Resources for General Information about Learning Disabilities
These resources have been chosen because they provide reliable information and are relevant for both teachers and parents of students with learning disabilities.
For
All
Coordinated
Campaign for Learning Disabilities
The Coordinated Campaign is an effort by key organizations in the field
of learning disabilities to make people aware of learning disabilities,
share information with parents, and promote the need for early detection
and intervention. The Web site includes answers to frequently asked questions
about learning disabilities.
[http://aboutld.org/]
LD
OnLine
LD OnLine offers information for parents, teachers, and other interested
professionals in the areas of learning disabilities, legal issues, current
research, instructional strategies, and personal stories.
[http://www.LDOnline.org]
National
Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning
Disabilities
The NAEAACLD Web site includes information and resources provided by an
established network of individuals and organizations experienced in minority
research and special education. It also provides a parent resource network
and publications for teachers, parents, and others.
[http://www.charityadvantage.com/aacld/HomePage.asp]
Office
of Special Education, Curry School of Education
This Web site provides information about resources, organizations, and
instructional strategies. [http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/categories/ld.html]
For
Parents
Technical
Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers-The Alliance
Provides technical assistance for establishing, developing, and coordinating
Parent Training and Information Projects under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act.
[http://www.taalliance.org/]
Schwab
Learning
Schwab Learning is an online guide to the landscape of learning disabilities,
developed by the Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation especially for parents
of children who are newly identified with a learning disability.
[http://www.schwablearning.org/]