"NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. Our special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). Hablamos espaņol. NICHCY provides information and makes referrals in areas related to: Specific disabilities, Early intervention, Special education and related services, Individualized education programs, Family issues, Disability organizations, Professional associations, Education rights, Transition to adult life and much, much more!"

The NICHCY State Resource Sheet for your state will help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues. Included are: senators, governors, agencies serving children with disabilities, chapters of disability organizations, parent groups, parent training, information projects

A discussion at Kidsource of incidence, characteristics, etc. about children's speech and language disorders

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)

U.S. Department of Justice

Americans with Disabilities Act Home Page
A Guide to Disability Rights Laws

 

Human Resources Development Canada

Office for Disability Issues

"This site contains information on disability issues, the Government of Canada Disability Agenda and related programs, services, and activities of Human Resources Development Canada."

Disablity Weblinks (Canada)

Disability Weblinks - English - "We are pleased to welcome you to Disability WebLinks, a collaborative Federal/Provincial/Territorial project undertaken by Ministers responsible for Social Services and developed in consultation with representatives from the disability community.
Human Resources Development Canada manages Disability WebLinks under the direction of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Working Group for Benefits and Services for Persons with Disabilities."

Réseau handicap - français - <<Il nous fait plaisir de vous souhaiter la bienvenue à Réseau handicap, un projet collectif fédéral/provincial/territorial entrepris par les ministres responsables des Services sociaux et élaborés en consultation avec les représentants de la collectivité des personnes handicapées.
Développement des ressources humaines Canada gère Réseau handicap sous la direction du Groupe de travail fédéral/provincial/territorial sur les prestations et services aux personnes handicapées.>>

EnableLink - Disability Organizations in Canada

EnableLink - "There are over 5,000 organizations from across Canada listed in our Directory of Disability Organizations - and it's growing all the time!"

"Breaking news stories from the disability field of work and study"

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