College of Education and Human Development
Resources

Education

The Institute on Disability - University of New Hampshire
The Institute on Disability is a member of the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD), a network of 67 university-based Centers located in every state and territory in the United States.
ATA - The Alliance for Technology Access
A network of community-based resource centers dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. Centers can be found all across the country.

Education Resources

Employment

Employment Support Institute
Provides information helping people make better decisions about employment options and policies affecting people with disabilities.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Provides information about job accommodation and the employability of people with disabilities

Law

Organizations

Washington DC Special Resources Web Page
the Washington DC Special Resources website is dedicated to families in the metropolitan Washington DC area who are in search of assistance with their special needs child. The links provided are intended to help parents with research, find answers to medical and educational questions and locate recreational activities.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America
LDA is the only national organization devoted to defining and finding solutions for the broad spectrum of learning disabilities.
Learning Disabilities Association of Virginia
The Learning Disabilities Assocation of Virginia (LDAV) is a state-level affiliate of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). Our organization focuses on enhancing educational and vocational services for individuals with learning disabilities who live in Virginia while supporting the efforts of LDA at the national level.
AbilityHub Assistive Technology Solutions
Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods available for accessing computers
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress
NLS administers a free library program of braille and recorded materials circulated to eligible browsers through a network of cooperating libraries.
ASAH Serving Individuals with Special Needs
A professional organization of private schools and agencies in New Jersey which provides highly specialized services to more than 9,500 children and adults with special needs.
United Cerebral Palsy
Advancing the independence productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral Palsy and other disabilities.
The Lighthouse for the Blind
The Lighthouse for the Blind is an independent, nonprofit agency supported by the community, grants and the sale of products manufactured by blind workers employed there.
The Rebus Institute
A non profit organization committed to the management of problems related to specific Learning disabilities (LD) and/or Attention Deficit Disorder in adulthood.
1499 Bayshore Blvd. Suite 146, Burlingame, CA 94010 | (415) 697-7424
Disability Services - Commonwealth of Virginia
Links to sites providing services to assist individuals with disabilities to become independent, employed, and enjoy a better quality of life.
AAIDD: American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
AAIDD promotes progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ARC: National Organization of Mental Retardation
The Arc is the oldest and largest advocacy organization dealing with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the world.

Technologies

Assistive Technology

Instructional Technology

Related Educational Sites

Software

The U-M Software Archives
List of old software resources
Product Works
Product works is a directory of consumer medical information, reviews and advice for the abled and disabled.
AUDIBLOX
A home study course offering omprehensive programs for Dyslexia and the possibility of overcoming the effects of Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD) http://www.audiblox.com
Pulsedata HumanWare
HumanWare products are designed to last, to grow (and in many cases, to go) with the user. Giving them the independence to compete effectively with peers, to feel connected – to be a vital part of the global information age in which we live.
Totware -shareware/freeware resource
Free or nearly free software resources.

Web Accessibility

Web Accessibility Initiative
International committee for setting web accessibility guidelines
WebAIM
Provides tutorials, technical support, and services related to making the web accessible to people with disabilities.

Other

Very Special Arts
An international organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities
The Instant Access Treasure Chest

See also the archive of past initiatives and projects.