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- Resource site for females with ADD, containing articles on support groups, resources, and links to other ADD sites.
- Attention Deficit Disorder
- Information from CHADD (Children & Adults with Deficit Disorders) on diagnosing and treating individuals with attention deficit disorder.
- ADD Resources
- Information about diagnosing Attention Deficit Disorder and resources available to help cope.
- Asperger Syndrome College Resource Guide
- Extensive collection of advice and links to universities that offer positive experiences to students with Aspergers. Site sponsored by the Aspergers Foundation International.
- College and Career Resources for Deaf Students
- Site maintained by gallaudent University offers ˇlistings for over 100 postsecondary programs in the United States, alphabetized program listings by state, information about admissions, enrollment, costs, and support services available, an informative question and answer section for students and a listing of major areas of study and degrees offered by the institutions
- College Internship Program
- The College Internship Program provides individualized, post-secondary, academic, internship and independent living experiences at four different locations for young adults with Learning Differences and Aspergers Syndrome
- College Living Experience
- Acommercial program specifically designed to complement a post-secondary education and independent living experience.It assist students in completing college and transitioning to independent living. Students range from low average to gifted IQs with diagnoses such as ADD, LD, NLD and autistic spectrum disorders like Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning autism.
- College Planning for the High Functioning Student with Autism
- College is a tremendous opportunity for many individuals on the autistic spectrum. Little has been written on preparing for college, as opposed to surviving once there. This preparation should ideally have an early start. Based on the speaker’s own experiences both as a college professor and an individual on the autistic spectrum, strategies for selecting colleges, handling high school course work, and taking standardized exams are discussed. Using strengths to compensate for areas of difficulty is emphasized.
- Guide to Attending University for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities
- Although this site originates in Canada, it contains much useful advice for a disabled student who wants to succeed on a college campus.
- HEATH Resource Center
- National clearinghouse on post secondary education for individuals with disabilities, sponsored by George Washington university.
- Landmark College
- Highly regarded college in Vermont that devotes its curriculum exclusively to provided ambitious and motivated students with learning disabilities or ADHD with the skills needed for academic success.
- LD Online
- Interactive learning guide on disabilities for parents, children and educators.
- National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
- Topics included in this site include: ABC's of ADD, research, treatment, coaching, books on ADD, career & work, family issues, legal issues, school & ADD, support groups, teen's area, websites, women & ADD, and work & career.
- PEP Net
- PEPNet Midwest was established by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. The purpose of PEPNet Midwest is to increase and improve postsecondary educational opportunities for individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in thirteen midwestern states. PEPNet Midwest provides technical assistance for postsecondary institutions to improve existing services or to establish new services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- This site lists college resources as well as current information about learning disabilities.
- Wheelchair Friendly Colleges and Universities
- The primary goal of this site is to identify colleges and universities which offer total and hassle-free wheelchair accessibility right now. These schools foster a culture of full inclusion by having already eliminated architectural barriers, and by actively recognizing the need for and participating in the ongoing process of arranging for personal care attendants to help with daily transferring, bathing, toileting and medical needs. Also, specialized services such as wheelchair repair are often available on campus. Usually, schools with outstanding wheelchair accessibility also excel in services and accommodations for other disabilities.
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