Related Links
Related Links
About Disability
(http://www.aboutdisability.com/)
All Kids Can
(http://www.allkidscan.com/)
The Autism Acceptance Project
(http://www.taaproject.com/) - One mom's journey with her son and her transformational experience of autism has led her to many wonderful educational ventures.
The Autism Hub
(http://www.autism-hub.co.uk/) – The best in autism blogging by people who experience autism and others who honor them!
The Autism Institute
(http://www.sandiego.edu/autisminstitute/) – The Autism Institute of the University of San Diego has changed my life, and my brother’s life. The most progressive research and training in the field of autism for parents and professionals. Attend this conference!
The Autism National Committee
(http://www.autcom.org/) – Great articles and resources on autism, common sense supports, inclusion, and conferences.
The California Memorial Project
(www.peoplefirstca.org/camemorial.htm)
Honors deceased residents of California institutions whose existence and humanity has historically been disregarded. Students can learn about the past lives of people who lived and died in state institutions and current efforts to restore cemeteries.
Circle of Inclusion
(http://www.circleofinclusion.org/) – Many inclusion philosophy resources and guidelines for screening children’s books that address disability as a part of diversity.
Creature Discomforts
(http://www.creaturediscomforts.org/) – British ads which promote accessibility awareness and shifts in how we think about disability, using Ardman animation.
Credo for Support
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wunHDfZFxXw) - Norman Kunc & Emma Van der Klift's video statement of what people who have disabilities want and need in terms of support. Powerful! Also available for purchase.
Darlene Hanson, MA, CCC
(http://www.darlenehanson.com/) – Reputable, responsible facilitator for facilitated communication and other communication strategies.
Disabilities, A Free Press
(http://www.disabilities.afreepress.com/articles) – Check out these articles to expand your perspective.
Disability Central and The Active Teen
(http://www.disabilitycentral.com/) – A variety of resources.
Disability History
(http://www.disabilityhistory.org/) – Learn about disability history and current culture and arts.
The Dis-Ability Project
(http://www.disabilityproject.com/) – “Endeavors to empower individuals, honor their stories, imaginations, foster community, and enhance public awareness about disability through innovative theater.”
DisabilityResources.org
(http://www.disabilityresources.org/) – A variety of disability-related resources.
Disability is Natural
(http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/) – Kathie Snow’s website with a multitude of resources for parents and professionals including articles, merchandise, and revolutionary common sense! A must see!
The HANDLE Institute
(http://www.handle.org/) – Non-drug alternative for identifying and treating most neurodevelopmental disorders across the lifespan, including autism.
Tyler Greene
(http://www.imtyler.org/) – Star of amazing video, “I’m Tyler.” Keynotes, children’s assemblies.
Inclusion Network
(http://www.inclusion.com/inclusionnetwork.html) –Progressive trainings, discussions, and resources on diversity and inclusion topics.
Interactions for Peace
(http://www.interactionsforpeace.org/) – Provides a continuous system of integrated programs, implemented in schools, that empower and inspire youth to discover the peacemakers within themselves and to serve their communities through peaceful interactions.
Jeff Moyer
(http://www.jeffmoyer.com/) – Extraordinary public speaker, performer, disability rights activist and historian, Jeff Moyer raises consciousness and increases diversity appreciation for children and adults. School assemblies too!
Kids Included Together
(http://www.kitonline.org/) – Resources and training for community inclusion for children. Interactive module for disability rights history as well.
The Lifespan Institute
(http://www.lsi.ku.edu/lsi/internal/guidelines.html) – Guidelines for writing and reporting about people who have disabilities.
Mark Goffeney
(http://www.bigtoerocks.com/) – Comedian, musician, dad, and all-around cool guy. Mark is known world-wide for his musical talent and ability to play the guitar with his feet. School assemblies!
ModernDisability.com
(http://www.moderndisability.com/) – Gary Karp, author, speaker, trainer, has many resources for adults to help shift paradigms surrounding issues of disability.
Partners in Policymaking
(http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/) – Has a variety of extraordinary and free online courses on disability history, advocacy, special education, employment and more.
PatrickSchwarz.com
(http://www.patrickschwarz.com/) – A wealth of resources for inclusion across environments.
PaulaKluth.com
(http://www.paulakluth.com/) – A wealth of resources for inclusive education.
Peggy O’Neil
(www.yopeggy.com/business.html) – Tiny person with a huge message. Author, national speaker, great for keynote addresses and school assemblies!
PeopleWho.org
(http://peoplewho.org/) – Creating awareness and removing stigmas about people who experience psychiatric disabilities.
PeytonGoddard.com
(http://www.peytongoddard.com/) – The amazing story of a woman once perceived as incompetent. She emerges with words of enlightenment and hope.
Ragged Edge Magazine
(http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/) – Archives of disability rights era articles as well as current articles on disability topics from people who have disabilities.
Rethinking Autism
(http://www.dsq-sds.org/article/view/1060/1225) – Enlightening article by Anne Donnellan, Martha Leary, and David Hill, giving us a new way to view autism and interact with our friends and family members who experience autism.
R-Word.org
(http://www.r-word.org/) – Help students understand the negative impact of using the word “retard” or “retarded.” On this site, they can join the movement to “change the conversation” to one of dignity and respect for all people.
Special Needs Project
(http://www.specialneeds.com/) – Various books and other resources related to disability.
The Suitcase Exhibit
(http://www.suitcaseexhibit.org/) – A glimpse of our historical dehumanization of individuals experiencing disability.
Tariq Khamisa Foundation
(http://www.tkf.org/) – School Assemblies & Peace Building Programs.
The Whole Person, Inc.
(http://www.thewholeperson.org/) – Assists People with disabilities to live independently and encourages change within the community to expand opportunities for independent living.
There are so many more great websites! Check out www.AbilityAwareness.com regularly for additional internet resources.
