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About Special Kids (ASK)is the place for families and professionals in Indiana to go to “ASK” questions about children with special needs and to access information and resources about a variety of topics such as health insurance, special education, community resources and medical homes. ASK is the connection to family support in the state of Indiana and we are committed to helping families access the resources and support they need to ensure the success of their children.
One opportunity that we provide to both families and professionals are trainings to inform and educate them, and to serve as a system of support and reference. We strive to provide each parent and professional with a positive training experience that will provide them with the tools necessary to navigate through the Special Education and Health Insurance systems.
On August 26th, ASK have a training, Roadmap to Special Education: Laws and Process, scheduled in Indianapolis.
This training, combining the Article 7 and IEP training, is an all day training that offers basic information about special education laws and regulations for Indiana children ages 3-21. In addition, this training provides information on how to prepare for a case conference and write an IEP. This training is a great opportunity for family members and professionals who advocate for children with a disability or serious chronic illness.
We need your help. I have attached a copy of the training flyer and would appreciate it if you could make this available to the families in your district that may be interested in this training - as well as any staff in your organization that may benefit from this training.
For more information call 800.964.4746 or go to the web site www.aboutspecialkids.org
Tumble Books - The TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love.
Premier Assistive Technology Software - accessible software for learning disabilities affecting reading, writing and information transfer needs for individuals with visual, cognitive and mobility challenges. Applications include: Talking word Processor with Word Prediction - reads printed or typed information, E-text reader and e-library, Talking calculator, Universal Reader and Reader Plus - highlight and reads aloud text on web sites, Predictor Pro Word Prediction and many more.
ArtsWORK Indiana provides the resources and information people with disabilities need to build and grow a career in the arts. At ArtsWORKIndiana.org, people with disabilities can pursue their arts desires, finding information about current opportunities and Indiana’s arts movement.
The Center on Community Living and Careers promotes partnerships between people with disabilities, their families and their communities to build capacity and effect systems change through research, education and services. The Center focuses on improving transition and adult services through person-directed approaches, career development, community living and community membership.
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans and service members, workforce professionals and many others. A collaborative effort among twenty-two federal agencies , DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to actively participate in the workforce and in their communities.
The Indiana Governor's Council for people with Disabilities is an independent state agency that facilitates change. Its mission is to advance independence, productivity, and inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspect of society. This mission is accomplished through planning, evaluation, collaboration, education, research and advocacy.
The Indiana Partnership Center is Indiana's Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC), funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement.
LD OnLine.org is the world's leading web site on learning disabilities and ADHD, serving more than 200,000 parents, teachers, and other professionals each month.
Ask Rose - Homework Helpline -
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology's Homework Hotline provides FREE math and science homework help to Indiana students in grades 6-12. Students may contact the Homework Hotline from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time), September through May toll free at 1-877-ASK-ROSE or on-line at www.AskRose.org.
The program is funded by Lilly Endowment, Inc. and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.
FirstGov - U.S. Goverment Resources for Children - http://www.kids.gov/
Information Please - a Homework Resource Center - http://www.infoplease.com/homework/
CAST.org - Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for designing curricula that enable all individuals to gain knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm for learning. UDL provides rich supports for learning and reduces barriers to the curriculum while maintaining high achievement standards for all.
Inexpensive Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers - A summary of software and resources
Ginger Software - By successfully tackling even the severest spelling mistakes, Ginger's revolutionary spell-checking technology helps to level the playing field for children and adults. As the user works on a regular text editor, such as Microsoft Word, Ginger Software automatically detects and corrects unusual spelling mistakes, misused words, and grammatical errors.* Users can review alternative corrections accompanied by sample expressions. Ginger provides unprecedented accuracy in error correction, as corrections are based on the context of the sentence and only the alternatives with high semantic and grammatical fit are selected. The result is error-free text.
Online Dictionary Resources
www.merriam-webster.com