Many of these sources apply to several aspects of disability or special education. We've assembled them here for folks who are seeking general (in the sense of 'generic') sources. The resources listed here are sometimes included elsewhere in our pages. If you're looking for something that you haven't found elsewhere, you should scan this list.
Looking for information that used to be listed on this page? See the new sibling page, Assistive Technology.
NCITE, the National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators
Case-Link, an interactive multi-media project about using cases on the web as a means of teaching about special education.
Anyone who wants to know something about effective instruction should read Ed Anderson's paper called "Education that Works: The Child is Always Right." It's one of many valuable resources one can find at the Cambridge Center for Behavioral Studies web site.
George Klima's extensive site about the importance of effectiveness in educational reform, one of our favorite, no-nonesense places about education on the web
U.S. National Center for Dissemination of Disability Research, a project funded by the U.S. National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research and providing extensive resources on research about disabilities
Rebecca Evers, a professor at Winthrop University, has an extensive list of resources related to disabilities and special education.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO) focuses on the participation of students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts, and graduation requirements.
The US Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) began partnerships with several organizations to provide many resources over the Internet. There are three important partnerships:
Internet clearing houses focused on families often include resources about special education and disabilities.
National Public Radio's Beyond Affliction: The Disability History
Contact List of Disability Resources on the Web
Association for People with Disabilities
The National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems, which provides links to lots of resources
Main Street Community Services is a registered not for profit community agency working in partnership with other established community organizations to provide comprehensive social and health services. Don't let the Canadian link fool you; there's lots of good info here.
The American Academy of Pediatrics' statement about the Doman-Delacato Treatment of Neurological Handicaps
Adaptive Computing Technology Center
Crotched Mountain Foundation, an early entry on the web
The Institute on Independent Living offers a wide variety of resources, including a listing of disability organizations, referral services, and more
The Center on Disabilities, a resource from California State University, Northridge.
The Charles A. Dana Foundation maintains the Dana Aliance for Brain Initiatives and the BrainWeb project, excellent resources about brain research
Sandra Steingart's fine list of school psychology resources
UC Berkeley's School Psychology Program site, which includes links to related areas
Disability Research Unit (DRU) in the United Kingdom
The Macquarie University Psychology Department maintains a list of basic information about commonly used tests
Jim Lubin's extensive set of resources, Disability Information
Access Unlimited's Disability Link Barn, including hundreds of links to resources
Resources for nurses from the Angels of Mercy, including a section on disabilities
Harold Anderson's resources on Angelman Syndrome
Ron MacKinnon's list of special education resources
International non-profit human services organization
National Association of Developmental Disabilities Councils
National Institute On Life Planning For Persons With Disabilities
Directory of National Information Sources on Disabilities
Randy Ryan's web site associated with Our Kids and devoted to raising kids with special needs.
Steve Sell's Disability Management Page
Amby Duncan's Educational Resources
Parkside MI Middle School's links for parents and teachers
Lauren Goch's specialed.guide pages
Other Internet Disability Resources
Steve Fullmer's list of links called Untangling the Web hosted by West Virginia Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
ProjectPro's cite on its After-School Reading Instruction program
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center
General Disabilities Information
THE SPECIAL EDges page from Darren Gossage
General special education links from Richard Purman at the New Horizons Regional Education Center
Disability Resources on the Internet
Petereson's guide to special schools
The Arc's list of Disabilty-Related Resources on the Web
Center of Excellence for Science & Mathematics Education's resources on science and math education for kids with disabilities
Brandi Valentine's Heart of the Web page has links to interesting resources selected for their unique features
David Hurlbert's collection of resources
Accessology Inc - Handicapped Disabled Access Regulations
Esmerel's Collection of Disability Resources on the Internet (this is a big one!)
San Diego: Disabled Businesspersons Association
Sturge-Weber Foundation site, with lots of resources about this syndrome.
College and University Disability Resources
Cognitive and Developmental Diabilities Resources
The Instant Access Treasure Chest
Sunny Hill - Other Internet Resources
WEB Server for the Visually Handicapped
THE DISABILITY TELEGRAPH NEWS: Main Menu
Media Miss the Disability Rights Issue: "Courageous Cripples" Instead of
Access ...
Internet sources of dyslexia information
Funding - Disabled People South Africa
Index Page for the Developmental Disabilities Centre
Disability Information In South Australia
Mennonites and People with Disabilities
DO-IT. Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology
The Son-Rise Program For Families With Special Needs Children
Human Rights Act - Disabilities
Headline: Housing in Jeopardy for 156,000 Disabled
Disabled User Services Home Page
Other Internet Disability Resources
GENERAL RESOURCE INDEX: Resources for the Disabled
Welcome to the Mailing List for Berkeley Area Disability Issues
Ability Network - Cross Disabilities Magazine
Disability Related Resources on the Internet
Resources from the Netherlands on the method known as Gentle Teaching
Abilities - Issue 24 - Fall 95
Axis Disability Rights Website
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (Also, see our ose links on law in special education)
Carleton Disability Awareness Centre
Disabled Student Services: HomePage
Leny Magalhes Mrech's site about Inclusive Education in Brazil
Looking for information that used to be listed on this page? See the new sibling page, Assistive Technology.
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