Professional Organizations
Links to Websites Focusing on Learning Differences
The Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators offers information on dyslexia diagnosis and remediation, teacher training, and current instructional research and practice.
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) strives to help people with ADD lead happier, more successful lives through education, research, and public advocacy.
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is the national non-for- profit organization representing children and adults with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD).
The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities (CACLD) is a regional organization committed to helping children and adults with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorders.
GreatSchools supplies information to help parents and teachers understand learning difficulties.
The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) website contains information about current dyslexia research, publications, and instructional technology, as well as information about upcoming conferences and training programs, membership, and advocacy.
The International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) is an accrediting body that defines standards of excellence in good instruction.
LD Online presents information on learning disabilities, reading research, teacher tips, legal information and associated links.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) seeks to advance the education and general welfare of children and adults with learning disabilities. Information and referral services are listed, as well as conference and local affiliate information.
Learning First Alliance is a permanent partnership of 12 leading educational associations that have come together to improve student learning in America's public elementary and secondary schools.
The National Center for Learning Disabilities provides national leadership in support of children and adults with learning disabilities. The site includes resource and service listings, educational programs and legislative advocacy.
The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization that seeks to strengthen literacy under two laws, the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA) and the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic is the nation's educational library for people with print disabilities. RFBD has an 83,000-title library of taped textbooks, reference and professional materials for people who cannot read standard print because of a disability.
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to parents of children with learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders.
The Society for the Scientific Study of Reading (SSSR) makes research on reading widely available. The organization is composed of university level educators and researchers.
Wrightslaw specializes in special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities. The website provides articles, resources, cases and a free online newsletter.
Last updated 8/10.
