Additional Information
Database of assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment, including price and information on more than 25,000 assistive technology products.
After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents & Teachers
Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or has merely seen the event on television or heard it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to occur.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Internship Program
Answers4Families: Families with Special Needs Children
A project of the Center on Children, Families and the Law at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln for families with children with special needs, including disabilities (such as physical, developmental or intellectual disabilities) and chronic illnesses of all types.
Assistive Technology Frequently Asked Questions
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Guide
Guide from the U.S. Department of Education on ADHD, including diagnosis, treatment options, legal requirements and ways to improve life at school and home for children diagnosed with ADHD.
Center for Accessible Technology
Connecticut State Education Resource Center (CTSERC)
Resource for professionals, families and community members regarding education and early intervention/prevention for all of Connecticut's children and youth and their families, particularly children with special needs, at-risk learners and diverse learners.
Cornucopia of Disability Information (CODI)
Department of Education Financial Aid Programs
Described & Captioned Media Program
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Education Policy Reform Research Institute
Federally funded program that is increasing knowledge and understanding of ways that students with disabilities can be fully included in educational accountability measures.
Exceptional Family Members Program of the Military Assistance Program
Family Center on Technology & Disability
Family Center on Technology & Disability (FCTD) Member Database
Provides information on issues faced by children and youth with disabilities (including physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities) and their families.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
Information about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools and other post-secondary training entities.
How Young People Benefit from One Stop Centers
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Educational Resources
Comprehensive list of resources relating to the education of people with disabilities, including fact sheets on accomodating students with vision impairments and other disabilities.
LD OnLine Frequently Asked Questions About College & College Prep
Answers to common questions related to college and college prep for students with learning disabilities.
My Future My Plan: A Transition Planning Resource for Life After High School
NASA's Educational Materials for Students with Disabilities
National Alliance for Secondary Education & Transition (NASET)
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Center for Early Development & Learning
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
National Center on Educational Outcomes
Provides national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts and graduation requirements.
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disabilities for Youth
Provides resources that serve youth with disabilities transitioning into the workforce, including materials for workforce development professionals, the disability community, employers and policy makers.
National Council on Disability (NCD)
National Directory of UCEDD Contacts
National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues to families, educators, and other professionals focusing on children and youth (birth to age 22).
National Institute for Urban School Improvement
Supports inclusive urban communities, schools and families in order to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS) Learning Disabilities Information Page
National Library Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped (NLS)
National Organization on Disability (N.O.D.) Education Information
Information from the N.O.D. on issues related to education and people with disabilities, including legislation, accessible classrooms and assistive technology.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-Scholar Web Site
Provides students, parents and career professionals with information on educational opportunities offered by federal government agencies or partnering organizations.
Opening Doors: Technology & Communication Options for Children with Hearing Loss
Parent Training & Information Centers
Parents Action for Children Network
Postsecondary Educational Resources for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
Protection & Advocacy Incorporated
Ready to Read, Ready to Learn: First Lady Laura Bush's Education Initiatives
Booklet stresses the importance of reading to children, outlines successful reading programs, describes plans for recruiting high-quality teachers, emphasizes the importance of family involvement and describes the characteristics of a good early reading program.
Resources for Parents of Students with Disabilities
Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
Seacoast Child Development Clinic
Southern Maine Parent Awareness
State Resources for Children & Youth with Disabilities
Student Employment Opportunities in the Federal Government
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
Pamphlet containing guidance for students with disabilities who plan to transition to college.
Tax Benefits for Higher Education
The Next Step is a 19-minute video that presents personal stories of young people with disabilities who enrolled in colleges, universities or technical schools.
U.S. Department of Education Web site designed to provide information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages.
Provides online information, support and professional development on topics focusing on the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities.
U.S. House Committee on Education & the Workforce
U.S. House Committee on Education & the Workforce: Issues
Untangling the Web: Where Can I go to Get Information about Disabilities?
Virtual Exhibition: The Disability Rights Movement
Information from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on employment and employment-related opportunities for the one million youth under the age of 18 receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.
Includes kid-friendly information about Social Security and links to pages for teens, parents and teachers.