Resources
The links below are to sites that the authors agree are good
resources for teaching students who learn differently. Short annotations
on the left will give an idea of what the site is about and on the right
is the site address. Clicking on the site address will launch a new browser
window, to return to this page simply close that window
The web site for the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST),
an organization that promotes using technology to make learning more accessible
to all students.
http://www.cast.org
The National Science Foundation Research in Disabilities Education
is the funding source for the Biology Success! grant.
http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/hrd/rde.asp
A report by the Northwest Regional Education Laboratory called “Mathematics and Science Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities”
http://www.nwrel.org/msec/book7.pdf
A report by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute called “Beyond Biology 101” that looks into the changes taking place in how American college students learn biology.
http://www.hhmi.org/BeyondBio101/nonmajor.htm
LD Online is a comprehensive Internet resource for parents, teachers and other professionals.
http://www.ldonline.org
The HEATH Resource Center provides free information on post secondary education and related issues for individuals with learning disabilities and is sponsored by George Washington University.
http://www.heath.gwu.edu
The Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder site (CHADD) lists FAQ's, fact sheets, chapter locator, and research studies.
http://www.chadd.org
The International Dyslexia Society (formerly the Orton Society)site lists branch services by state or region, conferences,
and has a bookstore.
http://www.interdys.org
All Kinds of Minds is a nonprofit institute founded by Dr. Mel Levine, and dedicated to the understanding of differences in learning.
http://www.allkindsofminds.org
The LD Resources site offers a variety of resources for the LD community, focusing on learning and technology. It also includes lists of schools and colleges with LD programs, organizations, books and low tech tools.
http://www.ldresources.com
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