Disability/Ability Related Links
Special Education Related Links and Resources
AAC - Interventions: Intervention materials to support the functional use of Augmentative/Alternative Communication devices.
AAC - One Stop Guide to Educational and Special Need Applications: With over 300,000 apps it's easy to become overwhelmed by the number of app choices. Check out this site that breaks down the best of the apps by skill set so you can easily find and buy apps that most benefit your child. Great for kids with autism, ADHD, apraxia, learning disability, sensory issues and more. Included are apps for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and some Android apps.
AACAP - American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry: Site assists parents and families understand developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. Fact sheets, links, etc
AAHPERD - American Alliance for Health, PE, Recreation & Dance: (AAHPERD)Professional organization that supports healthy lifestyles for all through health, physical education, recreation, and leisure activities.
AAIDD - American Association on Itellectual and Developmental Disabilities: AAIDD promotes progressive polices, sound research, effective practices, and the universal rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Abilityhub/Assistive Technology for Disability and Disabilities: Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers.
ABLEDATA-Assistive Technology Information: A federally funded project that provides information on assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment.
About: Special Education (General): The Human Internet, where real people help you get whatever you want from the Web. Each site in our unique network is run by a professional Guide who is carefully screened and trained by About. Guides build a comprehensive environment around each of their specific topics, including the best new content, relevant links, How-To's, Forums, and answers to just about any question.
Academy for Educational Development (AED)-Disabilities: AED's Disabilities Studies and Service Center (DSSC). Designed to provide information, technical assistance, training, and research needs per people with disabilities.
Accessibility - Microsoft Downloads: Free downloads on the accessibility of Microsoft products and other accessibility issues.
Access-Able: Travel Source: A database guides visitors withn a wide range of special needs to accessible accommodations and resources for worldwide distinations. Practical travel advice.
Accommodations Research -Testing: This site conducts research aimed at understanding of the effects, consequences, and validity of testing accommodations for students with disabilities.
ACOR-Association of Cancer Online Resources: Cancer information system currently offers access to 99 electronic mailing lists and support groups.
Adaptive Clothing: Links to sites that sell adaptive clothing.
Adaptive Technology Consulting [Division of Perkins Products]: Adaptive Technology Consulting provides, installs and trains in the use of equipment for the blind, visually impaired and individuals with reading difficulties.
ADDA [Attention Deficit Disorder Association]: ADDA's mission is to help people with AD/HD lead happier, more successful lives through education, research, and public advocacy. ADD information, resources, links, etc.
ADHD - SaveOneStarfish: Website about ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), understanding the diagnosis and medical treatment of the disorder, and alternative methods of dealing with the symptoms of ADHD.
ADHDSupportCompany: Site dedicated to providing resources/support for persons with ADD.
ADL Curriculum Connections: Anti-bias lesson plans and resources for K-12 educators. Raising awareness about people with disabilities and their strucggle for equal rights.
Adult LD - CSUS College of Continuing Education: Adult Learning Disabilities Program: Certificate of Academic Achievement at CSUSacramento.
Adults - LD OnLine: There is an increasing awareness of the needs of adults with LD and/or ADHD in post-secondary education, work settings and relationships. This section of LD OnLine includes information that is written to address the needs of adults.
Adults - Learning Disabilities (LDAO): LDAO's mission is to provide leadership in learning disabilities advocacy, research, education, and services and to advance the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities in today's society. Based in Oklahoma.
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf: Programs, publications, resources, and membership information.
Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD): Professional organization for individuals involved in the fields of health, physical education, recreation, and dance.
Alliance for Technology Access: Connects children and adults with disabilities to technology tools.
All Kinds of Minds: A non-profit organization that undertakes applied research, product development, program design, and professional training to foster the understanding and optimal care of children with differences in learning.
Alta Regional Center (ALTA): A California-based non-profit corporation that assists people with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities and their familys make use of essential public and private services. Twenty-one state contracted centers exist throughout CA.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD): Books, news and membership information.
American Cancer Society: Treatment, research, prevention & early detection, and general information.
American Diabetes Association: The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
American Foundation for the Blind: News, resources, guide to toys, and the Hellen Keller Archival Collection.
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): Professional organization fosters advancement in physical therapy practice, research, and education.
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.: Manufactures braille, large type, recorded, computer disk, and tactile graphic publications, as well as a wide assortment of educational and daily living products.
American Psychological Association PsychNET (APA): Professional organization representing psychology. Parenting resources.
American Rehabilitation Counseling Association (ARCA): Professional organization for rehabilitation counselors who advocate for individuals with disabilities.
American School Counselor Association (ASCA): ASCA is the national organization representing school counselors. Focus on providing professional development, enhancing school counseling programs, and researching effective school counseling practices.
American Sign language - Basic Course: A free series of self-paced online ASL courses. Each course covers various aspects of Deaf Culture, ASL grammar, history, terminology, and approximately 100 new signs. There are 10 courses so you will be able to learn over 1000 signs!
American Sign Language Dictionary: Quick, easy to navigate, and complete with video clips of signs.
American Sign Language (ASL) - Fingerspelling Part of ASL University, an online curriculum resource for American Sign Language students, instructors, interpreters, and parents of deaf children.
American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC): ASDC is a national organization of families and professionals committed to educating, empowering, and supporting parents and families to create opportunies for their children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association: Professional organization for audiologists and speach-language pathologists advocate for individuals with communication disabilities.
Animated ASL Dictionary: Learn more about ASL and the Deaf community.
Aphasia-National Aphasia Association: Aphasia defined plus information and servives to assist people with aphasia and their families.
Apple Education Resources: Education-related hardware, software, and chat.
Arthritis Foundation: The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.
ArthritisNet: The ultimate internet destination for the person affected by arthritis.
AskABLE: Disability Information: A one-stop-shop for disability information. Goal is to support the recruitment, retention, and placement fo peopel with disabilities to improve their education outcomes by providing users with expert advice.
AskERIC: ERIC is the Educational Resourtces Information Center, a federally-funded national information system that provides, through its 16 subject-specific clearinghouses, a variety of services and products on a broad range of education-related issues.
ASL - Basic Course: A free series of self-paced online ASL courses. Each course covers various aspects of Deaf Culture, ASL grammar, history, terminology, and approximately 100 new signs. There are 10 courses so you will be able to learn over 1000 signs!
ASL Browser - Michigan State: Michigan State University's ASL site, an online American Sign Language (ASL) browser where you can look up video of thousands of ASL signs and learn interesting things about them.
ASL Fingerspelling: A number of tools for novices and experts alike to help you become proficient at fingerspelling. For novices, there is a standard dictionary to learn the basic fingershapes. See what a word looks like with our fingerspelling converter.
ASL - Handspeak: An online American Sign Language visual dictionary.
