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Assistive
Technology
http://www.premier-programming.com/
Premier Programming Solutions offers many adaptive software applications
(some for free) among them Scan to Read, Text Cloner and DocRead.
http://www.tamcec.org
Technology and Media Division (TAM)
TAM is the official division of the Council for Exceptional Children
(CEC) that works to promote the availability and effective use of
technology and media for individuals (children and adults) with disabilities
who are gifted.
http://main.wgbh.org/wgbh/access/
Descriptive Video Service
WGBH, 125 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134
(617) 300-5400, Fax: (617) 300-1026
This is a national service that makes visual media accessible to people
with disabilities.
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/technology/nalldc_guide.html
Assistive Technology
This is a full text article of Meeting the Needs of Adults with
Learning Disabilities, by Adrienne Riviere, as reprinted in the
Summer 1996 issue of LDOnline.
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/technology/tfl_mystery.html
Assistive Technology
This is a full text article as reprinted with permission in LDOnline
of Taking the Mystery Out of Assistive Technology from Learning
Disabilities and Assistive Technology: An Emerging Way to Touch the
Future.
http://www.wynn.arkenstone.org/
Freedom Scientific
Learning Systems Group (LSG), NASA Ames Moffett Complex, Building
23, P.O. Box 215, Moffett Field, CA 94035-0215
(888) 223-3344, Fax: (650) 603-8871
Freedom Scientific's WYNN software helps learning disabled individuals
read, write, study and comprehend more easily. The software scans,
reads aloud, edits, writes, looks up, etc.
http://www.resna.org/
1700 N Moore St, Suite 1540, Arlington, VA 22209-1903
(703) 524-6686, Fax: (703) 524-6630 TTY: (703) 524-6639
The Technical Assistance Project provides assistance to the Assistive
Technology (AT) Act Grantees to reduce barriers and increase access
to AT devices and services for consumers with disabilities of all
ages. This project will also provides technical assistance in the
areas related to universal design, state procurement actions and funding
of AT.
http://www.mathtalk.com/
Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc.
P.O. Box 121984, Arlington, TX 76012
Fax: (817)-543-1103
Metroplex provides training, customized programming and workshops/seminars
for speech recognition including a voice-activated, on-screen math
computing software program designed to not need the keyboard or mouse.
http://www.edc.org/spk2wrt
Speaking to Write
This is a speech recognition software forum sponsored by the Education
Development Center, Inc. (EDC), together with the Communication Enhancement
Center at Children's Hospital, Boston. This three-year project was
launched to explore the use of speech recognition software for writing
by secondary students with disabilities.
http://www.alphasmart.com/
AlphaSmart, Inc.
20400 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 300, Cupertino, CA 95014
(888) 274-0680
AlphaSmart develops and markets technology solutions for the education
market. The AlphaSmart word processor is a portable, lightweight word
processor that saves information automatically.
http://www.abledata.com/Site_2/project.htm
ABLEDATA
This is a federally funded project designed to provide information
on assistive technology and rehabilitation. It is sponsored by the
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR),
which is part of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services (OSERS) of the U.S. Department of Education. The
ABLEDATA database contains information on more than 27,000 assistive
technology products including a detailed description of each product
including price and company information.
http://www.cac.org/
Computer Access Center
P.O. Box 5336, Santa Monica, CA 90409-5336
(310) 338-1597, Fax: (310) 338-9318
The Computer Access Center is a nonprofit organization serving children
and adults with disabilities. It was developed to help parents and
professionals have easy access to, and an increased awareness, understanding
and implementation of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
http://www.rfbd.org/
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic National Headquarters:
20 Roszel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540, (609) 452-0606
Florida Unit: 6704 SW 80th Street, Miami, FL 33143
(305) 666-0552, (800) 535-0552 (Florida only)
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, changed its name in 1995 to
recognize and to serve all people with "print disabilities" - those
who can't effectively read standard print because of a disability.
Today, they serve more than 91,000 members worldwide, distributing
238,543 titles in 2000. More than 70 percent of their membership is
recognized with learning disabilities.
http://www.infogrip.com/category_view.asp?option=keyboard
Infogrip, Inc.
