MORE SPECIAL NEEDS SITES

http://www.acsw.com/ --Academic Software, Inc. --This company produces and markets assistive technology such as switches and other adaptive devices.

http://unr.edu/homepage/maddux -- The purpose of this homepage is to provide students, practicing teachers, parents and others with information about special education and disabilities.

http://www.asel.udel.edu/at-online/assistive.html --The purpose of this site is to offer a variety of information on special education and disabilities.

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN/Special Education Links To Exceptionality Information and Educational Resources

http://www.montana.com/people/home1/butte/fredw/www/

http://www.valleyweb.com/krrc/resource.html --This Web site is a resource center for the advancement of technology benefiting persons of differing abilities.

http://www.schoolnet.ca/sne/aboutlists.html

http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/ --This site is a global community that combines information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with disabilities and their families.

http://www.asel.udel.edu/at-online/assistive.html --This site offers information on different types of equipment and activities and organizations available for those interested in adaptive and assistive technology.

http://fox.nstn.ca/~zacktam/ -- Teach Me Language is designed for parents and therapists who teach language to children with autism, Asperger's syndrome and other related developmental disorders.

The Family Village. Within this village there is an Accessibility Mall that offers Assistive Technology and Adaptive Products

http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/mall.htm --There are different categories including computers-software, funding assisting technology, and discussion groups

THE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY(ATL)

http://www.scsu.ctstateu.edu/scsu/atl/index.html

. IBM SPECIAL NEEDS SOLUTIONS

http://www.austin.ibm.com/sns/index.html -- This is IBM's web site for at risk children. IBM has developed a number of assistive devices and software tools that make the computer more accessible and friendly to people.

http://www2.apple.com/disability/welcome.html -- This web site gives a huge amount of information about assistive technology for the disabled. It describes innovative products and programs designed to help individuals with disabilities.

http://www.closingthegap.com/ --   Closing The Gap is an internationally recognized source for information on innovative applications of microcomputer technology in special education and rehabilitation.

http://www.adaptsol.com/ - This site is a business called Adaptive Solutions. This company provides solutions and products to people with disabilities

  http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/assistive_technology.html -- This website specifically discusses technology for kids with special needs.

VIRTUAL ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER

http://www.sped.ukans.edu/~dlance/atech.html --This website is for all grade levels with special needs, but especially with the handicapped, hearing impaired deaf disabilities.

http://www.abledata.com/site.htm-This web site is rich with disability related resources. Assistive technology and

Rehabilitation Equipment

http://www.asel.udel.edu/at-online/assistive.html -- This site offers information on different types of equipment and activities and organizations available for those interested in adaptive and assistive technology.

http://www.healthguide.com/ADHD

http://www.feistl.com/~randys/index1.html --Animated American Sign Language --This site does a wonderful job f reaching out to educate the public about American Sign Language and the deaf community.

http://funrsc.fairfield.edu/~jfleitas/contents.html -- Band-Aids & Blackboards --This site features personal experience submitted by children with chronic diseases about their medical disabilities and going to school.

http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu --Excellent resource for teaching of linguistically and culturally diverse students. There's lots of great stuff. Did anyone check out the animated American sign langauge site? I can't get into it. Did anyone else have the same problem? :)

http://kidsource.com has great article by Behrmann, "Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities."

http://rjcooper.com has Sam - Trackball and Joystick adapted mouse devices.

http://edmark.com has software and touchwindow screen.

http://www.dreamms.org -- (Developmental Research for Affective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills) is the website for a non-profit organization that provides Articles, Product/Vendor Info, Resources, and Links for assistive technology.

http://www.at-center.com --a site where you can download freeware/shareware for people with disabilities.

http://www.wings.buffalo.edu/ot/cat/index.htm --is a page on research, education, and services that increase knowledge about assistive devices for people with disabilities.

http://www.resna.org --(Rehabilitation Engineering and assistive technology Society of North America) contains links, documents, vendors and jobs openings related to assistive technology.

http://www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/index3.html

-Med Web Disabilities.

