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Educational Organizations
- AccessIT
National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education
Web Accessibility and Individuals with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education: The Legal Issues
Does the information on public websites, intranets, and distance learning courses at postsecondary institutions (colleges, universities, and
vocational technical schools) have to be accessible to individuals with disabilities?
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Adaptive Environments Center
AE, a non-profit organization, was founded in 1978 to address the environmental
issues that confront people with disabilities and elderly people. Adaptive Environments promotes accessibility as well as universal
design through education programs, technical assistance publications and design advocacy.
374 Congress Street Suite 301; Boston, Massachusetts 02210 USA
- Academy for Educational Development
The AED is an independent, nonprofit service organization committed to
addressing human development needs in the United States and throughout the world.
Washington, DC 20009 USA
- American Council on Education
The nation's umbrella higher education association, is dedicated to the belief that equal educational opportunity and a strong higher
education system are essential cornerstones of a democratic society. ACE is a
forum for the discussion of major issues related to higher education and its potential to contribute to the quality of American life.
One Dupont Circle NW, Washington DC, 20036
- AHEAD
The Association on Higher Education and Disability is an international, multicultural organization of professionals
committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities.
PO Box 21192; Columbus, Ohio 43221-0192 USA
- Center for Applied Special Technology
CAST, is an organization that improves education for all students through
the principles of universal design.
Founded in 1984, CAST is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to expand opportunities for individuals with
disabilities through innovative computer technology.
Peabody, Massachusetts 01960 USA
- Communications Technology for Everyone
Implications for the Classroom and Beyond. By Peter David Blanck.
- Disability Information for Students and Professionals
A website for students that are studying in the field of of disability, as well as those that are working within it.
- Dr. L. Penny Rosenblum's Home Page
Resource links to sites relevant to teachers of children with visual impairment.
434F College of Education
Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and School Psychology
- DREAMMS for Kids, Inc.
Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills is a non-profit parent and professional
service agency, that specializes in Assistive Technology related research, development, and information dissemination. Founded in 1988 by the
parents of a child with Down syndrome, DREAMMS is committed to facilitating the use of computers, Assistive and adaptive technologies, and
quality instructional technologies for students and youth with special needs in schools, homes, and the community.
Freeville, New York USA
- EASI
Equal Access to Software and Information
Students and professionals with disabilities must have the same access to information and resources as everyone else!
- EDLAW, Inc.
provides information on education law. Some items covered are (IDEA) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Transporting Students
with Disabilities.
- education-rights.org
Education Rights Dot Org -- Truth In Education!
- Education World®
Special Education resources from an in-depth view of the IEP process to Inclusion in the classroom.
- ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
is part of the National Library of Education (NLE), Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI), U.S. Department of Education. It
is operated by The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). ERIC EC provides information on the education of individuals with disabilities as
well as those who are gifted.
- ESF
The Enabling Support Foundation is a 501c incorporated non-profit organization, whose Mission is to provide the
technological tools to empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their inherent potential.
- Federal Resource Center
The FRC for Special Education is a special education technical assistance project
funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services.
The Federal Resource Center for Special Education
1875 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite 900; Washington DC 20009 USA
- The IEP Process
Developing an Individualized Education Plan is a lengthy process that involves many factors and becomes the foundation of the student with
special needs's educational future. Resources and information on this sometimes confusing process for both educators and parents.
- KidsMakingChange.com
KidsMakingChange.com - Parenting Tools and Tips
- Internet Resources for Special Children
IRSC , no longer offers information other then their directory.
They do have some forums but unfortunately are not very active.
- ISER
Internet Special Education Resources
Nationwide Directory of Learning Disabilities Professionals.
ISER helps parents find local special education professionals to help with assessment of learning disabilities and attention
deficit disorder, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
- National Center to Improve Practice
The NCIP promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational
outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.
NCIP is located at the EDC
Education Development Center, Inc. in Newton, Massachusetts 02158-1060 USA
- National Parent Information Network
The purpose of NPIN is to provide information to parents and
those who work with parents and to foster the exchange of parenting materials.
- National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals
The National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals provides information, community and an annual conference for special education
paraeducators.
