LD Online
Ld Online: Giftedness and Learning Disabilities
"How does one identify the learning disabled gifted?" "What are the major classroom problems and how can they be solved?" Find the answers to these questions and also find tips for parents and resources for parents and children.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Transition of Students With Disabilities to Postsecondary Education
How do a student's rights and responsibilities change when they move from high school to post-secondary education? Read these questions and answers from the Department of Education to find out.
LD Online
Ld Online: Educators
This site provides information about learning disabilities, from experts all over the world. This page specifically provides help, strategies, and ideas to educators of people with learning disabilities.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Equal Access Computer Labs
As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...
eSchool Today
E School Today: People With Disabilities
Understand what it means to have a disability, and learn about accessibility options for many people.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Still Tomorrow: Lesson Plan: Stereotypes, Cerebral Palsy, and Poetry
In this multidisciplinary lesson, students examine stereotypes about people with physical disabilities. Using clips from Still Tomorrow, a documentary about Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua, who has cerebral palsy, students will gain awareness of...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Adolescent Literacy and Older Students With Learning Disabilities
This report describes the adolescent literacy problem (grades 4 to 12), its consequences, and contributing factors. Guiding principles for assessment, instruction, and professional development, as well as recommendations for short-term...
iCivics
I Civics: Pga Tour, Inc. V. Martin (2001)
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court's decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, the...
Other
Audiblox: Foundational Reading Skills
What types of reading skills do students need to be successful? This informative site focuses on students with learning disabilities. Explore!
Other
Ncld: Student Voices: A Study of Young Adults With Learning and Attention Issues
This site shares research about effective approaches for instructing adolscents who possess spefiic learning disabilities. Research is available via the video and report links found on the site.
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Effective Reading Interventions for Kids With Learning Disabilities
Research-based information and advice for sizing up reading programs and finding the right one for your child with a learning disability.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: College Planning for Students With Learning Disabilities
This article will help teachers who are guiding LD students in looking for and applying to college programs. Find a list of questions teachers and students should consider as they explore schools and their options for students with...
LD Online
Ld Online: College Students and Disability Law
This extensive article discusses the details surrounding special education laws and services for college students with disabilities, including learning disabilities. A great reference for teachers and parents of graduating high school...
University of Washington
University of Washington: Do It: (Stem)
Educators searching for resources to help teach STEM material to students with disabilities will find a plethora of publications, videos, training materials and other sources provided by the University of Washington "DO-IT" program.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities reminds everyone that, "FAS is 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol while she is pregnant." The condition is described, new reports and findings are...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
The National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities reminds everyone that, "FAS is 100% preventable if a woman does not drink alcohol while she is pregnant." The condition is described, new reports and findings are...
University of North Carolina
Removing Barriers to Health Care: A Guide for Health Professionals [Pdf]
This resource contains information on designing areas to be disability friendly, which is known as Universal Design. Also provided is information about important laws, like the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Other
Wizzlewolf: Special Education
Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.
Other
Assistive Media
An excellent resource for students and adults with disabilities which make it difficult to read print texts in the conventional manner. Presents hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles, clippings, and current and past events in audio...
Information Fluency
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy: Accessibility Awareness [Pdf]
Micro-Module covering relevant information on Accessibility Awareness and Section 508, the American Disabilities Act for the Internet. The thorough and informative article addresses applications of Section 508, WC3, website compliance,...
LD Online
Ld Online: Mathematics for Secondary Students With Ld
An excellent, comprehensive article providing discussion on the effectiveness of mathematics instruction to students who have learning disabilities. In addition to the complete discussion presented, the article includes strategies for...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Body and Mind: U Can Do It 2
Do you ever wonder whether you can be an athlete? Anyone can. At this website, read about individuals who have overcome their disabilities and have become world-class athletes. Be inspired to be a great athlete, too, and learn about the...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Helping Students With Ld Pass High Stakes Tests
Students must pass a high stakes tests to graduate high school. These tests are a major barrier for students with learning disabilities who often do not test well. Accommodations can help. Learn how to help children with learning...
Other
W3 C Recommendations: Homepage
"These guidelines explain how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are intended for all Web content developers (page authors and site designers) and for developers of authoring tools."
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