Accessibility and the PCC web site.

Useful Links

If you are seeking information about a particular disability, here are some useful links:

Acquired Brain Injury

Brain Injury Association

Brainline.org Preventing, treating and living with traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Deaf / Hard of Hearing

National Center on Deafness

National Association of the Deaf

Developmental Disabilities

Ability First

Department of Developmental Services

California Department of Developmental Services

Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities Association of America Support for people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers, and other professionals at a national, state, and local level. Cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.

Learning Disabilities Association of California

Learning Dsiabilities Online Daily, free e-newsletter about learning disabilities, ADHD, special education, and other issues especially for educators, parents, and kids. Excellent articles.

Great Schools Excellent resource for parents helping them understand their children’s learning difficulties, including those diagnosed with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and Asperger Syndrome—from preschool through College Prep. It was initially launched by Charles Schwab who is dyslexic and has a dyslexic son. Free e-newsletter.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities Free online newsletter that feature News Desk Headlines and News from Capitol Hill. Excellent articles and free e-newsletter.

The International Dyslexia Association A nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families, and the communities that support them. Free e-newsletter, information and fact sheets, research funding, and resource lists.

Mobility/Visual Impairments

American Foundation for the Blind

Braille Institute of America

Psychological Disabilities

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

National Institute of Mental Health

Speech/Language Impairments

California Speech - Language Hearing Association

National Stuttering Association

Net Communications for Communication Disorders

Speech Language Pathology Assistant Program

Community Agencies

California Jobs

Department of Rehabilitation

Social Security Income/Social Security Disability Income

Autism Resources

Regional Centers in California State of California Department of Developmental Services. (offices throughout California)—assessment and diagnosis, information and referral, lifelong individualized planning and service coordination, etc.

Tarjan Center At UCLA Research, training, comprehensive diagnostic and cognitive testing for autism.

"Raising Abilities Collection"   A collection of books for young and old on Autism and related disorders at the South Pasadena Library.

Education Spectrum Includes comprehensive assessment, intervention, training, and consultation. Altadena CA 91001.

Asperger syndrome information and Support.

Autism Speaks   An organization that funds research and raises public awareness about autism.

Students with Asperger Syndrome A Guide for College Personnel. Wolf, Thierfeld Brown and Bork, AAPC, 2009.

College Autism Spectrum

Disability Accommodations

DO-IT, Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology