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Useful Web Sites
for Information about
Learning Disabilities
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Learning Disabilities Association
of America (LDA)
http://www.ldanatl.orgThe
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is an organization for
parents of children with disabilities and professionals in the field. The
site offers information about learning disabilities, the LDA Annual Conference,
and publications. The national LDA site links to State chapters of LDA.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
(NCLD)
http://www.ncld.org/The
National Center for Learning Disabilities is an organization that promotes
public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. It advocates
for improved legislation and works for better services for individuals
with learning disabilities.
International Dyslexia Society (IDA)http://interdys.org
(Formerly the Orton Dyslexia
Society) IDA is an international organization that focuses on issues related
to dyslexia and reading disabilities. It offers training language programs,
publications about dyslexia, and holds an annual conference. There are
chapters in many states.
LD On Line http://www.ldonline.orgA
website designed to provide current information about learning disabilities.
It has a format that changes each month. It features articles and special
topics, bulletin boards, chat rooms, and "ask the expert" interaction questions.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) http://www.cec.sped.org
An organization for professionals
in all areas of special education. CEC has 17 specialized divisions. CEC
holds conferences, publishes newsletters and journals, and advocates for
children with disabilities.
Schwab
Foundation for Learning
http://www.schwablearning.org
Schwab Foundation for Learning
is a non-profit operating foundation, founded by discount brokerage pioneer
Charles R. Schwab and his wife, Helen O'Neill Schwab. The Foundation
is dedicated to raising awareness about learning differences and providing
parents and teachers with the information, resources, and support they
need to improve the lives of children with learning differences.
Children & Adults with Attention
Deficit Disorders (CH.A.D.D.) http://www.chadd.orgThis
national organization of parents and professionals dedicated to children
and adults with attention deficit disorder.
Kohl's Children's Museum and Center
http://www.kohlchildrensmuseum.orgThis
is the web site for the Kohl's Children Museum and Center in Wilmette,
Illinois.
Learning Disabilities Resources
http://www.ldresources.comThis
web sites contains a variety of useful information for the learning disabilities
community.
Division for Learning Disabilities
(DLD)
http://www.dldcec.org
This web site is for the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) in the
organization of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
yahooligans
http://www.yahooligans.com
This is a child-safe search engine for children. Check out the "Club
House" and "Cool Sites."
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