ASL Stories: Popular children's books are translated into American Sign language (ASL) by dialing ASLstory.info on their videophones.
Asperger Info: O.A.S.I.S. On-Line AS Info and Support: Everything from research papers to information for families to links for use by children with A.S.
Assessment - California Alternate Performance (CAPA): CAPA will be an alternate to California's Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) and will meet the requirement for an alternate assessment for students with severe disabilities.
Assistive Media: A variety of entertaining and informative magazine articles on audio format that can be downloaded and listened to on your computer.
Assistive Tech - Early Childood (EC-TIIS): This site provides online workshops which focus on the use of technology as a tool to assist young children with disabilities in achieving developmental goals.
Assistive Technologies at CSUN Center: Center for assistive technologies at California State University, Northridge
Assistive Technology Discussion Page: Sponsored by the California Department of Education, a discussion with links to Assistive Technology materials.
Assistive Technology, Do-It (University of Washington): Serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. Excellent online video library.
Assistive Technology, Inc.: Computer hardware and software products.
Assistive Technology Network (CATS): California's AT Network is dedicated to expanding the accessibility of tools, resources and technology that will help increase independence, improve personal productivity and enhance the quality of life for all Californians.
Assistive Technology News: California's AT (CATS)Network online news journal.
Assistive Technology-ORCCA, Inc.: Assistive Technology and multimedia products. Includes software that teaches children and adults about assistive technology.
Assistive Technology Outcomes (ATRC): An international website devoted to understanding the outcomes associated with assistive technology. Features resource links, descriptions of in-progress work, as well as a listserv.
Assistive Technology - Protection & Advocacy, Inc: Free downloads of information pertaining to Assistive Technology in California.
Assistive Technology Research Institute - National (NATRI): The National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI) conducts assistive technology (AT) research, translates theory and research into AT practice, and provides resources for improving the delivery of AT services.
Assistive Technology Tools - 2Learn.ca: Asssisitive Technology information and tutorials.
Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) Information on AT applications that help children with disabilities learn in elementary school settings.
Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC): Advocacy and services for children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (ASBAH): The mission of this association is to provide information on spina bifida and hydrocephalus (plus folic acid) and to enhance the lives of all affected.
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA): The AAFA is dedicated to research, education, and advocacy to improve the quality of life for those affected by asthma and allergies.
ATA (Center for Accessible Technology): Located in Berkeley, California. Provides access to assistive technology that gives people with disabilities access to computers; provide art programs to provide access to artistic expression; and offer ongoing consultation and support to assist people with challenges.
AT Network - Assistive Technology: Developed and maintained by the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers. A wealth of assistive technology resources
Attention Deficit Disorder Action Group: Advocacy, support, information, and chapter location information.
Attention Deficit Disorder Association (National): Focused on the needs of ADDults and young Adults with ADD. Site has articles, personal stories, interviews with ADD Professionals, book reviews, and links to related ADD sites.
Attention Deficit Disorder-Born to Explore: The other side of ADD. A site devoted entirely to exploring positive and alternative views of attention deficit disorder (ADD/ADHD) in children and adults.
Attention Deficit Disorder-Children and Adults with (CHADD): Advocacy, support, information, and chapter location information.
Attention Deficit Disorder-Classroom Management: Fifty classroom tipis, information, and resources relating to Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.), AD/HD and Learning Disorders (LD).
Attention Deficit Disorder-One A.D.D. Place: A virtual neighborhood consolidating in ONE PLACE information and resources relating to Attention Deficit Disorder (A.D.D.), AD/HD and Learning Disorders (LD)
Autism and School-Based Programming: Site developed to provide assistants, teachers, and special needs administrators with information pertaining to establishing developmentally appropriate programming for students diagnosed with Autism or low-functioning Pervasive Development Disorder.
Autism, Center for the Study of: A wealth of information about autism for parents and professionals.
Autism (CAN)-Cure Autism Now Foundation: Nonprofit organization dedicated to research on preventing, treating, and curing autism.
Autism - Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT): FEAT is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Education, Advocacy, and Support for the Northern California Autism Community
Autism Institute on Peer Relationships
Site offers a guide to families, practitioners, researchers and others seeking to address the unique and complex challenges children on the autism spectrum experience in peer relations and play.
Autism: M.I.N.D. Institute: Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) site that focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders, PDD, Cerebral palsy, Tourette's Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, ADD, Dyslexia, etc.).
Autism - National Autism Center [NAC]: Site is dedicated to serving children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by providing reliable information, promoting best practices, and offering comprehensive resources for families, practitioners, and communities.
Autism/PDD Resources Network: Parents with autistic children will find a number of resources and tools at this site. This includes diagnosis and treatment information as well as links for adults with disabilities.
Autism Research Foundation: The Autism Research Foundation is an organization that researches autism and its potential neurobiological causes. News stories and current issues and events related to autism and its research are available.
Autism Resources: Information and links regarding the developmental disabilities autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
Autism Resources-Tinsnips: A special education resource. It contains tools for withteachers of individuals autistic spectrum disorders, related developmental disabilities, and children with special needs.
Autism Society of America: Information and support to serve the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Awesome Library - Special Education: Awesome Library organizes the Web with 22,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5 percent in education. This specific URL is for Special Education. In multiple languages
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: Site of a non-profit legal advocacy organization focused issues per people with mental disabilities.
Beach Center on Families and Disability: Researches how the core concepts of disability policy affect professional practice; and, in turn, how practice, especially in the form of partnerships among families, professionals, and agencies, affects families' quality of life.
Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Special Education Toolkit: The BTSA Special Education Toolkit is a series of resources to help novice teachers acquire essential knowledge per educating students with diverse skills and needs.
Behavioral Disorders (Council for Children with): Site of the division per the Council for Exceptional Children that focuses on behavioral disoders.
Behavior Problems: Purpose of the site is to provide a format that allows school personnel, parents, and other professionals to gain access to information, to share effective practices, to receive consultation, and technical assistance concerning the full range of emotional challenges.
Best Buddies - California: Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Best Buddies International, Inc.: 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. Chapters in more than 500 high schools and colleges campuses.
Best of the Web (BOTW) Directory - Disabled: Start learning about Disabilities through Best of the Web. A collection of websites focused on human relationships based on common interests,government,organizations, and associated sciences
Blindness Resource Center: This hotlist links to resources for the blind. Topics include Internet access, braille, eye diseases, organizations, research, University programs for persons with disabilities , vendors, and more.
Bobby - CAST: Website review for accessibility purposes. Free service by CAST.
Books Aloud - CAST: Blind, visually impaired, or physically disabled individuals who are unable to read conventional print, hold a book, or turn the pages are eligible. Learning disabled individuals also qualify. Books Aloud tapes can be mailed anywhere within the United States.
