Online Communities
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Assistive Technology Forum
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/assistech.htmlA discussion list for Assistive Technology professionals.
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Becta Communities for SEN and Inclusion
http://forum.ngfl.gov.uk/inclusion/?14@523.bfgkalOLAG7.1@You should not miss the chance to join these community boards. They have thousands of members and are simply an excellent source of advice, support, ideas... everything you'll ever need to know about every area of SEN. The following groups have been set up in response to requests from practitioners who are supporting the education of learners with special educational needs or individual learning needs. Community Languages ; Distance-learning ; Education to learners with medical conditions ; Emotional and behavioural difficulties forum ; English as an additional language ; ESOL ; Gifted and talented forum ; Index Inclusion ; Northern Ireland Learning Support / Special Needs community ; Nurture groups ; Physical disability and neurological disabilities ; Pupil referral units – talk ; Respect for all ; Severe learning difficulties forum ; Special Educational Needs & Information Technology ; Special Educational Needs in Wales ; Special needs co-ordinators’ forum ; Speech and language difficulties ; Speech recognition ; Teachers of the deaf ; Traveller education ; Visual impairments forum
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Disability Forum
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/dis-forum.htmlA discussion list for disabled students and their support staff.
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Information Technology Assist
http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/IT-ASSIST.htmlA discussion list for Assistive Technology providers in Higher Education institutions
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My Special Child
http://special.myspecialchild.co.ukMySpecialChild.co.uk is an online Magazine/community site for parents and carers of special needs children. It includes News, Articles, Stories, forum, games, competitions, etc..
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Parents Side by Side
http://www.parentssidebyside.comOnline website and forum focusing on effective support for parents of children with special needs. Managed by parents, for parents, Side by Side is a great place to make new friends, discuss statagies and concerns and talk with people who know exactly what it is like to walk a mile in your shoes.
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Parents of Autism UK
http://groups.google.co.uk/group/Parents-of-Autism-UK?hl=enDesigned as "self-help" group for parents of children, of any age, on the Autistic Spectrum. Unlike many similar groups this is run by parents of an autistic child. Anyone can join by request. Pleased be assured we will not allow ANY on-line bullying, swearing or other unsuitable behaviour !
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Registered Managers' Forum
http://www.wecare.org.uk/forum.phpAn online forum and resource centre for Registered Managers of Residential and Nursing Services. Ever feel out on a limb or need a bit of support from your peers? Ever want to discuss a "scenario" with "colleagues" in a confidential and supportive manner? Fancy just sounding off about the pay? Then get yourself registered on the NEWEST forum for Registered Managers.
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SPD Professionals Forum
http://com4.runboard.com/bspdprofessionalsThe SPD Professionals Forum aims to promote professional multi disciplinary communication in discussion and support of children diagnosed with Semantic Pragmatic Disorder, a language communication disorder commonly found in children with Autism.
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The Foundation of People with Learning Disabilities
http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/information/have-your-say/The Foundation’s forums offer more excellent and very popular subjects: Choice Forum, the UK Health and Learning Disability Network, PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) Network, and Hidden Loves (same sex relationships). These different forums are an unending source of invaluable knowledge - have a look.
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UK Health and LD Network
http://www.nwtdt.com/This is an open network to anyone interested in health issues and learning disability. It is free but you'll need an email facility. There are approximately 1200 members nationally and we have network meetings four times a year -always 11-3pm. The remit of the forum is to assist practitioners with the health agenda, to problem solve, share information and to network. To join please email Janet Cobb - janet.cobb@nwtdt.com
