Disability Support Information Resources
Enhance Learning
At STAR NET, we believe that access to high-quality resources empowers educators, caregivers, and families to support young children in reaching their fullest potential. Search our Recommended Resources for more.
All About Learning Disability and ADHD
Learning Disabilities OnLine, a national educational service of WETA-TV, the PBS station in Washington, D.C., provides accurate and up-to-date information and advice about learning disabilities and ADHD for all school aged children.
Almost Home Kids
Almost Home Kids coordinates the community-based medical and social services for families with a child with medical complexities, while also providing respite care when needed in a home-like setting. They respond to the needs of families, train caregivers, offer respite care, advocate for accessibility and inclusion and educate healthcare professionals.
American Council of the Blind (ACB)
Fostering Voice, Choice, and Community
You’re not alone in your journey through vision loss and blindness. American Council of the Blind (ACB) welcomes and accepts you. Guided by its members, ACB advocates for equality of people who are blind and visually impaired, inspires community, and connects you with education, resources, and each other to support your independence.
Anxiety Canada
Online resource providing self-help information, community programs and workshops, for individuals, educators, health professionals and care providers.
Apraxia Kids
Helping children with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) find their voice- through education, research, and support networks. They provide training and educational opportunities for professionals and families, and online resources that include information on understanding apraxia, insurance issues, diagnosis and treatment, education, support resources, and a library featuring more than 250 articles on dozens of topics related to children with apraxia of speech. Information is also available in Spanish.
Association for Autism and Neurodiversity
AANE helps Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent people build meaningful, connected lives by providing individuals, families, and professionals with education, community, and support in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.
Autism Research Institute (ARI)
Autism Research Institute (ARI) works to support the health and well-being of people affected by autism through innovative, impactful research and education. Established in 1967 by psychologist and renowned father of modern autism research Dr. Bernard Rimland, ARI continues to pioneer in research, outreach, and cooperative efforts with other organizations worldwide. ARI advocates for the rights of people with ASD, and operates without funding from special-interest groups.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions for the needs of individuals with autism and their families, offering a wealth of information for families about diagnosis, treatment, the family and autism, a child’s rights, and state and community resources. The websites resource guide allows narrowing a search with filters. Their Autism Response Team (ART) is an information line for the autism community, specially trained to provide personalized information and resources to people with autism and their families.