Select a School...
Select a School
|
|
 Important Resources White Plains Special Needs Resource Guide: DOWNLOADS
Phone: Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorders (CHADD)
This national organization services children, adults and families with ADD. They hold a yearly conference, advocate at the federal and local level, foster research and have publications. Council for Exceptional Children (
This is the only professional organization in the world dedicated to advancing the quality of education for all exceptional children and improving the conditions under which special educators work. Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) International Dyslexia Association Formerly the Foundation for Children with Learning Disabilities. They foster awareness about learning disabilities, neurological disorders, and deficits that can be a barrier to literacy. They offer resources and referrals on a national level to a wide range of volunteers and professionals.
NICHCY is the center that provides information to the nation on disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities; IDEA, the nation’s special education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped ( Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Department of Education The International Dyslexia Society (Formerly the Orton Dyslexia Society) They offer specialized training to treat dyslexia utilizing the Orton method as well as addressing issues related to learning disabilities and dyslexia. Leraning Ally (Formerly Recordings for the Blind) Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) The LDC addresses issues affecting children and adults with learning disabilities. Includes newsletter and forum. International Dyslexia Association Wrightslaw Wrightslaw is a Special Education Law & Advocacy group dedicated to providing resources and reliable information about special education law to parents, educators, advocates and attorneys for children with disabilities. Learning Disabilities Assn. of STATE RESOURCESNew York State Department of Social Services New York State Education Department, The Offers technical assistance and complaint resolution and monitoring services; provides written materials to help learn new information for parents, teachers, and students. Public Affairs Office Office for the Disabled http://disabled.westchestergov.com/ Programs, special events, newsletter, free informational guides, and a speakers bureau. LOCAL RESOURCES
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) New York State Education Department Room 300B http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/ http://www.wceed.com/ealryentervention.html Holistic The |
