last updated: 09-14-10
ADD Resources (www.addresources.org)
Information about diagnosing Attention Deficit Disorder and resources available to help cope.
ADDvance (www.addvance.com)
Resource site for those with ADD, containing articles on support groups, resources, and links to other ADD sites.
AHEAD (www.ahead.org)
This site is the official site for the Association on Higher Education and Disability. It has useful information and links for the assistance and support of students with disabilities attending post-secondary institutions.
This site of the American Foundation for the Blind provides information, support, and resources for the blind and the visually impaired.
Attention Deficit Disorder (www.chadd.org)
Information and support from CHADD (Children & Adults with Deficit Disorders) on diagnosing and treating individuals with attention deficit disorder.
Council for Exceptional Children (www.cec.sped.org)
This is the site for the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) which is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or gifted.
Deaf Education Website (www.deafed.net)
This site is designed to expand the array of learning resources and opportunities that are available to deaf/hard-of-hearing students as well as assist in the professional development of new and existing teachers.
Dyslexia (www.interdys.org)
This is the International Dyslexia Association's website containing valuable information for parents, educators, and others on dyslexia.
Regional Resource and Federal Center for Special Education (www.rrfcnetwork.org)
The Federal Resource Center supports a nationwide technical assistance network to respond to the needs of students with disabilities.
Illinois Department of Human Services (www.dhs.state.il.us)
This is the site of the Illinois Department of Human Services which lists the services available. Services range from aid to the blind to rehabilitation services, through food stamps and much more.
Illinois School for the Deaf (www.morgan.k12.il.us/isd)
This is the official site of the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois. It contains information on admissions, programs, services, and more.
Illinois State Board of Education Special Education (www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed)
Excellent site for information on state initiatives and programs for special education.
Internet Resources for Special Education (www.iser.com)
This is a nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. They help parents and caregivers find local special education professionals to help with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder assessment, therapy, advocacy, and other special needs.
Landmark College (www.landmarkcollege.org)
Highly regarded college in Vermont that devotes its curriculum exclusively to providing ambitious and motivated students with learning disabilities or ADHD with the skills needed for academic success.
LD Online (www.ldonline.org)
Interactive learning guide on disabilities for parents, children and educators.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (www.ldanatl.org)
LDA is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law.
Muscular Dystrophy Association (www.mdausa.org)
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is THE source for news and information about neuromuscular diseases, MDA research, and services for adults and children with neuromuscular diseases and their families.
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (www.add.org)
Topics included in this site include: ABC's of ADD, research, treatment, coaching, books on ADD, career & work, family issues, legal issues, school & ADD, support groups, teen's area, websites, women & ADD, and work & career.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (www.ncld.org)
This site lists college resources as well as current information about learning disabilities.
Office of Special Education Programs (www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep)
The Office of Special Education Programs is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
Spina Bifida Association of America (www.sbaa.org)
SBAA's mission is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. It provides services such as a toll-free information and referral service, a bi-monthly newsletter, publications, and much more.
United Cerebral Palsy (www.ucp.org)
The official site of United Cerebral Palsy provides information on education, housing, sports & Leisure, employment, parenting & families, transportation, health & wellness, products & services, and travel for individuals with cerebral palsy and their families.