Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
A national civil rights law and policy center directed by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities. Check their website for sample letters to schools and information on the law regarding individual education plans (IEPs).
A leading provider of audiobooks – including the world’s largest library of audio textbooks – as well as a critical resource to not only students in need, but also their parents, families, and educators.
The NCLD focuses on empowering parents and young adults, transforming schools, and creating policy to address dyslexia and other specific learning disabilities.
Eye to Eye is the best mentoring organization in this space. They have dozens of chapters across the country and are expanding, offering an empowering curriculum that pairs college students and elementary school students with specific learning disabilities.
Lime Connect is a not-for-profit that is improving the workplace by attracting, preparing, and connecting high-potential students and alumni who happen to have disabilities with scholarships and internships.
This website provides a selection of videos and activities designed for dyslexic children (5-12), as well as a community where children can build self-esteem and share their strengths.
Dyslexia Advantage is a non-profit with a regularly updated website providing useful news, community, and information regarding successful dyslexics. See their videos here.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (now Parent Hub)
If you are seeking help with an individual education plan (IEP) or other education issues, this website provides a list of disability-related agencies in your state that may be helpful.