacial conditions. CCA's mission is to empower and give hope to facially disfigured children and their families.
American Brain Tumor Association - The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) exists to eliminate brain tumors through research and to meet the needs of patients and families.
American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine - The AACPDM is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities.
ASL Access - ASL Access takes the position that American Sign Language - ASL - is a unique language, used by many Deaf people and of practical value for others who appreciate visual communication. ASL Access encourages the acquisition and advancement of ASL skills, the appreciation of ASL literature, the provision of information in ASL, and the production of ASL video recordings. The mission of ASL Access is to provide ASL resources to public libraries as a service to communities.
Captioned Media Program - Free-loan media (no rental fees). Open-captioned (no need for a decoder). Funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Includes prepaid return labels. Deaf and hard of hearing persons, teachers, parents, and others may borrow materials. Other services include provision of free captioning information.
National Fibromyalgia Partnership - NFP's mission is to make medically-accurate, quality resource information on fibromyalgia (FM) available to our membership, health care professionals, and the community-at-large. Our Goal is to provide informational tools so as to promote the timely and appropriate diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia.
Burn Survivors Online - Burn Survivors Online (BSO) is a leading interactive Internet resource providing general medical information on burn injuries and a range of avenues offering peer support for burn survivors and their families. Through the World Wide Web, BSO is able to reach out to people in need, no matter where they reside.
National Sleep Foundation - The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving public understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting public education, sleep-related research, and advocacy.
Arthritis Foundation - Arthritis Foundation efforts center on the three-fold mission of the organization: research, prevention and quality of life. The Arthritis Foundation currently provides nearly $20 million in grants to nearly 300 researchers to help find a cure, prevention or better treatment for arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation?s sponsorship of research for more than 50 years has resulted in major treatment advances for most arthritis diseases.
National Ataxia Foundation - The National Ataxia Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 1957 with the primary mission of encouraging and supporting research into Hereditary Ataxia, a group of neurological disorders which are chronic and progressive conditions affecting coordination. There are more than 45 affiliated chapters and support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada.
National Academy for Child Development - The National Academy for Child Development, Inc. is an international organization of parents and professionals dedicated to helping children and adults reach their full potential. The over 15,000 clients served by NACD have come to us with labels including: Learning Disabled, Dyslexic, Distractible, ADD, ADHD, Hyperactive, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Tourettes Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Fragile X, Developmentally Delayed, PDD, Autistic, Cerebral Palsy, Brain Injured, Comatose, Retarded, Minimal Brain Dysfunction, Normal, Accelerated and Gifted.
Hydrocephalus Association - The Hydrocephalus Association's mission is to provide support, education and advocacy for individuals, families and professionals.
American Nystagmus Network - The American Nystagmus Network seeks to provide technical and experiential information about nystagmus and its manifestations, but not medical advice. Information relates to a wide range of concerns including without limit, diagnosis, type, visual effects, non-visual effects, tests and available treatment. It also covers heredity, research, and known statistical data on nystagmus.
Disability Information for Students and Professionals - A multi-featured news, jobs, and discussion resource for students from around the world studying to support and work for individuals with disabilities.
International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) - The International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (mental retardation and related developmental disabilities) is an international and interdisciplinary scientific organization that promotes worldwide research and exchange of information on intellectual disabilities.
Hospice Foundation of America - The Hospice Foundation of America is a nonprofit organization that promotes hospice care and works to educate professionals and the families they serve in issues relating to caregiving, terminal illness, loss and bereavement.
Make A Wish Foundation - The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. We are the largest wish-granting organization in the world, with 80 chapters in the United States and its territories, and 22 international affiliates on five continents.
Center for an Accessible Society - Funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, The Center for An Accessible Society is a national organization designed to focus public attention on disability and independent living issues by disseminating information developed through NIDRR-funded research to promote independent living.
Starbright Foundation - The STARBRIGHT Foundation is dedicated to the development of projects that empower seriously ill children to combat the medical and emotional challenges they face on a daily basis. STARBRIGHT projects do more than educate or entertain: they address the core issues that accompany illness ? the pain, fear, loneliness, and depression that can be as damaging as the sickness itself.
Chronic Ill Net - ChronicIllnet is the first multimedia information source on the Internet dedicated to chronic illnesses including AIDS, cancer, Persian Gulf War Syndrome, autoimmune diseases, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, heart disease and neurological diseases. This site speaks to many different people--researchers, patients, laypeople, and physicians, to name a few.
Inclusion Network - The Inclusion Network is a non-profit organization whose staff and volunteers partner to promote inclusion of people with disabilities.
