• TASH
http://tash.org
A leading organization addressing the needs of individuals with significant disabilities. Its goals include Equity, Diversity, Social Justice and Inclusion.
• Council for Exceptional Childre n
http://www.cec.sped.org
Website for the professional organization of teachers, administrators, parents, and other individuals interested in the education of students with disabilities
• No Child Left Behind
http://nclb.gov
Federal government’s website provides the entire text of that law, a summary of it, FAQs, and related information.
• National Association for Down Syndrome
http://www.nads.org
Valuable source of information about students with Down syndrome; includes resources, news, and information about this relatively common syndrome.
• The Arc
http://thearc.org/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to including children and adults with intellectual disabilities into everyday life, has a website filled with resources for understanding students with intellectual disabilities.
• American Foundation for the Blind
http://afb.org
Extensive information about visual impairments and programs and services for students with this disability.
• United Cerebral Palsy Association
http://www.ucp.org
Information about the causes, classification, prognosis, treatment, and psychological aspects of cerebral palsy.
• Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
http://www.sicklecelldisease.org/
News, research updates, discussion boards, and resources related to this genetic disorder.
• The Brain Injury Association, Inc.
http://www.biausa.org
Includes information about causes, cost, prevention, and treatment of TBI. It even has a kid's corner.
• The National Association of the Deaf
http://www.nad.org/
Advocates for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, providing information on topics related to hearing loss and serving these individuals.
• The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
http://www.ldanatl.org
Helpful support group for parents of students with learning disabilities. Valuable information on parental rights and tips for parenting are available.
• National Association of Special Education Teachers
http://www.naset.org/
Professional organization for special education teachers and students studying to become teachers. Site provides information about special education law, disability information, teaching resources, and other professional resources. An e-journal is available for members.
• National Association of Parents with Children in Special Education
http://www.napcse.org/site/index.html
Provides information about disabilities, special education law, advocacy, transition services parent forums and other resources.
• Spina Bifida Association
http://www.sbaa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=index
Provides information about spina bifida, Insights into Advocacy eNewsletter, National Resource Center resources, and research information.