Disability-Specific Information
Helping Students with Autism Transition Into a New School Year
In this article a mother reflects on what helped her son with successful transitions to a new class and teacher. She provides common sense suggestions that can contribute to reducing…
How to Communicate with a Nonverbal Child
Compares the tools that you would use if you had laryngitis with tools that you would use to communicate with a nonverbal child who has autism. Also has links to…
I’m Tyler (Video)
Tyler is a typical high school student who happens to have cerebral palsy and some other challenges. He has taken on a mission to educate the world about Ability Awareness.…
Internet Navigation for Individuals with Low Vision with Blindness
Visual impairment can make navigating the internet a challenge, but it is far from impossible. Many computers come with built-in tools you can use to interact with the web.
Kids Health
KidsHealth is more than just the facts about health. As part of The Nemours Foundation’s Center for Children’s Health Media, KidsHealth also provides families with perspective, advice, and comfort about…
LD OnLine
LD OnLine is the world’s leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. LD OnLine seeks to help children and…
LD Pride (Learning Disability)
Information about learning styles and Multiple Intelligence (MI) is helpful for everyone especially for people with learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder. Knowing your learning style will help to compensate…
Learning Disabilities Association of California
The Learning Disabilities Association of California is one of the state chapters of the Learning Disabilities Association of America. LCA California is a nonprofit volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and…
Little People of America
Little People of America (LPA) is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. Here you will find resources pertaining to dwarfism…
Managing Behavior for Down Syndrome
From the National Down Syndrome Society: Tips for understanding the behavior problems and challenges associated with Down Syndrome.
Medical/Disability Information for Classroom Teachers
Understanding medical and disability implications is essential for getting to know students, planning effective instruction and providing the right level of classroom support. The critical information is not necessarily what…
Mental Health America (Formerly the National Mental Health Association)
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives. With our more than 320…