Here are some resources that may be helpful to you in developing your understanding of learning disabilities. Please note that this list is not a recommendation of any specific resource listed here, or a suggestion that other resources not listed are not appropriate for persons with dyslexia or other reading/language/processing difficulties.

ORGANIZATIONS

LD OnlineThis web site is available in several languages.

Schwab Learning, A parent's guide to helping kids with learning differences. Web site is in Spanish and English.

All Kinds of Minds, All Kinds of Minds provides programs, tools, and a common language for parents, educators, and clinicians to help students with differences in learning achieve success in the classroom and in life. Founded by Mel Levine.

Ennis William Cosby Foundation, Founded in memory of Bill Cosby's son, who was learning disabled.

Wright's Law, Special Education Law for parents, educators and attorneys.

Learning Disabilities Association of America(LDA), 412-341-1515. The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) is an organization for parents of children with disabilities and professionals in the field. The site offers information about learning disabilities, the LDA Annual Conference, and publications. The national LDA site links to State chapters of LDA.

National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), 888-575-7373 (toll free). Promotes public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. It advocates for improved legislation and works for better services for individuals with learning disabilities.

NICHCY-The National lnformation Center for Children & Youth with Disabilities, 800-695-0285. This is an information clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities and disability-related issues.

Wordfinding, Diane German's web site provides extensive information about the language disorder of child word finding. It describes the types of word finding problems and intervention strategies for each. Links to another site describing her book, It's on the Tip of My Tongue.

ERlC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education (ERICICEC), This is a national information system on education with a large database of education materials. It publishes and disseminates information, serves as a resource center for the general public, and promotes the dissemination of research.

Learning Disabilities Resources, This web site contains a variety of useful information for the learning disabilities community.

Proactive Parent, Susan Hall's website (see book listing). Designed by parents for parents. Offers many links to helpful resources.

Computer Based Study Strategies, For concrete information about whether technology helps students learn.

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, 312-236-8715. Produces textbooks on tape for students who cannot effectively read standard print because of a learning disability, visual impairment or other physical disability. Will also record books on request, when given sufficient time.

Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities, Assists parents in their understanding of LDs.