Assistive Technology News Portal
www.axistive.com
The web site provides new information and product reviews on assistive technology for learning disabilities.
Band-Aides and Blackboards
www.lehman.cuny.edu/faculty/jfleitas/bandaides/
This is a web site designed to help kids, teens, and adults understand about illness.
Cancervive
11636 Chayote Street
Los Angeles, California 90049
Phone: (800)-4-TO-CURE
www.cancervive.org
Cancervive is a national organization that provides support and advocacy for survivors of childhood and adult cancer. The group provides information, newsletters, books, and videos on survivor issues. Its Teacher’s Guide for Kids with Cancer is an excellent resource.
DO-IT Pals
www.washington.edu/doit/Programs/pals.html
Through the University of Washington, this is an online community of teen and young adults with learning disabilities preparing for college and careers. The Web site is monitored.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15234
Phone: (412) 341-1515
www.ldanatl.org
This association of parents of children with learning disorders and interested professionals publishes pamphlets and books and makes referrals to local chapters.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org
(202)-884-8441
Central source for information on childhood disabilities including: IDEA, No Child Left Behind and research-based information on effective educational practices.
National Parent Network on Disabilities
1727 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Phone: (703) 684-6763
www.npnd.org
A coalition of parent organizations and individuals united to serve children with special needs and their families.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
US Department of Education
330 C Street, Southwest
Switzer Building
Washington, DC 20202
Phone: (202) 205-5465
www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs and provides for rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities. It also supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Outlook-Life Beyond Childhood Cancer
www.outlook-life.org
Outlook offers detailed information on the impact of cancer on school performance and learning.
Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers (the Alliance)
8161 Normandale Boulevard
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55437-1044
Phone: 888-248-0822
www.taalliance.org
Parent Training and Information Centers (PTICs) provide training and materials to help parents understand their child’s special needs, the laws that protect and provide services to meet those needs, and their parental rights. These centers are found in every state. Call to locate the center nearest you.
Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Provides updated and accurate information on; special education laws, education laws and advocacy for children with disabilities.