Learning Disabled Kids Support (India): Library of information, chat and message boards for kids, and where help can be found in India
RRTC Health and Wellness Consortium: The RRTC conducts research studies and training projects to support the health and wellness of persons with disabilities. Find health information and information about assistive technology
LD OnLine : Math Learning Disabilities: Long article providing descriptions of various math learning disabilities
Pet Therapy Society of Northern Alberta: Training, support, and coordination of volunteers and companion animals for animal-assisted therapy and animal-assisted activity. Offers visitation in healthcare settings, activity programs for clients with disabilities and literacy program for children
People and Animal Learning Services: PALS, Inc. is a therapeutic riding program for children and adults with disabilities
North Star Foundation: A nonprofit that breeds, trains, and places golden retrievers with children who have developmental disabilities, autism, physical challenges, or emotional problems
Discovery Dogs: Program whose mission is to promote self-determination and greater independence by providing individualized assistance dog training programs for people with disabilities
Famous People with Disabilities: [ Kids/Teens ] Short biographies of about a dozen famous people
Network Of Care: Community-based resources and tools for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers
Pets with Disabilities: Support group for people facing the everyday challenges of taking care of a pet who faces physical limitations
Patient Safety Center of Inquiry: Supports clinicians in providing safe patient care by designing and testing clinical innovations, technological solutions, and patient safety improvement systems. Research targets the frail elderly and persons with disabilities
Working With Indigenous Peoples With Disabilities: Provides information for allied health professionals and carers working in remote areas of Australia. Features bibliography of specific articles and reviews of available equipment
Tomatis Listening Method: Auditory intervention for learning disabilities, autism, PDD, ADD, and other learning challenges
The Southern LINCS: Literacy & Learning Disabilities Special Collection: Provides access to information on LD issues important to adults with learning disabilities and their families, teachers, tutors, Rehabilitation staff, caseworkers, and employers. Includes news, events, discussion groups, publications, research, resources
SOAR Functional Limitations: Learning Disabilities: Provides tips on accommodations employers can make for workers with Learning Disabilities. Also gives basic definitions for terms used to describe types of LD
The Resource Room: Teaching and learning resources in reading, spelling, math, and comprehension for people of all ages with learning disabilities. Provides exercises, articles, software reviews, book lists, lesson plans, tips, online store, and links to related resources
Pediatric Oncall: Learning Disabilities: A basic information guide aimed at parents of LD children and teens
National Youth Network: Offers information for parents about various types of learning disabilities, diagnostic tests, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and options that can aid them through the IEP process
National Resources for Adults with Learning Disabilities: A publication for adults who suspect or know they have a learning disability, and for family and friends who wish to help. The guide is intended to provide a starting point for gaining information that can lead to obtaining services at the state or loc
Learning Disabilities Resource Community (LDRC): A virtual resource and meeting place for those whose lives are touched by learning disabilities. Database of research, affiliations, diagnostic tests, descriptions, resources, and related information
Learning Disabilities Online: A selection of articles on learning disabilities including symptoms, possible causes, and alternative ways to prevent learning disorders
Learning Disabilities from About.com: Sections include types of learning disabilities, how they are identified and formally diagnosed, education options, medications, types of assistance available, and options for support
Learning Disabilities: Information sheet compiled by NINDS, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
LD Pride Online: An online community for youth and adults with learning disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder
LD Blog -- News and Musings about Learning Disabilities: LD Blog provides current notes about events affecting Learning Disabilities and commentaries on Learning Disabilities by John Wills Lloyd and Margaret P. Weiss
Keep Kids Healthy - Guide to School Performance: A discussion of school performance problems in adolescents, including ADHD, learning disabilities, motivation, school strategies
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities: Provides information about issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities, publications, workshops, conferences, and funds research and service projects
Edbydesign.com: Learning Disabilities: Includes definition of Learning Disabilities, as well as links to pages about specific learning problems
Dys.dk: Child neuropsychologist, Bo Jorgensen, offers information on learning disabilities, in particular dyslexia, dysphasia and dyscalculia. Provides definitions, symptomology, the basis and remediation suggestions
Childhood Learning Disabilities: Offers details about the types of childhood learning disabilities, causes, diagnostics, treatment, and coping methods for families
