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GENERAL RESOURCES


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Enabling Independence
Check here to find information and resources on using assistive technology to make the lives of students with physical challenges easier.

Physical/Developmental Disabilities
This smaller section in the Parents Community is designed to give an over view of both physical and developmental challenges from a parent's perspective.



Articles

Two Books Help Imagination Take Wing!
Two new books explore the ideas of being an individual, having a gift, and fitting into society through stories of children who grow wings. 01/17/01

Virtual High Schools: Part 2 New Programs Meet New Needs
Education World writer Mary Daniels Brown looks at several new and distinctive virtual high schools and examines the concerns of some of those programs' critics. Included: A close-up look at six new virtual schools!

Virtual High Schools: Part 1 The Voices of Experience
Online education, particularly at the high school level, is a fast-growing trend in the United States. In "Virtual High Schools: Part 1," Education World examines four well-established virtual high school programs and offers guidelines for educators who are developing new programs.

Kids With Disabilities Focus of Three New Books
The Paralympic Games kick off next week in Sydney, Australia. As the spotlight shines on the world's exceptional Paralympic athletes, why not extend your students' learning -- and their understanding of what it means to be differently abled -- by using one of this week's highlighted books? Each of these books is intended to help young readers appreciate that all people are special and are more alike than they are different.

Today's School Nurse: More Than Just a Person Who Bandages Knees
The job of the school nurse has become more demanding as students with complex medical situations have entered schools and as society's expectations have changed. In recognition of School Nurse Day (January 27), Education World writer Mary Daniels Brown talked with school nurses around the United States about their changing roles. Included: Online resources every school nurse should know about!

Understanding Kids Who Are Different: Activities for Teaching About Disabilities
April is Special-Education Month. In the classroom, of course, every month is special-education month -- and every day is a day when special students need to be recognized, appreciated, and understood. This week, Education World brings you some of the best on-line resources for teaching students about the special needs -- and unique strengths -- of people with disabilities.

Teaching Special Kids: On-Line Resources for Teachers
Whether you teach in a special-education program or in a "regular" classroom, you probably encounter special kids facing special challenges. This week, Education World brings you information about on-line resources that can help you better understand -- and help -- students with special needs.



Reviews

HandSpeak: A Sign Language Dictionary Online
HandSpeak is an animated dictionary of sign language. A new sign is added daily.

Can Do
Can Do is an "ability-focused Web site dedicated to helping all people develop a 'can-do' attitude and approach to life... no matter what the obstacles."

Brain.com
Brain.com provides information, news, and resources for anyone interested in the health and fitness of the brain.

The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
The ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERIC EC) provides access to professional literature, information, and resources on the education and development of individuals of all ages who have disabilities and/or who are gifted.

Family Village
Family Village is an exceptional directory of resources covering disability issues on the Internet. The breadth of the subject and content listings available sets this site apart. Family Village also provides a set of discussion lists and chat rooms

INDIE: Integrated Network of Disability Information and Education
An information directory of global disability resources.



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Special Education : Disabilities: Medical Science : Diseases & Conditions:

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Mike's Physical Education HomePage
Here's a great list of resources on physical education for students with disabilities. Don't miss the Disability Sports Page.

EPILEPSY RESOURCES


Articles

Today's School Nurse: More Than Just a Person Who Bandages Knees
The job of the school nurse has become more demanding as students with complex medical situations have entered schools and as society's expectations have changed. In recognition of School Nurse Day (January 27), Education World writer Mary Daniels Brown talked with school nurses around the United States about their changing roles. Included: Online resources every school nurse should know about!



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Growing Up With Epilepsy
Designed by fifth graders for the ThinkQuest Junior competition, this site explains epilepsy in terms children can understand. (Grades: 4-5)

Bandaids and Blackboards
The intent of this site is to sensitize children to what it's like to grow up with a medical problem. (K-12)



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Epilepsy Circle of Support
For parents of children who have epilepsy.

Epilepsy: International.com
A great resource available in English and Spanish

Epilepsy Circle of Support
Information and support for parents of children who have epilepsy, youngsters living with epilepsy, and for everyone living with epilepsy

Infantile Spasms WebRing
Excellent resources

The Ketogenic Resource
Information on the ketogenic diet and related disorders.

University of Washington Regional Epilepsy Center

HEARING IMPAIRMENTS


Sections

Enabling Independence
Check here to find information and resources on using assistive technology to make the lives of students with physical challenges easier.

Physical/Developmental Disabilities
This smaller section in the Parents Community is designed to give an over view of both physical and developmental challenges from a parent's perspective.



Reviews

American Sign Language
Ever want to learn American Sign Language? Then check out this page. Here you'll find an ASL Fingerspelling Dictionary with cool animated hands! Not only that, there's also an ASL Fingerspelling Converter where you can type a word that is then converted into sign language. You can also quiz yourself! (K-12)

Deaf World Web
Links, resources, directories and information for hearing impaired.

Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University is the world's only university for undergraduate students with hearing disabilities. Graduate degree programs and continuing education courses are available to deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing students. (11-12+)

SignWritingSite
SignWriting is a writing system that uses visual symbols to represent the hand shapes, movements, and facial expressions of signed languages. It is an "alphabet" -- a list of symbols used to write any signed language in the world. The site includes a comprehensive set of lessons teaching SignWriting for beginners and intermediates. Included under the SignWriting Library are SignWriting Literature (for all levels) and Articles About SignWriting. ( 2-12+)



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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Consumer Site
The mission of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association is to promote the interests of and provide the highest quality services for professionals in audiology; speech-language pathology; and speech, language, and hearing science, and to advocate for people with communication disabilities.

Captioned Media Program (CMP)
provides open-captioned films and videos for deaf and hard of hearing persons, teachers, organizations, and parents

Deaf Education Web Site
The purose of the site is to faciliate informational sharing and collaborative activities within the field of Deaf Education.

Deaf Ministries List
provides a list of Deaf Christian Organizations: churches , colleges, camps plus links to about 70 websites that are Deaf Christian websites.

The Deaf Resource Library
An excellent online collection of reference material and links intended to educate and inform people about Deaf cultures in Japan and the United States; as well as deaf and hard of hearing related topics.

Deaf World Web
a central Deaf point on the Internet

I See What You Say
provides an interesting new approach to acquiring speechreading skills for individuals who are hard of hearing

National Association of the Deaf
to keep up with deaf politics and legislation, check this site frequently

The National Information Clearinghouse On Children Who Are Deaf-Blind

National Deaf Education Network and Clearinghouse
At Gallaudet University

Royal Association in Aid of Deaf people (RAD)
UK charity which helps the people with Deafness and Deafblindness get the most out of life - this site is updated every week

Where do we go from Hear?
Information for families of infants and children diagnosed with a hearing loss.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), one of the Rochester Institute of Technology's seven colleges, provides students with hearing impairments with educational programs that lead to meaningful employment in business, industry, government and education.

SPINAL CORD INJURIES


Sections

Enabling Independence
Check here to find information and resources on using assistive technology to make the lives of students with physical challenges easier.

Physical/Developmental Disabilities
This smaller section in the Parents Community is designed to give an over view of both physical and developmental challenges from a parent's perspective.



Database
Special Education : Disabilities : Physical:

Related
Links

Mike's Physical Education HomePage
Here's a great list of resources on physical education for students with disabilities. Don't miss the Disability Sports Page.

The Christopher Reeves Paralysis Foundation
This site is a combined venture with the American Paralysis Association.

Electrologic of America
Electrologic of America, Inc. is a biomedical and aerospace research and manufacturing company, dedicated to high quality, technological advanced product development and distribution.

National Spinal Cord Injury Association
Their mission is to enable people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) to make choices and take actions to achieve their highest level of independence and personal fulfillment

Paralinks -- The Magazine for People with Spinal Cord Injury
Includes articles and resources on both para- and quadra-plegia.

Sportability . . . action for change
Using sport and other challenging pursuits, Sportability seeks to put the purpose back into lives shattered by paralysis: to get the adrenalin rush back into a lifestyle corralled by a wheelchair; to take the 'dis' out of disability and focus on ability

Resources
A list of resources available at the Department of Rehabilitative Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

WheelchairNet
Provides a virtual community on wheelchairs: lifestyle, products and services, wheelchair university, discussions and listserves

WheelWeb.Com: The Spinal Cord Injury Resource
Their purpose is to educate people about SCI and advance the lives of those who live within its confines.

VISION IMPAIRMENTS


Sections

Enabling Independence
Check here to find information and resources on using assistive technology to make the lives of students with physical challenges easier.

Physical/Developmental Disabilities
This smaller section in the Parents Community is designed to give an over view of both physical and developmental challenges from a parent's perspective.



Database
Special Education : Disabilities : Physical: Medical Science : Diseases & Conditions:

Related
Links

The Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness
The Online version of this monthly journal.

Blindness Resource Center (NYISE)

Guide Dog's for the Blind, Inc.

The National Federation of the Blind (NFB)

V. I. Guide
A guide to Internet resources about visual impairments, for parents and teachers