41. Colorado Coalition For Adoptive Families (COCAF) This section contains Disabilities and special needs related LINKS and is In colorado The Arc of colorado The Arc of colorado advocates for all people http://www.cocaf.org/links_sp_disability_main.asp

Colorado Coalition of Adoptive Families Disabilities/Special Needs This section contains Disabilities and Special Needs related LINKS and is divided into the following subsections: General ADHD Autism Developmental Disabilities and Learning Disabilities ... Sensory Integration Dysfunction General About.com: Special Needs Adoption : Resources for those considering adopting a special needs child, including available subsidies, advocating for children, services available and personal considerations. About.com: Parenting Special Needs Children American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry : This web site is designed to help parents and families in understanding developmental, behavioral, emotional and mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. It has an excellent links page to sites dealing with the emotional and psychiatric health of these two age groups. And the 'Facts for Families and Other Resources/Facts for Families' page contains an outstanding list of fact sheets providing concise and up-to-date information on issues and health disorders that affect children, teenagers, and their families. Some of the issues covered include: adoption (excellent), bedwetting, eating disorders, enuresis, foster care, grief, learning disabilities, lying, stealing, substance abuse, suicide, etc., as well as several excellent articles on medications prescribed for children and adolescents. Some, but definitely not all, of the health issues covered include: ADHA, AIDS, anxiety, Asperger's Disorder, autism, bipolar disorder, conduct disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, oppositional-defiant disorder, PTSD, Self-injury, Tourettes, etc.

42. The KID Foundation - The KID Foundation Board Of Directors Chris holds a colorado Administrator license as a Director of special Education, Parenting a child with special needs, Sue learned advocacy skills, http://www.kidfoundation.org/what/board.html

The KID Foundation Board of Directors Christopher R. Auer Gregory A. Eurich Edward Goldson Ellen Toomey Hale Kathryn E. Miller Lucy Jane Miller Kevin A. Pratte , OTR, Board Member, graduated from Colorado State University with a B.S. in Occupational Therapy in 1998. Kevin has worked as an OT with children at Tiny Tim's Developmental Preschool, Cerebral Palsy of Colorado's Creative Options, and is currently employed at The Children's Hospital of Denver. He helps to organize and participates in many extracurricular activities for children with disabilities, which include summer camps and ski programs run through The Children's Hospital in conjunction with The Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center and the National Sports Center for the Disabled. Kevin lives with his wife Michelle and newly born daughter, Katelyn. Sue Schafer William R. Whalen , M.D., Board Member and Chairman, has been a practicing ophthalmologist for the past twenty-five years. Bill graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in Biology and from Dartmouth Medical School and Harvard Medical School with an M.D. degree. He is an Associate Professor on the Volunteer Faculty of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He has won numerous awards for screenwriting and is an active home brewer and Harley rider. He lives with his wife and his daughter, Marty, who is a senior at Cherry Creek High School. His older daughter, Nicole, graduated from the University of Southern California and presents music, which she writes, plays and sings in venues throughout the U.S.

43. Camps & Schools Serving Kids With ADHD & Special Needs List of schools and Camps Focused on the special needs of Misunderstood Kids Their focus is working with children with ADHD and learning disabilities http://adhd.kids.tripod.com/camp.html

List of Schools and Camps Focused on the Special Needs of Misunderstood Kids: * Peterson's Special Schools page provides information about how to choose the best school for your childvery helpful for parents of children with special needs. Schools: IMPACT - Whittier Christian SchoolI.M.P.A.C.T. = Increasing Might, Power, Academics, Choices, and Truth. This is an opportunity program for students with specialized needs within the Whittier Christian School System, involving the two elementary schools and the junior high school. The program is directed by a dynamic and caring specialist, Mrs. Joyce L. Inouye, M.A.Ed. IMPACT, Whittier Christian School 11700 S. Maybrook Ave. Whittier, California 90604 phone: (562) 947-3757 Opportunity Program - Grace Christian School Provides a learning environment that enables children to overcome learning differences, to spark and develop their ability to succeed at school, to build their skills, confidence, and character so as to empower them to manage life and reach their highest personal potential. This program is directed by an experienced and concerned educator, Mrs. Anita M. Burch, M.A.Ed. Opportunity Program, Grace Christian School

