Links for Special Needs Students
| Title | Description |
| A Parent's Guide to Special Ed / Special Needs | Divided into three parts: the process, problem solving, and resources |
| AbilityHub | Adaptive equipment and alternative methods for computers. |
| Abledata | Information on assistive technology and equipment |
| Adaptive Technology Center for NJ College | Help college students with disabilities to meet the academic demands of college through technology tools. |
| All Kinds of Minds | Provides programs, tools, and a common language for parents, educators, and clinicians to help students |
| Alliance for Technology Access | Information and support services to children and adults with disabilities |
| American Sign Language Browser | Find signs for many words. |
| The Arc | Supports for special needs and their families. |
| The Assistive Technology Training Online Project (ATTO) | Information on AT applications for students with disabilities in elementary classrooms. |
| Autism Network International | Advocacy organization for autistic people. |
| Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | Improve educational results for children with disabilities. |
| Guide to Assistive Technologies for Children | A parent’s guide to helping kids with learning disabilities |
| Inclusion | Parents, teachers, and administrators share resources, ideas, and experiences |
| Instant Access Treasure Chest | Teacher’s guide to learning disabilities. |
| IntelliTools Activity Exchange | Here are some high-quality, computer - based, educational activities to try! |
| Internet Resources for Special Children (IRSC) | Information relating to the needs of children with disabilities. |
| Half the Planet | Half the Planet Foundation |
| Exceptional Children | Improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. |
| Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) | Provides services to professionals who work with learning disabled students. |
| CSUN Center on Disabilities | Assistive technology training programs |
| Dana/Brain Information | A gateway to brain information. |
| DisAbility Information & Resources | Various technology links |
| Equal Access to Software & Information | Advocate for access |
| Equal Access to Software and Information | Assessable information technology for all. |
| ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities | Information on the education of individuals with disabilities as well as those who are gifted. |
| Family Center on Technology and Disablility | Range of information and services on the subject of assistive technology ( |
| Family Village | Includes educationally-related resources for families with a child who has disabilities--plus additional resources "Just for Kids!!" |
| Fast Forword | Software available based on the latest brain research, for rapid gain in language and reading. |
| The Federal Resource Center for Special Education | A nationwide technical assistance network to respond to the needs of students with disabilities |
| Joy Zabala's Resources for Assistive Technology in Education | Provides resources for learning more about assistive technology devices and services in educational settings |
| LD Online | Special education information for parents as well as teachers. |
| Learning Disabilities Resources | Provides resources for people with learning disabilities |
| Learning Needs.com | Find software suggestions for special needs students |
| Mercaz Harmony - International Center for Inclusion | Programs dedicated to individuals with special needs and their families. |
| Microsoft Accessibility: Technology for Everyone | Learn about built-in accessibility features in Microsoft products that you can adjust to meet your needs and preferences. |
| Misunderstood Minds | Explore and find information and resources for parents. |
| National Arts & Disability Center (NADC) | Referral center specializing in the field of arts and disability. |
| National Attention Deficits Disorder Association | Provides information to educators, parents and students on ADD. |
| National Center to Improve Practice in Special Education Through Technology, Media & Materials | Promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities. |
| NICHCY's Database of Organizations | A database of over 1,000 organizations |
| Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) | Links to various special education resources. |
| Onion Mountain Technology | Consultations, evaluations, training, workshops and presentations as well as a full line of low and mid tech tools |
| Outside the Box (ADHD) | A place for special needs of misunderstood kids who have ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and related learning disabilities |
| Parent Advocacy Coalition for Eduational Rights | Expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities |
| Parent Soup: Working with Special Needs Kids | Many kids struggle through school with undetected learning problems. The right help will make a difference. |
| RehabTool.com - Product Search | Find the right technology match for your needs |
| Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) | The purpose is to improve the potential of people with disabilities to achieve their goals through the use of technology. |
| SigningAvatar | Uses computer-generated, three dimensional (3D) characters called "avatars" to communicate in sign language with facial expressions. |
| Special Ed News | Keep track of news and events across the country. |
| Special Education Resources on the Internet (SERI) | Makes on-line Special Education resources more easily and readily available in one location. |
| Techknowledge: Center for Assistive Technology & Environmental Access | Disseminates information on assistive technology as well as other issues of concern to people with disabilities |
| Trace Center Product Design Ideas Browser | A pioneer in the field of technology and disability. |
| University of Connecticut Assistive Technology Lab | Improving quality of life for individuals with disabilities, through access to technology. |
| Virtual Assistive Technology Center | A service to individuals with disabilities and those who work with them. |
| The What's and How To’s of Inclusive Education | Resources for making accommodations & some answers about how inclusive education can be accomplished. |
| Wrightslaw--Special Education Law & Advocacy | Up-to-date information about effective advocacy for children with disabilities |
| Barrier Free Education | Helps students with disabilities gain access to math and science education. |
| Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education | Helpful to parents & teachers who have disagreements over appropriate education for children with disabilities. |
| Guide to Assistive Technologies for Children with Learning Disabilities | A parent’s guide to helping kids with learning disabilities |