Websites

· [] This website hosts a library of manipulatives that help students to grasp mathematical concepts. It provides concrete experiences for Areas in math such as Number operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Analysis and Probability. This type of experience is particularly useful to students with disabilities because it provides the technology component needed for students with disabilities. Students are presented with the information in different formats and this also caters to the various learning styles.

· [] Family Village is a ‘global community’ on the web that has a host of resources for persons with disabilities (students and their families by extension). The site itself is very user-friendly. The resources are conveniently organized into familiar areas. There are categories such as Hospital, Shopping mall, school, legal issues, research, living with disability, and coffee shop. These categories are colorful icons, that when clicked, take the user to a wealth of information relevant to their locale.

· [] ‘Through the looking glass’ is a website that provides practical information, and advice to students living with disabilities and their families. Information is provided on scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities, and there are numerous workshops and training opportunities. The services are offered on a national basis.

· @http://www.clas.uiuc.edu/ This website provides information relevant on culturally, and linguistically appropriate services for students with disabilities. The information is not only beneficial to families, but to researchers, educators, and other practitioners. The site uses a search engine format, where one can search by specific subjects.

· [] The United Cerebral Palsy meets the needs of persons living with all types of disabilities. It provides community and center-based services. The site details these services. The areas include family support services, advocacy and support, family activities, and training and workshops.

· [] This is a comprehensive, national website that provides resources for parents of children with disabilities. The site is established by the University of Washington, and provides a wealth of information. There are links and contact information available. There is extensive information available on Universal design.

· @http://www.cec.sped.org/ The Council for exceptional students’ website helps to fulfill the mission of the group which is to improve the educational success of students with disabilities. One can browse according to the subject areas, and there is also a support area for teachers. One can also follow teacher blogs.

· [] This website has comprehensive resources for Floridians living with developmental disabilities. It provides information on places to find help, and also on key legislation.