1794 E. Main Street, Ventura, CA 93001
(800) 397-0921, Fax: (805) 652-0880
Infogrip, Inc. develops and markets products that provide people with
a healthier and more productive way to interact with computers. Infogrip
has been providing solutions for over twelve years to the disability,
ergonomic, education and graphic design markets.
http://www.abilityhub.com/read/index.htm
Ability Hub
c/o The Gilman Group, L.L.C.P.O. Box 6356, Rutland, VT 05702-6356
(802) 775 1993, Fax: (802) 773 1604
AbilityHub.com's purpose is to help find information on adaptive equipment
and alternative methods available for accessing computers. The site
was created by Dan J. Gilman who has been in the Assistive Technology
field since 1992. He is certified by the Rehabilitation Engineering
and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) as
an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP).
http://www.assistivetech.com/
Assistive Technology Incorporated
World Headquarters, 7 Wells Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
(800) 793-9227, (617) 641-9000, Fax: (617) 641-9191
Assistive Technology, Inc. serves the disability and special education
markets by providing innovative software and hardware solutions for
people with special needs and for the professionals who work with
them. ATI's products include Gemini and Freestyle™ AAC device/computers,
the LINK™, the "smart" keyboard that talks, and Stages and EvaluWare™
software.
http://www.cast.org/
Center for Applied Technology (CAST)
39 Cross Street, Suite 201, Peabody, MA 01960
(978) 531-8555, (978) 538-3110 - TTY, Fax: (978) 531-0192
CAST is an educational, not-for-profit organization, founded in 1984,
that uses innovative technology to expand opportunities for all people,
including those with disabilities. CAST develops assistive technology
and serves as a consultant to various hardware and software manufacturers.
Instruction and training services are provided to teachers and other
professionals at workshops and presentations nationwide. It also offers
a Summer Computer Camp program at its facilities in Massachusetts.
Mariner Systems, a service of CAST, adapts Macintosh computer systems
to meet individual needs. Each computer system is designed for an
individual by a team of professionals. In a collaborative agreement
with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Programs
(OSEP), CAST has established a National Center on Accessing the General
Curriculum to provide a vision of how new curricula, teaching practices
and policies can be woven together to create practical approaches
for improved access to the general curriculum by students with disabilities.
http://www.ataccess.org/
Alliance for Technology Access (ATA)
The mission of ATA is to connect children and adults with disabilities
to technology tools. It now reaches over 300,000 people with disabilities
and their families each year. It also provides an extensive resource
library.
http://www.closingthegap.com/
Closing The Gap, Inc.
P.O. Box 68, 526 Main Street, Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3294, Fax: (507) 248-3810
Closing The Gap, Inc. is an organization that focuses on computer
technology for people with special needs through its bi-monthly newspaper,
annual international conference and extensive website. Published six
times a year, the Closing The Gap newspaper highlights hardware and
software products appropriate for people with special needs, and explains
how this technology is being implemented in education, rehabilitation
and vocational settings around the world.
http://www.rehabtool.com/
Rehabtool.com
P.O. Box 572190, Houston, TX 77257 (281) 531-6106
This website offers a variety of high-tech assistive and adaptive
technology products, augmentative and alternative communication devices,
computer access equipment, multilingual speech synthesis and voice
recognition software. Visitors to the site can conduct a personal
product search or subscribe to their newsletter.
http://www.premier-programming.com/
Premier Programming Solutions
12800 Escanaba Drive, Suite D - Dewitt, MI 48820
(517) 668-8188, Fax: (517) 668-2417
Premier Programming Solutions has over 15 years of experience in software
development that assists individuals with disabilities. Featured on
the website currently is the Complete Reading System. This program
is full voicing, reads all menu items, existing text files from other
applications, or scans and reads new materials with their award winning
OCR.
http://www.interactivemetronome.com/home/index.asp
The Interactive Metronome® (IM) is a PC based training technology
that facilitates an individual's capacity for motor planning and sequencing.
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Attention
Deficit Disorder
http://www.chadd.org
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CH.A.D.D.)
