LEARNING
DISABILITIES
http://www.dssc.org
AED established DSSC in 1994 to design
programs that meet the unique information,
technical
assistance, training, and research needs of
professionals and programs who serve to improve
the
lives of infants, toddlers, children, youth,
and adults with disabilities, and their families.
http://seriweb.com/
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.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org/special-ed.html
The Awesome Library organizes the Web with
15,000 carefully reviewed resources, including the top 5
percent in education.
http://www.esubjects.com
Special Education Resources &
Information for Teachers, Students, and Parents
(AWESOME)!!
http://www.parentpals.com/index2.html
This web site offers special education
support, special education teaching ideas and tips, special
education continuing education , disability specific
information and more.
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/iep/iep.html
LD In Depth offers a vast array of
information on topics within the area of learning
disabilities. Here you'll find articles written by the
leading experts, research findings reported by top
researchers, and the latest new in the field of
learning disabilities.
http://www.lessonplanspage.com/
Home to over 1,000 lesson plans for teachers
and information for parents on ways to help their children
learn.
http://www.npnd.org/
The mission of the National Parent Network
on Disabilities (NPND) is to provide a presence and national
voice for ALL families of children, youth and adults with
disabilities.
http://www.iser.com/
A nationwide directory of professionals who
serve the learning disabilities and special education
communities.
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/00000272.htm
Descriptions and an assessment tool to
determine the possibility of a student being learning
disabled.
http://www.children-special-needs.org/
This page has articles on vision and how it
may play a part in learning disabilities. You will also find
parent info and a news letter.
BEHAVIORAL
DISORDERS
http://www.central.edu/education/REX/bd.html
Strategies for teaching children with
behavior disorders
http://brt.uoregon.edu/
Working group combines applied behavior
analysis with effective teaching practices to develop,
study, and disseminate empirically based educational
programs for students who are at-risk of school and
community failure
http://www.wingofmadness.com/
This website is about clinical depression.
http://www.central.edu/education/REX/REX.HTM
Use the SPED Link on the left side to take
you were you want to go.
TRANSITION / LIFE
SKILLS
http://www.stw.ed.gov
School-to-Work (STW) is a means of attaining
high academic standards through contextual, applied, and
focused learning.
http://www.vocrehab.state.ne.us/
Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation
(TRANSITION)!!
http://www.lifeskills4kids.com/
On this web site, you'll find life skills
and character education resources for teachers, parents,
counselors and home schooling parents working with
elementary school children in Grades K-6
http://www.cookingmadeeasy.org
Cookbook on the web including recipes and
other information for those who need independent
practice
http://www.dssc.org/nta/html/index_2.htm
The National Transition Alliance is working
to create a brighter future for all youth transitioning from
school to employment, post secondary experiences and
independent living, and to bridge between agencies
responsible for providing transition services and the
lessons learned from people in the disabilities
field.
http://www.independentliving.org/
Independent Living is a philosophy and a
movement of people with disabilities who work for
self-determination, equal opportunities and
self-respect.
http://www.sna.com/switp/
California's School-to-Work program for
students with disabilities.
http://www.career-design.com/
A service of Career Design Associates, Inc.
that helps individuals identify skills and interests and
plan a career transition.
RELATED LINKS
FOR:
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS
http://nichcy.org/stateshe/ne.htm
Nebraska State Resource Page.
Extensive list of resources for every need.
http://nichcy.org/stateshe/ia.htm
Iowa State Resource Page. Extensive
list of resource for every need.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/
The Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) 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.
http://www.cec.sped.org/
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
is the largest international professional organization
dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals
with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or
the gifted.
http://csef.air.org
The Center for Special Education Finance
produces and disseminates a broad range of policy-relevant
information related to special education finance.
http://www.ideapractices.org/
A very thorough and well organized site on
topics related to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act). Includes references, news, case studies and
links.
http://www.irsc.org/
Guide to resources for children with
learning disabilities, developmental disorders and serious
illnesses or disabilities.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Wrightslaw Library for parents, advocates,
educators, and attorneys, advocacy for children with
disabilities cases, articles, newsletter and
bookstore.
http://www.specialednews.com/
Special education newsletter, articles and
resources for educating students with
disabilities.
http://www.schoolnet.ca/sne/
A web site providing internet resources for
parents, teachers, schools, and organizations involved in
the education of students with special needs.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/3416/
Lesson plans, bulletin boards, learning
centers, and information for parents and educators of
Special Education students.
http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/sars/
Comprehensive directory of services and
resources for dealing with at risk students.
http://www.ericec.org/
Clearinghouse on disabilities and gifted
education organized by a division of the U.S. Dept. of
Education
http://www.ldanatl.org/
Non-profit organization has information and
resources to advance the education and welfare of children
and adults with learning disabilities.
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/education/
Kodak provides special education lesson plan
ideas that includes instructions and lists of materials
needed.
http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/
Referring to each child's Individual
Education Plan (IEP), one can make a chart that will
identify the testing modification needs of up to ten
students, right over the Web.
http://www.schoolnet.ca/sne/
A web site providing internet resources for
parents, teachers, schools, involved in the education of
students with special needs.
