Resources for Special Educational Needs

*Autism Spectrum Disorder*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Provincial Autism Centre Valley Autism Support Team Directory of Continuing Care Providers in Nova Scotia (EIIS) Safe Structured Environment for Sensory Experiences Society (SSENSE) Patient Centered Guides - Autism Center (articles and resources)
*Early Intervention*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Bright Beginnings Valley Child Development Association Nova Scotia Community Organization Network Directory Early Intervention Program of Nova Scotia
*Learning Disability Associations*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (English and French) The Learning Disabilities Association of America National Center for Learning Disability Learning Disability Association of Nova Scotia
*Disability Associations and other related sites*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Abilities Foundation of Nova Scotia Valley Disability Partnership (Kings County) Nova Scotia Disabled Persons Commission
*Online Resources on Learning Disabilities*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Interactive Guide to learning disabilities for parents, children, teachers, and other professionals - www.ldonline.org Valley Disability Partnership Nova Scotia Libraries Annapolis Valley Regional Library VISUNET Canada (Regional Public Libraries and The Canadian National Institute for the Blind) LD Resources A Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids With Learning Differences (Schwab Learning) Disability WebLinks Government of Ontario Special Education The Canadian Paraplegic Association (Nova Scotia) - Search site for wheelchair accessible places Children's Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia
*Resources available in public and private schools*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Annapolis Valley Regional School Board Apple Tree Landing Landmark East School for Learning Disabled and ADHD students Sylvan Learning Centre
*Special Needs in Adult Education*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Community Education (through the AVRSB) Information on GED Learning Resources & Technology Nova Scotia Community College Saint-Mary’s University – www.stmarys.ca or www.liberatedlearning.com National Educational Association of Disabled Students
*Employment Programs for people with special needs*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
The Flower Cart Annapolis Valley Work Activity Society LakeCity Employment Services Association Network for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities (NEWD) Team Work Cooperative
*Sites Related to Speech and Hearing Pathology*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Clinic Computer programs for kids with hearing problems
*Miscellaneous Sites*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Kings County Learning Association (Not-for-profit association supporting adult literacy programs) Kings Rehabilitation Centre Camp Kodiac (unique program integrating LD, ADD & ADHD) Acadia University S.M.I.L.E. Program - program pairs special needs children with motivated Acadia University students Wales Scholarship (administered by Nova Scotia/Nunavut Command of the Royal Canadian Legion) Support Services Group (SSG) The Alexander Society - an arts based enrichment programs for mentally & physically challenging people The Evangeline Club - Social and Recreational Club for the Residents of the Annapolis Valley Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association
*Provincial Departments of Education*	*BACK TO THE TOP*
Nova Scotia Department of Education Ontario Department of Education Saskatchewan Department of Education New Brunswick Department of Education British Columbia Department of Education Alberta Department of Education Manitoba Department of Education Newfoundland Department of Education Prince Edward Island Department of Education Quebec Department of Education Northwest Territories Department of Education Yukon Department of Education Nunavut Department of Education