44. Modern Foreign Languages And Special Educational Needs special needs Students Advice for teachers in Mountain Brook schools Foreign Physical disabilities. CILT Languages and special Educational needs http://www.tomwilson.com/david/case/SEN.html

Modern Foreign Languages and Special Educational Needs Home The World Wide Web contains plenty of information about modern foreign language learning and about special educational needs as separate issues. The implications of SEN for MFL attract relatively sparse attention, which is why the present website seeks to redress the deficit. Glossaries Teaching and learning resources Provision and practice Professional development ... Sensory and physical difficulties Glossaries of inclusive education terms Special Needs Education Thematic Key Words European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education glossary of over 80 special needs education related terms in a number of European languages. Liste des sigles , French government list of special educational needs acronyms and their expansions. , INTESCOL dictionary of inclusive education. European Agency for Development in Special Needs Education English-German glossary. German-English glossary. INTEGER glossary of German-English and English-German inclusive education terms. The Van Buren Intermediate School District (Lawrence, Missouri, USA)

45. Colorado Disability Ministries, Sunday School Classes One class has approximately 125 attendees. Disability Ministry Name, special needs Ministry http://www.joniandfriends.org/cdm/united states/colorado.shtml

COLORADO Churches and Organizations with Disability Ministries Canon City Longmont Colorado Springs Westminster ... Denver Canon City Evangelical Free Church (On List Since: 4/3/03) Church/Organization Evangelical Free Church Denomination Evangelical Free Church of America Disability Ministry Name Caring Ministries Contact Name/Position Marcia Hunter, Coordinator Church/Org Address 3000 E. Main Canon City, CO 81212 Phone Numbers 719-275-6867 (Voice) 719-275-3216 (Fax) E-mail: efree3000@juno.com Average Attendance Church: 600 Facility Accessibility 3 designated parking spaces, ramps, accessible restrooms, 36" (min) hallways, 36" (min) doors, audio amplification (listening systems). Disability Ministries Support Groups: Small groups for those suffering from Chronic Illness are being developed.

46. Colorado Education Reform | Resources For Teachers Federal law requires that all students, even special education students, the first year would result in a full 56% of colorado s schools receiving an http://www.fund4colorado.org/cer/teachersFAQ.html

1. Who developed the CSAP and the model content standards? The CSAP and standards were written in the early to mid-1990s by Colorado educators after meetings across the state were held with teachers, parents, and community members. CSAP assesses how well a child performs on Colorado's academic content standards, which spell out what a child should know and be able to accomplish at each grade level. The best and brightest Colorado teachers - urban, suburban, and rural - were brought together to develop these standards and assessments. 2. How does the Governor support teachers? The first thing Governor Bill Owens did in education was to convene A Colorado Conversation with Educational Leaders on Teacher Quality . This began the discussion on how to better serve teachers, improve teacher quality and professional development and discover what resources are needed for teachers to do their job to the best of their abilities. The Governor's other initiatives for teachers include: $2 million annually in state funding for the Teacher Professional Development Grants - the first time in history state dollars are directly allocated for teacher professional development. These funds assist schools to provide training for teachers to upgrade their skills.

