A Few Useful Websites for Further Information:
In their own words, "The International Dyslexia Association (I.D.A.) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them. IDA is the oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation -- founded in 1949 in memory of Dr. Samuel T. Orton, a distinguished neurologist. Throughout our rich history, our goal has been to provide the most comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge."
LDOnLine, a website that promotes itself as "the leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals," provides sections specifically for teachers as well as "Ask Dr. Silver," "KidZone," "LD Store," and information about finding help for a student with a learning disability.
LD Resources is a website devoted specifically to people with learning disabilities. Richard Wanderman, creator of the site, has developed and keeps current an extensive list of schools with L.D. support, technology that assists the student with a learning disability, organizations, conferences, and significant people. A presenter and trainer, Richard describes himself as "a successful adult with a learning disability (dyslexia)." He has presented workshops at Kildonan for students, teachers, and parents over the past fifteen years and was responsible for the development of our first computer lab.
The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators is the organization which "certifies those individuals who have demonstrated competence as practitioners and educators of the Orton-Gillingham approach." Their website, an excellent resource for information about the Orton-Gillingham approach, provides information about the Academy, Orton and Gillingham, dyslexia, and training programs across the country. Kildonan currently employs three Fellows of the Academy, including founder Diana Hanbury King.
A site directed at parents of children with learning difficulties, the Schwab Learning site includes the following major headings: "Identify learning difficulties and recognize your child’s strengths and needs," "Managing: Manage issues that arise from having a child with learning difficulties," and "Connecting: Message boards, personal stories, and support information to help you connect with other parents," and "Resources: Search for books and websites, download publications, take a quiz, or explore the events calendar."
Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. You will find articles, cases, newsletters, and resources about dozens of topics in the Advocacy Libraries and Law Libraries.