RULE 51
AND IDEA '97
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/regs.html
An overview of the bill, a summary of the
bill, and a brief set of frequently asked questions and
answers are provided for people interested in having a broad
understanding of IDEA'97.
http://www.ideapractices.org/
This site answers your questions about the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and supports
your efforts to help ALL children learn, progress, and
realize their dreams.
http://phoenix.lrp.com/EAO/
Welcome to LRP's Education Administration
Online. Researching education issues and keeping up to date
on the latest laws and news from Washington, D.C., is easier
than ever before. EAO will help you comply with federal and
state regulations, stay out of the courtroom, work with
stakeholders, and fight for funding that you
deserve.
INCLUSION
http://circleofinclusion.org
This web site offers demonstrations of and
information about the effective practices of inclusive
educational programs for children from birth through age
eight.
http://www.libertycornercomputing.com/sri/Inclusion.html
Worthwhile Links to Valuable Inclusion
Resources
http://www.parentsoup.com/edcentral/vocabulary/bsa
Mainstreaming is the placement of
disabled students in regular classes with non disabled
peers.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/curry/dept/cise
Excellent clearinghouse of special-education
information and web resources.
http://www.inclusion.org/
Group that helps to raise awareness of
inclusion, recognize exemplary inclusive efforts, provide
technical assistance and link individuals with and without
disabilities.
http://www.uni.edu/coe/inclusion/
Information on inclusive
education.
ADD /
ADHD
http://www.addwarehouse.com/
The leading resource for parents, teachers
and students who want to learn more about Attention Deficit
Disorder (ADD or ADHD)
http://www.addconsults.com/
Online consultation services and resources
for those touched by the disorder. Includes international
referral directory, article archive, resources, and other
areas.
http://www.concentric.net/~skiplac/challeng.html
Thorough discussion of attention deficit
disorder, with treatment info, links, medication issues, and
more.
http://addhelpline2.homestead.com/
Site contains an ADD newsletter, information
on treatments, behavioral plans and support
groups.
http://www.mentalhealth.com/dis/p20-ch01.html
A description, with information on
diagnosis, treatment, research, booklets, articles, and
other areas.
http://www.adders.org/
To promote awareness to ADD, AD/HD
(Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and to provide
information and as much free practical help as we can to
sufferers.
http://www.kidsource.com/LDA/
Articles and information on ADHD and other
language and learning disabilities.
http://www.add.org/
Help for those with ADD as well as those who
love, live with, teach, counsel, and treat those who
do.
http://www.oneaddplace.com/
Web site parents of children with ADD and
people with ADD. Includes an ADD library, information on
professional services, and a symptom checklist.
http://aace.virginia.edu/curry/dept/cise/ose/categ
ADD links in categories covering what ADD
is, organizations, resources for parents and teachers, and
more.
SPEECH / LANGUAGE
INFORMATION
http://www.asha.org/
The mission of the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association is to promote the
interests of and provide the highest quality services for
professionals in audiology, speech language pathology, and
speech and hearing science, and to advocate for people with
communication disabilities.
http://www.asha.org/
Resource for professional and scientific
association of more than 96,000 speech language
pathologists, audiologists, and scientists in the United
States and internationally.
http://www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa/dir/59.html
Promotes the interests of and provides the
highest quality services for professionals in audiology,
speech language pathology, and speech, language, and hearing
science.
http://www.kidsource.com/LDA/spoken_language.html
How language problems happen, and their
impact on a child's development.
http://www.communicationdisorders.net/
This site is useful for
speech-language-pathologists, students in communication
disorders, and individuals looking for information regarding
speech and language disorders.
AUTISM
http://www.autcom.org/
This is the only autism advocacy
organization dedicated to "Social Justice for All Citizens
with Autism" through a shared vision and a commitment to
positive approaches.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/autism.html
Links selected by the National Library
of Medicine to information on clinical trials, research,
specific aspects/conditions, organizations, and related
areas.
http://www.son-rise.org/
Non-invasive, family oriented, holistic
approach to treating Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Attention
Deficit, and other childhood disorders.
http://www.healing-arts.org/children/
Extensive overviews and articles on
theories, treatments, and reviews of the current research on
Autism. Public Web Forums also.
http://members.spree.com/autism/
Autism fact sheets, related sites,
information, resources and more..
http://www.patientcenters.com/autism/
Articles, resources, support, treatment
facilities and more information for families of those living
with a pervasive developmental disorder.
http://www.autism-society.org/
Various sections on treatments, personal
stories, educating children with autism, educational rights,
medications, the effects of diet, and other
areas.
http://autistickids.org/
Lots of good resources for parents and
families. Information on laws and rights, schools, toy
suggestion list and personal stories and
pictures.
http://www.autism.org/
The Center provides information about autism
to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the
efficacy of various therapeutic interventions.
http://family.go.com/Features/family_1999_07/dony/
A definition with signs, causes, coping, and
related information.
SEVERE AND
PROFOUND
http://TheArc.org/welcome.html
Web site supporting persons with mental
retardation and their families
http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/severe_disable.html
General Information about Severe and/or
Multiple Disabilities
http://www.recreationtherapy.com/tx/actindex.htm
Therapeutic Recreation Activity and
Treatment Idea Page (216 + activities)
DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION
http://www.nde.state.ne.us/
Nebraska Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/
Thousands of educators, policy makers,
parents, students, researchers, and other citizens with a
stake in education visit the U.S. Department of Education
site each week.
