National Special Education Websites

•  Association of University Centers on Disabilities - interdisciplinary centers.

•  DisbilityInfo.gov – in support of ‘New Freedom Initiative” by connecting resources.

•  Learning Disabilities Association of America

•  Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education

•  National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education – enhance personnel.

•  National Information Center and Youth with Disabilities 

•  National Center on Secondary Education and Transition

•  National Rehabilitation Information Center -  gateway to disability and rehabilitation resources.

•  What Works Clearinghouse – government site of research based information.

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•  Able Data – Database to search for AT by company, brand or keyword.

•  Able Project – a network to find and obtain mobility and assistive products.

•  Assistive Technology Industry Association – support with technology-based assistive devices.

•  Assistive Technology Training Online

•  Center for Applied Special Technology – expand opportunities through technology.

•  Rehabtool.com – assists people gain greater independence through AT.

•  TEACCH - Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children.

•  Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders

•  Intervention Central – tools for parents and teachers to help promote positive behavior.

•  National Center on Education, Disability and Juvenile Justice – prevention and intervention.

•  Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports

•  Free Translation – provides a free translation of ten common languages.

•  Inclusive Schools - Resources for teachers for National Inclusive Schools Week. Check out their Celebration Kit.

•  National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems – reduce inappropriate referrals.

•  Quote of the Day – a quote to your inbox for inspiration.

•  Special Education and Exceptionality – links to associations and lessons with modifications.

•  Early Childhood Connections
•  The Division for Early Childhood

•  Hoagies’ Gifted Education Page – numerous resources.
•  U.S. Department of State/ Education Options

•  IDEA 97
•  Council of Administrators of Special Education – Shapes policy and practices.
•  Law and Regulations - Advocacy news, special ed events, and resources for all needs.
•  Wrights Law – Find accurate ad reliable information about special education law.

•  Children With Disabilities – resources on services, information and research.
•  Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North American -Promotes understanding of apraxia. Includes sections for kids and parents. Easy to understand tip sheets for activities to promote speech development.
•  Education Resources Information Center – gateway to volumes of information.
•  El Grupo - Support for Spanish speaking families with children of special needs.
•  Family Village: A Global Community of Disability Related Resources.
•  Federation for Children with Special Needs

•  Internet Resource for Special Children

•  LD Online – vast array of categorized resources.

•  National Down Syndrome Society - Provides local resources, upcoming events, and latest research findings.

•  Organization for Autism Research Provides parent and teachers guides. Sponsors the Cure Autism Now walks. Holds an annual conference in Arlington with some of the top researchers in the field.

•  Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights – parents helping parents expand opportunities.

•  Parent to Parent of Virginia – parents supporting parents.

•  SERI Special Education Resources on the Internet –Collection of internet accessible information.

•  School Psychology Resources Online – information on learning and disorders.

•  Schwab Learning – information on learning differences.

•  TeAch-nology.com – a portal to resources bridging teaching and technolog.

•  Virginia Department of Education

•  Yellow Pages for Kids – from attorneys to zoos organized by state.

•  Dream Catchers USA – assisting dreams of outdoor adventures to come true.
•  Electronic State Council on Adapted PE – information on adapted physical activities.
•  GORP Outdoor Resources for People with Disabilities

•  Special Olympics of Virginia – sports programs and training for people with cognitive disabilities.

•  U.S. Paralympics – sport opportunities for athletes with disabilities.

•  Commonwealth Autism Service- local and national resources and conferences. Holds an annual conference, and lists regional and national conferences related to autism.
•  Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse
•  Division of Child and Adolescent Health - Programs for children with special health needs.
•  Partnership for People with Disabilities
•  Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 3.
•  State Department of Education: Special Education
•  Teacher Licensure – pathways to becoming a VA teacher.
•  Virginia Assistive Technology System – technology related assistance.

•  Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services

•  Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired – special format library.

•  Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing – programs for children.