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201 Landover, MD 20785
(800) 233-4050, (301) 306-7070, Fax: (301) 306-7090
CHADD is a non-profit, parent-based organization that disseminates
information on ADD/ADHD and coordinates more than 500 parent support
groups across the country. It also publishes a newsletter, Chadderbox,
filled with up-to-date information on ADD issues and a quarterly magazine,
Attention, for members.
http://www.add.org
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
9930 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Suite 3E, Mentor, OH 44060
(800) 487-2282, (216) 350-9595, Fax: (216) 350-0223
ADDA provides information and support on workplace, education, relationship
and parenting issues for individuals with ADD and their families,
as well as professionals, educators and counselors. In addition to
its fax-on demand system, the organization sponsors an annual conference
and has audiotapes of conference sessions. ADDA membership includes
its quarterly newsletter FOCUS.
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Educational
Resources
http://www.lindamoodbell.com/gander/
Gander Educational Publishing/Lindamood-Bell Products
416 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(800) 233-1819, Fax: (805) 541-8756
Gander's goal is to provide educational products and materials that
are unique to the field of educational publishing. Their products
are designed to develop sensory-cognitive processing as the foundation
for language, literacy and math skills. They publish unique products
for treating dyslexia, hyperlexia, reading comprehension, following
directions, critical thinking, reading, spelling, writing and math.
http://www.disabilityresource.com/
The Disability Resource
12200 Academy NE, Suite 1212, Albuquerque, NM 87111
(800) 695-4042, Fax: (800) 695-1196
The Disability Resource provides valuable information and resources
to people with disabilities and the people who care for them through
book offers, parent chat line, newsletter, etc.
http://www.edtherapy.com/
EdTherapy.com
This is an Internet resource for anyone involved with the diagnosis
and educational planning of students with learning disabilities. The
site provides links to educational resources, assistive technology
and catalogs thousands of lesson plans.
http://adulted.about.com/cs/ldassns/?once=true&
The Adult and Continuing Education site serves adult
learners and educators with links on a variety of subjects including
education associations, courses and schools, events, publications,
studies and statistics, learning styles and theory, older adult learners,
course design, icebreakers, lesson plans, activities and materials,
professional development, training and teaching tips. Also, links
are provided to learning disability associations and centers supporting
learners and educators.
http://www.nyadulted.org/teach_b4.htm
CyberLiteracy
This is New York's adult education website that provides a variety
of resources to enhance adult education programs including adults
with learning disabilities.
http://www.tomatis.com/English/index.htm
The Tomatis Method is based on teaching individuals how to listen
better and improve reading skills by listening to the sounds. Site
covers success of using this method with persons with dyslexia.
http://www.makaton.org
Makaton
MVDP, 31 Firwood Drive, Camberley, Surrey GU15 3QD
England Makaton is a unique language program offering a structured,
multi-modal approach for the teaching of communication, language and
literacy skills. It is devised for children and adults with a variety
of communication and learning disabilities
http://www.jwor.com
The Language Tune-Up Kit uses the Orton-Gillingham method for children,
adults, teens, dyslexics and special education, at-risk, illiterate,
and ESL students, and those with learning disabilities.
http://www.awesomelibrary.org
The Awesome Library
An "awesome library" that has learning activities by age and subject,
teaching tips, information on special education - with a specific
section on learning disabilities, and more.
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ESOL
and Learning Disabilities
http://www.cal.org/ncle/ResLD.htm
National Center for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE)
4646 40th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016-1859
(202) 362-0700, ext. 200, Fax: (202) 363-7204
The National Center for ESL Literacy Education's (NCLE) Resource Collections
bring together information and resources on topics of interest to
those working in the field of adult ESL. The purpose of the collections
is to provide an overview of the reports, articles, organizations
and other resources that are currently available on specific topics.
A portion of the website is devoted to methods, research and resources
for adult ESL students with learning disabilities. Learning Disabilities
and Adult ESL addresses a myriad of topics on the general subject.
http://www.cal.org/ncle/digests/LD2.htm
This is a full-text article of ESOL Instruction with Adults with Disabilities
by Robin Schwartz and Lynda Terrill as appearing in ERIC Digest, June
2000.
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General
Information
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/specific.htm
Specific Diagnoses Card Catalog
This Card Catalog can help you find information about specific disabilities.
Click the drawer with the first letter of the disability about which
you want to learn and you will find a variety of resources.
http://www.pbs.org/als/
Public Broadcasting System
Access a variety of distance learning resources that pertain to adult
literacy providers and adults with learning disabilities. This web
address links you directly to a videoconference entitled, Assessing
and Accommodating Adults with Learning Disabilities, held in 1999
that can be found in the archives.
