Disability Specific Resources 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.
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.
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
The mission of the American Foundation for the Blind is to create equal opportunities and expand possibilities through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships.
Anxiety Canada
Online resource providing self-help information, community programs and workshops, for individuals, educators, health professionals and care providers.
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.
Chicago Lighthouse
With over 100 years of experience serving patients with vision loss, The Chicago Lighthouse understands what it takes to respond to your needs with expertise and compassion. Whether you are a parent raising a child who is blind, a Veteran re-entering the workforce or an older adult seeking a community of peers, we offer customized care to improve the quality of life for you and your family.