| Disability-Specific Informational Websites |
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
NICHCY is a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth. |
The Early Childhood Outcomes Center
The Early Childhood Outcomes Center provides information and resources on child development. |
The Cody Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities
The Cody Center provides resources and community services benefiting those with Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD)and related developmental disabilities. |
OASIS @ MAAP
The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support(OASIS) center has joined with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome to create a single resource for families, individuals, and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder / Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS). |
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA provides resources and information about language and communication disorders. |
Childhood Apraxia of Speech Association of North America (CASANA)
CASANA’s Mission: To strengthen the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia, so that each child has their best opportunity to develop speech. |
LD OnLine
LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. |
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Mission: To ensure success for all
individuals with learning disabilities
in school, at work and in life. |
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities offers information and practical advice for parents of children with Learning Disabilities and ADHD. |
International Dyslexia Association
The International Dyslexia Association is dedicated to the study and treatment of the dyslexia as well as related language-based learning differences. |
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| Educational Resources for Students and Parents |
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BrainPOP
BrainPOP offers educational games, animations, videos and other activities that are aligned to academic standards. |
Discovery Education
Discovery Education provides parents and students with a variety of educational resources and activities. |
Read, Write, Think
Read, Write, Think provides resources, activities and projects related to helping children with reading and writing. |
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets is a national multimedia project offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help. |
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| New York State Education Department Resources |
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New York State Education Department: Office of Special Education
NYSED's main website |
Parts 200 and 201 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
New York State Regulations of Commissioner of Education |
A Parent's Guide to Special Education
A Parent's Guide to Special Education provides information for parents, guardians and other family members about laws, regulations and policies affecting special education programs and services. It is also available in Spanish. |
A Parent's Guide to Response to Intervention
A Parent's Guide to Response to Intervention provides information for parents, families and others regarding Response to Intervention (RtI); RtI is a process used in schools which provides additional help to assist students to keep up with learning, particularly in reading and math. |
Procedural Safeguards Notice
The procedural safeguards notice explains parents' legal rights under federal and State law. |
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation
ACCES-VR, formerly VESID, provides resources and information about transition services, vocational rehabilitation services, independent living services and business services. |
Vocational Rehabilitation Services for High School Students – Q & A for Parents
This Q & A for parents provides information on eligibility for vocational rehabilitation services and placement services including job-seeking skills training, employer referrals, work tryouts and on-the-job services; a similar brochure is also available for students. |
The New York State Early Intervention Program (Age Birth-2)
The Early Intervention Program offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. |
Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities, AGES 3-5
This pamphlet is also available in Spanish. |
The Early Childhood Direction Center (ECDC)
The ECDC provides information about programs and services for young children, ages birth through five, who have physical, mental, or emotional disabilities and help families obtain services for their children. |
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