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Education
Federal Documents
- Department of Education (Ed)
- Office of Vocational and Adult Education (Ed) provides information, research and resources to help prepare young people and adults for postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives
- Office on Special Education & Rehabilitative (OSERS) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities age birth by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
- National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (Ed-OSERS-NIDRR) provides leadership and supports for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
- Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (Ed) IDEA 2004 News, Information, and Resources.
- Vocational rehabilitation and research (Ed) provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in the areas of special education, in order to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.
- The High School/High Tech Program (HS/HT) (Ed) provides opportunities for students with all types of disabilities to explore exciting careers in science, mathematics, and technology. The program is one of several initiatives of the Office of Disability Employment Policy and U.S. Department of Labor.
Non-Federal Documents
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
- American Youth Policy Forum covers issues that affect youth with disabilities including special education.
- Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) an international organization, concerned about issues related to students with learning disabilities.
- Gallaudet University leads the world in undergraduate liberal arts education, career development, and outstanding graduate programs for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students.
- Getting Ready for College advises high school students with learning disabilities.
- Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.
- National Leadership on Improving Results for Youth provides policy and practice implications for secondary and postsecondary education and employment for youth with disabilities.
- National Youth Leadership Network Promotes leadership development, education, employment, independent living, health and wellness among young people with disabilities
- The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted
Youth with Disability Education
Federal Documents
- Department of Education (Ed)
- Office of Vocational and Adult Education (Ed) provides information, research and resources to help prepare young people and adults for postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives
- Office on Special Education & Rehabilitative (OSERS) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities age birth by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
- National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (Ed-OSERS-NIDRR) provides leadership and supports for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
- Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (Ed) IDEA 2004 News, Information, and Resources.
- Vocational rehabilitation and research (Ed) provides a wide array of support to parents and individuals, school districts and states in the areas of special education, in order to improve results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages.
- The High School/High Tech Program (HS/HT) (Ed) provides opportunities for students with all types of disabilities to explore exciting careers in science, mathematics, and technology. The program is one of several initiatives of the Office of Disability Employment Policy and U.S. Department of Labor.
Non-Federal Documents
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
- American Youth Policy Forum covers issues that affect youth with disabilities including special education.
- Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD) an international organization, concerned about issues related to students with learning disabilities.
- Gallaudet University leads the world in undergraduate liberal arts education, career development, and outstanding graduate programs for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students.
- Getting Ready for College advises high school students with learning disabilities.
- Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals.
- National Leadership on Improving Results for Youth provides policy and practice implications for secondary and postsecondary education and employment for youth with disabilities.
- National Youth Leadership Network Promotes leadership development, education, employment, independent living, health and wellness among young people with disabilities
- The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) The largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted
- The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
Adult Education
Federal Documents
- Department of Education (Ed)
- Adult Education and People with Disabilities (Ed) provide facts, federal research, state-run sites and additional links for helping persons with disabilities in adult education.
- National Institute on Disability & Rehabilitation Research (Ed-OSERS-NIDRR) provides leadership and supports for a comprehensive program of research related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.
- State Vocational & Adult Education Resources (Ed) State listing of vocational and adult education programs and services.
- Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) authorized by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, is mandated to promote coordination and cooperation among Federal departments and agencies conducting rehabilitation research programs.
Non-Federal Documents
- Vocational Rehabilitation State Offices Links to state divisions and services that assist individuals with disabilities in securing gainful employment
- Vocational Rehabilitation State Programs helps the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) on how well its programs and services match the needs of people with disabilities.
- Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI) is to be leaders in innovative services and research that support persons with disabilities to live as contributing and valued members of the community.