Bookshare.org: Books are available for download by members in accessible digital formats. Complete access to the collection for a full year is available to individuals with visual, reading or other print disabilities for a fee.
Braille Bug: An interactive children's site about Braille. You can get one free copy of your own Braille Bug alphabet card. Famous people who were/are blind, information about Braille, simulations, etc.
BrainConnection: Dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality information about how the brain works and how people learn. Many discoveries are being made in areas that relate to the human brain, including language, memory, behavior, and aging, etc.
Brain Gym - Educational Kinesiology: Brain Gym is a trademarked program of 26 targeted physical activities that purportedly enhance learning and cognitive abilities. It is the core program of Educational Kinesiology (Eduu-K), the study of physical movements as it relates to brain function.
Brain Injury Association of America: The mission of the Brain Injury Association is to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education and advocacy.
California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA): CAPA is an alternate to California's Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) and meets the requirement for an alternate assessment for students with severe disabilities.
California Association for the Deaf (CAD) : Mission of CAD is to protect the civil rights of the movement (empowerment) of Deafhood and promote the social (ASL), culture, health, educational, and economic well-being of the Deaf Community in the state of California.
California Association of Resource Specialists and Special Education Teachers (CARS+): CARS+ sole purpose is to represent the unique needs of all special educators. Site contains resources, contacts. ACSA and CARS+ Handbook on Goals and Objectives Related to Essential State of California Content Standards available for download.
California Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED): An organizational model for the training and development of professionals working in higher education. Based in California for professors and specialists in the Community College, CSU, and UC Systems.
California Clearinghouse of Specialized Media and Technology: Accessible versions of textbooks, workbooks, and literature books adopted for all public schools by the State Board of Education.
California Community College Chancellor's Office (DSPS): Site for the Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) of the California Community College Chancellor's Office.
California Dept of Education, Special Education Division: Legal information and directories of services provided by nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies.
California Laws & Regulations Database - Search: The link to the California Department of Education Laws & Regulations Database Search Engine for Special Education.
California School for the Deaf: CSD-Fremont, CA is a student-developed site highlighting school functions. Link to other U.S.A. Schools for the Deaf.
Cancer Care, Inc.: Oldest and largest national nonprofit agency devoted to offering professional services, emotional support, information, and practical help to people with cancer and their loved ones.
Cancer Society - American: Treatment, research, prevention & early detection, and general information.
Canine Companions for Independence: Provides highly trained assistance dogs to people with disabilities.
CEC - Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse: This CEC website provides information about Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners that promotes the advancement and improvement of educational opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse learners with disabilities.
Center for Accessible Technology (ATA): Located in Berkeley, California. Provides access to assistive technology that gives people with disabilities access to computers; provide art programs to provide access to artistic expression; and offer ongoing consultation and support to assist people with challenges.
Center for Applied Technology (CAST): CAST is a non-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities. Home of "Bobby."
Center for Development and Learning: Site whose purpose is to help all children break the cycle of failure to achieve school and lifetime success. Focus on children with learning disabilities.
Center for Effective Collaboration & Practice: CECP promotes collaboration among federal agencies serving children with or at-risk of developing emotional difficulties. Online resources, federal resources, articles, reports, etc.
Center for Special Education Finance: National and state (California) information per financing special education.
Cerebral Palsy - National (UCPA): General information, research, and advocacy per Cerebral Palsy.
Cerebral Palsy Network: Site for parents of children with Cerebral Palsy.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): Advocacy, support, information, and chapter location information.
Circle of Inclusion: Information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.
Classroom Management - Resources: Classroom management techniques tailored to elementary and secondary education, discipline ideas for new and experienced teachers, tips for handling special education, suggestions for getting organized, strategies for preventing behavior problems, etc.
Cleft Palate Foundation-Smiles: "SMILES" is a group of dedicated families who have developed a first-hand understanding of the needs of children with cleft lip, cleft palate and craniofacial deformities.
Closing The Gap: Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation.
Conductive Education (Foundation for): Teaches children and adults with physical disabilities such as crebral palsy, dyspraxia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke, and head injury how to overcome their movement problems to lead more independent and fulfilled lives.
ConnSENSE Bulletin: Technology & Students with Disabilities: Periodic newsletter per issues on technology and students with special needs. Edited by Dr. Chauncy Rucker.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC): Professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA): An independent organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities
CSUS College of Continuing Education-Adult LD: Adult Learning Disabilities Program: Certificate of Academic Achievement at CSUSacramento.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF): Resource of information about cystic fibrosis.
Dawn Sign Press: American Sign Language (ASL( materials.
DCLD - Division for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse: This CEC website provides information about Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners that promotes the advancement and improvement of educational opportunities for culturally and linguistically diverse learners with disabilities.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing - IMPACT: IMPACT=Independently Merging Parent Associations of California. Site for Parents of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Kids. Resources, links, etc.
Deaf-Blind Link (DB-LINK): DB-Link is a federally-funded information and referral service that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates (at no cost) information related to children and youth who are deaf-blind (ages 0 -21 years).
Deaf California News: A no-cost mailing list consisting of event announcements, news stories, press releases, and job opportunities for and about D/deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, and Interpreter Communities if California.
Deaf - California School for the: CSD-Fremont, CA is a student-developed site highlighting school functions. Link to other U.S.A. Schools for the Deaf.
Deaf Education Center Network(National)-Laurent Clerc: NDECN disseminates information from Gallaudet University on topics related to deaf and hard of hearing students.
Deaf Education Interpreting Preparation Programs
Deaf Education Master's Degrees
Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Resources: Links to an extensive set of resources for people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. It includes several interactive web-based American Sign Language and fingerspelling sites.
Deaf Linx: Links to sites related to Deaf Culture, reference materials, organizations, publications, legal issues, families, education, etc.
Deaf - National Association of the (NAD): Founded in 1880, the National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the oldest and largest organization representing people with disabilities in the United States. Site contains resources, discussions, etc.
Deaf: National Institute for the Deaf (NID):International experts answer questions about the choices, controversies, and decisions faced by parents and educators of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Rochester Institue of Technology.
Deaf - Registry of Interpreters (RID): A national membership organization representing the professionals who facilitate communication between people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and people who can hear.
Deafhood Foundation: Mission is dedicated to achieving economic and social justice for all Deaf people.
Deaf Nation: An international leader in video content, news coverage, social networking, and special events for the greater deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Deafness: Educational Software by Windmill Works: This site features software and online educational games designed specifically for children, youth, and adults who are deaf.
Delta Society - Service Animals: Delta Society is the leading international resource for the human-animal bond. Delta Society has been the force to validate the important role of animals for people's health and well-being by promoting the results of research to the media and agencies.
Developmental Delay Resources (DDR): Publicizes research into determining identifiable factors that would put a child at risk and maintains a registry, tracking possible trends. DDR also provides a network for parents and professionals of current information and rersources.
