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Special Needs Programs 

The Internet is a terrific way to find information about special needs resources. One topic users can find a lot of information about is special needs programs. No matter what yours or a loved one’s special needs might be, a little searching is sure to turn up valuable and useful information that you might not be able to find elsewhere. In any case, you’re sure to find the information much more quickly than you might otherwise! 

The special needs programs described below covers only a very small portion of the special needs programs that are available. If what you are looking for is not listed, simply go online and do a search.  

Educational Programs

The Web is a great resource to use to find information about educational programs for those with special needs. Those with special needs can research colleges and universities that are able to serve people with special needs and disabilities, and individuals can also look into pursuing degrees to work with people with special needs, such as teaching American Sign Language (ASL) as a second language.  

There is also a great deal of information available on the Web regarding children with special needs and disabilities, and the educational programs that are available to them. You’ll be able to find information tailored to different ages and ability levels, as well as the different technologies and software applications these children can use.  

Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

Find information about employment, as well as information regarding funding for technologies and software applications used by people with various special needs and disabilities. You’ll discover that most states have government-funded programs that are intended to help pay for the equipment and technology that those living with special needs use on a day-to-day basis. There are also a large number of programs that work to employ those with special needs and disabilities.  

Deaf and Disabled Communication Program (DDTP)

DDTP is funded by a small surcharge that appears on all California telephone bills. The money collected from these bills helps pay for the equipment loan program as well as the California Relay Service. The purpose of both is to provide access to basic telephone service to Californians who have trouble using the telephone.  

There are currently several emerging technologies and programs that are providing alternatives to DDTP, so do your research and stay tuned!