The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.: This national professional association representing the interests and concerns of occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy and to improve the quality of occupational therapy services.
The Arc of the United States: The world’s largest grassroots organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with more than 140,000 members affiliated through more than 850 state and local chapters across the nation.
Beyond Compliance Coordinating Committee, Syracuse University: The BCCC is an organization of Syracuse University students who are working to create and support a positive climate toward disability that values individual difference in all University settings.
Broadreach Training & Resources: Norman Kunc (featured in Including Samuel) & Emma Van der Klift: Helping individuals with disabilities and their families live rich and meaningful lives in their communities through online resources and speaking engagements.
Brookes Publishing Co.: Brookes produces research-based books on inclusive education, autism, Down syndrome, positive behavior supports and child development. Publications offer practical strategies, intervention methods and stories of real-life success.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies: The Center’s mission is to promote literacy and communication for individuals of all ages with disabilities. It is the belief of the CLDS that disabilities are only one of many factors that influence an individuals ability to learn to read and write and to use print throughout their life and across their living environments. All individuals, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, have the right to an opportunity to learn to read and write in order to increase and enhance their educational opportunities, vocational success, communicative competence, self-empowerment capabilities, and independence.
Center on Human Policy, Law and Disability Studies at Syracuse University: The center is a network of academic programs, centers, student organizations and affiliated faculty promoting the rights of people with disabilities locally, nationally and globally.
Cornell University: This site provides training and support to nine demonstration sites throughout New York State that are integrating person-centered planning for students with developmental disabilities so that they might become active participants in the shaping and realization of their future as adults.
Council for Exceptional Children: The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.
Council of Administrators of Special Education, Inc.: An international professional educational organization promoting professional leadership, providing an opportunity for study of problems common to its members, and communicating, through discussion and publications, information that will develop improved services for exceptional children.
Disability is Natural: The Disability is Natural website, by BraveHeart Press owner Kathie Snow, presents essays and resources that encourage new ways of thinking about disability.
Early Childhood Outcomes Center: Assists states with the implementation of high-quality outcomes measurement systems for early intervention and preschool special education programs.
Equity Alliance at Arizona State University: Equity Alliance at ASU represents a set of funded programs that promote equity, access, participation and outcomes for all students. Building on educational theory, cutting-edge research, and the momentum of the National Center for Culturally Responsive Educational Systems (NCCRESt), the National Center for Urban School Improvement (NIUSI), and NIUSI-LeadScape, the ambition of the Equity Alliance at ASU is to promote equity, access, and participation in education.
Faces of Learning a website at the heart of a national campaign intended to elevate a conversation about learning -- from how people learn to how we create better learning environments.
The Families and Parents Partnership for Education Project: The FAPE Project aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities.
Family Diversity Projects: A website dedicated to diversity exhibits that travel to communities. Their newest photography exhibit The Road to Freedom focuses on children, teens, and adults with the full spectrum of physical, sensory, learning, and mental disabilities.
Idea Partnerships: The IDEA Partnership reflects the collaborative work of more than 50 national organizations, technical assistance providers, and organizations and agencies at state and local level. Together with the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Partner Organizations form a community with the potential to transform the way we work and improve outcomes for students and youth with disabilities.
Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental and Learning Disorders, Maryland: Working to advance the identification, prevention, and treatment of developmental and learning disorders.
International Association of Positive Behavioral Support: The Association for Positive Behavior Support (APBS) is an international organization dedicated to promoting research-based strategies that combine applied behavior analysis and biomedical science with person-centered values and systems change to increase quality of life and decrease problem behaviors. The Association is made up of professionals, family members, trainers, consumers, researchers, and administrators who are involved and interested in positive behavior support.
Mouth Magazine: A bi-monthly disability rights magazine.
The n-th degree: An online catalog of posters, t-shirts, mugs, and other materials that reflect disability culture and awareness.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: NAMI is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
The National Association of School Psychologists: NASP represents school psychology and supports school psychologists to enhance the learning and mental health of all children and youth. Partnering with all who share our commitment to children and youth is critical to our mission.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: Provides links to explore several of the most influential laws. These form the core of current protection against discrimination and current guarantees of equal educational opportunity that individuals with disabilities have in our nation.
National Down Syndrome Coalition: The organization focuses on the positive impact that people with Down syndrome can make on society.
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: NECTAC is funded by the Office of Special Education Programs of the U.S. Department of Education to strengthen service systems to ensure that children with disabilities (birth through 5 years) and their families receive and benefit from high quality, culturally appropriate and family-centered supports and services.
