Internet Links
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Useful IDEA Web Sites
IDEA Practices - Educational Development Center
Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services
Federal Resource Center for Special Education
Click on IDEA
PACER Center
Scroll down, look left, and click on IDEA 97
The Policymaker Partnership for Implementing IDEA
Assistive Technology Web Sites
LINC
Maryland based group - Learning Independence through Computers
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
ABLEDATA
Assistive Technology
WebABLE
Assistance with building accessible web pages
Functional Behavioral Analysis & Positive Behavioral Intervention and Support
Functional Behavioral Assessment
Our list of helpful web sites relating to Functional Behavioral Assessment
OSEP Technical Assistance Center
Excellent source of information for parents and professionals on functional behavioral assessment and other behavior-related issues, with links to related sites.
General Interest
MD DHMH
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. State site with links to services and resources for families which include children that have health and health-related needs.
disABILITY Information and Resources
Filled with information for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Family Village
This is a large, well-designed web site of information and communications opportunities to aid people with all kinds of disabilities, with a special focus on helping those with mental retardation.
Inclusion Press Home Page
This is a Canadian web site that explores all aspects of inclusion in education. It is well organized and very informative.
Intellectual Disability Network
Australian-based Monash University site has information that addresses all aspects of retardation and other intellectual disabilities. Use the site search to find specific topics.
School Administrators view of Special Education
This is an interesting site from the Oregon State school system. It is aimed at school administrators.
SERI - Special Education Resources on the Internet
This Web site is an excellent starting point to find special education information on the internet.
Sibling Support Project
Unique internet site dedicated to households with both handicapped and non-handicapped children.
Laws, Regs, & Government Documents
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education / Early Intervention
Division of State Documents (COMAR Online)
Federal Register
US Government Printing Office
Legal & Advocacy Web Sites
Children's Law Project
Affiliated with the University of South Carolina
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Maryland Disability Law Center
PACER Center
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights
Organization Web Sites (non-specific)
Council for Exceptional Children
Developmental Delay Resources
With Link to Sensory Integration/ Occupational therapy
Family Net Works
Family Net Works is an outreach project of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
Family Voices
Family Voices is a national organization aimed an individuals with special health needs. Information available in both English and Spanish
Federation for Children with Special Needs
National Human Genome Research Institute
NIH Office of Rare Diseases
Information center providing contact with information specialists who have access to up-to-date, reliable information on genetic and rare diseases.
Contact information:
Phone Mon. thru Fri. 12 pm - 6 pm Eastern time
1-888-205-2311 (voice) 1-888-205-3223 (TTY) Fax anytime 202-966-5689 e-mail: gardinfo@nih.gov
US Mail
The Genetic and Rare Disease Information Center
P.O. Box 8126
Gaithersburg MD 20898-8126
Allow 5 - 10 business days for written responses
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
NICHCY. Information available in both English and Spanish
National Organization for Rare Disorders
National Parent Network on Disabilities
Organization Web Sites (specific conditions or needs)
Alexander Graham Bell Association
For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Autism Resources
Linking site to other sites with information and resources
Autism Society of America
Society dedicated to helping individuals with Autism and their families. Links available to local societies.
Chesapeake-Potomac Spina Bifida Association
Children with Attention Deficit Order
CHADD
Down Syndrome Family Empowerment Network
Linking site to other sites focusing on Down Syndrome
Family Net Works
Family Net Works is an outreach project of the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council
Ld Online
Interactive Guide to Learning Disabilities
LD Resources
Learning Disability Resources, Articles, and Site Links
Maryland Coalition of Families for Children's Mental Health
National Federation of the Blind
National Association of the Deaf
National Center for Learning Disabilities
National Down Syndrome Congress
National Down Syndrome Society
National Mental Health Association
Parents of Bipolar Children
Links to Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Mental Health information, resources and site links.
Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
United Cerebral Palsy
Linking site to local United Cerebral Palsy groups
Transition Sites
Association for Persons in Supported Employment
Children's Angel Flight
Organization that works with Angel Flight of Maryland to provide free long-distance medical air transportation for patients requiring specialized medical evaluation and treatment.