California Career Zone
Interest assessments, work importance profiles, and career exploration.
Colleges with Programs for Learning Disabled Students
Center for Accessible Technology
510-841-3224
Focuses on uses of technology for inclusion of kids with disabilities into school curriculum.
Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE)
415-431-2285
Provides legal support, representation, technical assistance, consultation, and training for parents whose children need special education services. Free initial consultation.
Disabilities Rights Defense and Education Fund
510-644-2555
National law and policy center protecting and advancing civil rights for people with disabilities.
East Bay Learning Disabilities Association
510-433-7934
Volunteer organization of people with LD, their families, and professionals focusing on understanding, prevention, life improvement, research, and protection of rights.
Northern California Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
650-325-3041
Works to increase awareness of dyslexia, provide support to parents, and training for teachers.
Parenting Expert Tom McMahon
To jumpstart discussion of options for life after high school, and a printable list of 800 occupations, click on Parenting Topics, then Career Choices.
Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
510-430-8033
Advances human and legal rights of people with disabilities.
The International Dyslexia Association
(410) 296-0232, Northern California Branch: (650) 328-7667
Serves individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field.
All Kinds of Minds
Founded by best-selling pediatrician/author Mel Levine, this organization helps students who struggle with learning by promoting programs that integrate educational, scientific, and clinical expertise.
Schwab Learning Foundation
Provides free information, resources, publications, and support to parents and children themselves who struggle with learning.
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
800-221-4792
Provides free audio textbooks now on cds to people diagnosed with dyslexia. |
