ABLEDATA.com
This site is rich with disability related resources that includes links
to assistive
technology and rehabilitation equipment.
Academic Software Inc.
This company produces and markets assistive technology such as switches
and
other adaptive devices for students with learning disabilities.
Adapted Computer Technologies
This site lists several links that contain disability resources and
related information
that mostly deal with assistive technology.
Adaptive Solutions
Adaptive Solutions provides products and solutions to people with disabilities.
ADD Medical Treatment
Center of Santa Clara Valley
Go here to get a description of the different characteristics of ADD/ADHD
at different
stages of life.
AsiaQuest
Enjoy Classroom Connect's real-time adventure through Asia. Follow
along each day
as the bicyclists tour the silk road.
Ask Jeeves for Kids
Just type in a question and click Ask! Jeeves might send you to the
perfect site, or it
offers matches by WebCrawler, Yahoo, Infoseek, Excite, and Altavista.
Asperger's Syndrome
This informational site about Asperger's Syndrome discusses what it
is and how it is
different from autism.
Assistive Technologies
Learn how technology can support and assist the learning of dyslexic
students.
Assistive
Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities.
http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/assistive_technology.html
Attention Deficit Disorder
This ADD site has information on helping your child succeed in school.
It is also
helpful for adults who have ADD. There are discussions on medication,
behavioral
planning, and how computers can help.
Bandaides
& Blackboards
Visit this site to read personal experiences submitted by children
with chronic
diseases. Read their take on what it is like to be in the hospital.
Parents and
teachers will also find resources on how to adjust to this difficult
situation.
Center for Assistive
Technology
Here you can download freeware/shareware for people with disabilities.
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.
Closing the Gap
Closing the Gap is an internationally recognized source for information
on innovative
applications of microcomputer technology in special education and rehabilitation.
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.
Disabilities
PsychShop
Go to this site to find direct links to various disabilities resources.
Disability Resources on
the Net
This Web site is a resource center for the advancement of technology
benefiting persons of differing abilities.
DREAMMS for Kids Inc.
Founded in 1988 by parents of a Down's Syndrome child, DREAMMS for
Kids Inc. produces a newsletter and guides to assistive technology for
children with special needs.
Edmark
This IBM company developes and publishes children's educational software.
Visit
this site to find out further information on their products.
ePALS Classroom Exchange
So you want to correspond with keypals, but you don’t know how to get
started?
Register your class, then search the database for other classes by
language, grade,
city, state, province, or country. Get ready for global correspondence!
Family Village
This site is a global community that combines information, resources,
and
communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with disabilities
and their
families.
Family Village
Accessibility Shopping Mall
The Accessibility Mall offers resources for those who are needing assistive
technology and adaptive products.
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.
House Passes Resolution
for More IDEA Funding!
This June 18, 1998 article from the Council for Exceptional Children
discusses H. Res. 399 which would help fund educating students with disabilities.
Houston Software's
SpeakOUT Software
Those who are speech impaired now can have a "voice." SpeakOUT! enables
them
to "speak" by converting text to speech on a computer.
IBM Special Needs
Solutions
IBM has developed a number of assistive devices and sofware tools that
make the
computer more accessible and friendly to people who have special needs.
Inclusion:
School as a Caring Community
This is an excellent site for teachers facing inclusion in their classroom.
Visit the handbook, field notes, resources, or the feedback section that
allows you to ask questions or post comments.
Interactive IEP Internet
Teachers can now create an Individualized Education Program for their
special
education students from this interactive software.
Internet Resources for Special Children
Parents, educators, and other professionals who interact with children
who have
disabilities will find valuable information here.
Keyboard Alternatives
&
Vision Solutions, Inc.
The Optelec 20/20 and 20/20 Plus both offer a larger computer magnification
system
to enable those who are visually impaired.
Kidlink/Kidcafe
Aimed at youth ages 10 to 15, KIDCAFE provides opportunities for young
people to
discuss topics, do research, and exchange keypal messages; for schools
to find
partners for projects; and for teachers to plan activities.
