Funding for Services for Children with Disabilities
JESNA -- The Consortium of Special Educators in Central Agencies for Jewish Education network operates under the aegis of the Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA) on Jewish educational programs for students with special needs.
CHADD -- Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder (CHADD) is a national organization that provides advocacy, education, and support relating to attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children and adults.
CEC -- The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, including gifted. It advocates for appropriate government policies, sets professional standards, and provides continual professional development. It has seventeen divisions.
DLD -- The Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) of the CEC works to improve services, research, and legislation on behalf of individuals with learning disabilities.
ERIC -- The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) is supported by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research and Improvement, and the National Library of Education. It is designed to provide users with ready access to an extensive body of education-related literature.
IDA -- The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia.
LDA -- The Learning Disabilities Association (LDA) has chapters and affiliates across the country. It offers books, tapes, and information packets.
NCLD -- The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) provides information and referral services, educational programs, and advocates for more effective policies and legislation to help individuals with learning disabilities. NCLD also publishes "Their World."
NICHCY -- The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and its Office of Special Education Programs. NICHCY provides free information on disabilities and related issues. Services include referrals, technical assistance, information searches, and personal responses.
Schwab Learning -- Schwab Learning is a non-profit service of the Schwab Foundation dedicating to helping kids with learning differences be successful in learning and life. Schwab Learning develops and delivers practical information for parents and children with learning differences.
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