Bridges to Practice: Designed to help teachers, social workers, employment counselors, job coaches, and service agency personnel recognize learning disabilities, implement a screening process, and know what to do when an adult has been diagnosed. Training materials available
Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders: Large listing of organizations, consumer groups, government sites and adult literacy. A few have WWW links, but all have phone numbers and address
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN): Volunteer organization providing free one-on-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities
The Capper Foundation: Mission is to enhance the independence of people with physical disabilities, primarily children
Preventing Harm: A resource action center on children and environmental health. Focus on the many chemicals widely used by industry and commonly found at home are toxic to the developing brain and can cause developmental disabilities including behavioral and learning dis
Treating ADD Spelling Disabilities with NLP: Article on improving spelling in children with ADD using Neuro Linguistic Programming. Includes mind map, author's method, and a case study
Aromacaring: Information about using aromatherapy with those who have terminal illness, special needs, learning disabilities, and challenging behavior
National Center for Environmental Health (U.S. CDC): Leadership to promote health and quality of life by preventing or controlling those diseases, birth defects, or disabilities resulting from interaction between people and the environment. Site has information/education resources on a broad range of topic
Meta Australia: A charity set up to help disadvantaged people in developing countries. Meta's first project is to assist children with disabilities in Sri Lanka. They are also currently helping to raise funds for a disaster relief fund to help recovery from the tragedy
Enta Training People: Volunteer-based nonprofit providing training programs to homeless people, people with disabilities and youth in Birmingham, England. Includes program descriptions and news
Harrow Association of Disabled People: Offers a range of services and advice to people with disabilities within the Harrrow area. Includes benefit advice, deaf services, publications and noticeboard
Wild Swan Theater: Touring the midwest with theater presentations, involving ingenious artistry, innovative audience accessibility program, and projects for participants with disabilities
Abilities Arts Festival - A Celebration of Disability Arts and Culture: A multifaceted and multidisciplinary festival of visual and performing arts providing opportunities to showcase artistic excellence by persons with disabilities
National Arts and Disability Center (NADC): Dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media-, and literaryarts communities
Art-Reach: A non-profit organization, in the Delaware Valley, that joins the performing and visual arts and special needs audiences through organizations serving people with disabilities or with economic disadvantages
VSA arts of Wisconsin: Expanding the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing programs in music, dance, drama, creative writing, and visual art
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
Special Education News: News relating to educating students with disabilities
ISER - Internet Special Education Resources: Directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities
Council of Educators for Students with Disabilities: Section 504 and special education (IDEA) resources and conferences for educators of students with disabilities
Learning Abled Kids: Provides information, curriculum resources, support, and tools to help parents and teachers of children with specific learning disabilities
Homeschooling Kids With Disabilities: Support and information for people homeschooling their children with special educational needs. Email list, classified ads, message board, and links
MindWing Concepts: Educational tools for parents, teachers, and professionals working with children K-12 with learning disabilities, dyslexia, and ADD/ADHD
Preschoolers: Learning and Other Disabilities: Links to articles on learning and other disabilities that have information and advice directly relevant to preschool children. Rating system rates each articles as good, very good, or best
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC): Supports the implementation of the early childhood provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Meeting the Needs of Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool Children with Disabilities: Summarizes U.S. requirements for meeting the needs of special needs children under the age of 5 in the public school classroom
Learning Disabilities Resources: Offers new articles about learning disabilities each week. Also features children's artwork and stories
Early Childhood Research Institute on Measuring Growth and Development: Producing a comprehensive, individualized measurement system for children with disabilities from birth to eight years of age. Site includes program goals and contact information
Multicultural Kids: Provides multicultural books, videos, dolls, and crafts to children in the home and classroom plus books on adoption and kids with disabilities
Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association - Cycling: Australian site that introduces people with disabilities to the world of cycling. Contacts, local venues and equipment requests are included
Employment Opportunities: A charity founded by major UK employers which helps people with disabilities to find and retain work. Full information on trustees and senior staff, how the service works, a quiz for employers and how to benefit from the opportunities on offer
Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP): Provides leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities
Kentucky American's with Disabilities Act Coordinator Information Site: Provides high-quality education, training and employment opportunities for disabled individuals and the business community, resulting in a skilled workforce and economic vitality in the commonwealth
Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE): A membership organization formed to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities
Amity Goodwill Industries: A charitable non-profit agency that provides job training programs for people with disabilities and employment barriers. Provides information about its retail stores, donations, special items being auctioned and special events
Spectrum Disabled Training and Employment: A not-for-profit community association integrating people with disabilities in to the community through training for real-world employment
Disability Act, 1995:  Learn about the law which is an important landmark and ensures equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The Disability Act provides preventive and promotional aspects of r
Westcombe Employment Services: Agency specialising in helping people with disabilities. Outline of services offered and profile of current clients
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
World T.E.A.M. (The Exceptional Athlete Matters) Sports: News, challenges, and contact information from this international organization that develops opportunities in sports for all persons, especially persons with disabilities
Skating Association for the Blind and Handicapped: Events, volunteering information and contacts for this not-for-profit company that provides ice skating education for individuals with disabilities in Western New York
International Badminton Association for the Disabled: Promotes and develops the sport for people with disabilities. Contains general organization information, rules, calendar, ranking, tournaments, and related links
The DRM WebWatcher: Sports and Recreation (General): Online resources about sports and recreation for people with disabilities
Directory of Sports Organizations for Athletes with Disabilities: Listing from the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ayrshire Special Games: Information about a tournament for children and young people with physical and learning disabilities, staged at Inverclyde Sports Centre in November 2002
Western Isles Disability Sport: Information on a range of sports and events for people with disabilities
BC Wheelchair Sports Association: Non-profit organization devoted to providing opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Contacts, news, mission statement, history, membership, event calendar, program information, and coaching resources
Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports: Provides Learn to Ski and Ski Improvement programs in British Columbia for students of all ages and a variety of disabilities including amputee, cerebral palsy, brain injured, mentally challenged and visually impaired. Includes information about the grou
Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports: News, history, events and contacts for this organization dedicated to providing sports opportunities to individuals with disabilities. Activities include skiing, snowboarding, horseback riding, dog and horse carting, water skiing, canoeing, and sailing
University of Alabama Disability Sports: Disability Sports program that includes wheelchair basketball, and sport camps and clinics for persons with disabilities
Creativity Explored: Visual art resource center for artists who have developmental disabilities
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities: Ensures that every Ohio child with special needs receives a free, appropriate, public education in the least restrictive environment
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws: The Department of Justice presents an overview of Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal opportunity for people with disabilities, including the Individuals with Disability Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
IDEA Practices: A U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services funded project that offers information to parents and administrators about the landmark 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA
The Australian Disability ClearinThe Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (: Information about teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities in post secondary education and training
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. This amended law forms the basis for special education in all fifty states
Family and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE): Informs families about IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1997). This site has lots of information about FAPE, laws and regulations, and associated links
A Guide to the Individualized Education Program: US Government plan 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)
National Education Association of Disabled Students (NEADS): Advocates full access for post-secondary education and employment opportunities, for people with disabilities
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
VSA arts of Wyoming: Promoting the creative power in people with disabilities through education in the Arts
Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts: Focuses on people with disabilities and other members of the public who have previously found access to arts education difficult
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