Resources for Learning Disabilities
This information is provided as a resource for people seeking additional information about learning disabilities and related issues. Please note that the linked sites are not under the control of CONNBIDA and we are not responsible for the contents of any linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or any changes or updates to such sites. CONNBIDA is providing these links to you only as a convenience, and the inclusion of any link does not imply our endorsement of the site.
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Special Education(General):
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSER) http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/ The office in the Department of Education that deals with programs and services for children with disabilities.
Parents Helping Parents http://www.php.com/ a parent directed resources for helping those with disabilities achieve their full potential.
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) http://www.seriweb.com a well-organized site with tons of information related to all sorts of Special Education Issues.
SPED*NET, Special Education Network of Wilton, LTD http:/www.spednet.org
Northeast Regional Resource Center (NERRC) http://www.wested.org/nerrc/ The Northeast Regional Resource Center (NERRC) is one of the projects of Learning Innovations/WestEd. The Northeast RRC is one of six Regional Resource Centers in the US. The Regional Resource and the Federal Center (RRFC) Network is one of the technical assistance projects funded through the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The Northeast RRC's activities are authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
VoiceNationSpecial Education Resources. http://www.voicenation.com
Some special education resources for parents and educators.
The MAX Foundation
http://www.maxfoundation.org Dedicated to the promotion of Special Education Awareness. Supports innovative programs for those children with special needs.Wrightslaw (www.wrightslaw.com) and From Emotions to Advocacy Website (www.fetaweb.com): Two companion websites under the auspices of Peter and Pam Darr Wright. It is an excellent source of information on Special Education, IDEA and Sec. 504. The FETAWEB site is an excellent source of information to help parents become better advocates for their children.
Learning Disabilities:
The Awesome Library http://www.awesomelibrary.org/special-ed.html has tons of information on all topics arranged by subject
Hello Friends/Enis Cosby Foundation: http://www.hellofriend.org Founded in memory of Enis Cosby by family. The goal of the foundation is “Let no one with learning differences be denied the lifelong joy and fulfillment of learning."
Keep Kids Learning http://www.keepkidslearning.org A site sponsored by International Dyslexia Association, National Association of School Psychologists, The International Reading Association, The Council for Learning Disabilities and the Haan Foundation among others, underwritten by a grant from The National Center for Learning Disabilities, that allows one to easily advocate and lobby Congress and the Press on LD Related Issues via email. This is very important due to the reauthorization of IDEA.
LD Online http://www.ldonline.org - A great resource for parents, teachers and LD kids themselves.
LD Resources.com http://www.ldresources.com Contains a variety of resources for those interested in learning disabilities and assistive technology.
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) http://www.ldanatl.org/ A national organization of dedicated volunteers dedicated to advancing the education of children and adults with learning disabilities.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) http://www.ncld.org/ Provides resources for the LD child and adult has the latest news on developments in the LD field. Advocates on a national level for the development educational programs and legislation that benefits those with LD.
SchwabLearning.Org – A Parent's Guide to Helping Kids with Learning Differences. http://www.schwablearning.org/ - A well organized site for parents and teachers of LD Children.
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Inc. Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities ( LD ) Serves parents & kids with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities
Disability Specific Resources:
Autism / PDD / Asperger's Syndrome:
Autism-PDD Resources Network
http://www.autism-pdd.net/
Autism Resources
http://www.autism-resources.com
Autism Society of America
http://www.autism-society.org/
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) http://www.feat.org/
ADD/ADHD:
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) http://www.chadd.org/
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association http://www.add.org/
Apraxia:
Apraxia Kids http://www.apraxia-kids.org/
Dyslexia:
Connecticut Chapter, International Dyslexia Association (CONNBIDA) http://www.connbida.org
International Dyslexia Association http://www.interdys.org/
The Greenwood Institute http://www.greenwoodinstitute.org/
Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators http://www.ortonacademy.org/
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic http://www.rfbd.org/
Teens Helping Teens http://www.ldteens.org/
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities:
NLD Line http://www.nldline.com/
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities Association: http://www.nlda.org/
Physical Disabilities / Mental Retardation:
Connecticut Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
The Arc of the United States http://www.thearc.org/
Special Olympics Connecticut http://www.soct.org/
Connecticut Resources:
Connecticut Association for Children with Learning Disabilities (CACLD) http://www.cacld.com Formed in 1963, this regional advocacy group's web page covers advocacy issues, laws and other resources.
Connecticut Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped http://www.cslib.org/lbph.htm The library provides free mail loans of recorded and Braille books to those who cannot read conventional print items because of blindness or physical disability.
LDA Connecticut: http://www.ldact.org Learning Disabilities Association of Connecticut is a non-profit organization of parents, professionals, and persons with learning disabilities. We are dedicated to promoting a better understanding of learning disabilities, securing appropriate educational and employment opportunities for children and adults with learning disabilities and improving the quality of life for this population
The Learning Puzzle thelearningpuzzle.com.
Stephanie Miller's site has information for parents on multisensory techniques
Special Education Resource Center (SERC) http://www.serc.rh.edu Located in Middletown, CT, the Special Education Resource Center was set up by the State Department of Education to serve as a centralized resource for professionals, families and community members regarding early intervention, special education and pupil services, and transition-to-adult life for individuals with special needs.
Western Connecticut Association for Human Rights (WeCAHR) http://www.wecahr.org/ WeCHAR advocates for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities through advocacy and educational programs.
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