World's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month. LD OnLine seeks to help children and adults reach their full potential by providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD. The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts, first person essays, children's writing and artwork, a comprehensive resource guide, very active forums, and a Yellow Pages referral directory of professionals, schools, and products.
Adaptive Equipment for Children and Adults. Rifton manufactures gait trainers, standers, adaptive tricycles, special needs chairs, wheelchair desks, bath chairs, toileting aids and other adaptive equipment
"Float Wear offers the swimsuit diaper for babies & toddlers. This reusable swim diaper prevents leakage and meets all the new health regulations for use in private and public pools."
Professional working to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. providing worldwide leadership in the field of mental retardation. We're a powerful community of leaders with a strong voice and important mission. AAIDD, (formerly AAMR -- American Association of Mental Retardation) is the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization of professionals and citizens concerned about intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Indiana University - University Information Techology servies - Adaptive Technology and Accessibility Centers. Hedlines and excerpts of the latest news in accessibility, adaptive technology and assistive devices
Nonprofit research and development organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through Universal Design for Learning.
Provides leadership and support for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities. All of our programmatic efforts are aimed at improving the lives of individuals with disabilities from birth through adulthood
ED.gov U.S. Department of Education - OSERS Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services - The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.OSERS is comprised of the Office of the Assistant Secretary (OAS) and three program components: the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Online Source for Credible Health Information - Developmental Milestones - Learn the signs. Act Early. Interactive Milestones Chart
Information center concerned with physical activity and disability. Website lists programs, organizations and suppliers of adaptive sporting venues and equipment
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists was established to support professionals working in the field of driver education / driver training and transportation equipment modifications for persons with disabilities through education and information dissemination. Web site offers data base of Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists.
Manufacturer of conversion vans and wheelchair lift products, Platform Lifts, modified seating and vehicle accesssories for adapted and para-transit mobility
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense…Funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities.