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Alliance for Technology Access

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Site is for providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies. Wonderful search engine to find just the technology you need!
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Nyise: Blindness Resource Center

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Comprehensive hotlist links to resources for the blind. Topics include Internet access, braille, eye diseases, organizations, research, university programs for persons with disabilities, vendors, and more.
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Article I, Section 6

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents section 6 of article 1 of the U.S. Constitution, which details the rights and disabilities of members of Congress. The site discusses congressional pay, and privileges from arrest and of speech or debate in an...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
The 2018 report on human rights practices in Spain includes information on topics of concern related to human rights such as government corruption; violence against women, children, persons with disabilities, and national/racial/ethnic...
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American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Colorado Learning Disability Criteria Part 2

For Teachers K - 1st
This webinar highlights recent changes to the eligibility criteria and identification process for identifying Colorado students as having specific learning disabilities (SLD). Candy Myers of the Colorado Department of Education gives an...
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Cbm International: Digital Accessibility Toolkit [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This kit provides a selection of tools and recommendations pertaining to the accessibility of information technologies. Based on international standards and a scan of available technologies, these tools and recommendations are intended...
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Digital.gov: Federal Social Media Accessibility Toolkit Hackpad

For Students 9th - 10th
This toolkit is intended for government agencies and other organizations to help them evaluate the accessibility of their social media programs. It contains tips, real-life examples and best practices to ensure that social media content...
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Article
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Engineering for Change: Necessary Trade Offs When Co Designing New Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
The co-design of new technology with communities has benefits and trade-offs. Engineers Without Borders Australia describe a co-design project in rural Cambodia that they participated in. The goal was to design assistive technologies...
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Google

Google: Experiments With Google: Creatability

For Students 9th - 10th
Exploring how creative tools can be made more accessible for everyone. This is an excellent set of digital resources for students to try analyzing how easy they are to use and how effective they would be for those with disabilities.
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LD Online

Ld Online: Comparing Section 504 and Idea

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Explaining the details of Section 504 and IDEA, this site describes in-depth the similarities and differences between Section 504 and IDEA. All legal terms and issues within the context of both laws are explained. An excellent resource...
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Eeoc: Ada: Your Employment Rights as a Disabled Person

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains information on employment rights as an individual with a disability.
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Eeoc: Disability Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers a complete overview of the American with Disability Act, and how it applies in the real world. Content includes information on who a disabled person is,
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The Center for Applied Special Technology (Cast)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
CAST is an educational non-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people. Their goal is to produce innovative learning technologies based on their research. Learn more about integrating and applying this...
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LD Online

Ld Online: Strategies for Composition in the Writing Process

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
An extensive discourse on strategies to teach writing skills to learning disabled children. Authors have developed an approach known as self-regulated strategy development (SRSD). In this paper they elaborate on the research they...
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US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Webb v. Clyde L. Choate Mental Health Center [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Although specifically a case in which the plaintiff is seeking federal support under the ADA against Illinois, there is an excellent discussion of state v. federal powers in the section labeled "Summary of Argument." The connection to...
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The White House

The White House: Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page from the White House provides information on the Presidential agenda regarding major topics such as Immigration, Civil Rights, Defense, Economy, Education, Health Care, Taxes, and more.
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International Guide Dog Federation: History of Guide Dogs

For Students 3rd - 8th
This page from the International Guide Dog Federation explores the evolution of dogs as human companions, as well as the history of dogs as service animals. This resource also includes a timeline describing how dogs came to be used as...
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Other

Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Sorting It Out

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Written by a teaching and practicing pediatric neurologist, this lengthy but very readable article surveys the disorders now gathered under the "Autistic Spectrum Disorders."
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Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
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Handout
Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
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Handout
Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
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Handout
Province of British Columbia

Teaching the Student With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Provides detailed information, in over 15 pages, focusing on teaching students who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) or Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). To access the extensive list of resources and additional pages for teachers, be...
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Handout
Other

Eeoc: Small Employers and Reasonable Accommodation

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains general information on the topic of reasonable accommodation.
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American Foundation for the Blind: Assistive Technology Products

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this section, you will find a comprehensive listing of assistive technology products used by people who are blind or visually impaired organized by category.

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