LD - Parent Soup Education Central - We've all heard those phrases: "underachieving, sloppy, not living up to potential, disruptive, careless." The reality behind the words is that many of our kids struggle through school with undetected learning problems. The right help will make a difference.
United Ostomy Association - The United Ostomy Association is a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
Advocates Across America - We are dedicated to assisting and training families, educators, providers, and other professionals to effectively coordinate resources and services for children with special needs. Special needs include any physical, mental or emotional disability.
Children, Youth, and Family Consortium - The Children, Youth, and Family Consortium was established during the Fall of 1991 to bring together the varied competencies of the University of Minnesota and the vital resources of Minnesota's communities to enhance the ability of individuals and organizations to address critical health, education, and social policy concerns in ways that improve the well-being of Minnesota's children, youth, and families.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities - The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a Coalition of national consumer, advocacy, provider and professional organizations headquartered in Washington, D.C. Since 1973, the CCD has advocated on behalf of people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities and their families. CCD has worked to achieve federal legislation and regulations that assure that the 54 million children and adults with disabilities are fully integrated into the mainstream of society.
Schwab Learning - Dedicated to raising awareness about learning differences and to providing parents with the information, resources and support they need to improve the lives of kids with learning differences.
Correctional Education Association - The Correctional Education Association (CEA), founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings. The CEA is the largest affiliate of the American Correctional Association
Families for Early Autism Treatment - FEAT (Families for Early Autism Treatment) is a non-profit organization of parents and professionals, designed to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD NOS).
Paws With A Cause - Paws With A Cause® trains Assistance Dogs nationally for people with disabilities and provides lifetime team support which encourages independence. PAWS® promotes awareness through education.
National Organization for Rare Disorders - The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a unique federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. NORD is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.
Lupus Foundation of America - The Lupus Foundation of America is the only nationwide voluntary organization exclusively serving the entire lupus community, including patients, their families, physicians, researchers, and the general public. Our mission is to educate and support those affected by lupus and find the cure.
Anxiety Network International - The Anxiety Network International provides information on the three largest anxiety disorders: social anxiety, panic/agoraphobia, and generalized anxiety.
American Cancer Society - The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices.
National Center for Early Development and Learning - Research at the National Center for Early Development & Learning (NCEDL), focuses on enhancing the cognitive, social and emotional development of children from birth through age eight.
DisabilityOnline.com - A huge directory for everything having to do with disabilities. Very impressive site
American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association - The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, research, and patient services in an effective, ethical and efficient manner.
Burn Survivors Throughout The World , Inc. - BSTTW an international 501 (c)(3) Non Profit Organization provides medical and psychological education on burn injuries. A support team available 24/7 for burn survivor and family member emergencies.
The NOAH Project, Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment and Special Education - Communities and families empowered with knowledge, resources and confidence to meaningfully help children within Autism Spectrum Disorders creating healthier relationships and developing their full potential.
American Lung Association - The American Lung Association® (ALA) is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, ALA today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health.
American Society for Action on Pain - ASAP is an organization of patients who suffer from chronic pain, their families, the physicians who treat them, and other interested citizens.
Nostra Sra. de Meritxell - Andorran center of attention to the handicapped
The Kurtz Center for Cognitive Development - Provides thorough diagnosis and successful treatment for all forms of Learning Disabilities, including the various Dyslexias.
Computer Project - A computer resource for adults with learning disabilities, their carers and support workers.
LD Resources - This site contains a variety of resources for the learning disabilities community, including articles and links to other resources and references.
Learning Disabilities Resources - Colorful, informative site features new articles and children's artwork and stories each week.
About Learning Disabilities - Provides comprehensive information and practical suggestions for parents and teachers of children and teens with ADD, learning disabilities and dyslexia.
Correctional Education Programs For Adults with Learning Disabilities - Focuses on adult literacy programs within correctional ettings and on some documented successes in serving adults with LD.
Math Learning Disabilities - Information about math and learning disabilities.
Dyscalculia.org - A great web-site on dyscalculia, written for parents in an easy-to-undertsand language.
Reed Martin, J.D. - Educational resource for parents, advocates, attorneys and school personnel on the educational rights of children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education.
Rogers Center - A CD ROM program that builds an association between symbols and sounds in the English language. It utilizes the close association of visual, auditory and kinesthetic elements.
Learning Disabilities Information - Practical information about all types of learning disability.
Language Disability Solutions with Nancy Clancy - One page information on getting help with language disabilities.
Deaf Children with Learning Disabilities - About.com reference concerning children who are deaf and have learning disabiliities.
Simon's Language and Learning Site - Information and links about dyslexia, language, learning and I.T. Also local information about Bacup.
LD 101 - A Primer for Parents - A book about children diagnosed as learning disabled (LD).
