Accessing the ERIC Resource Collection
Description: Learn more about the ERIC system, which provides us with ready access to education literature. ERIC the Educational Resources Information Center is made up of 16 clearinghouses and 5 support units, all of which are listed. Find out how to search the system, use a computer to access ERIC, get documents, and identify specific information on children with disabilities.
Description: This site provides information on state-of-the-art educational and behavioral intervention for children, adolescents, and adults with autism and related disorders.
Description: Boston Higashi School, Inc. is the international
program serving children and young adults with
autism. Our philosophy is based upon the world-
renowned tenets of Daily Life Therapy developed by
the late Dr. Kiyo Kitahara of Tokyo, Japan.
Center for Autism and related disorders
Description: CARD is one of the largest organizations in the world providing treatment to children with Autism, PDD and Asperger’s Syndrome.
(This link will take you to the page about Free & Appropriate Public Education)
Functional Independence Skills Handbook
Description: An assessment and full curriculum to assist people with special needs in gaining more functional independence. Domains of learning include adaptive behavior, affective (emotional) skills, cognitive, sensorimotor, social, speech & language and vocational. Some sample are on the site.
Description: For more than 64 years, Heartspring has pioneered many breakthroughs for individuals with special needs. Today, Heartspring serves children with varying degrees of disabilities through Heartspring School, the Growing Place and the Hearing Center.
Heartspring’s mission, in partnership with parents, professionals and the community, is to help children with special needs grow and learn on a path to a more independent life. - Highly recommended.
JUDGE ROTENBERG EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Description: JUDGE ROTENBERG EDUCATIONAL CENTER (JRC) operates residential and day programs that provide educational, treatment and respite services for children and adults with developmental disabilities or emotional/ behavior disorders.
National Center to Improve Practice
Description: The National Center to Improve Practice (NCIP), located at Education Development Center, Inc., was funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs from 1992-1998 to promote the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities.
New York State Education Department
Description: Resources for Individuals with Disabilities.
Click here for direct link to disability pageThe department are constitutionally responsible for setting education policy, standards and rules. They govern education from prekindergarten to graduate school.
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
Description: Created by parents of children and youth with disabilities to help other parents and families facing similar challenges. PACER Center expands opportunities and enhances the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families.
