National Dyslexia Resources

The Council for Exceptional Children
The (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
cec.sped.org 

Disability Law
Excellent resource site. Pete Wright is an attorney who represents children with special needs. Pete struggled with learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD. His determination to help children grew out of his own educational experiences.
www.wrightslaw.com 

Great Schools (formerly The Schwab Foundation for Learning)
Schwab Learning aspires to help kids with learning and attention problems such as learning disabilities (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead satisfying and productive lives in an environment that recognizes, values and supports the unique attributes of every child.
www.schwablearning.org 

International Dyslexia Association
The oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation. It is dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia and their families.
www.interdys.org 

Orton-Gillingham Academy of Practitioners
The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators accredits programs that expressly offer Orton-Gillingham training. Programs so accredited are judged to provide appropriate preparation for persons who seek meaningful levels of competency with the Orton-Gillingham approach.
www.ortonacademy.org

Learning Disabilities Association of America
Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.
www.ldanatl.org 

Learning Disabilities On-Line
A leading web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals.
www.ldonline.org 

Learning Disabilities Resources
The LD Resources web site has been providing resources for people with learning disabilities since 1995. www.ldresources.com  

National Info. Center of Children and Youth With Disabilities
NICHCY stands for the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities. We serve the nation as a central source of information on: disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth; IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education; No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities); and research-based information on effective educational practices.
www.nichcy.org 

National Center for Learning Disabilities
NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.
www.ld.org 

Unicorn Children's Foundation
The Unicorn Children's Foundation is a group of caring, talented professionals, leaders in their fields, dedicated to helping all children with communication and learning disorders.
www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org