National Resources
National Resources
Links to the organizations below will take you out of the Alaska Family Directory website and will open in a new browser window.
Affordable Colleges Online
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org
The Affordable Colleges Online website is a no-cost resource offering expert advice on loans, grants and scholarships specifically for students with disabilities. The site also has resources for the job search after graduation.
CanChild - Centre for Childhood Disability Research
CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research is a research and educational centre located at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Our research is focused on improving the lives of children and youth with disabilities and their families.
Council for Exceptional Children
CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, advocates for individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.
FASD United
https://fasdunited.org/mission-and-objectives/
FASD United empowers people living with FASD and prenatal substance exposure to educate systems of care and the public, enact policies, and unite communities everywhere.
JAN-Job Accommodation Network
A to Z listing of disabilities and accommodations
Mental Health American
Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association) is the country’s leading nonprofit dedicated to helping ALL people live mentally healthier lives.
National Association of School Psychologists
NASP represents school psychology and supports school psychologists to enhance the learning and mental health of all children and youth.
National Center for Special Education Research
NCSER sponsors a comprehensive program of special education research designed to expand the knowledge and understanding of infants, toddlers and children with disabilities.
Additional Resources
- National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center
- National Institute of Mental Health, Publications
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
- National Organization for Rare Disorders
- Office of Special Education Programs
- PACER Center
- PBS Parents
- POPFASD
- STEPS-Student Training & Education in Public Service
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
