Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Information
The Arc of the United States
http://www.thearc.org
National Service Handbook for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities
http://www.serviceandinclusion.org/handbook/index.php
The Arc of North Carolina
http://www.arcnc.org
The Arc Link
http://www.thearclink.org
American Association of People with Disabilities
http://www.aapd.com
American Foundation for the Blind
http://www.afb.org
Autism Society of North Carolina
http://www.autismsociety-nc.org
Brain Injury Association of North Carolina
http://www.bianc.org
Top Dog
Top Dog teaches people with disabilities to train their own dogs to become fully certified service dogs.
http://www.topdog.org
Closing the Gap
Assistive Technology Resources for Children and Adults with Special Needs.
http://www.closingthegap.org
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of America
http://www.pwsausa.org
Microsoft
Accessibility solutions, training and tutorials and downloads for improved accessibility. Business and resource studies, guides by impairment and product overviews also included on this site.
http://www.microsoft.com/enable/.org
The Office of Educational Technology (OET)
U.S. Department of Education’s educational technology policies, research projects and national technology summits.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Alliance for Technology Access
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit
The kit contains information and advice collected from trusted and respected experts on autism as well as from parents of children with autism.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
IDEA
Building the Legacy CD – A training curriculum on IDEA.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
DLTK’s Crafts for Kids
Parents and teachers will find mini-books to create plus activities to incorporate when reading favorite children’s books.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Sensory Processing Disorders
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Fun Brain
This site offers educational games to improve math, grammar, and writing skills. It also includes homework helpers, and aids/activities for teachers.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
National Organization for Rare Disorders
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Special Ed News
Internet newsletter with information from recent articles and case studies including literary sources for parents, teachers, and professionals.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
AAA Math
Practice Math with fun and interactive games. Caters to K-8th graders, and also provides immediate feedback on progress.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Brainteasers, Riddles, and Puzzles
Lots of riddles and activities to stimulate that curious mind. Great for analytical skills, and also has a virtual tour of the brain!
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Boundless Playground
Finally, a playground created for the inclusion of ALL children. No matter the disability (or non-disability) these playgrounds are altered to be fun-friendly for everyone.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Do-2-Learn
Do 2Learn contains interactive activities that teach basic life skills. There is also a printable schedule, which promotes responsibility.
http:// www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/index.html
Disability.Gov
Connecting the Disability Community to Information & Opportunities
http://www.disability.gov/home/link_to_us
The Arc Answers:
Angelman Syndrome Angelman Syndrome 2-4-2010.pdf
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 2-11-10.pdf
Top Ten Autism Top Ten Autism.pdf
Top Ten FBA and PBS Top Ten FBA and PBS.pdf