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The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
The Federal Resource Center for Special Education
- The FRC is a special education technical assistance project funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and is part of the Regional Resource and Federal Centers Network.
The American Academy of Audiology -is a professional organization of individuals dedicated to providing quality hearing care to the public. We enhance the ability of our members to achieve career and practice objectives through professional development, education, research and increased public awareness of hearing disorders and audiological services.
The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (NCPSE)
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
- provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities.
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators
- To Advance the Quality of Technology, Media, and Materials for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
- is a component of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which is one of the principal components of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). In addition to OSEP, OSERS includes the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
Orton Dyslexia Society
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Easter Seals
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
The Autism Society
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
National Institute on Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.
- An institute with the mission to: a) serve as a national clearinghouse for persons with disabilities, families and professionals on all aspects of Life Planning, b) provide formal training, and c) focus for
research. Lots of good material.
National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
- NCEO offers information on assessments, accountability policy and practices, national and state data collection programs, and standards-setting for all students, including those with disabilities.
Federal Government Web Servers - Links to federal government agencies and offices
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
National Association for School Psychologists
American Counseling Association
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASCD - Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
html">National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. (NIDRR) The Federal Resource Center for Special Education
- The FRC is a special education technical assistance project funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, and is part of the Regional Resource and Federal Centers Network.
The American Academy of Audiology -is a professional organization of individuals dedicated to providing quality hearing care to the public. We enhance the ability of our members to achieve career and practice objectives through professional development, education, research and increased public awareness of hearing disorders and audiological services.
The National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education (NCPSE)
The National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
- provides national leadership in the identification of outcomes and indicators to monitor educational results for all students, including students with disabilities.
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators
- To Advance the Quality of Technology, Media, and Materials for Students with Diverse Learning Needs
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
- is a component of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), which is one of the principal components of the U.S. Department of Education (ED). In addition to OSEP, OSERS includes the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) and the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR).
American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.
Orton Dyslexia Society
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Easter Seals
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
The Autism Society
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
National Institute on Life Planning for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.
- An institute with the mission to: a) serve as a national clearinghouse for persons with disabilities, families and professionals on all aspects of Life Planning, b) provide formal training, and c) focus for
research. Lots of good material.
National Center on Educational Outcomes (NCEO)
- NCEO offers information on assessments, accountability policy and practices, national and state data collection programs, and standards-setting for all students, including those with disabilities.
Federal Government Web Servers - Links to federal government agencies and offices
National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC)
National Association for School Psychologists
American Counseling Association
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
ASCD - Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development
Office of Special Education Programs, U.S. (OSEP)
The American Physical Therapy Association
- The American Physical Therapy Association is a national, professional organization representing more than 70,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. APTA's goal is to foster advancement in physical therapy practice, education, and research.
National Organization for Rare Disorders
The Federal Resource Center for Special Education
- The Federal Resource Center for Special Education The Federal Resource Center for Special Education (the FRC) is a special education technical assistance project funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS).
The Council for Exceptional Children
The ARC of the United States
- A national organization on mental retardation.
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
- Web Page of NICHCY, NICHCY is an information and referral center with a great deal of information to share on disabilities and disability-related issues. Children and youth with disabilities
(birth to age 22) are our special focus.
National Information Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities
- NICHCY gopher site
HEATH Resource Center -
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
-Website
National Institutes of Health (NIH )
- Gopher documents.
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
- The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
U.S. Department of Education -
American Academy of Opthamology
National Council on Disability
- NCD is an independent federal agency with a fifteen member board appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. It was established to advise the administration and Congress on public policy affecting people with disabilities.
National Federation of the Blind -
American Council of the Blind -
National Institute of Mental Health -
American Psychological Association -
Social Security Administration
- Home page
American Academy on Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
American Council of the Blind
The ARC of the United States: A national organization on mental retardation
Low Incidence Support Centre
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