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Links and Resources
Educational Resources
AskABLE: www.askvrd.org/askable/
- AskABLE is a Digital Disability Resource through the
University of Wisconsin Stout. Users can post a question,
which will then be routed to a "campus-expert"
and a human response will be given in approximately
48 hours. Its goal is to improve the educational outcomes
of students with disabilities.
MathNerds.com
provides free math guidance through facilitated email
discussions between its volunteer math professors and
clients who are having difficulty understanding concepts.
The average response time is 35 hours.
Sparktop.org
is a free web site designed for kids ages 10-12 who
have learning difficulties, including LD and AD/HD.
The site offers a variety of creative activities for
children to pursue their interests and discover new
ways to succeed in and out of school. The site is sponsored
by SchwabLearning.org.
Resource Organizations in Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Education, Division
of Special Education. www.educ.state.mn.us
1500 Highway 36 west, Roseville, MN 55113-4266. 651-582-8200
(651) 582-8201 (TTY)
PACER Center, a Parent Advocacy Coalition for
Educational Rights. 8161 Normandale Blvd., Minneapolis,
Minnesota 55437; Voice (952) 838-9000; TTY (952) 838-0190;
Toll-free in Greater Minnesota (800) 537-2237; Fax:
(952) 838-0199; www.pacer.org
University of Minnesota, Children, Youth and Family
Consortium's (CYFC). www.cyfc.umn.edu;
email: cyfc@tc.umn.edu; 612-625-7849. McNamara Alumni
Center, Suite 270A, 200 Oak Street SE Minneapolis, MN
55455. Information regarding family and youth from the
University of Minnesota.
National Resources
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD).
P.O. Box 21192, Columbus, OH 43221-0192, 614-488-4972,
614-488-1174 (Fax). International organization that
provides training programs, workshops, conferences,
and publications.
Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities,
(CCLD) Communications Consortium Media Center, 1200
New York Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 2005.
202-326-8700; 202-682-2154 (Fax). http://www.ldonline.org
HEATH Resource Center (Higher Education and Adult
Training for People with Disabilities), One Dupont
Circle, Suite 800, Washington D.C. 20036. 202-939-9329,
1-800-544-3284 (Toll Free). National Clearinghouse that
provides free information on postsecondary education
and related issues.
International Dyslexia Association (IDA), (Formerly
Orton Dyslexia Society), 8600 LaSalle Road, Chester
Building, Suite 382, Baltimore, MD 21286-2044. 410-296-0232;
800-222-3123; 410-321-5069 (Fax). http://www.interdys.org,
e-mail: infor@interdys.org
The society is an international scientific and educational
association concerned with the widespread problem of
the specific language disability of developmental dyslexia.
Local and state chapters serve as literacy resources
for dyslexic adults and those who teach or advise them.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDAA),
4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. 412-341-1515;
412-344-0224 (Fax). http://www.ldanatl.org,
e-mail: ldanatl@usaor.net
LDA (formerly ACLD) is a non-profit volunteer advocacy
organization that provides information and referral
for parents, professionals, and consumers involved with
or in search of support groups and networking opportunities
through local LDA Youth and Adult Section Chapters.
A publication list is available. The Association also
prints LDA Newsbriefs, a bi-monthly newsletter for parents,
professionals, and adults with LD.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD),
381 Park Avenue, South Suite 1401, New York, NY 10016.
1-888-575-7373 (Toll free) 212-545-7510; 212-545-9665
(Fax). http://www.ncld.org
NCLD is an organization committed to improving the
lives of those affected by learning disabilities (LD).
NCLD provides services and conducts programs nationwide,
benefiting children and adults with LD, their families,
teachers, and other professionals. NCLD provides the
latest information on learning disabilities and local
resources to parents, professionals, employers, and
others dealing with learning disabilities. NCLD's annual
publication is Their World.
National Information Center for Children and Youth
with Disabilities (NICHCY),P.O. Box 1494, Washington,
D.C., 20013-1492. 1-800-695-0285, 202-884-8200
An information clearinghouse that provides free information
on disabilities and related issues, focusing on children
and youth (birth to age 25). Free services include personal
responses, referrals, technical assistance, and information
searches.
U.S. Department of Education, Division of Adult
Education and Literacy, Attn: William Langer, Room
4416, Switzer Building, 7 D Street, SW, Washington,
DC 20202. 202-732-2410
National Center for Family Literacy, 325 W.
Main St., Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202; 502-584-1133;
www.famlit.org. Tips for improving literacy at all ages.
Books & Videos about Learning
Disabilities
Books on Special Education/Needs
in General
Anderson, Winifred, Chitwood, Stephen & Hayden, Diedre.
(1997) Negotiating the Special Education Maze:
A Guide for Parents and Teachers. Woodbine House.
Fisher, Gary L., Ph.D., Rhoda, Ed.D. Cummings, Jackie
Urbanovic.(2002) The Survival Guide for Kids With
Ld: Learning Differences. Free Spirit Publishing.
Levine, Mel (2003) A Mind at a Time. Simon
& Schuster
Meyer, Donald J. & Vadasy, Patricia. (1996) Living
with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs: A Book
for Sibs. University of Washington Press.
Meyer, Donald J. (1995) Uncommon Fathers: Reflections
on Raising a Child with a Disability. Woodbine
House.
Meyer, Donald J. (1997) Views from Our Shoes:
Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs.
Woodbine House.
Norlander, Karen. (1998) Justice For All.
International Dyslexia Society.
Shaywitz, Sally (2003) Overcoming Dyslexia.
Knopf.
Videos on Learning Disabilities
Lavoie, Richard. (1989) Understanding Learning
Disabilities: How Difficult Can This Be? The F.A.T.
City Workshop. PBS Home Video.
Lavoie, Richard. (1994) Learning Disabilities
and Social Skills: Last One Picked . . . First One
Picked On. PBS Home Video.
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