NRC for Paraprofessionals; Utah State University; 6526 Old Main Hill; Logan, Utah 84322-6526 USA
- Ohio Center for Deafblind Education (OCDBE)
Formerly GLARCDBE, is a federally funded project that
serves the state of Ohio. Services are provided for individuals, birth to 21 years with dual-sensory impairments.
- Parents Instructing Challenged Children
PICC is a network of parents home schooling children with special
needs.
Fulton, New York 13069-1954 USA
- PATINS Project
The PATINS Project is an Indiana Department of Education Assistive Technology systems change initiative.
- Reed Martin, J.D. - Special Education Law
Our Mission is Lessening Discrimination Against Children with Disabilities by Providing Parents and School Personnel Tools for
Advocacy.
Conferences and workshop opportunities. Educational products on special education topics such as: receiving a free appropriate public
education afforded by law; the Individualized Education Plan (IEP); extended school year; transition services; positive behavior
interventions; evaluations; notice; the IDEA; Section 504; FERPA; the ADA and more.
PO Box 487; Morgantown, West Virginia 26507 USA
- School Psychology Resources Online
Online resources for school psychologists, parents and educators.
Find information on learning disabilities, ADHD, gifted, autism, adolescence, parenting, psychological assessment, classroom management,
special education, mental health, and more.
- Special Education Resources on the Internet
SERI is a collection of Internet accessible information
resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education.
- Special Educational Needs Resources
Special Educational Needs Resources : copyable resources etc. for teachers, parents and anyone involved in the education of Children with
Special Educational Needs in mainstream schools.
- Special Educator's Web Pages
Information for people working with special needs students. Get help and answers to your special ed. questions.
- SchoolNet
Provides Internet resources specific to parents, teachers, schools, and other professionals, individuals, groups, and organizations involved
in the education of students with special needs.
- Special Needs Opportunity Windows
SNOW from the University of Toronto, Canada is a project aimed at developing
innovative ways for children with special needs to electronically access curriculum materials.
Be sure to check out SNOW Kids!
SNOW's sister site for special needs children and their teachers and parents.
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Special Education Exchange
The SpEdEx is designed to provide a central resource for educators,
parents, researchers, vendors, students, persons with disabilities or anyone interested in the field of Special Education.
- The Disabled Students' Program
The Disabled Students' Program seeks to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities and student
life.
University of California, Berkeley.
- Transition Research Institute at Illinois (TRI)
The Transition Research Institute at the University of Illinois (TRI), established in 1985, identifies effective practices, conducts
intervention and evaluation research, and provides technical assistance activities that promote the successful transition of youth with
disabilities from school to adult life.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
113 Children's Research Center; 51 Gerty Drive; Champaign, Illinois 61820 USA
- University of Kansas Department of Special Education
The Department of Special Education at The University of Kansas provides a variety of professional opportunities for students committed to
the improvement of lifestyles for children, youth, and adults with disabilities.
Lawrence, Kansas USA
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U.S. Department of Education
The Administration's seven priorities include national efforts to improve reading and math, reduce class size, strengthen school
construction, and promote the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education.
Washington, DC 20202 USA
Phone: 1-800-USA-LEARN
- Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)
This page contains information on "Improving America's Schools Act of 1994 and 1995 (IASA)".
- IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Amendments of 1997. From the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services.
- Improving America's Schools: A Newsletter on Issues in School Reform
is intended to help school, district, and state leaders explore key topics in improving America's schools. Each issue focuses on a
critical education reform element, describes current thinking and activities, and offers sources of additional information.
- OSERS
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services supports programs that assist in educating children with
special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of
individuals with disabilities.
- Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE)
- Rehabilitation Services Administration
The RSA is a component of the U.S. Department of Education's
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), and it has the primary responsibility for administering programs and
projects relating to the free appropriate public education of all children, youth, and adults with disabilities from birth through
age 21.
- Safe & Drug-Free Schools Program
The OSDFS is the Federal government's primary vehicle for
reducing drug, alcohol and tobacco use, and violence, through education and prevention activities in our nation's schools.
- Toll-Free Information Phone Numbers
from the U.S. Department of Education.
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