• Ability Magazine
  News, resources and articles for people with disabilities. Most issues feature a famous personality who has overcome one or more disabilities or personal setbacks, e.g. Bill Clinton, Bruce Jenner, Abraham Lincoln, Princess Diana, Christopher Reeve, Elizabeth Taylor.
  http://www.abilitymagazine.com/
  
  
  
• Albert C. Crews Middle School
  Attractive page designed by a teacher. Includes pages for students and teachers, language arts links........ An excellent example of a school website.
  http://www.crews.org/curriculum/sp/
  
  
  
• All Kinds of Minds
  This is a non-profit institute that helps families and teachers understand differences in learning and provides practical strategies for helping children become more successful learners. There are articles, activities, video clips, links and other resources.
  http://www.allkindsofminds.org/
  
  
  
• Ask Eric
  Over 3000 resources on a variety of educational issues. Click on Specific Populations, then Special Education for access to Internet sites, educational organizations, discussion groups and lesson plans. Use the A-Z index for specific topics e.g. attention deficit disorders, deafness. learning disabilities...
  http://askeric.org/
  
  
  
• Awesome Library
  Fifteen subcategories provide articles, links, lessons and discussion groups relevant to specific disabilities.
  http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Library/Special_Education/Special_Education.html
  
  
  
• Child Development Institute
  Comprehensive information and practical guides for parents and teachers with sections for ADD, Autism, Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties. Excellent printouts.
  http://www.cdipage.com/
  
  
  
• Disability Resources Monthly
  Huge guide. "Wonderfully well-organized site ...for cutting through the morass of disability-related material on the Web" – Encyclopedia Britannica Internet Guide. Check out 'Evaluating Disability Information on the Internet'
  http://www.disabilityresources.org/
  
  
  
• Education World: Teaching Special Kids
  A good starting place. Navigate to curriculum, lesson plans, activities, resources, articles.
  http://www.education-world.com
  
  
  
• ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (EC)
  Articles and links for all aspects of the education and development of people who have disabilities or who are gifted: 'prevention, identification and assessment, intervention, and enrichment for these groups, in both regular and special education settings'.
  http://ericec.org/
  
  
  
• Internet Resources for Special Children  New URL 19 June 2007
  Dedicated to children with disabilities and other health related disorders worldwide. Information, resources, communication opportunities, special education topics...
  http://orsaminore.dreamhosters.com/handy/links/uk_various.html
  
  
  
• Kid Source Online
  Huge bank of articles, rated for content, overall quality and ease of use. Go from this general list to Disabilities on the Web, or ADD.
  http://www.kidsource.com/index.html
  
  
  
• LDOnline
  Learning Disabilities Online. 'the interative guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals'. Lively looking site offering wide range of information, new articles weekly, checklists, first person accounts, links, artwork and essays by children with learning difficulties, and a search facility.
  http://www.ldonline.org/
  
  
  
• Learning Disabilities : Understanding the Problem and Getting Help
  A comprehensive site from the Child Development Institute (US) summarising what parents and teachers need to know.
  http://www.cdipage.com/learning_disabilities.htm
  
  
• Our-Kids
  A global support organisation 'devoted to 'raising special kids with special needs'
  http://www.our-kids.org/
  
  
• SERI (Special Education Resources on the Internet)
  Aims to be a complete online collection of resources. Regular updates.
  http://seriweb.com/
  
  
  
• SNOW (Special Needs Opportunity Window)
  This takes you to the site map from which you can choose from a large variety of pages on e.g. learning styles, memory, language, problem solving, creativity, the biology of learning…. A good starting place is Special Education Resources --> Teaching Strategies.
  http://snow.utoronto.ca/
  
  
  
• Study Web (Lightspan)
  Nearly 20 large categories e.g. professional development, teaching resources, classroom management, learning styles, teaching styles, classroom tools, printable worksheets… Unfortunately this is now available only by school subscription but you can try it for 30 days free.
  http://www.lightspan.com/
  
  
  
• Teachers Helping Teachers
  Nearly 2 ½ million hits in 5 years. Click on Special Education to find classroom ideas that have worked. Also click on classroom management, language arts, reading, math….
  http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/
  
  
  
• Think Quest: ‘Just because we have a DisAbility…'
  Designed and constructed by kids and adults with disabilities. Simulations give site visitors experience of challenges faced by kids with disabilities daily. Extensive links list.
  http://library.thinkquest.org/11799/data/aboutsite.html
  
  
  
• Very Special Arts
  An international arts organisation for people with disabilities. Gallery, interactive activities, lessons, resources, links... Example feature: an exploration in watercolour of what it means to have a disability.
  http://www.vsarts.org/
  
  

ADD/ ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorders)

• ADD: About.com
  A wealth of information, articles and links organised in 30 categories. The personal guide for this page is the mother of a son with ADHD.
  http://add.about.com/
  
