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Check out these websites!
I hope these sites will be of interest to you. Some were originally included in previous Disability is Natural E-Newsletters. These listings are provided only as information; no endorsement is implied, but I have shared my positive opinion about a few! I try to stay on top of things, but please click here to contact us if you discover a link that's not working or is no longer accurate.
My son, Benjamin, and I were recently interviewed by the Family Support Center on Disabilities—Knowledge and Involvement Network. You can read the interviews or listen to them at: www.familysupportclearinghouse.org/Newsletters/Pages/January2010.aspx
It was fun to do the interviews, but—my goodness—I've got to stop saying, "you know" and "like" so many times!
Want to see Benjamin's award-winning film, "Thumbs Down to Pity," on YouTube? Click here. And learn more about Benjamin by clicking here to visit his page.
DISABILITY-RELATED WEBSITES
www.partnersinpolicymaking.com has a variety of extraordinary (and free) online courses, on disability history, advocacy, special education, employment, and more.
www.abilityawareness.com hosted by Diana Pastora Carson, a great teacher and proud sister of Joaquin, who has a disability and has taught Diana and many others extraordinary lessons.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nzvlO9tTLM is a super video entitled “All Born In – End the Exclusion” and features Daniel and his drum teacher, Earl. Daniel’s stage name is “Chicken-Bone Dan.” Daniel chose the photos and helped write the song; his big brother, Quinn, played and mixed the music, and produced the film. Check it out!
http://svalenz.com/cookware/vision is a Universal Design Cookware Project "seeking to make cooking safer and more accessible for all."
http://bbandbohmy.blogspot.com is a wonderful site hosted by Terri Abrams, a New York parent and activist.
www.thewholeperson.org is described as, "The Whole Person, Inc., assists people with disabilities to live independently and encourages change within the community to expand opportunities for independent living."
http://secondchancetolive.wordpress.com is hosted by Craig Phillips, "a traumatic/acquired brain injury survivor, with a message of encouragement, motivation, empowerment, and hope."
www.webbytalents.com is a site for sharing for films made by or for people with disabilities across the world.
http://iamnotdisabled.spaces.live.com has helpful info on fun and effective gardening techniques for anyone who may need alternative methods to make one's green thumb work.
www.sarahstup.com is hosted by an accomplished teen writer and artist who has autism.
www.williamstillman.com is a site that "demystifies autism from the inside out."
www.yapinc.org/index.php?pID=365 is the site of the Autism E-Store.
www.myimagiville.com is a fascinating site hosted by D.J. Svoboda, a young man with autism.
www.colingetsachance.com is the site of a book about a boy with Down syndrome.
www.josievarga.com is the site of an accomplished author, speaker, and inventor who has a disability.
www.fulllifeahead.org helps people with disabilities and their families become "infected with hope."
www.autistics.org is described as "The REAL Voice of Autism;" scroll to the bottom of the home page and see how they feel about the Cure Autism Now effort.
www.scn.org/people/autistics/relationships.html focuses on "Autism, Dating, and Socialization."
www.sentex.net/~nexus23 is another interesting autism website.
www.kkglassart.com features one-of-a-kind jewelry (and fascinating info) from a talented young artist who happens to have Down syndrome.
www.soulfulencounters.com is a dating and friendship website focused on people with disabilities.
EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION AND/OR PRODUCTS
www.ds-advocate.blogspot.com is hosted by a parent and features helpful educational info regarding students with disabilities. Also check out a companion blog www.321fun.blogspot.com.
www.bartheducationalconsultants.com—"Bringing Back the Joy of Learning"—is from Nancy Barth, a newly-retired teacher.
www.disabilitytraining.com is the website of Program Development Association, and features a variety of training materials.
www.choiceliteracy.com/public/department13.cfm is a literacy site (recommended by Nancy Barth, above).
www.kernschoolpsych.org/maykog23.htm is also known as The Kog; it's thought-provoking, funny, and wise.
www.coe.wayne.edu/wholeschooling/WSC.html has great information for parents and teachers about "whole schooling."
www.confidentreader.com focuses on software for reading comprehension for people with dyslexia and other conditions.
www.howtolearnenglish.co.uk is a public interest website "focused on expert advice on learning the English language."