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease. Health information and resources.
Diabetes - Children with: On-line community for kids, families and adults with diabetes.
Disabilities - DisableNet: A site to review the lives of some famous people who has disabilities (FDR, Kennedy, Disney, Cruise, Ford, Williams, Lennon, Fitzgerald, Tubman, Keller, Galileo, etc.).
Disabilities - Famous People (Disabled World): A site to review the lives of some famous people who has disabilities (FDR, Kennedy, Disney, Cruise, Ford, Williams, Lennon, Fitzgerald, Tubman, Keller, Galileo, etc.).
Disabilities Studies and Service Center (DSSC) - AED: DSSC is the Academy for Educational Development's center on disabilities. Designed to provide information, technical assistance, training, and research needs per people with disabilities.
Disability and Rehabilitation Research - NIDRR: Data resources on disabilities, research, organizations, accessibility issues through this federally-funded entity.
Disability Awareness-Turtle Books: An awareness series and curriculum (Jason and Nordic Publishers) that includes background materials, lesson plans, and activities to help children understand and interact with children with disabilities.
Disability Data: Access to disability data.
disAbility.gov: The Presidential Task Force on Employment of Adults with Disabilities created this site to provide online access to resources, services, and information available throughout the Federal government, providing links to other useful sites.
Disability History Museum: The historical experience of people with disabilities ny recovering, chronicling, and interpreting their stories.
disABILITY Information and Resources: Title says it all. Many categories on disability-related issues.
Disability is Natural:A different way of thinking about people with disabilities, learning disabilities, and physical and mental involvements. This book provides practical processes for addressing the unique needs of persons with the above challenges.
Disabilty News Ticker: Breaking news stories from the disability field of work and study. International as well as national news.
Disability Related Issues: Pathfinder for Research: This site serves as a guide that focuses on researching disability related issues on the World Wide Web.
Disability Resource Center: A Directory of Products and Services for the Physically Challenged, Elderly, Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals.
Disability Resources: Links from The Department of Special Education, University of Kansas.
disABILITY Resources on the Internet: Well organized collection of links to information and resources.
Disability Rights: This site serves as a guide that focuses on researching disability related issues on the World Wide Web.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF): DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. Technical assistance, advocacy, training of attorneys, etc. are provided.
Disability Social History Project: Highlights a few well-known people with disabilities.
Disability Solutions: Down Syndrome: A goal of The Enoch-Gelbard Foundation and Disability Solutions is to make information widely available, free-of-charge to families and professionals. The Foundation supports sharing information, especially familires, on Downs Syndrome and related disabilities.
Disabiltiy Statistics Center (DSC) - 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. University of California, San Francisco.
Disability Statistics - Online Resource:The purpose of the site 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. Cornell University.
Disability Studies for Teachers: This website contains lesson plans and materials designed to help teachers integrate disability studies into social studies, history, literature, and related subjects in grades 6-12. The plans and materials also can be adapted for use in postsecondary education.
Disability World - Links: Aim is to provide a simple and easy means for you to browse the Internet for information that can help you.
Disabled Online: Medical links list sites sites that specialize in the field of health and medicine for perosons with disabilities.This category targets those web sites that develop medical equipment for people with limitations.
Disabled Sports USA: A national non-profit organization that offers sports rehabilitation programs to anyone with a permanent disability.
Diagnostic Center, Northern California: Afilliated with the California Department of Education, the Diagnostic Center, Northern California, provides high-quality, individualized services to special education students, their families and school districts.
Diagnostic Center North's (DCN) Discussion Forum: DCN offers these monthly forums featuring Assistive Technology, Behavior and Transition suggestions and advice.
Do-It (University of Washington)[Assistive Technology]: Serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. It promotes networking technologies to increase independence, productivity, and participation in education and employment. Excellent online video library.
Down Syndrome - Disability Solutions: A goal of The Enoch-Gelbard Foundation and Disability Solutions is to make information widely available, free-of-charge to families and professionals. The Foundation supports sharing information, especially familires, on Downs Syndrome and related disabilities.
Down Syndrome-Health Issues: Comprehensive site with links to online groups.
Down Syndrome-Uno Mas!: Down Syndrome support group.
DREAMMS for Kids, Inc.: DREAMMS (Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Skills) is a non-profit parent and professional service agency that specializes in Assistive Technology related research, development, and information dissemination.
DREDF-Disability Rights: DREDF is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. Technical assistance, advocacy, training of attorneys, etc. are provided.
DRM Guide to Disability Resources on the Internet: A non-profit organization that monitors, reviews, and reports on resources useful for persons with disabilities. Publications, online resources, directory, etc. available.
DRM WebWatcher - Disability Resources: The DRM WebWatcher is a subject guide to the best disability resources on the Internet. This page explains what The DRM WebWatcher is and how to find specific topics or disabilities in it.
Dyslexia-Information and Resources for Dyslexia: Davis Dyslexia Correction.
Dyslexia (IDA) - International Dyslexia Association: The International Dyslexia Association is an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia.
Dyslexia Online: Information about what Dyslexia is.
Dyslexia: The Gift: Product site. Information and resources on Dyslexia.
Dyslexia Training Programs -Soft Design, Int'l: Dyslexia training multimedia and software programs.
Dyspraxia (Clumsy Child Syndrome): Information on this Clumsy Child Syndrome.
Dyspraxia-Developmental Verbal: General information for parents.
Dypraxia USA: Educates people about dianosis, treatment, and resources to improve the quality of life for people with dypraxia and their families.
EASI-Access to Information for Persons With Disabilities: Web design to ease access to information for persons with disabilities.
Easter Seals Society: Home page of the Easter Seals Society. General information, resources, etc focusing on people with physical involvements. Helps children and adults with disabilities and special needs attain greater independence.
e-Buddies: Creates e-mail friendships between people with and without the developmental disability of mental retardation.
Education for Disability and Gender Equity (EDGE): Educational lessons/resources for teachers per disability and gender equity.
Education World: Special Education Community: The Special Education Center for Education World. Resources, articles, information on a variety of educational issues impacting student with disabilities.
Employment Development Dept. (EDD): EDD is a California agency that administers Job Service, Disability Insurance, Workforce Investment Act, and Welfare-to-Work programs.
Employment & Training Agency (ETA) - Disabilities: Dept. of Labor site to research employment resources for people with disabilities.
Enabling Devices - Toys for Special Children: Enabling Devices, a division of Toys for Special Children, Inc., is a company dedicated to developing affordable learning and assistive devices to help people with disabling conditions.
Endocrine Society: The leading source of state-of-the art research and clinical advancements in endocrinology and metabolism.