  
  
  
• Born to Explore
  Clearinghouse for positive/ alternative information about ADD. Award winner.
  http://borntoexplore.org/
  
  
  
• CH.A.D.D
  Leading non-profit organisation serving Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. FAQs, fact sheets, articles (e.g. school discipline), research, links for ADD and AHDD. 'Science based, evidence-based information' Large membership.
  http://www.chadd.org/
  
  
  
• Child Development Institute
  This takes you straight to the CDI page on classroom interventions for children with ADHD and learning disabilities. Navigate from here to other useful pages.
  http://www.childdevelopmentinfo.com/learning/teacher.shtml
  
  
  
• One ADD Place    UPDATED
  A virtual neighbourhood consolidating in ONE PLACE information and resources relating to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), ADHD (H for Hyperactivity) and Learning Disorders . An attractive and well organised 'treasure chest' of information.
  http://www.oneaddplace.com/    
  
  
  
• Teachers Helping Teachers: Classrooom Management
  The Classroom Management page on this popular site has many ideas useful for teachers of ADD children.
  ALso check out the Special Education page.
  http://www.pacificnet.net/~mandel/ClassroomManagement.html
  
  
  

• Autisminfo.com
  Quick facts about autism.
  http://www.autisminfo.com/quickfacts.htm
  
  
  
• National Autistic Society (UK)
  Information sheets, news, links.…related to autism and Asperger syndrome
  http://www.nas.org.uk/
  
  
  
• SFTAH Society for the Autistically Handicapped
  Aims to increase awareness, better the quality of life of the autistic and improve educational approaches… Regular updates. Start with 20 Most Asked Questions.
  http://www.autismuk.com
  
  
  
• TEACCH
  Treatment and Education for Autistic and Related Communication Handicapped Children. Useful classroom inclusion ideas.
  http://www.teacch.com/
  
  

• Blindness-Related Resources on the Web and Beyond
  An extensive list, kept up to date.
  http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/tactual.htm
  
  
  Blindness Resource Center
  New York Institute of Special Education. Resource sites for blindness, low vision, deafblindness, other disabilities. Available in large print.
  http://www.nyise.org/blind.htm
  
  
• Deafblindness
  Excellent resource. Links, journals, info on internet access, terminology, bibliography and more. http://www.deafblind.co.uk
  
  
• FM Reader
  FM Reader is a free tool invaluable for the visually impaired You listen, as if to the radio, as it speaks your emails or web text to you. It can also look up words, find similar Web pages, help you seek out relevant encyclopedia pages and summarise long texts. The site could also be useful to children learning to read and ESL learners. Pronunciation can be customised. FM Reader requires Internet Explorer 5.
  http://www.fmreader.com/
  
  
• Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB, UK)
  Extensive resources including news, publications, research, services and links, e.g. to sites by blind/partially sighted people.
  http://www.rnib.org.uk/
  
  
• Tactual Art
  Art for visually impaired children: making objects that are interesting, beautiful and/or fun to feel and handle. http://www.tsbvi.edu/Education/tactual.htm
  
  
• Visual Impairment Guide
  Guide to Internet resources for parents and teachers by the mother of a blind child. Annotated links guide. http://www.viguide.com/
  
  
  

Deafness / Hearing Impairment

• Deafness / Hard of Heading: About.Com
  A great deal of information in 30 subcategories: articles, advice, weekly email letter, links. The page guide was born deaf. raised orally and learned sign language in her teens.
  http://deafness.miningco.com
  
  
• British Association of Teachers of the Deaf (BATOD)
  Suggestions: Click on Teaching, then Working with Deaf Children or Communication Modes. Or click on Guidance and Advice for help in preparing worksheets.
  http://www.batod.org.uk/
  
  
• British Deaf Association
  Information, sign language, guidelines for communication, links, search facility.
  http://www.britishdeafassociation.org.uk/
  
  
• DeafEd Net
  Lesson ideas from teachers of deaf children. Access by subject or level.
  http://www.deafed.net
  
  
• Help Kids Hear
  A site for parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing children with a section for the kids. News, articles and commentary, facts and figures and resources (the largest section).
  http://www.helpkidshear.org/
  
  
• Encarta Encyclopedia
  Use Find to reach Deafness. An overview of the different types of deafness, causes, support systems for sufferers and education philosophies.
  http://encarta.msn.com/
  
  
• Handspeak
  Largest online sign language dictionary (ASL). Intended for fun learning. Sign of the Day. Site includes Deaf Art pages.
  http://www.handspeak.com
  
  
  

Down's Syndrome

Named after the first physician to identify the condition, it is called Down Syndrome in the USA and Down's Syndrome in the UK.