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_calendar/ld-calendar.html
Public Broadcasting System
This is the LDOnline newsletter's calendar of learning disabilities
events scheduled to take place throughout the country and Canada.
Dates and contact information are included.
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/adult/index.html
This is LDOnline's newsletter devoted entirely to learning disabilities
and the adult entitled, LD In Depth, Adult Issues. Learning disabilities
are often thought of as a children's issue. Research has shown that
learning disabilities do not disappear when one leaves school and
that they can occur across an individual's lifespan. It offers an
assortment of articles that examine adult issues in the field of learning
disabilities.
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Inspirational
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/7262/
Tera Kirk created this website at the age of 18 in 1998. She has NLD
syndrome and wanted to create this page to help others understand
what Nonverbal Learning Disabilities are, how people with NLD think
and perceive things.
http://www.cyberwink.com/ld/default.html
Don Winkler has learned to master his learning differences, which
include dyslexia, dysgraphia and dysphasia. In Don's Own Words
has speeches and In The News has articles that will give you
insights into how he did it, and how others might do the same. Don
is a national spokesperson in educating people about learning differences.
He is a board member of the International Dyslexia Association.
http://www.abilityforum.com
Utilizing the power of technology, this site focuses on learning disabled
individuals overcoming all types of barriers including education,
employment and social issues.
http://www.ideallives.com/
Ideal Lives Project
416 Frances St., Enid, OK, 73703
Lisa Simmons is the founder of the Ideal Lives Project and author
of The Internet Resource Guide for Parents and Disability Professionals.
Her goal is to bring parents, educators and disability professionals
together by empowering them with information.
http://www.ldpride.net/
Inspired by Deaf Pride, this site has been developed as an interactive
community resource for youth and adults with learning disabilities
and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).
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Organizations
http://www.ahead.org
Association on Higher Education & Disability (AHEAD)
P.O. Box 21192, Columbus, OH 43221
The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) is an international,
multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation
in higher education for persons with disabilities. The association
has numerous training programs, workshops, publications and conferences.
http://home.sandiego.edu/~ammer/proforg%20folder/cld.html
Council for Learning Disabilities
(CLD)
P.O. Box 40303, Overland Park, KS 66204
CLD is dedicated to working with individuals who have learning disabilities.
Their publication, Learning Disability Quarterly, focuses on research
with an applied focus.
http://www.interdys.org
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
8600 LaSalle Rd., Chester Bldg., Baltimore, MD 21286-2044
IDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and treatment
of dyslexia.
http://www.floridaliteracy.org/
Florida Literacy Coalition
934 North Magnolia Avenue, Suite 104, Orlando FL, 32803-3854
The Florida Literacy Coalition encompasses a network of over 200 literacy
providers. They provide current information to prospective adult students
and volunteers about literacy programs available throughout the state
and provide current and relevant information and resources to those
who provide literacy instruction: volunteer adult literacy tutors,
teachers and parents. The website contains helpful information about
learning disabilities.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/learndis.htm
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
NIMH Public Inquiries: 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8184, MSC 9663,
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663
Fax: (301) 443-4279
The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to
conduct research on mind, brain and behavior including research regarding
brain activity and its relationship to learning disorders. In addition
to a very thorough website, NIMH produces a booklet entitled Learning
Disabilities, which provides information on the role of research,
treatment options, strategies for coping and sources of information
and support.
http://www.hellofriend.org/learning/learning.html
The Hello Friend/Ennis William Cosby Foundation
This non-profit foundation celebrates the life and fulfills the goals
and dreams of Ennis William Cosby. Resources, newsletters and support
services for individuals with learning differences are the focus.
http://www.ldanatl.org/
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)
4156 Library Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15234-1349
LDA is the largest national non-profit, volunteer organization focused
on advocating for individuals with learning disabilities and the only
national organization devoted to defining and finding solutions for
the broad spectrum of learning disabilities. The site is loaded with
information about learning disabilities, resources and education.
http://www.chadd.org/index.html
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201, Landover, MD 20785
(800) 233-4050, (301) 306-7070, Fax: (301)-306-7090
CHADD has an informative website about learning disabilities and a
good list of resources. The organization's primary focus is representing
individuals and families dealing with ADHD for education, advocacy
and support.
http://www.ncld.org/
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
381 Park Avenue, South, Suite 1420, New York, NY 10019
(212) 545-7510, (888) 575-7373, Fax: (212) 545-9665
The mission of the National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
is to increase opportunities for all individuals with learning disabilities
by increasing public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities,
conducting educational programs and services that promote research-based
knowledge and providing national leadership in shaping public policy.