Enkidu Research [now Dynavox/Mayer-Johnson]: Devices for augmentative communication that utilize dynamic displays and synthesized speech. Supports direct and scanning selection, word prediction, multiple pages, abbreviation expansion, etc. Palmtop, Handheld, and Tablet versions available.
Epilepsy Foundation: An organization of volunteers committed to the prevention and cure of epilepsy and a positive quality of life for everyone who lives with seizure disorders. Resources, information, support, etc.
Epilepsy Foundation Northern California: The Foundation provides assistance to any person affected by epilepsy.
Exceptional Parent Magazine-Eparent: Site of a magazine dedicated to provide information/resources to parents of children and young adults with exceptional needs
Exceptionalities (Lesson Plans):Links to lesson plans and resources for special education as well as lesson plans for students who are gifted and talented. It also contains lesson plans about individuals with disabilities ( Helen Keller or FDR, for instance).
Family Center on Technology and Disability (FCTD): The purpose of the Family Center on Technology and Disability is to assist organizations and programs who serve families of children with disabilities by providing information and support on accessing and using assitive technology.
Family Friendly Fun - Special Need Resources: Family friendly fun and special needs resources to enhance the quality and fun of family life with special needs
Family Village: Information for parents of individuals who have disabilities.
Family Voices: National advocacy organization that addresses the health issues of children with special health needs.
Federal Resource Center for Special Education: Provides technical assistance for special education
Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN):Federation for Children with Special Needs is to provide information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. We are committed to listening to and learning from families, and encouraging full participation in community life by all people, especially those with disabilities.
Films Involving Differently Abled: A list of over 2000 films for teachers, students or anyone who has an interest in how disability is represented in films.
Fragile X Syndrome Fundation (FRAXA): FRAXA Research Foundation supports scientific research aimed at finding a treatment and cure for Fragile X Syndrome. Site shares information per disorders of autism, X-linked mental retardation, and Alzheimer's disease.
Friends of Californians with Disabilities: A private non-profit organization that develops national and statewide partnerships to increase employment of persons with disabilities.
Gallaudet University (Hearing Involvements): Higher education for the Deaf.
Gifted and Special Education Guide Index: Consumer information for parents of children with disabilities.
Gifted - National Association of Gifted Children (NAGC): The National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) website presents current gifted education news. Public policy as it relates to giftedness is described. Materials and resources are also cited.
Gifted - National Foundation for Gifted and Creative:This website offers a free pamphlet for parents about gifted children. It presents typical problems that gifted and creative children experience in the classroom. Additionally, new articles related to the subject matter are available.
Gifted - GT World: An on-line meeting place for families raising gifted and talented students, GT World provides on-line support for families, educators, and other interested persons. A mailing list, articles, and books are available. GT World searches the field of giftedness.
Gifted - Hoagies' Education Place: This extensive site helps meet the needs of parents and educators of gifted children. Included are articles, research, books, organizations, conferences, on-line support groups, academic programs, products, and organizations that support gifted education.
Ginger Software: Software product for automatic text correction. Aim is to facilitate error-free writing, particularly for struggling writers such as people with learning difficulties like dyslexia. It is stated that this program has the potential to eliminate up to 95 percent of writing errors common to dyslexic people—automatically—and enable these people not only to independently produce error-free text, but also to do so via an encouraging, positive experience.
GreatSchools: Mission is to improve education by inspriring parents to be involved. Links to all school levels. Sections include learning disabilities [contains all of the past Schwab Learning content], health and development, academics and activities, involvement opportunities at schools, choosing the right school for your child, community blogs, and school information for many major cities (including Sacramento, CA).
Guidance and Discipline Database (Nat'l Network for Child Care): Site shares information on child care issues pertaining to behavior management, emotions, self-esteem, social skills. Also contains Spanish resources.
HalfthePlanet-The Disability Source: An online source of reliable tools for independent living for the disability community. Site offers reporting, commentary, classifieds, legislative updates, shopping, bulletin boards, travel, entertainment information, and links to products and services. Handwriting Without Tears (HWT): HWT purports to be an easy way to teach pre-printing, printing and cursive handwriting.
Healthopedia: Disabilities (HWT): A medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language on health topics and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.
Hard of Hearing People (SHHH) [Self Help for]: SHHH is a self-help site for people with hearing loss by providing information, education, support, and advocacy.
Hearing Loss Web: Hearing loss events, issues, support, and technology.
HEATH Resource Center: HEATH is the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
Hello Friend Foundation - Learning Disabilities: Also called the Ennis Cosby Foundation. Resources, ideas, links, etc. per Learning Disabilities
History of Disabilities and Social Problems - Bibliographies: The bibliographies presented here were compiled for the purpose of encouraging and advancing the study of the history of disabilities and social problems.
House Ear Institute (HEI): Affiliated with USC, HEI is involved in explorations of the auditory system from the ear canal through the inner ear and into the cortex of the brain. Hearing aids, auditory implants, intervention methods, treatements, etc.
IBM Accessibility Center: Enabling hardware, software, and Web applications.
IDEAdata: Provides public access to data about children and youth with disabilities served by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
IEP Templates: Converts IEP forms into eelectronic templates.
Inclusion: J.P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre: Parents, teachers, and administrators sharing resources, ideas, and experiences on the topic of inclusive education.
Inclusive Education (University of Washington): Links to a set sites pertauning to inclusive teaching strategies.
Inclusive Technology (IT) - The Special Needs People: Practical site on special needs and information technology.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1998: United States Department of Education site dedicated to IDEA.
Instant Access Treasure Chest-Disabilities: Foreign Language teachers guide and links to learning disabilities.
Institute for Applied Psychometrics (IAP): Private research institution devoted to the application of educational, psychological, measurement, and statistical procedures to issues in education and psychology.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA): Promoting literacy through research, education, and advocacy. Formerly the Orton Society.
Internet Special Education Resources (ISER): A directory of professionals, organizations, and schools that serve the learning disabilities and special education communities.
Interpreters for the Deaf, Registry of (RID): A national membership organization representing professionals who facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and people who can hear.
Interpreters for the Deaf, California, Registry of (SaVRID): SaVRID is a Region V Affiliate Chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID).
Invisible Disabilities Advocate: Strives to help families and friends understand debilitating chronic illness and pain such as extreme fatigue, pain, dizziness, and cognitive impairments.
Irlen Institute (Learning Disabilities): A piece of the puzzle for reading problems, learning difficulties, ADD/HD, dyslexia, headaches, and other physical symptoms through the use of color.
JAN (Job Accommodation Network): Resources for workplace prouctivity enhancements and reasonable accomodation solutions. A service provided by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
- Kennedy Krieger Institute: An international resource/institution committed to providing quality services to individuals with not only cerebral palsy, but many other disabilities. Resource guide, research, training, and care provider.
KODAK - Special Education Lessons : Service provided by Kodak. Special Education lesson plans related to utilizing photography.
