CHADD
http://www.chadd.org/

The home page for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. A mega-site with links and resources.

Autism Resources

http://www.autism-resources.com/

Offers information and links regarding the developmental disabilities autism and Asperger's Syndrome, maintained by John Wobus.

Autism Society of America

www.autism-society.org

Serving the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy , education, public awareness, and research.

Exceptional Resources Inc.

http://www.exceptionalresources.com/

Exceptional Resources Inc. provides exceptional resources to the Autism, Aspergers, special needs communities.

The Behavior Home Page

http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/behave/homepage.html

Designed for school personnel; parents, and other professionals to gain access to information, to share effective practices, and to receive on going consultation and technical assistance concerning the full range of behavior problems and challenges displayed by children and youth in school and community settings, as well as other behavioral issues that may affect their success in school.

Virtual Resource Center in Behavioral Disorder

http://vrcbd.missouri.edu//

Information on the Teacher Problem Solving Skills multi­media case studies and related resources.

Brain Injury Association USA

http://www.biausa.org/

National organization concerned with brain injury.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

Government-funded research center website featuring resources, information, and links.

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilties
www.aamr.org/

Home page for AAIDD, the national organization for professionals and others interested in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ARC

http://www.thearc.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=183

A voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.

J. P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre

http://www.ualberta.ca/%7Ejpdasddc/INDEX.html

The Centre was established in the fall of 1967 with a grant given to the University of Alberta by The Canadian Association for Mental Retardation. Current activities include: research, student training, publication, and selected clinical services for children and adults with developmental disabilities and other disorders that affect learning and originate in childhood.

The National Down Syndrome Society
www.ndss.org/

Information, resources, publications, and links can be found at the home page of this national organization.

Ask for Kids
http://www.askforkids.com/

A specially designed search engine that enables users to enter their search in the form of a question.

Plato Learning
http://www.plato.com/aboutus/index.asp

Leading provider of computer-based and e-learning instruction for Kindergarten through adult learners.

Yahoo Kids
http://kids.yahoo.com

A site designed especially for children.

Crayon
www.crayon.net/

Use the tools at this site to create a personalized newspaper. A powerful tool to monitor topics of personal interest.

ePALS Classroom Exchange
www.Epals.com/

Use this site to locate other teachers and classrooms for planning projects involving key pals (electronic pen pals exchanging information via email). Connect with 12,901 classrooms representing more than 900,000 students from 100 countries.

Intellitools Activity Exchange
www.intellitools.com

Search for ready to use teacher-made materials for use with Intellitools products. Download the files and you are ready to go. Materials are also modifiable to meet individual student needs.

The Deaf Children's Society of BC (DCS)
http://www.deafchildren.bc.ca/

The Deaf Children's Society of BC (DCS) is a not-for-profit agency that provides resources, programs, support and information to families with deaf and hard of hearing children from birth to age five. A centralized source of accurate, up- to-date, objective information on topics dealing with deafness and hearing loss.

The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH)
http://www.widhh.com/services.html

The Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WIDHH) strives to offer high quality services to Deaf, Deafened and Hard of Hearing individuals through innovative products, services, and programs that help to promote accessibility equal to that of the hearing public.

BC Epilepsy Society
http://www.bcepilepsy.com/

The BC Epilepsy Society is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to serving the well-being of people with epilepsy. They empower, educate, and support British Columbians living with epilepsy and their families, and fund research to find a cure. They offer a program called Partners in Teaching for teachers and school support staff, the goal of which is to support schools in meeting the needs of students with seizures.

A Cornucopia of Disability Information
http://codi.buffalo.edu/

A comprehensive collection of links to disability web sites. Well organized.

Family Village
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/

The Family Village is a web site for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and their friends and allies. Family Village brings together thousands of online resources in a organized, easy-to-use directory.  The centerpiece of Family Village is the library, where visitors can find information on over 300 diagnosis.  Visitors can also learn about assistive technology, legal rights and legislation, special education, leisure activities and much more.  

