Parents and families can access a variety of potential resources via the World Wide Web. Some, which may be of particular interest to parents and families of children with learning disabilities, are listed here:
The Alliance—www.taalliance.org/index.htm
The Alliance (The Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, to serve as the coordinating office for the Technical Assistance to Parent Projects. The Alliance focuses on providing technical assistance for developing and funding Parent Training and Information Projects and Community Parent Resource Centers under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)—www.chadd.org/
Through collaborative leadership, advocacy, research, education, and support, CHADD provides science-based, evidence-based information about ADHD to parents, educators, professionals, the media, and the general public.
Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities—www.aboutld.org/about_ccld.html
CCLD is supported by the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, which funds innovative projects that foster the success of individuals with learning disabilities. The foundation works to increase public awareness of learning disabilities and provides practical information and resources.
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)—www.cldinternational.org
CLD promotes effective teaching and research. It establishes standards of excellence and promotes innovative strategies for research and practice through interdisciplinary collegiality, collaboration, and advocacy.
Family Education Network—familyeducation.com/home/
The FEN's mission is to be an online consumer network of the world's best learning and information resources, personalized to help parents, teachers, and students of all ages take control of their learning and make it part of their everyday lives.
Family Village—www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.htmlx
Family Village integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA)—www.interdys.org/index.jsp
IDA is dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the communities that support them. It strives to provide the most comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge .
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)—www.ldanatl.org/
LDA is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting their rights under the law.
LDOnline—www.ldonline.org/
This site contains information on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language Instruction Educational Programs (NCELA)—www.ncela.gwu.edu/index.htm
NCELA is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic Achievement for Limited English Proficient Students to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the United States.
National Association for the Education of African American Children with Learning Disabilities (NAEAACLD)—www.charityadvantage.com/aacld/HomePage.asp
NAEAACLD increases awareness and promotes an understanding of the specific issues facing African American children. The organization's mission is to link information and resources provided by an established network of individuals and organizations experienced in minority research and special education with parents, educators, and others responsible for providing a quality education for all students.
National Center for Learning Disabilities—www.ncld.org/
The National Center for Learning Disabilities offers information, resources, and referral services; develops and supports educational programs; promotes public awareness; and advocates for more effective policies and legislation to help individuals with learning disabilities.
Schwab Learning—www.schwablearning.org/index.asp
Schwab Learning provides information, resources, links to publications pages, and support to parents of children with learning differences.
Teaching LD—www.teachingld.org
TeachingLD is a service of the Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the Council for Exceptional Children. The purpose of TeachingLD is to provide trustworthy and up-to-date resources about teaching students with learning disabilities.
Note: Web addresses are known to change. The addresses listed here were current when this book went to press.
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