Special Education Resources
Education can open doors for people that would not otherwise be possible.
This is especially true for people with disabilities. Whether this involves
special needs through the K-12 years, the inclusion of special needs students
within the more mainstream classroom, or access to post secondary education
after high school graduation, education can be a challenge when you are
disabled.
Explore some of these issues throughout this online documentary. Or visit
some of these worthwhile websites for more information on the topic of
education for persons with disabilities:
General Special Education Resources
BC Ministry of Education:
Special Ed
One of the best government Special Education sites on the Web. Includes
a number of excellent resource guides for teachers on a wide range of
special needs topics.
Institute for Special Education
This University of Fribourg/Switzerland project has produced some of the
more cutting-edge research in recent years. The site features comprehensive
information about these award-winning initiatives.
National Center to Improve Practice
Promotes the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes
for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.
Features an interactive guest author and commentary area
Special Education News
In-depth, timely news related to teaching children with disabilities
Special Needs Opportunity Window (SNOW)
Online resources and professional development opportunities for educators
and parents of students with special needs.
Special Education Inclusion
Circle of Inclusion
Offers demonstrations of and information about the effective practices
of inclusive educational programs for children from birth through age
eight.
Inclusion
and Special Educational Needs
Large UK Government sponsored site concerning the use of IT to promote
the inclusion of pupils with all levels of Special Needs. A good starting
point for research and information related to the use of assistive technology
in education.
Inclusive Education
This site is produced by the Renaissance Group, a consortium of universities
noted for their teacher education programs and working to reform teacher
education.
Inclusive
Education Resources
From the J.P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre at the University
of Alberta
Post Secondary Education for the Disabled people
Association on Higher Education and Disability
(AHEAD)
An international, multicultural organization of professionals committed
to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities.
College and Career Programs for
Deaf Students
A comparative listing of over 100 colleges and universities in the US
which offer services for deaf and hard of hearing students.
College Preparations for Students
With High Functioning Autism
Strategies for students with high functioning autism and Asperger's Syndrome
to prepare for college: motivation to work on needed courses, using strengths
to compensate for weaknesses, and preparing for standardized tests.
College-Finder.org
Providing assistance in placing your learning disabled people child in
the right college where they can succeed in higher education.
Disability
Friendly Colleges
New Mobility Interactive Cafe contains lots of good information for people
with disabilities, including this review by Rachel Ross of the top 10
disability friendly colleges and universities in the US.
Best
US Colleges and Universities for Wheelchair Accessibility
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