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Gay and Lesbian Medical Association

GLMA’s mission is to ensure equality in health care for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and health care providers.

Gay Youth Resources

A gathered list of information, websites and phone numbers for various help lines, hotlines and resources for LGBT youth.

The Deaf Queer Resource Center (DQRC)

A national nonprofit resource and information center for, by and about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex and Questioning communities (hereafter referred to as the “Deaf Queer community”).

Born This Way Foundation

In order to foster a more accepting society and empower youth, The Born This Way Foundation was established in 2011 to be a safe place for young students who are being bullied, have been abused, or who have drug and alcohol dependencies.

Amplify Your Voice

Amplify is a youth driven community dedicated to changing society’s dysfunctional approach to sexual health issues. Through this website you can find forums, chats and resources for LGBTQ youth.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.

KidSource

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are disorders faced by many families today. KidSource has brought together their best articles here in this section.

Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – A Resource for School and Home

This report was produced under U.S. Department of Education with the American Institutes for Research.  It discusses how to identify and treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as well as what causes ADHD.  It explains the three components (behavioral, educational, and medical evaluations) of the individual evaluation that is conducted if a child is being considered for special education and related services.  And, lastly, this report highlights some evidence-based hints for addressing the specific learning needs of children with ADHD.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others.  CHADD was founded in 1987 in response to the frustration and sense of isolation experienced by parents and their children with ADHD.

Attention Deficit Disorder Association

The Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA) is the world’s leading adult ADHD organization. Its mission is to provide information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) lead better lives. It is an international non-profit organization, founded twenty years ago by adult ADHD support group leaders to share information, resources and provide support for one another. In the 20 years since its inception, ADDA has grown to become the source for information and resources exclusively for and about the adult ADHD community.  Its goal is to generate hope, awareness, empowerment and connections worldwide in the field of AD/HD.

50 Tips on Classroom Management of ADD

Suggestions for managing a classroom with ADD students.

Special Olympics – Project UNIFY

Project UNIFY is a U.S. national project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its goal is to activate young people around the country in an effort to develop school communities where all young people are agents of change — fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities by utilizing the programs and initiatives of Special Olympics.