Collection of Websites to Support Individuals and Family Members with Disabilities
Websites for individuals and students with disabilities, some with transition focus
http://www.nichcy.org/ National Dissemination Center provides information on: disabilities in children and youth; programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities.
http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pediatrics/divisions/developmental_disabilities/transition/ The Institute aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition from school age to adulthood.
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/ The Heath Resource Center of the George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human development is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
http://www.luminafoundation.org/ Lumina Foundation for Education strives to help people achieve their potential by expanding access to and success in education beyond high school.
http://www.sanys.org/ The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS) is run by and for people with developmental disabilities to help create a person-centered and person-directed system of supports.
http://transitioncoalition.org/transition/index.php Providing online information, support, and professional development on topics related to the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities.
http://www.ilr.cornell.edu/edi/pcp/ Person Centered Planning Education Site
http://www.inclusion.com/ Person centered resource materials for training events, public schools, high schools, community colleges, universities, human service agencies, health organizations, government agencies, & families.
http://www.going-to-college.org/ A resource for teens with disabilities: My Place, Campus Life & Planning for College
http://ahead.org/ committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
http://www.miusa.org/ Empowering people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.
www.fvkasa.org/ Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) provides information and support so youth can make choices and advocate for themselves.
www.rawson-saunders.org. Comprehensive educational program for professionally diagnosed dyslexic students and serves as a resource to individuals affected by dyslexia through outreach, advocacy, and awareness opportunities
www.fape.org. FAPE is the Family & Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) project.
http://www.teenempowerment.org/ Address serious teen issues in their community by organizing initiatives that involve other youth in creating positive change. Rochester, NY is one of the program sites.
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderId=500 Provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.