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Publications
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/special_education
Suite101.com, Inc.
This is an online publishing company engaged in the creation, operation
and maintenance of Internet-based publishing communities of readers
and writers. Suite101.com was one of the first websites to engage
real people ("Contributing Editors") rather than software (search
engines) to find, review and publish links to the best content that
the Internet has to offer. Each of the 1,500 interactive topic sites
not only features articles but also discussion boards and comprehensive
lists of recommended websites. The site also features a full suite
of member services, including chat rooms, personal start pages and
websites, web-based email and more.
http://www.LARCpublishing.com
LARC Publishing
P.O. Box 801, Milford, NH 03055
(603) 880-7691
Brody Reading: The Brody Method offers a useful tool and extensive
multi-sensory practice to help readers break the barrier of challenging
words. A manual explains how to use the method developmentally grades
3 - 6, remedially grades 3 - adult with dyslexia, learning disabilities
and ESL.
http://www.education-world.com/a_issues/issues090.shtml
Education World/School Issues
Education World is an extensive online publication. The Special Education
heading connects you to articles such as the Oprah Spotlights Learning
Disabilities Documentary.
http://www.hopkins.k12.mn.us/Pages/North/LD_Research/
Learning Disabilities Research and Resource Site
This site is dedicated to the advancement of practical knowledge and
understanding about the world of learning disabilities. There is extensive
coverage of basic information, research, support and assessment.
http://www.mindpub.com/art349.htm
Mind Publications
Article by Vijai P. Sharma, Ph.D, entitled Adults Too Have Learning
Disabilities.
http://www.samgoldstein.com/articles/0007.html
This is an article by Sam Goldstein, Ph.D. entitled Emotional Problems
in Adults with Learning Disabilities: An Often Unseen but Not Insignificant
Problem.
http://www.lin.ca/resource/html/Vol22/v22n3a2.htm
This is an article by Janet Johnson in the Journal of Leisurability
entitled, Learning Disabilities: The Impact on Social Competencies
of Adults.
http://www.ahea.org/Adults%20with%20Learning%20Disabilities.htm
This is an article by Sandra Johnson M.Ed., M.A., entitled, Casac
Adults With Learning Disabilities: A Developmental Perspective.
http://novel.nifl.gov/nalld/resource
National Resources for Adults with Learning Disabilities
This was produced as a collaborative effort between the HEATH Resource
Center and the National Adult Literacy and Learning Disabilities Center.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave. SW, Switzer Bldg.,
Washington, DC
20202-3583
OSERS provides information, research and resources about special learning
needs. Published quarterly.
http://www.ideapractices.org/index.php
The IDEA Practices
This website distributes a monthly email newsletter, IDEAnews. This
newsletter includes: IDEA-related news briefs, upcoming conferences
and events, new product and resource announcements, what's new on
the IDEA Practices website and other information.
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Research
and Training Centers
http://www.rit.edu/~easi/pubs/ldnoelbw.htm
Learning Disabilities Research & Training Center
The University of Georgia, Roosevelt Warm Springs for Rehabilitation.
This center publishes the National Informational Resource Guide with
topics for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities and attention
deficit disorder.
http://idea.uoregon.edu:16080/~ncite/
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators (NCITE)
805 Lincoln Street, Eugene, OR 97401
The center advances the quality and effectiveness of technology, media
and materials for individuals with disabilities. It includes an extensive
Table of Contents with both US mail addresses/telephone numbers and
Internet access.
http://www.kidsource.com/NICHCY/learning_disabilities.html
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492, Washington, DC 20013-1492
(800) 695-0285 (Voice/TT), (202) 884-8200 (Voice/TT)
Provides general information, resources, publications and contacts
for children and adults with learning disabilities.
