Resources by Specific Disability:
HEARING IMPAIRED:
College and Career Programs for Deaf Students
Put together by Gallaudet University, consists of an electronic edition of a book with hyperlinks providing an index of programs. The site is also searchable for programs by major field.
LEARNING DISABILITIES:
Children and Adults With Attention Deficit Disorder
Lists CHADD chapter locations, ADD support groups and publications about ADD.
International Dyslexia Association
Basic information on dyslexia from this international organization. Specific tips for parents, college students, and adults dealing with this specific learning disability. Listings of books, conferences, research, and legislation also included.
Info on learning disabilities of every type, research, legal info, a free electronic newsletter, bulletin board, etc. For parents, teacher, and students.
Learning Disabilities Association
Largest non-profit volunteer organization advocating for adults and children with learning disabilities. Site features fact sheets and articles on a variety of learning disabilities and issues plus links to other organizations. state chapters, and info about publications and events. The California chapter is located at http://www.ldaca.org/.
National Center for Learning Disabilities, Inc.
Non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and adults affected by learning disabilities. Site discusses national referral service and educational programs. Although it deals with the entire age spectrum, most of the info is for children and their parents.
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