http://www.gen.emory.edu/MEDWEB/alphakey/disabilities/a.html

-Ruben Salazar Library-Disabilities Resources on the Web. http://libweb.sonoma.edu/Resources/disabilities.html -- This site offers access to Alliance for Technical Access, Assistive Technology On-Line Homepage (still under construction), and Cornucopia of Disability Information (CODI). "EASI" Equal Access to Software and Information is a good source for teachers, also found here. This was developed to keep educators and the community in touch with the latest advancements in adaptive computer technology.

http://www.onlinepsych.com/public/Disabilities/Weblinks --This offers information on a variety of disabilities including SCOPE for People with Cerebral Palsy and OASIS an On-Line Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support site. OASIS is particularly exciting. It offers a message board to post and share; research papers; guides for assessment, diagnosis, and intervention. Case studies are provided and include children who are mainstreamed and who use assistive and adaptive technology.

-Waisman's Centers List of Websites.

http://waisman.wisc.edu/www/mrsites.html --This site offers a list of sites related to cognitive and developmental disabilities including Down's Syndrome, Fragile X, and Autism. Information is clear and in depth. FRAXA even offers pictures of various children with Fragile X to help the educator in identification. Sites on Adaptive Computing, the Technology Center, and Inclusion can be accessed through here as well.

http://www.xensei.com/users/adams/index.html -- This site demonstrates the use of assistive technology in music. A band made up of students from the Massachusetts Hospital School perform music they have recorded. You can hear their music by clicking it on.

Music Therapy - There is a wealth of information concerning the use of music for Students with Special Needs at these sites.

http://www.members.aol.com/kathysl/def.html --- Defines Music Therapy and how it works with special needs students .

http://www.nyu.edu/education/music/nrobbins/ --- NYU has one of the most outstanding Music Therapy programs in the USA. The Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy is located at NYU.

http://www.home.att.net/~bkbrunk/school.html -- - Discusses how music therapy is provided in the public schools.

http://www.closingthegap.com/ -- receive a complimentary copy of their newspaper, Closing the Gap, Computer Technology for People with Special Needs, in the mail. It is a very valuable and informative resource. Its free by registering at the site.

: http://www.wieser-ed.com/ -- The Wieser Educational website provides an extensive line of high-interest instructional materials specifically designed for remedial and special needs students in grades 5 through adult

http://sac.uky.edu/~hzhan00/

AT REACH Assistive Technology:  -- This website provides resources and equipment to assist children. An awareness program for teachers, administrators, and parents to show how Assistive technology impacts the lives of children

: http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/

Adaptive Technology Resource Center,  --This web site seeks to exploit technology to meet the challenges faced by people with disabilities. On this web site there are areas for the user to get information on: Education, Services, and Research and Development. All deals in Adaptive Technology. I strongly recommend you to visit this web site. It was very interesting.

Name: "List Servers"

http://www.utoronto.ca/atrc/links/llistserves.html -- This is a list of List Servers that can provide information about several different topics dealing with Special Education and technology

Snow (Special Needs Opportunity Window)

http://snow.utoronto.ca/ -- The SNOW web site is designed to bring you an interactive and educational learning experience. Here you will find sources of original information on special education and technology in the classroom.

http://www.ncpamd.com/adhd.htm -- Is a site on ADD that has information on helping your child succeed in school. Also, it has information on Adult ADD and how computers can help. It talks of medication and behavioral planning.

http://www.dyslexia.com/ -- An informative site on dyslexia. Describes what dyslexia is and refers to it as a gift. Gives references to a book and program that is supposed to help.

http://www.greatconnect.com/oneaddplace/ -- A "virtual neighborhood" of information and resources relating to ADD and LD. Has products, valuable resources, professional services and more.

http://www.ldonline.org --A site with a wealth of information for parents, students and educators. It talks about the Law and your Rights to Survival for Teenagers with LD. It has tips and strategies for teachers.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.htm -- Is a site on ADHD. It has 3 main areas, Understanding the problem, Getting Help and Sustaining Hope. It talks of what are the educational options.

http://www.ncpamd.com/adhd.htm --Is a site on ADD that has information on helping your child succeed in school. Also, it has information on Adult ADD and how computers can help. It talks of medication and behavioral planning.

http://www.dyslexia.com/ -- An informative site on dyslexia. Describes what dyslexia is and refers to it as a gift. Gives references to a book and program that is supposed to help.

