Academy for Educational Development (AED)
http://www.aed.org

• This independent nonprofit service organization established in 1994 has designed programs that address human development needs. Projects are listed and described and available for further study. The family resource library, member organization and the NICHCY resources can all be searched by topic.

• This organization which provides science based information for parents, educators and the general public describes itself as the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with this disorder. In addition to conference and other membership information and the free newsletter that is offered, a telephone referral service and a great deal of information are provided on this web site. In addition, the users are able to search by topic.

• This service of The Learning Project at WETA in Washington, D.C. posts weekly information for parents and teachers concerning the legal and educational issues for the learning disabled. Features include searching, news stories and first person essays. Videos for purchase are featured as well as information in Spanish and a free newsletter also is available.

• Now in blog format, having been offered in web pages since 1995, this collection of information is available free to web users. Contained here are articles and resources including links and print materials as well as PDF format handouts. Discussions and newsletters both current and archived are listed. Searching by word or phrase is also available as well as RSS feeds.

• Focusing mainly on the needs of adults and young adults, this site offers membership information and news about the work it does. Users can search by topic or examine the research and treatment information offered. Lists of books, websites, organizations and support groups are provided as well as a book store, oline telecasts and a newsletter subscription.

• Serving students with special needs for many years, this organization shares its history and offers topics within the textual information which are links to further explanation. Its helping hand solution page offers help to those using the internet.

• Dedicated to improving the results of disabled individuals from birth through age 21, this organization provides leadership and financial support to state and local school districts. Grants, technical assistance and information and training centers are offered. The programs and projects are listed as well as grant information. Publications and products are constituted mainly of reports and studies. Research is offered as well as additional resources.

• Features that are listed and clearly explained below the icons section include a library of articles and FAQ’s, a calendar of events, resources information, professional services, a general symptom checklist and what is new. An interest survey can be completed and comments can be directed to the site managers.