Laws and Regulation Resources - Sponsored by the California Department of Education. Links to sites related to special education national and state laws, regulations.
Learning Disabilities Association of California: On-line newsletter, general information, and resources.
LD OnLine: Interactive guide to learning disabilities for children, parents, and teachers.
LD OnLine - Adults: There is an increasing awareness of the needs of adults with LD and/or ADHD in post-secondary education, work settings and relationships. This section of LD OnLine includes information that is written to address the needs of adults.
LD In Depth: IEPS: Assembled informative articles plus useful forms to help parents and educators make the most of the I.E.P. process.
LD In Depth: Technology Information: Developments in technology. Practical insights into the promise and realities of making technology work for people with learning disabilities.
LD Resources: Resources for people with learning disabilities.
LD Teens - Learning Disabilities: Site dedicated to teenagers with learning disabilities. Articles, resources, support, etc.
Learning Differences - Resources [Formerly Schwab Foundation]: Information for parents, teachers, and the general public.
Learning Differences for Kids (SparkTop): A site designed for kids with learning differences. A place for learning about learning differences and discovering other ways to succeed in school and life. Sponsored by the Schwab Learning Foundation.
Learning Disabilities - Adults (LDAO): Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario provides leadership in learning disabilities advocacy, research, education, and services and to advance the full participation of children, youth, and adults with learning disabilities in today's society.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA): LDA is a national, non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, research and service, and through collaborative efforts.
Learning Disabilities - Ennis Cosby Foundation: Also called the Hello Friend Foundation. Resources, ideas, links, etc. per Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities - Levinson Medical Center: Infornmation about Dyslexia, ADD, etc.
Learning Disabilities, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes: A site that promotes the Lindamood-Bell program. This approach develops sensory-cognitive processes which they believe underlies reading, spelling, language comprehension, math, and visual motor skills.
Learning Disabilities - National Center (NCLD): NCLD provides support for children and adults with learning diabilities. Information, resources, links, an referral services.
Learning Disabilities [Formerly Schwab Learning Foundation]: A parent's guide to helping kids with learning differences. Excellent information and resources.
Learning Disabilities - Teen Support: Teens helping teens-A web page designed by dyslexic teens.
Learning, Language, ADHD, & Disability Links - Peg Duncan: Links related to language, learning, and associated difficulties. Research information about causes, identification, and remediation. These links tend to reflect practical concerns, such as parenting and classroom management.
Legal & Advocacy Resources: Legal and advocacy resources, books, and business and technical assistance.
Lupus Foundation of America: National organization focused on issues per Lupus. Current information, health forum, chapters, calendar, resource library, causes/symptoms, treatment, etc.
Macintosh Disability Shareware and Freeware:Descriptions of titles and links to commercial suppliers.
Mainstream-Magazine of the Able-Disabled: Magazine site for the Able-Disabled. Advocates for disability rights. Site contains news, products, profiles, housing, travel, recreation, etc.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America: "Grants" wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses. Site contains information on how the program works, applications, etc.
March of Dimes: The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. M of D carries out these goals through programs of research, community services, education, and advocacy.
Marin SELPA: Marin Special Education Local Plan (SELPA) will provide appropriate programs for individuals with exceptional needs through collaborative and effective leadership and support to local school districts, families and agencies within Marin County, California.
Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center: MATRIX is a private non-profit organization to provide parent support for families of children with special needs. Provides services primarily in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.
Medical Assistant Career Degrees - Disability Options: Provides impartial information on medical assistant training programs for those to begin a new career in the medical assisting field.
Meniere's Disease: Coping support site for Meniere's Disease.
Mental Health (Internet): Internet Mental Health is a free encyclopedia of mental health information.
Mental Health Law (Bazelon Center for): Site of a non-profit legal advocacy organization focused issues per people with mental disabilities.
[Center for] Mental Health Services-Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN): Site offers a host of publications about mental illness, disorder diagnosis and therapy, and links to related news stories.
M.I.N.D. Institute: Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (MIND) site that focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders in children and adults (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders, PDD, Cerebral palsy, Tourette's Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, ADD, Dyslexia, etc.).
MossRehab ResourceNet - Information and Resources for the Disabled: Information and Resources for the Disabled. Fact sheets give scientific explanations of specific physical disabilities and treatments. Resources listed for employment, education, government supports, sports participation, and accessible travel.
Mouth Magazine: Disability Rights:Avocacy magazine dedicated to issues of disabilty rights. May not be aappropriate for young students.
Multiple Sclerosis Society (National): National organization. Latest information about MS diagnosis and treatments, resources, research, chapters, etc.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation (MSF): Information, advocacy, and resources.
MUMS National Parent to Parent Network: MUMS is a national Parent-to-Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with any disability, rare or not so rare disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)-National: News and information about 40 neuromuscular diseases, MDA research and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is a non-profit self-help, support, and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe menatl illnesses. News, research, helpline, books, topical information, etc.
National Arts and Disability Center (NADC): Promotes full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the
visual-, performing-, media, and literary-arts communities.
National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI): The National Assistive Technology Research Institute (NATRI) conducts assistive technology (AT) research, translates theory and research into AT practice, and provides resources for improving the delivery of AT services
National Association of the Deaf (NAD): News, information, advocacy, and certification of sign language interpreters.
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP): Professional organization of school psychologists.
National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE): NASDSE is dedicated to supporting state agency staff carry out their mission of ensuring a quality education for students with disabilities.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA): Focused on the needs of Adults and young Adults with ADD. Sicte has articles, personal stories, interviews with ADD Professionals, book reviews, and links to related ADD sites.
National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM): Info. on captioning, Descriptive Video Service (DVS®), and web site accessability.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD): NCLD provides support for children and adults with learning diabilities. Information, resources, links, an referral services.
National Center for Stuttering: Provides factual information about stuttering including research and on-going education for speech pathologists.
National Center for Youth with Disabilities-NCYD: An information, policy and dissemination center for youth with disabilities.
National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP): A collection of resources about technology and special education.
National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (NCPSE): Committed to enhancing the nation's capacity to recruit, prepare, and retain well qualified diversse educators and related service personnel for children with disabilities. Hosted by CEC.
National Council on Disability (NCD): NCD is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities.
National Deaf Education Center Network (NDCEN) - Laurent Clerc: NDECN disseminates information from Gallaudet University on topics related to deaf and hard of hearing students.
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): Research, advocacy, and information for the general public.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance System (NECTAS): NECTAS meets the need for focused, national technical assistance (TA) to states and others to improve services and results for young children with disabilities and their families.
National Federation of the Blind: News, information, products, and employment assistance.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY): NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Focus is children and youth (birth to age 22).
