Resources
Welcome to our resource page. We hope these resources will provive you with information and suggestions that are helpful anad answer questions. Under each category will be a section for faculty and also a section for students. Please let Judy Mika, judy_mika@ivcc.edu or Tina Hardy, tina_hardy@ivcc.edu know if you have a resource you would like us to add to this page.
Also if you find a link that no longer works, please let us know so we can correct this.
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POSTSECONDARY_ACCOMMODATIONS
UNIVERSAL_DESIGN_RESOURCES
LEARNING_DISABILITIES_RESOURCES_
ADD AND ADHD RESOURCES
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND FOR STUDENTS RE-ENTERING AFTER BEING OUT OF SCHOOL FOR AWHILE
FROM HIGH SCHOOL
POSTSECONDARY ACCOMMODATIONS
FOR FACULTY AND STUDENTS
Teaching College Students with Disabilities A master set of online resources
Tools for Teaching Faculty Guide to teaching students with disabilities
Web Resources Very comprehensive list of accommodations and information for all types of disabilitie
Access to the Future: Preparing College Students With Disabilities Another great source for accommodations and information for faculty and students.
Teaching Tips tips for community college teachers
Teaching First Year Students tips and strategies for every issue
Motivating College Students Motivation strategies
Muskingum Database - a database of strategies, general AND specific to content, for teaching and learning
All Kinds of Minds - a reference that includes articles and very specific strategies (under learning base) for struggling students
DePaul Perspectives - a newsletter series that gives general and detailed information about a variety of disabilities
FOR STUDENTS
Ten tips for College Success Great advice for students in 10 tips
25 Tips for College Success Check it out
10 Tips for College Students With Disabilities On target tips
Students with Disabilities Tell Their Stories in Videos 4 videos by an LD student, visually impaired student,
spina bifida/personality disordered student, and a student with a physical disability
Time Management Strategies for Students with LD and AD/HD How to manage your time effectively
Muskingum Database - a database of strategies, general AND specific to content, for teaching and learning
All Kinds of Minds - a reference that includes articles and very specific strategies (under learning base) for struggling students
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UNIVERSAL DESIGN RESOURCES
FOR FACULTY
Universal Design for Learning Introduction to Universal Design in Learning
Universal Design of Instruction, Definitions, and Examples A good starting place
The Faculty Room The Faculty Room is full of information, ideas, and more resources
Universal Design Page by AHEAD Association for Higher Education and Disability Universal Design page
AHEAD Universal Design Resources from AHEAD Scroll down the Association for Higher Education and Disability Universal Design Resources page for technology, online, and learning resources
Accessibility in Distance Education A resource for faculty on on-line teaching
Faculty Resources Suggested by DePaul University Includes info on AD/HD, LD, the law, accommodations, books, articles, strategies, universal design, and other links
Illinois Online Network Great faculty Resources
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LEARNING DISABILITIES RESOURCES
FOR FACULTY
Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
For Adults- Learning Disabilities Association of America See accommodations for GED, and post secondary options
From CEC Teaching College Students with Disabilities Tips for instructors
Learning Disabilities Association of AmericaResources and links
National Center for Learning Disabilities Excellent resource
Non Verbal Learning Disabilities Association Great resouce
LD Online A top resource
Muskingum Database - a database of strategies, general AND specific to content, for teaching and learning
All Kinds of Minds - a reference that includes articles and very specific strategies (under learning base) for struggling students
FOR STUDENTS
Resouces for College Students with Learning Disabilities or AD/HD
For Adults- Learning Disabilities Association of America See accommodations for GED, and post secondary options
How College Students with Disabilities Can Advocate for Themselves Advocacy
College Students with Learning Disabilities Excellent resource for students
10 Tips for College Students With Disabilities To the point
Muskingum Database - a database of strategies, general AND specific to content, for teaching and learning
All Kinds of Minds - a reference that includes articles and very specific strategies (under learning base) for struggling students
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ADD AND ADHD RESOURCES
CHADD - Information and resources for children and adults with AD/HD
Dr. Ned Hallowell's Home Page - Advice and research from a renowned expert in the field of AD/HD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association - Information especially for adults with AD/HD
DePaul Plus Program Perspective Newsletter on AD/HD - A brief source of valuable information
Mental Health and Autism/Asperger's Resources
National Institute of Mental Health - A comprehensive site for all psychiatric disorders - Click on "Mental Health Topic
O.A.S.I.S. - A specific link, from a useful overall website, for teaching students with Asperger's
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RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS TRANSITIONING FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND FOR STUDENTS RE-ENTERING AFTER BEING OUT OF SCHOOL FOR AWHILE
Illinois Valley Transition Planning Council - a site with local transition information and national links
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition - information on career planning, transition planning and IEPs, post-secondary accommodations.
HEATH Resource Center - an expansive source for laws, accommodations, services, etc....
Differences Between High School and College - a good guide for any transitioning students
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