CLASS Program
Web Resources
Academic Resources
Study Guides and Strategies From StudyGuides Online
Virginia Tech Study Skills Self-Help Information Online Study Skills Workshops
www.cast.org CAST is anot-for-profit organization that uses technology to expand opportunities for all people, including those with disabilities.
Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education
www.pacer.org The mission of PACER Center is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents. With assistance to individual families, workshops, and materials for parents and professionals, and leadership in securing a free and appropriate public education for all children, PACER’s work affects and encourages families in Minnesota and across the nation.
The American Council on Education
Assignment Calculator from the University of Minnesota, helps you set a time-table for completing term papers and other large assignments.
ADD/ADHD
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association
The National Organization for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Online Guide: ADD/ADHD: A page of many links.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The US Department of Justice’s “Guide to Disability Rights Laws,” including sections on the ADA and section 504 of the Rehabilitation act of 1973
Minnesota Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD)
The Office for Civil Rights: Transition Information for Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
Assistive Technology
ABLEDATA World of Assistive Technology
Closing the Gap: Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
Information Technology Technical Assistance and Training Center
Internet Special Education Resources
University of Washington: Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology
Autism and Related Disorders (Asperger’s Syndrome)
College Planning for the High Functioning Student with Autism personal advice from a college professor with Asperger’s Syndrome
Educational Implications an extensive list of resources from “Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support” (OASIS). Most of them are related to K-12 education but you will find a few that apply to College life.
Learning Disabilities
LDOnline’s Postsecondary education resources, literally everything you need to know
Cornucopia of Disability Information
Council For Learning Disabilities
International Dyslexia Association
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Schwab Foundation for Learning
Psychiatric Disabilities
Healthline’s Bipolar Disorder Resources
Handling your Psychiatric Disability in Work and School
National Institute of Metal Health
Reasonable Accommodations for People with Psychiatric Disabilities From Boston University
Testing and Accommodations
ACT Policy for Documentation to Support Requests for Testing Accommodations on the ACT Assessment
Educational Testing Service Office of Disability Policy, for AP, CLEP, GMAT, GRE, SAT, and TOEFL tests
Test-Prep Practice : Free tutorials and practice tests for the ACT .
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Injury Association of America