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD): Site supporting human communication research. Provides information and resources including strategic planning, health information, research funding, etc.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilition Research (NIDRR): (NIDRR) Part of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS). Conducts comprehensive and coordinated programs of research per disability issues for individuals of all ages
National Institutes of Health (NIH): Provides an overview of NIH. Assists users in finding information and services. Also highlights important items of interest to the public and the medical research community.
National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (Library of Congress): National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress. NLS administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible borrowers through a network of cooperating libraries.
National Mental Health Association (NMHA): Site of NMHA, a non-profit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): Searchable databases on rare disorders, medications, and related organizations.
National Organization on Disability (NOD): Concerned with all disabilities, all age groups and all disability issues. FAQs, publications, press releases and links to other sites.
National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD): A non-profit organization whose mission is to provide people of all ages who have disabilities with the opportunity to enjoy sports and recreational activities as participants and as spectators.
National Stuttering Association (NSA): Site for support, advocacy, resources, education and self-help for people who stutter.
National Transition Alliance for Youth with Disabilities: Links efforts of multiple organizations to improve futures for all youth transitioning from school to employment, postsecondary experiences and independent living and bridges agencies responsible for providing transition services.
- National Autism Center [NAC]: Site is dedicated to serving children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by providing reliable information, promoting best practices, and offering comprehensive resources for families, practitioners, and communities.
NCLB/IDEA Guide - Eli Education: Eli Education publications reviews the world of education research and regulatory news to bring you the how-to tips and administrative strategies. Advice from education experts to help tackle the latest No Child Left Behind and IDEA requirements as well as information needed to take advantage of funding opportunities.
NEEDirectorio: Necesidades Educativas Especiales en Internet: Written for Spanish-speakers, "Necesidades Educativas Especiales" provides information, links, etc. pertaining to special education.
News2You: A subscription service that provides a weekly newsletter with symbols.
NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease): NIDDK Health information and resources per diabetes, kidney disease, etc.
NorCal Center on Deafness: A non-profit community-based agency "of, by, and for" the deaf and hard of hearing people, serving residents in twenty-four counties of Northern California.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF): The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF), with more than 10,000 members, is an international not-for-profit organization composed of people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals.
Office of Disability Employment Policy - U.S. Department of Labor: Formerly the President's Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons. Purpose is to bring a heightened and long-term focus to the goal of increasing employment of persons with disabilities.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): U.S. Department of Education. OSERS supports programs that assist children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports related research.
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Funding and legal information from the federal government.
One-Hand Typing and Keyboarding: A resource site for teachers, parents, vocational, occupational and rehabilitation therapists, who wish to help someone with a disability of the hand learn to type, keyboard and use a computer with the speed of a professional. Manual available.
Our Kids-Raising Special Kids with Special Needs: On-line support group for families raising children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays.
PACER (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights): The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
PALAESTRA: A Forum of Sport, Physical Education, & Recreation for Those With Disabilities.
Paralympic Games: The Paralympic Games are part and parcel of The Olympic Games and are held by the Olympic Host Country, following the Olympic Games.
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC):The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. PEATC builds parent-professional partnerships to promote success in school and community life. Site contains links, resources, information, publications, etc.
Parents Helping Parents (PHP): A family resource center based in Santa Clara that serves parents of children with special needs. Online tool for letter-writing for parents who are trying to get their children assesed for special education. Also has links, newsletter, library, awareness activities. etc.
Parent Pals - Special Ed Guide: Special Education guide, information, and resources for parents and professionals.
PediaNet (Exceptional Parent Magazine): On-line magazine includes searchable database of articles from previous issues.
Polio Connection: Information and resources for people with polio.
Polio Experience Network (PEN): PEN offers information, inspiration, ideas, resources, and links to help viewers undrstand poilio and post-polio syndrome.
Post- Polio Syndrome Resources - Polio/PPS Information: Resources per PPS.
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA): Information, research, treatment, and support for families.
President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities: The PCEPD's mission is to communicate, coordinate and promote public and private efforts to enhance the employment of people with disabilities.
Prevention and Early Intervention: Collaboration and Practice: Resources for professionals working with children who have behavioral and emotional problems.
Program Development Associates (PDA): Producers and distributors of disability related videos, CD-ROM's, Books and other resources.
- Project N.A.D.I.N.E.: The National Advocates on Deafness to Inform, Network, and Enrich was established to bring forth Deaf leadership, enrichment, and empowerment... to the Deaf Community bu the Deaf Community.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) [Now Disability Rights California - DRC]: An association which represents federally and California mandated programs that protect the rights of persons with disabilities.
Protection and Advocacy - National [Now the National Disability Rights Network - NDRN]: A congressionally-mandated, legally-based disability rights agency.
Psychology Self-Help Resources on the Internet: Psychology-related information for students and teachers of psychology.
pwWebSpeak: pwWebSpeak is an Internet browser designed for users who wish to access the Internet in a non-visual or combined auditory and visual way. This includes blind or partially sighted users, people with dyslexia or learning difficulties, and users who are learning another language.
Ragged Edge Magazine Online: Ragged Edge magazine and Ragged Edge online are publications of The Advocado Press, Inc. a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to publish materials on disability rights.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic: 77,000+ titles library of taped textbooks, reference, and professional materials for people who cannot read standard print because of a disability.
Rehabilitation - California Department of: The mission of the Department of Rehabilitation is to assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): A national membership organization representing professionals who facilitate communication between people who are deaf or hard-of-hearing and people who can hear.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, California (SaVRID): SaVRID is a Region V Affiliate Chapter of the national Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID).
Sacramento County Office of Education/SELPA: Programs, resources, training, etc. available through this SELPA.
SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center: SAMHSA has links for behavior related issues affecting minority populations. An area for children with games and other activities is also available.
School Psychology Resources - Sandra Steingart, Ph.D.: Information on learning disabilities, ADHD, functional behavioral assessment, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, special education, mental retardation, mental health, and more.
School-to-Work Resources (SWITP): Resources for consumers, parents and families.
Schwab Foundation for Learning [Now Great Schools]: Resources and information for parents and educators regarding learning disabilities.
Scotopic Sensitivity/Irlen Institute: Overcoming reading problems and dyslexia through the use of color.
SERI-Special Education Resources on the Internet: Special education resources on the internet.
SETSIG (Special Ed Technology):The primary purpose of SETSIG is to advance knowledge concerning specialized technology products and effective practices for enhancing opportunities for children, youth, and adults with disabilities and for students who are gifted.
Shriners Hospital - Northern California: A network of pediatric specialty hospitals where children can receive free medical care. Dedicated to treating children with severe burns, orthopaedic needs, and spinal cord injury.
Sibling Support Project (SSP): Dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs.
SNOW - Special Needs Opportunity Windows:SNOW provides online resources and development opportunites for educator and parents of students with special needs. Workshops, Best Practices, Adaptive Technology, Resources, etc.