• Down Syndrome
  At the Children with Special Needs page, click on Down Syndrome in Children for comprehensive information plus questions and answers.
  http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/specialneedskids/
  
  
• Down's Syndrome Association UK
  UK based advice and information centre with links. Attractively presented. Education pages include fact sheets e.g. on reading.
  <http://www.dsa-uk.com/
  
  
• National Down Syndrome Society New address
  Comprehensive US online information source with a useful list of weblinks. Click on Information and Resources.
  http://www.ndss.org/
  
  

• Ability Magazine
  News, resources and celebrity interviews for people with disabilities. For a good example, select Bruce Jenner from the drop down Some Past Issues list to get a feature article on the Olympic Gold Medal Decathlon winner who overcame tremendous obstacles to become a champion.
  http://www.abilitymagazine.com/
  
  
• British Dyslexia Association
  Information sheets, help line, diagnosis, numerous links. Navigate to Suggestions for Primary School Teachers with its practical Ideas to help withthe teaching of dyslexic pupils.
  http://www.bda-dyslexia.org.uk
  
  
• Bureau on Learning Difficulties (BOLD), Penang, Malaysia
  Disseminates information and organises talks, workshops and training sessions for teachers and parents on learning difficulties, dyslexia, hyperactive children and multiple intelligences. There is an online newsletter. A very useful list of books held by the BOLD library is available online too.
  http://www.seri.com.my/boldpace/home.htm
  
  
  
• Child Development Institute
  Helpful information and practical advice on accommodations and interventions for specific learning disabilities. Example: an article about dyslexia and reading problems summarising 10 years of research by a team from Yale University's Center for Learning and Attention, showing that the brain reads sound by sound.
  http://www.cdipage.com/dyslexia.htm
  
  
  
• Cigku Net: Dyslexia
  Sections include History, Clues, Checklist, Articles, Links and information about the Dyslexia Association.
  Attractive and informative site.
  http://www.cikgu.net.my/english/dyslexia.php3
  
  
  
• Dyslexia: the Gift
  Davis Dyslexia Association site. Fosters positive attitudes toward dyslexia. Articles, FAQs, links, access to teaching/learning programmes and materials.
  http://www.dyslexia.com/library.htm
  
  
  
• Dyslexia Institute (To be renamed Dyslexia Action)
  Dyslexia facts, recognising dyslexia, helpful hints.
  http://www.dyslexia-inst.org.uk/infomenu.htm
  
  
  
  
• Dyslexia-Teacher
  Information and resources for helping pupils/students. Very full site with good links.
  http://www.dyslexia-teacher.com/
  
  
  
• International Dyslexia Association
  Information, resources, links. Includes a Kids' Site.
  http://www.interdys.org/
  
  
  
• One ADD Place
  Includes a list of famous people with attention deficit and learning disorders--including Einstein, Mozart, Leonardo da Vinci, 'Magic'Johnson--and George Bush senior's children.
  http://www.oneaddplace.com
  
  
  
• Positive Aspects of Dyslexia
  An article on innovative visual-spatial powers in dyslexics.
  http://www.rmplc.co.uk/orgs/nellalex/adtvisuospatial.html
  
  
  
• Teens Helping Teens
  Lively pages designed by dyslexic teens, users in 113 countries. Includes survival/study tips and handouts for teachers.
  http://www.ldteens.org/
  
  

Physical Disabilities

• Australian Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association
  Fact sheets, articles and a chance to Ask an Expert ffor educators and parents.
  http://www.asbha.org.au/
  
  
  
• Dyspraxia Foundation
  Information on motor learning difficulties for teachers and parents. Click on About Dyspraxia.
  http://www.dyspraxiafoundation.org.uk/index.php
  
  
  
• Kids Quest on Disability and Health
  Resources for children from 4th grade through high school.
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/kids/default.htm
  
  
  
• March of Dimes
  Use the search facility to reach a large selection of articles and links, e.g. Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida.
  http://www.marchofdimes.com/
  
  
  
• Spina Bifida
  A resource page for parents (and teachers) with articles, links, discussion groups, page on famous people with spina bifida, hotlines, ideas for increasing awareness...
  http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/~rowley/sb-kids/index.htmlx
  
  

The Gifted / Talented

• Gifted and Talented Resources
  A list of links from Trevor VanTine who also has links pages for Using the Internet and Technology in the Classroom, Science, and other educational resources.
  http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~tvantine/edgt.html
  
  
• Hoagies Gifted Education Pages
  Attractive site for parents and teachers of gifted children.
  http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/
  
  
• Kids Source: Gifted and Talented Students
  Scroll down to the bottom and click on K-12. Then navigate to Gifted and Talented Students (listed under Other Related Areas). There are useful articles and digests, with activities, ideas and activities for both teachers and parents of the gifted and talented.
  http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content/help.gift.html
  
  
• Virtual School for the Gifted  has 'closed its doors'
  

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