Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide
Autism Support Network
The mission of Autism Support Network is to connect, guide
Autism Society of America
The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists
Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs
The Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) is a
The Arc of the United States
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people
ADA Portal
The ADA Document Portal Allows users to search a collection
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) is a
American Association of People with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities is the nation's
Charter Schools Excluding Students with Significant Disabilities in Florida
A new report by the Miami Herald and StateImpact Florida
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities is a Coalition of
Ad Hoc Developmental Disabilities Task Force
The Ad Hoc Developmental Disabilities Task Force monitors the Developmental
AAIDD
The American Association on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities promotes progressive
The Inclusion Movement Around the Globe
There's a great podcast and article about UNICEF in Russia's efforts to foster the right for all children to receive an inclusive education. UNICEF podcast moderator Femi Oke talked to Ms. Elina Lehtomaki, Researcher at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland and a pioneer in the field of inclusive education.
The Gift of Knowledge
It’s been a couple of years now that I’ve been
Loving Lamposts, A Documentary by Todd Drezner
We love this documentary about autism by Todd Drezner.
Autism Now: MacNeil Interviews Director of Education
An extended transcript excerpt of , PBS' Robert MacNeil's interview with Jesse Mojica, director of education policy for the Bronx borough president, on treatment and education for children with autism.
Autism Now : MacNeil Interviews Principal at Autism Charter School
An extended transcript excerpt from Robert MacNeil's interview with Rima
Celiac Disease
Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease Gluten Intolerance and
A Mother’s Determination And Next Generation Sequencing
When Noah and Alexis Beery were diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age
Sprout
For more information about incredible films related to disabilities, check
Certain Proof – A Question of Worth
Certain Proof: A Question of Worth is a feature documentary about three children living with significant communication and physical disabilities, who struggle against the public schools in an emotional battle to prove their worth.
Hold My Hand
The documentary,"Hold My Hand", follows Eliza Schaaf, a young woman with
The Affordable Care Act
Senior advisor to the President Valerie Jarrett and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius speak to parents, advocates and experts at an Autism Awareness Month Conference.
Best and Worst States for Disability Services
UCP's invaluable analysis of Medicaid for individuals with intellectual and
The Pearls Project-Teaching Empathy
Students at Ridgewood High School were shown photos of young
Toronto Police Defend Handcuffing a 9 Year Old Child with Autism
CTV reports that a 9 year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome
Thank You, Steve Jobs
Thank you Steve Jobs for thinking differently so that so
The Importance of Special Needs Trusts
One of the most important move parents of children with
Computer Based Program May Relieve Some ADHD Symptoms
Children can experience the relief of some symptoms of attention
IQ Scores Inaccurate Portrayal Of Intelligence for Individuals with Autism
A discrepancy between IQ scores and performance on academic
Who’s Leading Your Individualized Education Program (IEP)? The Importance of Self Advocacy – Part 2 of 2
This is Part 2 in a two-part blog post by
The brain in myotonic dystrophy 1 and 2: evidence for a predominant white matter disease
Myotonic dystrophy types 1 and 2 are progressive multisystemic disorders