47. Schools Note schools not listed with a Broomfield address are outside of Broomfield County, Peer models and special needs children are integrated in preschool. http://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/schools/index.shtml

@import url(http://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/styles/styles.css); /*IE and NN6x styles*/ Home Contact Us Links Español ... View Public Schools by School District Schools (listed alphabetically by school name) or View public schools by school district Note: Schools not listed with a Broomfield address are outside of Broomfield County, but still can have Broomfield residents attending Public Schools Aspen Creek K-8 School 5500 Aspen Creek Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Birch Elementary School 1035 Birch Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Broomfield Heights Middle School 1555 Daphne St. Broomfield, CO 80020 Broomfield High School 1 Eagle Way Broomfield, CO 80020 Centennial Elementary School 13200 Westlake Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Coyote Ridge Elementary School 13770 Broadlands Drive Broomfield, CO 80020 Emerald Elementary School 755 W. Elmhurst Place Broomfield. CO 80020 Kohl Elementary School 1000 W. Tenth Avenue

48. Inclusion In Middle Schools. ERIC Digest. In these schools, students with disabilities are members of the of inclusion on students with special needs, Baker and Zigmond (1995) found a small to http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-3/inclusion.htm

Site Links Home Search for ERIC Digests Privacy Policy Resources for Library Instruction ... Information Literacy Blog ERIC Identifier: Publication Date: Author: Hines, Rebecca A. Source: ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education Champaign IL. Inclusion in Middle Schools. ERIC Digest. Current legislation supports the concept of including students with disabilities in the general education classroom but leaves many wondering, "Is this approach working?" Determining the effectiveness of this practice is a task not easily accomplished. The term itself-inclusion-is not found in any law and is used inconsistently in the educational community. Inclusive programs differ greatly from district to district, both in definition and implementation. Variables such as amount and nature of support provided to the regular classroom teacher differ dramatically from district to district, sometimes from school to school and child to child, and are not easily controlled for research purposes. This Digest discusses the rationale for inclusion of students with mild to moderate disabilities in middle schools, explores recent research on inclusion, and discusses barriers to implementation. OVERVIEW The rationale for inclusion has never rested on research findings, but on principle. Proponents insist that the integration of students with disabilities is inherently right, compared often to the same right to racial integration. The generally accepted concept of inclusion is that students with disabilities attend classes with their general education peers with direct support from special educators.

49. GDC Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs Do Gifted Students Have special needs? Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D. Denver, colorado. Every gift contains a danger. Whatever gift we have we are http://www.gifteddevelopment.com/Articles/Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs.

Do Gifted Students Have Special Needs? Linda Kreger Silverman, Ph.D. Gifted Development Center Denver, Colorado Every gift contains a danger. Whatever gift we have we are compelled to express. And if the expression of that gift is blocked, distorted, or merely allowed to languish, then the gift turns against us, and we suffer. (Johnson, 1993, p. 15) In order to understand the true meaning of giftedness, it is necessary that we separate the concept from achievement. High achievers are those who are motivated to do well in school. Gifted students may be high achievers or they may be high school dropouts. They have learning needs that differ from other students, just as developmentally delayed students have different learning needs. When giftedness is seen as the mirror image of retardation, it becomes clear that we have a responsibility to meet their needs, whether or not they are high achievers. So how can teachers meet the needs of gifted students? 1) First of all, ask the students! Engage the students in academic planning. It is amazing what a heart-to-heart talk with a gifted student will reveal. 2) Assess what they have already learned before teaching them. There is no use in relearning what one already knows. This can be done by looking at achievement test scores, giving them pre-tests of the material to be covered, informal talks about the subject matter or teacher-constructed diagnostic tests.

50. Special Education, Learning Disabilities Advocacy, Legal Advice,Attorneys And La represents students with disability law needs and counsels schools and DC Metro AreaSchool Finders, special education advocacy and school http://www.iser.com/CAadvocacy.html

Internet Special Education Resources Special Education Advocacy Services Visit ISER's Special Education Products Page For Advocacy Support Videos and Handbooks Nationwide and International Services A Turnaround Organization Online Educational Advocacy and Counseling reasonable rates. Bodin Associates based in Los Altos, CA and serving a national and international client base. Education Management Consulting assessments for school placement and evaluation and for legal proceedings involving educational issues and institutions. Chicago Attorney Linda Mastandrea represents students with disability law needs and counsels schools and businesses on compliance with the law Edufax (with Marcia Rubinstein) Educational consulting, placement, and advocacy The Learning Curve of Wisconsin connecting resources in education for students with dpecial needs. Also provides expert witness testimony LD Online interactive guide for children, parents, teachers, and others involved with learning disabilities A+ International Consulting educational consulting internationaly: teacher training, legislative issues, curriculum planning and implementation Davis Dyslexia Association International Website contains information and a forum for networking among parents and teachers, and support for using Davis methods at home.

