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There are many families whose makeup includes someone with intellectual special needs. Some of these special needs include, among others, autism, down syndrome, ADHD, and fragile X syndrome. These families often require extra support in taking care of their child, helping them in school, and in their social development. Some also do not have the funds required to help their child and in turn need that financial support. There is also a need to create awareness of these special needs in order to obtain more resources and knowledge on the disabilities.

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This conference is available for all who are interested in learning more about assistive technology in special education. At the conference you can find hands-on activities, products, and strategies to help improve everyday life. This is great for educators, but also those families who are raising a special needs child.

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Annual Assistive Technology Conference | Closing The Gap

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42ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE Assistive Technology in Special Education, Rehabilitation and Everyday Living

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Official of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS)

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Official of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS)

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This portion of the U.S. Department of Education provides families with many government resources. It includes grants for special education programs, programs that are funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), a guide to transitioning those with a variety of disabilities, including special needs, from being a child to adult life. The website includes more information for children with physical disabilities as well, such as specialized schools and institutions.

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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)

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Information about the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the U.S. Department of Education.

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This is an international non-profit who aims to help those with special needs. It establishes one-on-one relationships between people with and without special needs, helps those with special needs to find jobs, educates and empowers people to be advocates and leaders, provides living opportunities, and provides families with support to raise their child with special needs.

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Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down syndrome, autism, Fragile X, Williams syndrome, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

Best Buddies is the world's largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

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Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

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This organization connects parents of a child with special needs, disabilities, or health care needs with another parents of a child with the same circumstances. Connecting parents allows for support from someone else going through the same difficult situation. It also connects parents to parent support programs in the area in which they live. These programs provide parents with hands-on support, training, and resources.

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This website provides information on learning disabilities such as special needs as well as provides readers (families) with tips on how to get help for their child and how they can help their child themselves.

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Learning Disabilities and Disorders - HelpGuide.org

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Does your child have a learning disorder? Learn the common warning signs and how to get help.