Resources by Disability This page points to resources that relate to specific diagnoses and types of need. Accessibility National Center on Accessibility - The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) is a program of Indiana University's Department of Recreation and Park Administration in cooperation with the U.S. National Park Service, Office on Accessibility.
TrailExplorer - TrailExplorer - a database for locating trails. Trail Explorer benefits all users, but is particularly helpful for individuals who may have specific trail needs, such as individuals with disabilities.
Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Behavior Management for ADD/ADHD - 12 key points to guide leaders in dealing with children with ADD/ADHD.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) - CHADD is a national organization that provides a support network for parents, continuing education about attention deficits, and resources to help children with attention deficits in educational settings.
Dove Christian Academy - Dove specializes in teaching children with dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD with a Christ-centered academic education
Autism Autism Society of America - The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awarenes
Firefly Autism - A nonprofit devoted to inspiring bright futures for children with autism from the ages of 18 months to 18 years. Their learning treatment programs are delivered at our Denver Firefly Autism House in full or half day programs as well as in the home and schools throughout Colorado through our Firefly Autism Outreach team. They provide the full range of therapy treatments, assessments, clinical and consultation services as well as program development.
Cerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy of Colorado - Serves families of Coloradans with cerebral palsy
Developmental Disabilities Development Disabilities Resource Center - The DDRC offers a wide variety of resources relating to developmental disabilities including a comprehensive glossary.
Diabetes American Diabetes Association Colorado - American Diabetes Association Colorado offers programs in diabetes prevention and management.
Down Syndrome Mile High Down Syndrome Association - Seeks to ensure independence and inclusion of those with Down Syndrome.
Hearing Impairment Help Kids Hear - An extensive website with information about hearing loss in children.
American Sign Language Browser - From Michigan State University's ASL Browser web site, an online American Sign Language (ASL) browser where you can look up video of thousands of ASL signs and learn interesting things about them.
Space Camp for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students - Interested in Space Camp? You Definitely can! U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama and Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf have teamed up to provide the world's most unique space and aviation experiences for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Learning Disabilities The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) - The IDA is an international, non-profit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia.
Learning Disabilities Online - LD Online is an interactive guide to learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and children. LD OnLine is the official site of The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities. LD Online provides articles on a wide range of topics.
Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) - LDA has 50 state affiliates and over 775 local chapters and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families, to alleviating the restricting effects of learning disabilities.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) - The NCLD provides information, services, and programs for children and adults with learning disabilities, their families, educators, and other professionals. The NCLD Web site provides a database of state resources, educational programs, etc.
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) - The CLD is an international organization that promotes strategies for research and practice through collaboration and advocacy.
Mental Retardation The Family Village - A global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with mental retardation and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
The Champions Program: Achieving Self-Sufficiency - The special-needs curriculum teaches youth with mental disabilities/challenges the life skills they need to achieve self-sufficiency.
The Arc - Association for Retarded Citizens of the United States is the country's largest voluntary organization committed to the welfare of all children and adults with mental retardation and their families.
Stuttering National Stuttering Association - If you are a stutterer, a parent of a child or teen who stutters, or a speech-language pathologist, teacher or other professional who works with people who stutter you will want to take advantage of these helpful opportunities and benefits.
Visual Impairment National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped - A free national library program of Braille and recorded materials for blind and physically handicapped persons is administered by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress.
Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students - Space Camp is a week long camp that takes place at the US Space and Rocket Center in Hunstville, Alabama. The word "camp" truly understates the EXPERIENCE of Space Camp. Students live in a simulated space station called Habitat 1.
Tics and Tourette Syndrome Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. - The Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national organization dedicated to providing up-to-date, accurate information about Tourette Syndrome.
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