This mini-lesson explores the Supreme Court's decision that required the Professional Golf Association to accommodate competitors with disabilities in its tournaments. Students learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act, the...

There are a variety of grouping formats that have been proven effective for teaching reading to students with learning disabilities: whole class, small group, pairs, and one-on-one. This article summarizes the research and implications...

This activity focuses on getting the students to think about disabilities and how they can make some aspects of life more difficult. The students are asked to pick a disability and design a new kind of sport for it.

Rediscover the complex life and legacy of the author, advocate and human rights pioneer. Helen Keller (1880-1968), who was deaf and blind since childhood, used her celebrity and wit to advocate for social justice, particularly for women,...

Engage K-12 students with phenomena and science practices using this collection of supplementary digital media resources created by GBH in collaboration with NASA. The resources align with key NGSS Earth, space, and physical science...

This brief from 2007 describes the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and presents the answers to frequently asked questions regarding RTI and Early Intervening Services. The brief was produced by the U.S. Department of...

This family guide provides an overview of the basic components of RTI and includes questions parents may want to ask their child's school regarding how they can get involved in the RTI process. The guide also addresses the relation of...

This 2007 brief explains the connection between Early Intervening Services (EIS), as stipulated in the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA, and Response to Intervention (RTI). It was created by the National Research Center on Learning...

This training module describes the difference between RTI and traditional assessment for learning disabilities, the basics of RTI using a three-tier model, and instructional interventions within each tier. The module also discusses...

This 2007 brief provides an overview of Response to Intervention (RTI) and its primary components. It was created by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities and could be of particular interest to families who are looking...

This 2007 brief is a meta-analysis of thirty-one studies on interventions targeting adolescents struggling with reading. Specifically, it looks at effective interventions for struggling adolescent readers, what the specific impact of...

This organization specializes in providing assistance for those with rare diseases. This part of the site lists rare diseases in alphabetical order. Each disease is defined and organizations that specialize in the disease are listed.

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How would you feel if you just found out you needed to repeat a grade? Maybe you just found out that you actually do need to repeat. It really isn't that uncommon for students to repeat some grades in school. Use this article to help you...

CAST is an educational non-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people. Their goal is to produce innovative learning technologies based on their research. Learn more about integrating and applying this...

Comprehensive site with links to numerous others that are a valuable component to any teacher who works with students with disabilities. Site developed by a National Board Certified Teacher.

Bilingual reference resource, English/Spanish. Contains a huge range of resources for teachers and hispanic parents, including a glossary of educational terms, assessment, literacy, disabilities, and much more.

Bilingual reference resource, English/Spanish. Contains a huge range of resources for teachers and hispanic parents, including a glossary of educational terms, assessment, literacy, disabilities, and much more.

Students will participate in a variety of activities modeling different disabilities. After discussing their experiences, students work in teams to devise or improve on an adaptive device.

In Module 2 of this course on web design, students learn how to begin creating a web page using a text editor, how to use tags and attributes, how to format text, and how to use lists. The last section covers accessibility issues and how...

Learn about the option of holding back a gifted student with a learning disability and why it is not beneficial.

Do you ever wonder whether you can be an athlete? Anyone can. At this website, read about individuals who have overcome their disabilities and have become world-class athletes. Be inspired to be a great athlete, too, and learn about the...

Written by a teaching and practicing pediatric neurologist, this lengthy but very readable article surveys the disorders now gathered under the "Autistic Spectrum Disorders."

"These guidelines explain how to make Web content accessible to people with disabilities. The guidelines are intended for all Web content developers (page authors and site designers) and for developers of authoring tools."