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ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability is hosting an online training on preparing people with disabilities for the Sacraments of Initiation as well as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Course Modules:
For more information, go to: https://ncpd.org/resources_and_toolkits/now-open
Websites and Resources for Persons with Disabilities or Special Needs
http://www.ncpd.org The National Catholic Partnership on Disability
http://usccb.org United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://ipi.udayton.edu Resources for Inclusive Catechesis; Institute for Pastoral Initiatives
http://www.ncea.org The National Catholic Educational Association. Exceptional Learner Resources In search bar go to: white paper / One Spirit One Body
https://www.loyolapress.com/faith-formation/special-needs Loyola Press; Sacramental Preparation and Finding God adaptive catechesis programs and materials
https://xaviersocietyfortheblind.org Xavier Society for the Blind; free religious and spiritual reading materials in braille, large print and audio
http://archstl.org/education/page/special-needs-programs Archdiocese of St Louis, Office of Catholic Education, Special Needs Programs
http://www.pathways.org Pathways to Inclusion / Inclusion in Worship www.InclusionInWorship.org
http://faithandlight.org Faith and Light: Worldwide ecumenical movement
http://www.faithandsafety.org Technology safety through the eyes of faith
http://vkc.mc.vanderbilt.edu/vkc Vanderbilt Kennedy Center: Disabilities- Hope Through Discovery
www.isbe.state.il.us Illinois State Board of Education. Parent Rights guide; recommended IEP and 504 forms /instructions and guidance
www.nichcy.org National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities; Information for academics/ IEP from age 3 to 22
http://catholicmom.com/education-2/lesson-plans Lesson plans and idea guides
http://catholicblogger1.blogspot.com The Catholic Toolbox: Lesson plans and ideas for traditional learners and special needs students.
www.do2learn.com Do2learn™ resource for individuals with special needs; academics, social skills and behavior management
http://www.ncld.org The National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.fmptic.org Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center
https://www.ncd.gov National Council on Disability; federal agency committed to disability policy leadership
http://www.ada.gov Department of Justice ADA homepage and information about the Americans with Disabilities Act
www.cec.sped.org Council for Exceptional Children; special education topics for teachers and parents; evidence-based learning practices and inclusion
http://il.nami.org/affiliates.html The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Services and affiliates
http://www.autismspeaks.org Resources for Autism spectrum disorder
http://www.ndss.org National Downs Syndrome Society
http://ucp.org United Cerebral Palsy
http://wrightslaw.com Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy: Information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities
http://cas.essentiallearning.com/janetwattlescas/Wrap.aspx Wellness Recovery Action Plan; for individuals with mental illness, the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health offers this free service
http://www.nami.org National Alliance for Mental Illness offers support groups for caregivers of individuals with mental illness and also consumer support groups
http://il.nami.org Illinois National Alliance for Mental Illness NAMI link
http://cwv.org Catholic War Veterans & Auxiliary with links to State of IL chapters and United States Department of Veterans Affairs
http://www.dhs.state.il.us The Illinois Department of Human Services; services for the prevention, intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of alcohol and substance abuse and/or dependency
Compiled by Office for Pro-Life Activities and Special Ministries, Diocese of Springfield in Illinois 217-698-8500
The websites listed are for your reference and information only and may not reflect the Catholic faith position of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.