Disabilities
Updated 10/2/2001

Able Ezine - forum for discussion on the issues which affect people with disabilities.

Access-Ability - resources, games, links, classifieds, and more.

ASK about ADD.
http://www.azstarnet.com/~ask/

A.S.K.: Adults Seeking Knowledge
This comprehensive site includes stories from people with ADD, support groups,
medications, and suggestions for ADD in the workplace.

Asperger's Syndrome
This informational site about Asperger's Syndrome discusses what it is and how it is
different from autism.

Asperger's Syndrome.
http://www.wpi.edu/~trek/aspergers.html

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
There are three main areas to this ADHD site: "Understanding the Problem,"
"Getting Help, and "Sustaining Hope." Explore the various educational options that
are presented.

Attention Deficit Disorder.
http://www.ncpamd.com/adhd.htm

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm

Autism: Language Manual for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome
http://fox.nstn.ca/~zacktam/

Bipolar Disorder.  Google search on Bipolar disorder.
http://www.google.com/custom?q=bipolar&sa=Go&cof=T%3Ablack%3BLW%3A282%3BL%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.refdesk.com%2Frd.gif%3BLH%3A94%3BBGC%3Awhite%3BAH%3Acenter%3BAWFID%3A6332576430c078b2%3B

Bipolar Disorder.  Yahoo search on bipolar disorder.
http://search.yahoo.com/bin/search?p=bipolar
 

CanDo.com

Cerebral Palsy
Visit this site to learn about cerebral palsy. Read a general summary of what this
physical disability is like, the current research, treatment, and further resources.

Cerebral Palsy.
http://www.wellweb.com/INDEX/QCEREBRA.htm

Cerebral Palsy: A Multimedia Tutorial for Children and Parents
Use this site to find out what the causes of CP are, what types exist, the various
problems that arise, equipment and therapy suggestions, and feedback.

Cerebral Palsy - Multimedia Tutorial for Children and Parents.
http://hsc.virginia.edu/cmc/tutorials/cp/cp.htm

Chronic Illness, Children, Health Education.
http://funrsc.fairfield.edu/~jfleitas/contents.html

Cognitive and Developmental Disabilites Resources
Click here to view a listing of sites related to cognitive and developmental disabilities.
Among them include Down's Syndrome, Fragile X, and Autism. Information is clear
and in-depth.

Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities Resources.
http://waisman.wisc.edu/www/mrsites.html

Cripworld - offers classifieds, message boards, chats, Adventures of Beverlee, and more.
Department of Education - National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation
Research@

Disabilities Information Resources - DINF collects information on disabilities and disabilities
related subjects and makes it available through the World Wide Web.

Disability Gopher

Disability Net - general disability information service run by disabled people.

Disability Page

Disability Resources on the Net
This Web site is a resource center for the advancement of technology benefiting
persons of differing abilities.

Disability Social History Project - history of disabled people, their contributions and struggle
for civil rights. Includes media images and the social/political events that have affected and
been affected by people with disabilities.

Disable Hotline - events announcements, weekly chats, links to related sites, and interactive
forums.

disthis: the cripculture experience - e-zine for the disability community.

Dyslexia: The Gift
Dyslexia is considered a common learning disability. Yet this condition is frequently
accompanied by positive artistic, creative, and imaginative talents.

Dyslexia:  The Gift, Information and Resources for Dyslexia
http://www.dyslexia.com/index.htm

Handitel - one of the aims of the server is to gather the information existing on the World Wide
Web related to the field of disabled and elderly people.
MossRehab ResourceNet - offers information on travel, amputation, aphasia, sexuality and
more.

Health-Center.com: ADHD
If you are a parent or a teacher of a student with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder then this site could benefit you. Learn all about ADHD, what the signs are,
the latest treatments, and find links to support groups.

Health Center.  ADHD Pages
http://site.health-center.com/brain/adhd/

IDEA Funding
http://www.cec.sped.org/pp/618fund.htm

LD OnLine_First Person- Turning "My" Students into "Our" Students.
http://www.ldonline.org/first_person/randle.html

NIDRR Program Directory - listings covering the latest disability and rehabilitation research
funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research.

NICHCY.  The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities.
http://www.nichcy.org/
 
 

One A.D.D. Place
Visit this "virtual neighborhood" of information and resources relating to ADD and LD.
There are products, valuable resources, professional services, and more.

Special Education Resource Area
Here you will find links to free catalogs, software, case studies, resource links, and
teaching tools all related to special education and learning disabilities

The Advantages of Being Dyslexic and ADD
This site outlines the signs you should be aware of if someone you know is dyslexic,
classroom management tips, as well as descriptions and definitions of both dyslexia
and ADD.

The Advantages of Being Dyslexic and ADD
http://www.capecod.net/~rbf/a_Dyslexia_ADDref.html

The Maddux Special Education Home Page:  Information on Disabilities.
http://equinox.unr.edu/homepage/maddux/

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)  NICHCY provides families, educators, and other professionals with information on
disabilities and disability-related issues that focus on young people (birth to 22).

Understanding ADD/ADHD:  The clinical Characteristics of ADD/ADHD vary with age.
http://www.addmtc.com/clinical.html

Uppity DisAbility Internet Resources - socially progressive site for like minded disAbled
people.

WeMedia.com - empowering persons with disabilites with education, health, employment,
financial, entertainment, and other information. Also has free email, home pages, chat, and
shopping.

Western New York Disabilities Forum - provides access to a wide variety of disabilty related
news, information, and resources.

Wheelchair in Movies, The - do the actors and actresses walk in real life? Or only in reel life?

WheelchairNet - information resource for wheelchair users, clinicians, manufacturers,
researchers, and more.

Women with Disabilities - addresses numerous issues of particular interest to women with
disabilities, such as abuse, parenting, and sexuality.