PowerPath To Adult Basic Learning - Standardized system for adult basic and literacy education programs to screen and provide accommodations for persons at risk of being diagnosed with learning disabilities.
Dyslexia 'Nessy ' the online learning system - Dyslexic? Try the online questionnaire. Meet 'Silly Bull', a fun animation and other Nessy Dyslexic freebies
Word Finding Difficulties - Presents parents and professionals the definition, characteristics, assessment/intervention, IEP objectives, classroom behaviors, graduate study, and references for a serious language and learning disability.
Destination Success - A national conference on learning disabilities in postsecondary education aimed at both educators and students. 26 February to 1 March, 2001 in Ontario, Canada.
Disability/Exceptionality Links Library - Legal, family, education, medical, therapies, disabilities...
The Windward Teacher Training Institute - Provides professional development for educators. Courses, workshops and lectures, appropriate for both mainstream and remedial settings.
Frostig Center, Pasadena, California - Helping individuals with learning disabilities reach their full potential.
Twice Gifted - Information on children who are gifted in conjuction with a disability.
The Aldingbourne Trust - Bognor Regis, UK, care homes helping 18 to 65 year olds with learning disabilities develop skills, leading to greater independence and possible employment.
Westmark School - Encino, California school specializing in learning disabilities.
The Churchill School - St. Louis, Missouri private day school for learning disabled students ages 8-16.
Southern Idaho Learning Center - Twin Falls, Idaho non-profit learning center for the diagnosis and treatment of children ages 5-21 with learning problems.
Learning Disability Institute, Inc. - Winter Park, Nevada, organization specializing in the diagnosis, training, treatment and research of learning disabilities
Learning Disabilities Resource Community - Articles and information about learning disabilities.
Priory Woods Special School - Middlesbrough, UK, school for students with severe learning difficulties.
Learning Disabilities: Theories, Diagnosis and Teaching Strategies - Contents and purchasing information for this book and companion handbook. Includes test questions and answers, matching questions, PowerPoint slides, and resources for research, laws, videos, and print material.
The Stern Center for Language and Learning - Williston, Vermont, center specializing in the identification and instruction of learning needs, professional development and research.
Northern County Psychiatric Associates - Attention Deficit Disorder - Articles on the causes and treatment of ADD and ADHD in children and adults, medication, coping with symptoms, effective parenting and grandparenting, and succeeding in school and college.
Living with ADD - Information about life with attention deficit disorders, including personal stories, coping techniques, and a webring.
ADD in School - Written by teachers - for teachers. Hundreds of classroom interventions for children with attention deficit disorder from grades K to 12.
Education Haven - Providing parents of ADD and ADHD kids with study tips and classroom interventions in a newsletter format.
Learning Disabilities Information and Education Center - Information on Learning Disabilities, add, adhd, special education, dyslexia, dysgraphia, other learning and reading problems.
ADHD Information Library - Information for parents and teachers. Diagnosis, treatment options, research, alternative treatment, treatment strategies, parent and teacher resources.
Alternatives in Education for the ADD Child - Overview of alternatives such as homeschooling and free schools.
The Reading Clinic - Treatment for reading, spelling, writing and comprehension disorders, including dyslexia, attention deficit disorders and other learning disabilities.
Attention Deficit Disorder Links Project - 700 links to ADD ADHD or related sites. Categories include Educator Resources, Alternative Therapies, and sites for in-depth study.
LD In Depth - ADD / ADHD - Articles relating to attention deficit disorder, including an introduction to the subject, the legal rights of parents and children, classroom techniques for teachers and students, and effective parenting.
Aspen Education Group Factsheet - An overview of the symptoms of attention deficit disorder in children.
ADHD and Teenagers - A Sociological Study of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Learning Disabilities Information Center - Provides information on dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD, and bipolar disorders, as well as research, resources, and strategies for people with learning disorders.
Three Springs - Huntsville, Alabama center providing therapeutic programs for children. Includes information on services offered.
Dyslexia Training Programs - Special programs for dyslexics and information regarding dyslexia.
International Dyslexia Association - Formerly the Orton Dyslexia Association. Provides resources for professionals and families dealing with individuals with reading disabilities. Membership available. Special sections for Teens and Adults.
Child Development Institute - Provides comprehensive information and practical solutions for children and adolescents with dyslexia. Provides research information and access to the CDI Research Center. It also provides books, tapes, educational games and software.
Dyslexia - Symptoms and definitions of dyslexia. Information about the Geschwind-Galaburda hypothesis and automatization deficits by Swedish psychologist Bo Jorgensen.
Dyslexia Parents Resource - Information and advice for parents whose child may be dyslexic offers contacts, support, magazine, ads, and a discussion board.

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