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