Films Involving Disability
http://www.disabilityfilms.co.uk/

A searchable database of over 2,000 films that involve disability issues either as a primary or secondary storyline.

Marc Sheehan's Special Education Page
www.halcyon.com/marcs/sped

An extensive collection of web links maintained by Marc Sheehan.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
http://www.nichcy.org/

NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability­related issues for families, educators, and other professionals focusing on children and youth. Birth to age 22.

National Organization for Rare Disorders
http://www.rarediseases.org/

NORD is a clearinghouse of information and resources on rare disorders.

Special Education Resources on the Internet
http://seriweb.com/

A comprehensive collection of special education web links maintained by Hood College.

Yahoo Disability
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Disabilities/

A directory of disability-related web sites.

Gifted and Talented Education
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/gt/

Information and resources related to implementation of Gifted and Talented Education programs.

Gifted and Talented Education Council
http://www.gtecouncil.com/

Alberta Teachers' Association Gifted and Talented Education Council website.

KidSource Online
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/pages/ed.gifted.html

These articles and digests provide ideas, guidance and activities for both parents and educators of gifted students.

National Research Centre on the Gifted and Talented
http://www.gifted.uconn.edu/NRCGT.html

Resources that describe research studies completed by the NRC/GT,are designed to advise practitioners and policy makers about the most defensible practices that can be implemented based on accumulated research evidence, and include information on various topics of information in the field of gifted and talented education.

 

 

LD Online
www.ldonline.org

An award winning site concerning learning disabilities for children, parents, and teachers.

LD Resources
www.ldresources.com/

A well-organized collection of resources about learning disabilities. Maintained by Richard Wanderman.

Learning Disabilities Association of BC - South Vancouver Island Chapter
http://www.ldasvi.bc.ca/home.asp

The Learning Disabilities Association of BC – South Vancouver Island Chapter (LDA-SVI) is a not for profit organization that educates supports and advocates for children and youth with Learning Disabilities (LD) and or Attention Deficit Disorders AD/HD and their families.

Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm

A comprehensive site with extensive links to ADA documents and disability-related web sites.

CADRE, the Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education

http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/

The web site of a federally funded project whose mission is to provide technical assistance and information dissemination concerning techniques for preventing and resolving disagreements related to the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Council for Exceptional Children
http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

A technical assistance site to support the efforts of administrators and service providers in implementing IDEA '97.

EdLaw
http://www.edlaw.org/

This site is maintained by EdLaw Inc. and contains links and briefing papers on many timely legal issues in special education.

Know Your Rights

http://www.knowyourrights.ca/

The purpose of this website and the booklets are to provide parents of children with Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or Attention Deficit Disorder (AD/HD), with information that will help them to be effective advocates for their child.

Dave's ESL Cafe on the Web
http://www.eslcafe.com/

A resource for teaching and learning English. Features homework help, links, discussion forums, and more.

The National Association for Bilingual Education
http://www.nabe.org/

Extensive resources on mother tongue instruction and English as a second language.

iVillage - Pregnancy & Parenting
http://parenting.ivillage.com/customized

A mega-resource center for parents covering from pregnancy and new baby to parenting parents.

National Parent Information Network
www.npin.org/

Sponsored by the ERIC Clearing-house system, NPIN provides information to parents and those who work with parents and to foster the exchange of parenting materials.

PACER Center
www.pacer.org/

A nonprofit coalition of 20 disability organizations serving as the parent training and information center in Minnesota. The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights (PACER) Center strives to improve and expand opportunities tl1at enhance tl1e quality of life for children and young adults witl1 disabilities and their families.

Parents Helping Parents
www.php.com/

Meeting children's special needs through parents helping parents. 

Education World: Where Teachers Go to Learn
www.education-world.com/

Search a database of over 100,000 web sites to locate information most relevant for your work and interests.

Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/

A categorized list of sites on the internet found to be useful for enhancing curriculum and teacher professional growth.

The Online Books Page
http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/

Listing over 35,000 free books on the Web.

American Speech-Language Hearing Association
www.asha.org/

ASHA is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 96,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists.

British Columbia Association of Speech/Language Pathologists and Audiologists
http://www.bcaslpa.ca/

The British Columbia Association of Speech/Language Pathologists and Audiologists is to represent the interest of the professions of Speech/Language Pathology and Audiology and to promote the highest quality of service for the communicatively impaired in British Columbia.

Net Connections for Communication Disorders and Sciences

http://www.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster2/welcome.html

A well-organized internet guide to speed and language resources on the net.

Blue Web'n Learning Applications
http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/bluewebn/

Monitors the best developments on the internet for education. Search for teaching resources and lesson plans.

Busy Teacher's Cafe
http://www.busyteacherscafe.com/

Busy Teacher's Cafe is a K-6 resource site for busy teachers and educators of all kinds!  Here you will find resources, ideas, lessons, free printables, and more!

Center for Adolescent Studies
http://www.indiana.edu/~cafs/

Sponsored by the Center for Adolescent Studies, Indiana University, this site features a wealth of information for secondary teachers and parents about adolescent social and emotional development.

Circle of Inclusion
http://www.circleofinclusion.org/

The Circle of Inclusion web site is for early childhood service providers and families of young children. This web site offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age eight.

Council for Exceptional Children
www.cec.sped.org/

A professional organization devoted to all areas of special education.

Inspiring Teachers
www.inspiringteachers.com

A teacher created organization dedicated to empowering and inspiring teachers, creating quality learner-centered classrooms and improving student success!

The National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing

www.cse.ucla.edu

A wealth of information on student achievement, standards, and assessment prepared by a federal funded center (CRESST).

The National Center on Educational Outcomes
http://www.education.umn.edu/NCEO/

The National Center on Educational Outcomes provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities. Specific topics include the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.

This Day in History
http://www.history.com/tdih.do

This site provides extensive information about events happening on this day throughout history.

What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching
www.ed.gov/pubs/FirstYear/

A helpful collection of suggestions and resources for first year teachers. 

Works4Me Classroom Tips Library
http://www.nea.org/tools/Works4Me.html

Archive of the popular "Works4Me" weekly email exchange sponsored by the National Education Association. Search through over 400 classroom tips from other educators. 

Yahoo/ Special Education
http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Special_Education/

A directory of special education-related web sites.

Preparing Teachers for Conflict Resolution in Schools
http://www.ericdigests.org/1996-2/conflict.html

An ERIC Digest document prepared by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education.

Job Accommodation Network
www.jan.wvu.edu/

The Job Accommodation Network is not a job placement service, but an international toll-free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations and the employability of people with disabilities.

School to Work Transition Partnership
http://www.mdrc.org/project_29_69.html

Resources for consumers, parents & families concerning school to work transition.

American Foundation for the Blind
www.afb.org/

A national information clearing- house serving the needs of individuals who are blind. Offers access to an extensive publication network.

American Printing House for the Blind
www.aph.org/

Provides materials, alternative media, tools, and resources for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

CNIB
http://www.cnib.ca/

CNIB is the primary source of support, information and most importantly, hope, for all Canadians affected by vision loss.

National Federation of the Blind
www.nfb.org/

A national organization offering links, resources, and tools for individuals who are blind.

Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired

http://www.prcvi.org/

The primary function of the PRCVI is to provide British Columbia school districts and Group 1 & 2 Independent schools with alternate formats of provincially recommended learning resources and with specialized equipment to support the educational needs of students with visual impairments. A second responsibility is to support school districts by providing training and inservice opportunities for teachers of students with visual impairments. Thirdly, PRCVI provides to schools, on a cost recovery basis, access to its audiotape and E-text collection for use by students with a print disability.

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
www.rfbd.org/

Books on tape national library.