Kidsource Online
Kidsource Online offers parents and teachers up-to-date information
on education
and healthcare. Their categories include New Articles, Healthcare News,
Safety &
Recall Notices, Internet News, Education Tips, and Media Information.
KidSource
Online: Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities
Learn all about Assistive Technology Devices and how they can be applied
in
classroom instruction. Don't forget to visit the forums and related
articles.
LD Online
LD Online is an interactive guide to learning disabilities for educators
and parents.
LD Online:
First Person
These are truly inspirational short essays written by teachers, parents
and students on their personal experiences with learning disabilities.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to read more essays.
LD Resources
This is a very useful site for those wanting to learn more about learning
disabilities.
There are links to organizations, conferences, personal essays, adaptive
computer
software and hardware, books, games, and more.
Low Vision
Learn what products will magnify text for those who are visually impaired.
Maddux Special Education
The purpose of this site is to provide students, practicing teachers,
parents, and others with information about special education and disabilities.
Marc Sheehan's Special
Education Page
This page contains several dozen special education related links.
Meet
Special Education Teachers
Find out the educational background and their views on inclusion from
seven different early childhood special education teachers.
Meet
Teachers in Inclusive Settings
Nine early childhood education teachers share their educational background
and their thoughts on inclusion at this site.
NanoPac, Inc.
NanoPac, Inc. is a supplier of computer assistive technology devices
for those who
are disabled.
National Clearinghouse of Bilingual
Education
Find a wealth of resources on teaching linguistically and culturally
diverse students
at this site.
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.
Organizing
and Facilitating Telecollaborative Projects
These eight easy steps will help you plan your next online educational
project.
Quest Interactive Expeditions
Join the Quest team on one of their trips mountain-biking through Asia
or sailing
through the Galapagos Islands. Learn about the culture, flora, and
fauna of these
locations. Much of this site is free, you don't need to subscribe for
the CU course.
RJ Cooper & Associates
Rj Cooper produces products for people with special needs such as computer
hardware adaptations, software that makes cursors more visable, and
the
CooperCar.
Ruben Salazar
Library: Disabilities Resources
This site was developed to keep educators and the community in touch
with the
latest resources in adaptive computer technology.
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
Special Education
Technology British Columbia: Resources
Teachers and related professionals can find a wealth of assistive technology
resource materials at this site. Peruse through the support products,
curriculum
resources, assistive technology guides, and video resources.
Teaching with the Internet
Click here to access a collection of Internet curriculum resources.
Technology's
Role in the Education of a Blind Student
Find out how technology is enhancing the education of Serena, a blind
7th grader
who is attending a public school.
The Adaptive Technology Resource
Center
This Web site seeks to exploit technology to meet the challenges faced
by people
with disabilities. There are areas for users to get information on:
Education, Services,
and Research and Development. All three deal with adaptive technology.
The Internet
This site provides teachers with easy to use practical tips on helping
students of all needs navigate the Internet.
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).
The Special
Education Home Page
Explore this extensive list of special education resources. All links
are oganized by
type of disability.
The What's and
How To's of Inclusive Education
Explore these basic guidelines and resources on teaching in an inclusive
classroom.
Tom Snyder Productions
Tom Snyder, a former science and social studies teacher, is now a leading
publisher
of K-12 educational software. View his many products at this site.
Virtual Assistive Technology Center
This site offers free or inexpensive software that assists people with
disabilities use
computers.
Voicetalk.com
Now you can control your home computer by voice with the help of VoiceTalk
2000
Voice Recognition system.
Web 66 International
WWW School Registry
After learning about different countries, take a field trip to anywhere
using email. Visit
the school Web pages of other countries through this site, and make
some keypals!
The WebQuest
Page
You are encouraged the visit the WebQuest home page. Discover all that
it offers
since it promotes dedication to higher learning.
Wieser Educational, Inc.
The Wieser Educational Web site allows you to request for free their
1999 catalog of
instructional materials which are designed for remedial and special
needs students
in grades 5 through adult.
Yahooligans!
This child-friendly search engine was created by the makers of Yahoo.
Don't miss
the School Bell category. It's loaded with sites that help with homework
in all subject
areas.