51. Colorado Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability Law colorado Springs social security disability workers compensation attorney HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH special needs; Address 301 S. Union http://www.2spencers.com/pp-region-community-links.htm

ABOUT THE FIRM CONTACT US MAP TO OFFICE Evaluate My Workers' Compensation Case ... Workers' Compensation and Social Security Law Homepage Join our mailing list Email: WWW http://www.2spencers.com Child Care/Children's Resources Health Care Christmas Home Health Care ... Food/Nutrition Child Care/Children's Services and Resources CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER FOR THE PIKES PEAK REGION, INC. Address : 423 South Cascade Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone Fax Hours : Staff on site M-F, 8AM-5PM Contact : Janet Buss Purpose : Provides warm, home-like environment where children are interviewed, videotaped, and medically examined during the investigation of child abuse. Services : Videotaping capabilities for investigation use; medical exam room; training and education for professionals and community; community resource referrals; education/support groups; court school. How to apply : Children referred and accompanied by law enforcement or Human Services. Fees : None. Accessibility : Yes COLORADO CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CCCAP) Address : 17 N. Spruce Street Colorado Springs, CO 80905

52. Developmental Disabilities Resource Center Page Of Resource Links State of colorado Division for Developmental Disabilities Assistive Technology for special needs Tenth Prime colorado Easter Seals http://www.ddrcco.com/links.htm

LINKS The following hyperlinks are offered to provide access to many sites of interest to people involved with the field of developmental disabilities. Let us know of other sites that might be valuable to people looking for information related to developmental disabilities and we will add them. Handy links to the Colorado State Legislature Colorado State Legislature Live audio from Legislature Legislative Senate Calendar/Schedule Legislative JBC Calendar/Schedule ... Legislative House Calendar/Schedule Colorado Government for DD Division for Developmental Disabilities Colorado DD Planning Council Handy Federal Government Links Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program U.S. DOJ Guide to Disability Rights Laws Administration on Developmental Disabilities ADA Document Portal To contact the President or your Congressional Representative or Senator The ARC Legislative Action Center Development Office News Volunteer Services Home Ownership ... The Arc of Colorado COLORADO LINKS Mile High Down Syndrome Association Denver Adult Down Syndrome Clinic Colorado Fund for People with Disabilities State of Colorado Division for Developmental Disabilities ... Autism Society of America, Colorado Chapter

53. Colorado School Guides TM and make budget recommendations; in all colorado public schools, mandated by state law special education program to address learning disabilities http://www.coloradoschoolguides.com/glossary9.html

Glossary - Terms S A-B C-D E-G H-J ... T-Y SAAC - Student Advisory Accountability Committee SACC - School-aged Child Care SAPP - Substance Abuse Prevention Project SAT - Scholastic Aptitude Test Tests of academic subjects given to high school students and used for entrance to college. Saxon math Traditional approach using rote memorization SBM - Site-Based Management Team of parents, teachers, and administrators sharing decision-making to determine building policies, budgets, and other management issues Scholastic Literacy Place Commercial literature-based reading program Scope and Sequence Curriculum presented in an ordered sequence; an outline of skills to be taught and the grade level at which skills are exposed, introduced, emphasized, targeted, or reinforced. Scott Foresman Basal reader series SEARCH Gifted and talented program in Adams District 12 Second Step Classroom program which teaches empathy, resiliency, problem solving, impulse control, and anger management; student mediators receive training and help other students resolve problems in a positive manner SED - Severe Emotionally Disabled Senior Tax Exchange Senior citizens work in the school district and receive credit for a portion of their property taxes SER - Success in Early Reading See Reading Recovery SERS - Special Education Resource Services Shakespeare Festival Each spring selected Denver Public Schools students perform Shakespeare scenes on the downtown 16th Street Mall SI - Significant Impairment