SparkTop (Learning Differences for Kids): A site designed for kids with learning differences. A place for learning about learning differences and discovering other ways to succeed in school and life. Sponsored by the Schwab Learning Foundation.
Special EDge Newsletter: The Special EDge Newsletter is published quarterly by the CalSTAT Project (California Services for Technical Assistance and Training). It provides the latest printed information on special education in California.
Special Education - Australia (AASE): Information and activities for students with special needs in Australia.
Special Education - California Data (CDE): Short summaries of selected data about special education programs and student outcomes for California school districts.
Special Education Credential Programs - Directory: A complete directory on the web of teacher education degree and certificate programs. It includes over 20,000 teacher education degree and certificate programs, offered by over 1,700 colleges and school districts across the U.S.
Special Education Division - California Dept. of Education: California State Department- Division of Special Education. Information, California statistics, links per laws, etc. in special education.
Special Education for Special Children: A resource for the special education community. Provides timely and relevant links to informative sites. Developed by a parent of a child ith special needs.
Special Education Law - Wrightslaw: Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities.
- Special Education Laws and Regulations Resources - Sponsored by the California Department of Education. Links to sites related to special education national and state laws, regulations.
Special Education News: Special Education News answers a need in education for in-depth, timely news related to educating students with disabilities. The Web site and newsletter are journalistic publications centered on the news of the special education field.
- Special Education Law Blog: A special education legal resource.
Special Education Related Links - California Dept. of Education: California State Department- Division of Special Education. As the title implies, links per laws, etc. in special education.
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI): SERI is a collection of internet accessible information rsources of interst to those involved in fields related to Special Education.
Special Educator's Web Pages: On this site teachers can find lesson plans, teach lessons, and find information on every aspect of special education. Students (from elementary school to graduate school) can do research, spend leisure time and communicate with others.
Special Education (Spanish-Language) Information and Links [through Necesidades Educativas Especiales]: Written for Spanish-speakers, Necesidades Educativas Especiales provides information, links, etc. pertaining to special education.
Special Education Technology (Journal of ) E-journal: An online publication of NASET, National Association of Special Education Teachers.
Special Needs Project (SNP) - Books About Disabilities: Commercial books/resources in the field of special education and abilities/disabilities.
Special Olympics International: General info, games and competitions, program locations, etc.
Speech Disorders [from American Speech-Language-Hearing Association]: Internet resources for professionals and students in the fields of speech-language pathology, audiology, speech science, persons with communication disabilities or differences and their support persons.
Spina Bifida Association of America: 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.
Stuttering Foundation of America: Online links, resources, information, etc. per issues and practices surrounding stuttering.
Stuttering (National Center for): Provides factual information about stuttering including research and on-going education for speech pathologists.
Support-Groups Online [Daily Strength]: Allows people with health, personal, and relationship issues to share experiences through bulletin boards and on-line chat rooms and provides links to support-related information on the web.
TASH - Equity, Opportunity and Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities: This website describes the mission and current activities of TASH, an advocacy organization dedicated to improving quality of life for persons with severe disabilities.
Technology & Disabilities: ConnSENSE Bulletin: Periodic newsletter per issues on technology and students with special needs. Edited by Dr. Chauncy Rucker.
Technology and Media Division of CEC (TAM): TAM promotes collaboration among educators and others interested in using technology and media to assist individuals with exceptional educational needs. Site contains resources in this area.
- TerpCast: An online resource for sign language interpreters.
Tourette Syndrome Association: The TSA is a national organization dedicated to providing up-to-date, accurate information about Tourette Syndrome.
Tourette Syndrome "Plus": Information and resources on a wide-range of disabling conditions, including Tourette Syndrome.
Trace Research and Development Center: Research on making off the shelf technologies and systems like computers, the Internet, and information kiosks more accessible for everyone.
Traumatic Brain Injury - Information: This website defines traumatic brain injury, describes its effects, and outlines means of rehabilitation. State educational and legal issues are also presented.
TRN [Training Resource Network] - Supported Employment & Other Disability: Offering resources on the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in their communities.
Turner Syndrome Society: Provides assistance, support, and education to girls and women with Turner syndrome, their families, physicians, and the interested public
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): Home site for UCP. Information, resources, links, etc.
VCFS Educational Foundation [Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome]: An international not-for-profit, self-help organization dedicated to providing support and information to individuals who are affected by Velo-Cardio-Facial syndrome, their families, etc.
Vertigo, Dizziness: Vestibular Disorders Association: VEDA is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide information and support to people suffering from inner-ear balance disorders.
Very Special Arts (VSA Arts): An affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, VSA arts is an international organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities.
Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA): Support and information site for people with vestibilar disorders (Meniere's Syndrome, etc.)
Virtual Assistive Technology Center [At-Center]: Freeware/share, bookstore, links, etc. This site is intended as a service to individuals with disabilities and those who work with them.
Virtual Assistive Technology Center (VATC): Freeware/shareware access tools for people with disabilities. Developed by Dr. Denise Lance, author of "Denise's Toe-Typed Page."
Voycabulary: Converts any web page into clickable text to access definitions.
Warmline Family Resource Center: Mission is to provide information, education, and support to promote and strengthen the foundation of families and children with special needs to face the challenges of the present and create new dreams for the future. Serves greater Sacramento area.
- We Connect Now : Dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues.
WebABLE: Part of ICDRI (International Center for Disability Respources on the Internet). Links to disability-related internet resources. Provides accessibility technology and services to corporate, gov't, educational, and non-profit clients.
Web Accessibility Iniative (WAI) - W3C: International organization that promotes web accessibility for people with disabilities. Current info, guideleines, news, resources, etc.
WebMD: Helps the healthcare system work for consumers, physicians, health plans and other providers by enabling increased efficiency, better decision-making and, ultimately, higher quality patient care at a lower cost. Information, resources, etc.
WheelchairNet: A community for people who have a common interest in (or in some cases a passion for) wheelchair technology and its improvement and successful application.
Winners On Wheels (WOW):Empowers kids in wheelchairs by encouraging personal achievement through creative learning and expanded life experiences that lead to independent living skills
Women with Disabilities: Range of info about health and financial issues for disabled women.
WordQ - Word Prediction Software: A writing tool used along with standard word processing software. It suggests words for you to use and provides spoken feedback. It is "transparent" to all applications under Microsoft Windows.
WorkSupport.Com: Information, resources, and services regarding the employment of people with disabilities.
World Institute on Disability (WID): An international public policy center dedicated to carrying out cutting-edge research on disability issues and overcoming obstacles to independent living.
Wrightslaw - Special Education Law: Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities.
WrongPlanet.net - Asperger's and Autism: A web community designed for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other PDDs.
Yahoo-Disabilities: Search site through Yahoo focused upon disability issues, etc.