Some Helpful Websites
Click on any of the underlined links below to find additional information.
Computer Access Center http://www.cac.org The goal of the Computer Access Center is to increase awareness, understanding and implementation of assistive technology by children and adults with disabilities.
Autism Society of Los Angeles http://www.autismsocietyla.org Since 1969, the Autism Society of Los Angeles (ASLA) has been the central source for support and information for most Los Angeles parents of children with autism.
National Autism Society http://www.autism-society.org The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism.
International Rett Syndrome Association http://www.rettsyndrome.org The mission of the International Rett Syndrome Association is to support and encourage medical research to determine the cause and find a cure for Rett Syndrome, to increase public awareness of Rett Syndrome, and to provide information and emotional support to families of children with Rett Syndrome.
United Cerebral Palsy Association http://www.ucpa.org For 50 years, UCP (a.k.a. United Cerebral Palsy) has been committed to change and progress for persons with disabilities. The national organization and its nationwide network of 114 affiliates in 41 states strive to ensure the inclusion of persons with disabilities in every facet of society - from the Web to the workplace, from the classroom to the community. As one of the largest health charities in America, UCP's mission is to advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, through our commitment to the principles of independence, inclusion and self-determination.
National Down Syndrome Society http://www.ndss.org Through education, research and advocacy, the National Down Syndrome Society works to ensure that all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.
California Speech-Language-Hearing Association http://www.csha.org The mission of the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association is to provide support to speech-language pathologists and audiologists through: advocacy, advanced knowledge, research and legislation.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association http://www.asha.org The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 103,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. ASHA's mission is to ensure that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders have access to quality services to help them communicate more effectively.
Communication Aid Manufacturers Association http://www.aacproducts.org The Communication Aid Manufacturers Association (CAMA) is a not-for-profit organization of the world's leading manufacturers of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) software and hardware products. CAMA conducts 1-day workshops on AAC throughout the United States and in 2 foreign countries.
International Society of Augmentative and Alternative Communication http://www.isaac-online.org ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication) is an organization devoted to advancing the field of Augmentative and Alternative communication (AAC). Formed in 1983, ISAAC now has over 3000 members in more than 50 countries, including 11 national/regional Chapters in Canada, Denmark, Finland, French, German Speaking Countries, Ireland, Israel, The Netherlands-Flanders, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the USA. Membership is open to all persons who are interested in AAC.
Alliance for Technology Access http://www.ataccess.org The Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) is a network of community-based Resource Centers, Developers and Vendors, Affiliates, and Associates dedicated to providing information and support services to children and adults with disabilities, and increasing their use of standard, assistive, and information technologies.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Washington D.C. www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) supports programs that assist in educating children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
