Special Needs Resources from GCPL
Gwinnett County Public Library offers services to our customers with special needs. Materials on disability-related topics are collected for all branches. Reference and circulating books can be found in the library catalog under "handicapped" or by looking for specific disabilities, i.e. "deaf" or "deafness." Most general information on disabilities and the Americans with Disabilities Act can be found by browsing the shelves at the Dewey Decimal Classification number of 362.4.
The library supports the special needs population by providing access to print and electronic resources through a variety of assistive technologies available at the Lawrenceville Branch. For additional information see our Special Needs Services publication.
Internet Sites Offering Disability Information:
The Internet has a wealth of information for people with disabilities. Obscure syndromes and diseases with little or no print information can usually be found on the Internet. Keyword searching on any search engine will locate sites with information pertaining to a particular disability.
This guide is limited to general disability resource sites. These sites offer comprehensive information on a number of different services for those with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities <http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add>
Sponsored by the Dept. of Health and Human Services, this site explains their goals and how they can assist people seeking help through them.
Department of Justice ADA Home Page <http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm>
This site offers information on all latest regulations and codes concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act including the latest news updates.
Family Village <http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu>
An easy to use site offering disability related resources.
Disability Resources Monthly <http://www.disabilityresources.org/>
A comprehensive collection of disability information includes thousands of sites, publications and assistive technology.DisabilityInfo.gov
<http://www.disabilityinfo.gov
This user-friendly web site created by the federal government contains links to information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members.
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research <http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/NIDRR/>
A division of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, this official site of the NIDRR gives information on the programs and services it offers for disabled of all ages and the research being conducted in this area.
Georgia Department of Education - Exceptional Students (Special Education) - Exceptional Students exists to help local school systems provide special education and related services so that all children with disabilities can develop into productive and successful citizens.
Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center <http://www.jan.wvu.edu/adalinks.htm>
The ADA statutes and regulations are available for viewing on this site.
NARIC's Instant Disability Information Center <http://www.naric.com/search>
The National Rehabilitation Information Center provides a searchable site for literature and research pertaining to disabilities.
Youth with Special Needs Atlanta Area Directory of Services for Young Children with Special Needs <http://www.glrs.org/georgia_learning_resources_syste1.htm> Directory of service organizations compiled by Georgia Learning Resources System (GLRS), a statewide network of 17 resource centers offering free services to parents and educators of students with disabilities.
Internet Resources for Special Children <http://www.irsc.org:8080/irsc/irscmain.nsf>
IRSC is a non-profit web site dedicated to communicating information relating to the needs of children with disabilities.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities <http://nichcy.org>
NICHCY is a national information and referral center specializing in children with disability related issues.National Parent to Parent Support and Information System <http://www.iser.com/NPPSIS-GA.html>
This organization is based in Georgia and strives to facilitate communication between parents of children with special health care needs and rare disorders.