http://www.edu.uwo.ca/cccd/index.html
The Center for Communication and Cognitive Disorders
Faculty of Education, University of Western Ontario
1137 Western Road, London, Ontario, N6G 1G7, Canada
The Center for Communicative and Cognitive Disabilities (CCCD) is
a Canadian university-based center of specialization established to
improve educational opportunities for students with communication
exceptionalities. CCCD is dedicated to assisting students with language
and learning disabilities, deafness and physical challenges to participate
fully in society. The website includes links to research, assistive
technology and curriculum resources.
http://www.schwablearning.org/
Schwab Learning Center
1650 South Amphlett Boulevard, Suite 300, San Mateo, CA 94402
Site provides information on learning disabilities and resources including
books, multimedia and websites. Schwab conducts studies to understand
how LD impacts the child, the parent and the family. They have combined
their experience with their research in this website to empower parents.
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Resource
Centers
http://www.naric.com/
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
This center collects and disseminates the results of federally funded
research projects. NARIC's literature collection, which also includes
commercially published books, journal articles and audiovisuals, averages
around 200 new documents per month. They are funded by the National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to serve
anyone, professional or lay person, who is interested in disability
and rehabilitation, including consumers, family members, health professionals,
educators, rehabilitation counselors, students, librarians, administrators
and researchers.
http://www.ericec.org/faqs.html
ERIC Clearinghouse on Adult, Career and Vocational Education
1900 Kenny Rd., Columbus, OH 43210
ERIC disseminates materials through its ERIC database and clearinghouse
publications. Two examples are: Adults and Learning Disabilities:
An Overview for the Adult Educator and Teaching Adults with Learning
Disabilities. Included are some topics on which the clearinghouse
frrequently receives questions. Responses include citations
from the ERIC database as well as other relevant information, where
appropriate.
http://www.acenet.edu
HEATH Resource Center
National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals
with Disabilities American Council on Education One Dupont Circle,
NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036. Web address is for ACENET; Select
HEATH from the menu bar on the left.
http://www-tcall.tamu.edu/bibs/lrngdisa.htm
Texas Adult Literacy Clearinghouse
Texas Center for Adult Literacy
Texas A & M University, 4226 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4226
(800) 441-READ (7323), (979) 845-6615, Fax: (979) 845-0952
This is a very comprehensive listing of resources including books,
videos, reports, documents, CDs, etc. that are available for loan.
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Specific
Learning Disabilities
http://www.neuropsychologycentral.com/
Go to the search tab and type in learning disabilities.
Learn the reasons for and benefits from getting a neuropsychological
evaluation.
http://www.neuroeducation.com/main.htm
Neuroeducation
905 W. Riverside, Suite 208, Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 747-0165, Fax: (509) 747-8016
Neuroeducation is a team of licensed psychologists and counselors,
providing services for children, adolescents and adults with emotional
or behavioral problems including those related to learning disabilities.
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Web
Connections
http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/teaching_techniques/strategies.html#gener
LD Online Newsletter
This site offers a collection of information for regular and special
educators and direction to an array of teaching resources.
http://seriweb.com/
Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI)
This is a collection of Internet accessible information resources
of interest to those involved in fields related to Special Education.
This collection exists in order to make online Special Education resources
more easily and readily available in one location. This site continually
modifies, updates and adds additional informative links.
http://www.iser.com
Internet Special Education Resources (ISER)
This is a nationwide directory, similar to the Yellow Pages, of professionals
serving the special education community with a focus on learning disabilities.
http://slincs.coe.utk.edu/
Southern LINCS
This is one of the five regional sites that make up LINCS,
a national electronic information and communication system for adult
literacy. This site is a focal point for the southern region with
links to state, regional and national information.
http://www.enabledonline.com/
Enabled Online
P.O. Box 5983, Columbia, SC 29250
Fax: (803) 783-4100
This site contains personal interest stories, access to technology,
news/events, health and a bulletin board and a broad spectrum of disabilities.
http://www.ldresources.com
Resources for People with Learning Disabilities
This has been produced since 1995. This site is updated daily and
contains a variety of resources with a focus on writing and technology
written as anecdotal comments.
http://dmoz.org/Reference/Education/Special_Education/Learning_Disabilities
The Open Directory Project
The goal of this project is to produce the most comprehensive directory
of the web, by relying on a vast army of volunteer editors. Learning
disabilities are well covered.
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