Resources for Jefferson

American Foundation for the Blind

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) offers information and resources for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired. AFB resources include: Research and initiatives Publications Digital inclusion and talent lab internships and...

American Heart Association Support Network

A free online social community of survivors and family caregivers who share information and inspiration. Support Network members trade tips, compare notes and shore each other up when the going gets rough. Members also have...

American Sign Language Classes from the Oklahoma School for the Deaf

The Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) offers free, beginner-level conversational American Sign Language (ASL) classes. The self-paced, eight-lesson courses are taught by OSD’s ASL Specialist. Registration is open to anyone who wants to learn...

American Sign Language Lessons

If you are interested in learning or practicing the basics of American Sign Language (ASL), these sites provide free lessons to get you started: ASL Connect – Gallaudet University Sign Language 101 – Learn Sign...

American Society for Deaf Children / Sociedad Americana para Niños Sordos

The American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) is a national, non-profit organization providing support, encouragement and information to families raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing. ASDC offers deaf mentors and online American...

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Apprenticeship Disability Inclusion Guides

The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy has apprenticeship inclusion guides, toolkits, videos and other helpful resources for youth with disabilities, educators/service providers and businesses.

Are You Ready? Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families

Information from Family Voices on how families of children with special healthcare needs can prepare for emergencies.

Ariana Rye Foundation

The Ariana Rye Foundation helps children up to age 18 with developmental disabilities and complex medical medical needs get equipment to foster their social, mental and physical development. Families in need, from anywhere in the...

ASL Nook (American Sign Language Nook)

ASL Nook (American Sign Language Nook) is an online hub featuring fun and casual videos to help deaf children, hearing family members and students learn ASL. Founded by two Deaf people from hearing families, ASL...