National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities: NJCLD is a national committee of representatives of organizations dedicated to the education and welfare of individuals with learning disabilities.
National Center on Response to Intervention: The American Institutes for Research and researchers from Vanderbilt University and the University of Kansas -- through funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) -- have established the National Center on response to intervention. The Center’s mission is to provide technical assistance to states and districts and building the capacity of states to assist districts in implementing proven models for RTI/EIS.
National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities: The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD) was established in 2004 by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) as part of OSEP’s Technical Assistance and Dissemination (TA&D) Network, which supports the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). NDPC-SD was specifically established to assist in building states’ capacity to increase school completion rates for students with disabilities through knowledge synthesis, technical assistance, and dissemination of interventions and practices that work. NDPC-SD is located at the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) at Clemson University.
National Dropout Prevention Center: The National Dropout Prevention Center/Network (NDPC/N) was begun in 1986 to serve as a clearinghouse on issues related to dropout prevention and to offer strategies designed to increase the graduation rate in America's schools.
National High School Center: The National High School Center serves as the central source of information and expertise on high school improvement for the Regional Comprehensive Centers (RCCs).
National Post-School Outcomes Center: Our Mission is to help state education agencies establish practical and rigorous data collection systems that will measure and profile the post-school experiences of youth with disabilities. The results will be used for national, state, and local reporting and-most importantly-to guide and improve transition services to this population.
National Secondary Transition TA Center: The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center ( NSTTAC ) is directed and staffed by the Special Education Program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, in partnership with the Special Education Programs at Western Michigan University and Appalachian State University. In order to ensure full implementation of IDEA and help youth with disabilities and their families achieve desired post-school outcomes, NSTTAC will help states build capacity to support and improve transition planning, services, and outcomes for youth with disabilities and disseminate information and provide technical assistance on scientifically-based research practices with an emphasis on building and sustaining state-level infrastructures of support and district-level demonstrations of effective transition methods for youth with disabilities.
NH Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Supports (CEBIS): The New Hampshire Center for Effective Behavioral Interventions and Supports (NH CEBIS) engages schools and other youth-serving organizations in developing strategic systems and practices that promote the behavioral, social-emotional and academic growth of all children.
NH Department of Education: The NHDOE is committed to helping students, parents, and educators (including teachers, principals, superintendents, and school communities) meet the educational needs of each student. This site provides a wealth of data and information about the NHDOE's programs, services, and initiatives at the fingertips of every citizen.
PatriciaEBauer.com: A collection of news and commentary, updated regularly, that draws on a wide range of newspapers, magazines and other media resources to bring readers current reports on issues of interest to the disability community.
PEAK: The PEAK Parent Information Center provides training, information and technical assistance, including best practices, to families and professionals working with children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Their annual inclusive education conference features presentations and workshops by noted individuals with disabilities, family members, and professionals.
Program Development Associates: A distributor of curriculum and multimedia resources on a wide variety of disability-related topics, including disability awareness, advocacy, assistive technology and learning disabilities.
Ragged Edge: An international magazine focusing on disability from a civil-rights perspective.
SoulTouchin’ Experiences: Keith Jones (featured in Including Samuel) runs SoulTouchin’ Experiences, a progressive corporation with the goal of providing unique products and services for people across age disability culture geography and socio-economic status.
TASH: TASH is an international membership association advocating inclusive communities with a focus on research, education and advocacy. TASH members are people with disabilities, family members, fellow citizens, advocates, educators and other professionals.
Together We Rock: Self-advocate John Draper is the founder of Together We Rock! which offers presentations, a School Leadership Program, and resources towards building inclusive and accessible communities.
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs: The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs, supports projects that provide information and technical assistance to states, local schools, educational professionals and families.
US Dept. of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy: Based on an extensive literature review of research, demonstration projects and effective practices covering a wide range of programs and services, including youth development, quality education, and workforce development programs—the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), in collaboration with the National Collaborative on Workforce Disability for Youth, has identified Guideposts for Success. The Guideposts reflect what research has identified as key educational and career development interventions that can make a positive difference in the lives of all youth, including youth with disabilities.
Valuing People, UK: Person-centered planning in the UK.
VSA arts: VSA arts is an international, nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in and
enjoy the arts.
WE CONNECT NOW: The We Connect Now website was created with a grant from YP4 and is dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues.
Zero to Three: a national, nonprofit organization that informs, trains, and supports professionals, policymakers, and parents in their efforts to improve the lives of infants and toddlers.