www.nasponline.org/about_nasp/position_paper.aspx features some interesting position statements; check out the ones on "Inclusive Programs for Students with Disabilities" and "Student Grade Retention and Social Promotion."
www.hslda.org has homeschooling news, info, and resources.
www.nathhan.com is a Christian-oriented homeschooling site.
www.nasdse.org has information for parents, teachers, and school administrators, from the National Association of State Directors of Special Education.
www.spednet.org has helpful info for parents and teachers about special education.
http://nlvm.usu.edu is the National Library of Virtual Manipulatives to help students of all ages enjoy math.
www.loc.gov/nls features info about books-on-tape available from the National Library Service of the Library of Congress.
www.familysupportclearinghouse.org is the "knowledge and information network" providing all types of valuable information, including the formation of state action teams, working on systems change.
http://community.fpg.unc.edu focuses on inclusion and the "early childhood community."
EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
www.griffinhammis.com features state-of-the-art in self-employment for people with disabilities and more, including: "Creating Communities of Economic Cooperation."
www.abilityjobs.com is billed as "the largest stand-alone resume bank" for people with disabilities.
http://deafhhcareer.com includes info about American Sign Language, employment, and more.
www.minorityjobs.net is an employment site and includes free resume posting and job listing site, with career guide, civil rights, legal and government news archive, plus scholarship links.
TRAVEL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
www.freedomtotravelshow.com has helpful information about travel for people with disabilities.
www.miusa.org provides info about exciting opportunities for international exchange and travel programs for people with disabilities.
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND/OR DAILY LIVING AIDS
http://AcousticMail.com is a free service that can be used to send a voice mail to a person's Email, especially helpful for people with hand/arm disabilities.
http://rjcooper.com offers software, hardware, and communication devices.
www.aacawareness.org and www.aacinstitute.org are two sites that focus on augmentative and alternative communication.
www.UrAssist.com features a product to use when an accessible toilet isn't available.
www.meivox.com details its new product, Voice Controlled Reading and Listening.
www.knfbreader.com features info about the "read aloud" kRreader Mobile device.
www.abledata.com is a comprehensive site on assistive technology.
www.atechnews.com focuses on "Independence Through Technology."
www.inclusionsolutions.com features innovative accessibility products for businesses.
www.watchminder.com is a watch to help children and adults with disabilities "stay on task."
www.ion-kids.com features a "child monitoring product."
www.captionedtelephone.com features a telephone that displays "word-for-word captions."
www.tomsnyder.com features a variety of software that might be helpful to people with disabilities.
www.attainmentcompany.com features augmentative communication devices, software, books, and learning aids.
www.fctd.info is the website of the Family Center on Technology and Disability.
www.hands-free-drinking.com features long, flexible drinking straws and other goodies that promote "a little taste of independence."
www.tedpa.org includes information on telecommunications equipment, conferences on the subject, a listing of programs across the country, and more.
www.stevensonlearning.com offers programs on math, spelling and language, and skills.
www.ineedhelpcommunicationbracelets.com features "communication bracelets" that can be helpful for children and adults with limited communication skills.
www.adaptationsbyadrian.com showcases adapted clothing and accessories for children and adults with disabilities.
www.mayer-johnson.com features symbol-based products (communication cards), training, and services.
www.dynavoxtech.com offers augmentative communication devices, computer accessories, and more.
BOOKS AND NEWS ITEMS
www.abilitymagazine.com is an online and print magazine on disability issues.
www.authorhouse.com:80/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=49748 has info about Jessica Rodriguez's book, What Every Person Needs to Know About People with Disabilities: Overcoming Attitudinal Barriers Towards People with Disabilities.
www.newswise.com/articles/view/531080 reveals a study entitled, "Social Skills Programs for Children with Autism are Largely Ineffective."
www.jodeeblanco.com has books about the prevention of school bullying.
www.anniebooks.com features books written through the eyes of children with ADHD and Asperger's syndrome.
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=44924 has info about a book for parents and teachers on children's behavior, entitled "How Big is the Fly: Asking the Right Questions."
www.lulu.com/content/684144 features info about a book on self-determination entitled, "The Book of Encouragement: Ways to Grow, A Guidebook for Persons with Disabilities."
http://infopeople.org/training/past/2006/beyond-ramps includes info about making libraries accessible to all. |