http://www.greatconnect.com/oneaddplace/ -- A "virtual neighborhood" of information and resources relating to ADD and LD. Has products, valuable resources, professional services and more.

http://www.ldonline.org --A site with a wealth of information for parents, students and educators. It talks about the Law and your Rights to Survival for Teenagers with LD. It has tips and strategies for teachers.

http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.htm --Is a site on ADHD. It has 3 main areas, Understanding the problem, Getting Help and Sustaining Hope. It talks of what are the educational options.

http://KidsHEAlth.org- is a wonderful site. It offers information for children about health topics(ex. annorexia, dyslexia, etc.). It also offers information to partents and professionals. I also found it neat that you could do a mini search for topics on this site (ex. Deaf- 4 articles came up one of them was on coclear implants.

http://wiuadm1.wiu.edu/resources/spec_ed.htm -- was directory. It offered other web sites with information on special education resources. I went to one and it gave a whole list of other places to go for resources on that topic. AMAZING SITE!!

http:///www.chadd.org --Great site by Children and Adults with ADD. I used it for my article annotations. Clear, concise down-to-earth tips for teachers, family members, health care workers who are helping ADD children and adults.

http://www.weber.u.washington.edu/~doit/ -- A site that provides information about the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking Technology Program which encourages disabled students to attend college in the science, math and engineering fields. Includes adaptive technology reviews and how to design a Web Page that is accessible to people with disabilities

http://www.dreamms.org --Developmental Research for the Effective Advancement of Memory and Motor Skills. A non profit organization that researches and encourages the use of computers and technology in homes, schools and community for children with disabilities. Has a monthly newsletter Technology in Special Education

http://www.kidlink.org -- A really neat site to help with bi-lingual students and to increase all students' respect for cultural diversity. Even has web-pals in your choice of languages!

http://www.cnyric.org/standards -- I thought it would be interesting to have this site of NY State standards for technology in Education to see how it fits into all our classes; inclusion and self-contained special ed.

http://www.capecod.net/~rbf/a_Dyslexia_ADDref.html -- Interesting information about dyslexia and ADD. Includes signs to see if someone you know is dyslexic, classroom management tips, descriptions and definitions. Site includes links to different sites by asking questions. Good all inclusive site about both ADD and dyslexia

http://www.quasar.ualberta.ca/ddc/incl/intro.htm -- Web site entitled "Inclusion: School as a caring community." Excellent site for teachers facing inclusion in their classroom. Includes notes for teachers, resources and feedback from teachers who have encountered inclusion. Also includes tips on how to make inclusion work.

http://www.azstarnet.com/~ask/ --Site is titled "A.S.K - Adults Seeking Knowledge." Comprehensive site for ADD includes stories from people with ADD. Will find lists of support groups, medications, and suggestions for ADD in the workplace. Great for both parents and teachers.

http://www.wellweb.com/INDEX/QCEREBRA.htm --Web site is about cerebral palsy. Includes statistics, research and treatment. Good for someone who will encounter a CP child in the classroom. Gives great background information.

http://hsc.virginia.edu/cmc/tutorials/cp/cp.htm -- Multimedia tutorial about CP. for parents and children. Includes problems children with CP. will have and what to expect. Also has causes of CP. and different equipment there is for people with CP.

http://www.addmtc.com/clinical.html -- Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder by Attention Deficit Disorder Medical Treatment Center of Santa Clara Valley This site describes different characteristics of ADD/ADHD at different stages of life.

http://www.ldresources.com/ --LD Resources - Resources for People with Learning Disabilities  This site has lists of articles and information about dyslexia for those with the disability, parents, and teachers who may have students with the disability.

http://www.wpi.edu/~trek/aspergers.html --This site is an informational site about Asperger's Syndrome which also discusses how it differs from Autism.

http://qlink.queensu.ca/~3dw18/add/htm --This is an informational site for parents, teachers and other adults about ADD and ADHD.
http://www.unmed.edu/pub/o/ozbayrak/asperger.html --This site provides information About Asperger's Disease from a medical point of view as it is by a doctor. It includes a link to information about the biological foundations of the disease and a place to e-mail questions.