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Local and Regional Resources
DO-IT: Resources for K-12 Educators
From the University of Washington's DO-IT Program (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology). This site provides links to a number of resources for K-12 educators. Links include information on Teaching Lab Courses to Students with Disabilities, Disability-Related Resources on the Internet, Resources for Science & Mathematics Teachers and much more.
- Grade Level: K-12
- Searchable: Yes
- URL: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/educators.html
SNOW: Special Needs Opportunity Windows
Project that provides information and resources to teachers who are working with special needs students. Site contains curriculum materials as well as a discussion area to share ideas. Don't miss the Snow Kids site, which is designed to provide special needs kids with a place to learn, explore, discover and share!
- Grade Level: K-12
- Searchable:
- URL: http://snow.utoronto.ca/
Washington Assistive Technology Alliance
Consumer advocacy network that provides information and support for persons using/needing assistive technology. Site contains links to resources, articles of interest and other information relating to assistive technology use.
- Grade Level: All
- Searchable: Yes
- URL: http://wata.org/
Washington State Special Education Coalition: Washington State Resources
Well annotated list of Washington State resources for Special Education.
- Grade Level: K-12
- Searchable: No
- URL: http://www.wssec.org/resources/
National and International Resources
Apple - K-12 Education - Disability Resources
Assistive technology information and support from Apple. Information about using Easy Access (Universal Access), free software and shareware resources and the latest in assistive technology. Links to online chat sessions focused on issues facing students with disabilities
- Grade Level: All
- Searchable: Yes
- URL: http://www.apple.com/disability/
EASI Equal Access to Software and Information
Part of the Teaching, Learning and Technology Group aimed at providing information, resources and learning opportunities that promote equal access to information for all. EASI provides many online workshops and a great listserv.
- Grade Level: K-12, College
- Searchable: Site Index
- URL: http://www.rit.edu/~easi/
Journals and Professional Organizations
Council for Exceptional Children
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.
Washington State Special Education Coalition
The Coalition was formed in 1977 to bring parent and professional organizations together in a spirit of cooperation to share information, explore issues and effectively advocate for quality education for all children, particularly those with special needs in Washington State. Site includes links to a variety of resources including online resources.
