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Disability Links

This section contains links to resources divided into the following categories:

General Education
Special Education
Parenting Resources

General Education

• New York State Education Department - www.nysed.govt
  The State Education Department is responsible for general supervision of all educational institutions in the State, for operating certain educational and cultural institutions, and for certifying teachers and certifying or licensing practitioners of thirty-eight professions.
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education - www.ed.gov
  Supplement and complement the efforts of states, the local school systems, the private sector, educational research institutions, community-based organizations, parents, and students to improve the quality of education for the children of the United States.

Special Education

• LD Online - www.ldonline.org
  This website is a forum for parents, children, and teachers wishing to learn more about diagnosing and treating learning disabilities. It contains discussion boards, up to date news, and links to camps and schools. The website also features writing and artwork from children with disabilities.
  
  
• The New York Institute for Special Education - www.nyise.org/speech/nyise.htm
  The New York Institute for Special Education(NYISE) is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian educational facility with quality programs for children who are blind or visually disabled, emotionally and learning disabled and pre-schoolers who are developmentally delayed.
  
  
• Special Education Resources on the Internet - www.seriweb.com
  Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those involved in the fields related to Special Education.
  
  
• Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. - www.resourcesnyc.org
  Provides resource material and workshops for parents and professionals about programs, services and systems for children with special needs.
  
  
• U.S. Department of Education (IDEA) - http://idea.ed.gov./
  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
  
  
• Wrightslaw - http://www.wrightslaw.com/
  Provides parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys with accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy so they can be effective catalysts.
  

Parenting Resources

• Association for Special Kids (A.S.K.) - www.specialkids.com
  The Association for Special Kids is a organization serving the mid-Atlantic states that helps families with special needs children set up individual financial plans. The Association for Special Kids charges no fees for its services.
  
  

• CHADD of Putnam and Vicinity - www.chadd.net/376
  Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit, parent-based organization that offers suport and information on ad/HD
  
  
  

• Lekotek - www.lekotek.org
  The country's central source on toys and play for children with special needs.
  
  

• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - www.nichd.nih.gov
  This site is a division of the National Institute of Health that aims to ensure health, productivity, independence and well-being of all individuals.
  
  

• Parent Link - www.westchesterparentlink.org
  Parent Link is a support group for parents of children with high functioning
  autism, asperger syndrome and other pervasive development disorders. This website helps parents, friends and interested professionals.
  
  

• Parent to Parent of New York State - www.parenttoparentnys.org Connects parents who live in New York State with a trained volunteer support parent whose child has the same disability, illness, issue or concern to provide support and share information. They can also connect families with local, state or national resources and organizations.
  

• Stars 4 kidz  - www.stars4kidz.com
  A wide variety of highly motivating toys and reinforcers to improve the learning experience of children on the Autism Spectrum.
  
  

• Toys "R" Us - www.toysrus.com/differentlyabled
  Step-by-step shoppers guide for products for children with special needs.

 

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