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Ndi: Building a Better Economic Future for Americans With Disabilities
A website operated by an organization that strives for people with disabilities have equal opportunity to gain financial security and independence. Website includes their strategic plan as well as resources that include document,...
iCivics
I Civics: Pga Tour, Inc. V. Martin (2001)
This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court's decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, the...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Helen Keller: Author, Advocate, and Activist Video
Through viewing a video about Helen Keller's life, examining a 1904 photograph of Keller, and reading excerpts of her autobiography, students will learn about Helen Keller's commitment to advocating for equal treatment for people with...
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Arts Work Indiana
ArtsWork Indiana helps encourage people with disabilities to have careers in the arts by providing education, awareness, and encouragement for the arts. ArtsWork features an artist with a disability each month. The site also has...
Other
Assistive Media
An excellent resource for students and adults with disabilities which make it difficult to read print texts in the conventional manner. Presents hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles, clippings, and current and past events in audio...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Still Tomorrow: Lesson Plan: Stereotypes, Cerebral Palsy, and Poetry
In this multidisciplinary instructional activity, students examine stereotypes about people with physical disabilities. Using clips from Still Tomorrow, a documentary about Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua, who has cerebral palsy, students will...
University of Washington
University of Wash: Disabilities and Computer Technology
A brochure from the University of Washington on adaptive technology tools for people with disabilites. Includes tools for mobility impairments, blindness, low vision, hearing and/or speech impairments, and Specific Learning Disabilities.
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W3 C Recommendations: Homepage
"These guidelines explain how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are intended for all Web content developers (page authors and site designers) and for developers of authoring tools."
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Learning Disabilities Association of California
This organization is made up of parents, teachers, and other professionals to help promote understanding of and resources for people with learning disabilities. It provides definitions, symptoms, and access to books about this children.
University of California
Univ. Of Cal. Berkeley: The Disability and Independent Living Movement
A collection of primary source documents relating to the disability and independent living movement from 1960 to the present. Includes an introduction to the movement, a collection of oral histories, historical records of organizations,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Kids With Special Needs
"There are many different people in the world, and each one is special. However, some people may have physical or mental challenges that require extra help or assistance."
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Point of View: Still Tomorrow: Lesson Plan Clips: Stereotypes, Cerebral Palsy, and Poetry
In this multidisciplinary lesson plan, students examine stereotypes about people with physical disabilities. Using four video clips from Still Tomorrow, a documentary about Chinese poet Yu Xiuhua, who has cerebral palsy, students will...
University of Washington
University of Washington: Equal Access Computer Labs
As increasing numbers of people with disabilities pursue educational opportunities that require computer use, accessibility of computing facilities becomes even more critical. The key is simply equal access. Everyone who needs to use a...
LD Online
Ld Online: Educators
This site provides information about learning disabilities, from experts all over the world. This page specifically provides help, strategies, and ideas to educators of people with learning disabilities.
University of Washington
World Wide Access: Accessible Web Design
A brochure from the University of Washington on accessible Web design for people with disabilities. Includes general page design, graphical features, special features, and a Web pages test.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Exploring Disability Using Multimedia and B D a Reading Strategy
History takes on new dimensions in this interactive multimedia instructional activity that emphasizes the B-D-A (before-during-after reading) approach to research as learners investigate the experiences of people with disabilities since...
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The Center for Applied Special Technology (Cast)
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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Codi: Adaptive Computing
At CODI you will find links to various companies and the products available to meet adaptive technology needs for a variety of people. Many of the resources are expensive but funding is available through a variety of resources.
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Special Needs Opportunity Windows
SNOW is an online provider for both teachers and parents of children with special needs. A wealth of resources are offered to meet a wide variety of needs.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Kids' Quest: Mobility: Wheelchair Athletes?
Complete a WebQuest that will help you answer this question: Can a kid in a wheelchair be an athlete?
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Codi: Computing
This is a site for information about computer adaptations for people with special needs. If you have a need this is the place to visit to find an answer to your question.
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Engineering for Change: Necessary Trade Offs When Co Designing New Technology
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...
Other
Gympanzees: Hand/eye Coordination
This page contains hand eye coordination exercises, games, videos, and activities for children and young people with all abilities and disabilities. Also includes a great video to encourage handwashing skills.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Helen Keller: Author, Advocate, and Activist
Through two activities and a short biographical video, students will understand Helen Keller's accomplishments.