WCPS Exceptional Children Department – Their vision states that they are “… committed to professional excellence, educational and skill development, integrity, and accountability by proactively providing specialized instruction and staff support that ensures quality programs in the LRE that will lead students with disabilities to optimal participation in society.”

Wayne Community College Accessibility Services – WCC’s goal is “to integrate students with disabilities into the college and to help them achieve equal opportunity and to be able to participate in and benefit from the programs and activities enjoyed by all students.”  They offer the use of auxiliary aids and equipment such as smart pens, notetakers, readers, screen reader/magnification software, voice recognition software, and noise-cancelling machines/headphones.

ECU Scottish Rite Childhood Language Program – This program “specializes in providing low-cost diagnostic evaluations to children and adolescents who are suspected of having or who have been diagnosed as having a language-based learning disability (i.e. difficulty with pre-reading skills, decoding and comprehension, written expression, understanding spoken language, and/or expressing themselves orally).” School age children, with limited access to special education services through their LEA (Local Education Agency), are eligible.

Southern Regional AHEC ADHD Diagnostic Clinic – Located in Fayetteville, this clinic “offers a thorough, comprehensive assessment to explore the possibility of ADHD and investigate any co-existing developmental, behavioral, or emotional problems.”  The staff design a management plan, working closely with parents and teachers.

State Library of North Carolina – Accessible Books and Library Services  – North Carolina residents with dyslexia qualify for free audiobook and large-print library services from the State Library of North Carolina.  The library’s collection includes over 125,000 audiobook titles that can be sent via USPS or downloaded via website or mobile app. The library also contains over 20,000 large-print titles that can be sent via USPS.

Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity – “The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity (YCDC) is the preeminent source of cutting-edge research, informed advocacy and trustworthy resources to help those with dyslexia reach their full potential. The Center’s tools and resources are used widely by parents, educators and those with dyslexia to advocate for greater recognition and support for dyslexic children and adults.”

Tutor.com – is an online tutoring program available to K-12 students for free through the Library. With your library card, you can connect with expert tutors from 3:00-10:00 pm, 7 days a week. Tutors can help you finish your homework, study for your next test or help with essay writing.

NC Kids Digital Library – is a collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, videos, and Read-alongs for children ages pre-K through 4th grade. Wayne County Public School students can use their PowerSchool numbers  to access this resource.

NC Department of Public Instruction Office of Exceptional Children – Their mission is “to ensure that students with disabilities develop intellectually, physically, emotionally, and vocationally through the provision of an appropriate individualized education program in the least restrictive environment.”

Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center –  This center helps “… parents navigate the special education system, know their rights, and use their voice. We provide information, support, training and resources to assist families caring for children with special needs from birth to age 26. We also support young adults with disabilities in becoming self-advocates and leaders and the educators and professionals who serve them.”

Khan Academy – This website offers personalized learning with trusted content.  Students practice at their own pace, with content that was created by experts.  It’s free for learners and teachers.

Decoding Dyslexia NC – a non-profit grassroots movement driven by North Carolina families, educators and professionals, who raises “…dyslexia awareness, empower families to support their children, and inform policymakers on best practices to identify, remediate and support students with dyslexia in North Carolina public schools.”

Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina – “Since 1964, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals with cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make LDA the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.”

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association –  “ASHA is committed to ensuring that all people with speech, language, and hearing disorders receive services to help them communicate effectively.”  You can find resources on their to help you understand communication and communication disorders.

Learning Ally Dyslexia Resources – This organization offers an “Audiobook Solution [as] … a proven accommodation for children in all grades with reading-based learning differences like dyslexia.”  They are a nonprofit organization that relies on membership fees to support its operations, but do offer fee waivers.

AdLit – This resource provides supports for those helping upper elementary and middle school students with reading and literacy.

Made By Dyslexia – provides resources for teachers and parents to “spot, support and empower every dyslexic mind.”  Made By Dyslexia was founded by Kate Griggs, a leading Dyslexic Thinking expert.  Kate, who is dyslexic herself, has been “shifting the narrative on dyslexia and educating people on its strengths since 2004.”  Made By Dyslexia’s free training courses for schools and workplaces are available online at Microsoft Learn and LinkedIn Learning.

Through Your Child’s Eyes – helps adults understand the challenges that affect children with specific learning disabilities.  Watch videos of children talking about what it’s like to think and learn differently.