54. Learning Disabilities OnLine: LD In-Depth: Section 504 & IDEA: Basic Similaritie While IDEA requires more of schools for children of disabilities, Often these students, because of their special needs, were put off by regular http://www.ldonline.org/ld_indepth/legal_legislative/edlaw504.html

The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers, and other professionals Home Page FAQs About LD IDEA 2004 Update What's New ... LD OnLine Store Section 504 and IDEA: Basic Similarities and Differences S. James Rosenfeld, Esq. President EDLAW, Inc. Although parents of children with disabilities are frequently more familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), they should also acquaint themselves with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (hereinafter "Section 504"). Knowledge of both statutes, and particularly their implementing regulations, often is necessary to be sure of securing an appropriate education for children with disabilities. Indeed, for some children with disabilities, Section 504 may be more important the only legal mandate requiring education agencies to provide special education or related services to a child with a disability. This article will familiarize parents with why and how Section 504 impacts the education of children with disabilities; illustrate some of the differences between Section 504 and IDEA; and provide a basic explanation of "how Section 504 works." It is vital to remember, however, that literally volumes have been written on these topics and, therefore, no one should rely solely on this article to undertake legal action. A suitable next step in the learning process might be review of RIGHTS OF PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS (Shepard's/McGraw-Hill, Colorado Springs, Colorado: 1984), a concise but very sophisticated explanation of this area by Professor Laura F. Rothstein of the University of Houston School of Law.

55. Assistive And Adaptive Technology for students and youth with special needs in schools, homes, and the community. Software for special needs such as for Learning Disabilities and http://disability-resource.com/assist.html

Assistive and Adaptive Technology The following resources include communications, educational, rehabilitation and research institutions as well as manufacturers and vendors of Assistive technology products. Assistive Technology AT Products: Hardware and Software Translate this page into French German Italian Portuguese ... FreeTranslation.com Assistive Technology Point-N-Click Click-N-Type AutoClick feature, you know that there are many people who have the manual dexterity to move a mouse, trackball or other pointing device, but do not have the fine motor skills to actually click a mouse button. To address this need AutoClick was introduced to give such individuals the ability to type on the Click-N-Type keyboard. The problem is that a virtual keyboard is limited to typing. Someone else has to set things up for you because Windows requires mouse clicking. Point-N-Click is now being offered by Polital Enterprises Inc. Click-N-Type and more. For anyone who has difficulty with mouse clicking, Point-N-Click is the ideal solution. It was designed to complement

56. Colorado Christian University Catalog Students with Disabilities and special needs Helping students make the transition from high school to college;; Helping students make connections to the http://www.ccu.edu/catalog/2005-06/teachlc.html

The mission of the TLC is to serve God and the University community through humility and an ethic of care. Endeavoring to provide the finest academic services in Christian liberal arts higher education, the TLC experiences success one student at a time and one faculty member at a time. The TLC assists students in achieving their full academic potential by specifically attending their individual needs. The TLC provides the following student services: Coaching in study skills, time management, and test taking First Year Integration (College of Undergraduate Studies) Undeclared Advising (College of Undergraduate Studies) International Student Services Tutoring Services Students with Disabilities and Special Needs CLEP, DANTES and COMPASS testing ... Online course evaluation support Coaching in Study Skills, Time Management, and Test Taking The TLC will, upon request, work with students individually to help them develop note taking strategies, study skills, time management, and test taking strategies. Each student has different strengths, weaknesses and needs. The coaching environment provided by TLC staff enables students to try and adopt methods that work for their unique personality and learning style. First Year Integration ( FYI (College of Undergraduate Studies) The FYI program is lead by a steering committee comprised of faculty and staff, and is administered through the TLC. The objectives of the FYI program are:

57. A Tale Of Two Cities A unique private school in colorado, Brideun, meets the needs of about 60 We can respond to the special needs of students like the high school in http://www.2enewsletter.com/LCN journal article.htm

The following article appeared in Journal 2004 , the publication of the Illinois Association for Gifted Children. It offers a look at who twice-exceptional children are and what they need to be successful. What Can We Learn from a Tale of Two Cities? By Linda C. Neumann This is not about the story by Dickens. This tale was recently reported by the Chicago Tribune newspaper. It is a tale about two school districts in two cities that coped with students’ special needs in two very different ways. The article described how a high school in a Chicago suburb is expecting a student next year with a life-threatening allergy to latex. Officials at the school have started addressing the situation a year in advance. Their goal is to make the school a “latex-free zone” by the time the student arrives. Already, officials have banned all latex products, from medical gloves, to swim caps, to balloons – the standard decoration at school dances and graduation. They have educated the staff and students at the school about the need for the ban, and they have informed parents and other members of the outside community. Local florists, for example, know that the school can no longer accept deliveries of balloon bouquets. According to disability experts, this school is not the first to ban latex products. What sets it apart from others, however, is the lengths to which the school is going to accommodate the student’s special needs. The steps the school has taken go way beyond the requirement of the Americans with Disabilities Act to “make reasonable accommodations.” When asked about the school’s efforts, the principal replied that the school was doing what was “right and doable.”

58. JFK Partners Disability Training & Inclusion Program Disability Training, Assistive Technology, SchoolBased Inclusion Programs The Pediatric special needs Program (PSN) at the University of colorado http://www.jfkpartners.org/Training_Programs.asp

Overview of Training and Fellowship Opportunities Colorado Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Training Program (CoLEND) Residency for Advanced Pediatric Occupational and Physical Therapists Clinical Fellow Year (CFY) for Speech-Language Pathologists ... Application Overview of Training Opportunities JFK Partners offers a wide variety of training and fellowship programs. Our programs are diverse but share the common goal of enhancing the quality of services for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. As part of the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, JFK Partners faculty offer knowledge and experience that guides each participant's learning experiences. Long term training experiences are composed of coursework and practicum and/or clinical placements. Coursework covers a variety of topics including leadership, consultation, and teamwork skills, and essential concepts in pediatric developmental disabilities and special health care needs. There is a strong emphasis on systems development and systems change. Professionals currently working with children (birth to 21) in the disciplines of audiology, pediatric dentistry, developmental behavioral pediatrics, health administration, nursing, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, social work, speech language pathology, as well as parents of young children with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

59. JFK Partners - Promoting Families, Health And Development supports and services for infants and toddlers with special needs can be Denver, colorado Madalynn Neu RN, PhD Assistant Professor School of Nursing http://www.jfkpartners.org/asp/Setcookie.Asp?bdata=&urlpage=publications.asp&cha

60. Cognitive And Developmental Disabilities Resources Developmental Disabilities Resource Center. A center in colorado that provides The Web site of a company that offers over 70 special needs software http://www.jpkf.org/mrsites.html

Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities Resources (in alphabetical order by title) AAMR The Web site of the American Association on Mental Retardation. AUCD The Association of University Centers on Disabilities promotes and supports the national network of university centers on disabilities, which includes University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD), Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Programs and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers (DDRC). ADA and Disability Information A WWW page with links to other Web and Gopher sites dealing with the Americans with Disabilities Act and disabilities in general. ADA Information Center On-Line A Web site of information about the Americans with Disabilities Act, made available by the ADA Project. Located in Columbia, Missouri, the ADA Project is one of ten regional centers funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, a division of the U.S. Department of Education. Their purpose is to provide technical assistance and training concerning the ADA to businesses, institutions, agencies, and individuals. The project serves the four state region of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska. Adaptive Computing Technology Center The University of Missouri Columbia, Department of Campus Computing, Adaptive Computing Technology (ACT) Center's goal is to implement adaptive computing in a manner which enhances integration of people with disabilities into the higher education environment.

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