Clusty and Rollyo

Laura Meyer
Module 6

When I started my search, I decided to start with Clusty because I had never even heard of it. I am impressed with the media aspect of this source. I marked it to come back to on future searches for information for my classes. I then continued on with Rollyo which is a personalized search engine that seems to be a well-kept secret. I use Rollyo with my students because it helps keep my students in a contained area where the resources have been checked already and are safe. Many schools are going to be policy where teachers have to provide the sites for students to go to, and Rollyo is the tool teachers need to provide this service to all without having to look up a new resource for the student.

I used http://clusty.com/ to find my sources.
I created my search engine at http://rollyo.com using the title Disabilities.
Terms: disabilities, learning disabilities, physical disability, disability help

I provided annotations for several sources below. Then, for the sake of time, I included other sources I included in my Rollyo but did not annotate every source.

Clusty provided the most accurate resources for me; however, I created the search engine in Rollyo to provide that guidance for my students. I plan on using these sources with a webquest for my students. Time provided the least amount of useful information for me because I wasn’t looking for specific situations or people. It’s a good source, but I needed to start off on a more general level.

LD Online: http://www.ldonline.org
The site deals with learning disabilities and ADHD. It offers the basics on these disabilities as well as idea on how to help students with these issues while supporting the parents and educators of these students.

Learning Disabilities Association of America: www.ldanatl.org
This site includes information on all learning disabilities for those with learning disabilities, their family and friends, educators, and others.

DisabilityInfo.Gov: www.disabilityinfo.gov/digov-public/public/DisplayPage.do?parentFolderld=500
This site has a lot of information for those with a disability including employment, education, technology, health, communication, etc.

AAPD (American Association of People with Disabilities): www.aapd-dc.org
This site offers information and technical assistance concerning employment, leaderships, education, activities and events, and even a place to lodge complaints about others’ noncompliance.

NICHCY (National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities): www.nichcy.org
This site is strictly for those dealing with education as it deals with disability information, IDEA (law that authorizes special education), No Child Left Behind, and research-based practices concerning effective practices.

Medline Plus (Disabilities): www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/disabilities.html
www.nod.org
Disabilities affect one in every five people in the United States. This site provides numerous information about the various disabilities including nutrition information and the financial aspect of being disabled.

Homes & Communities U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm
The Fair Housing rights that exists for all are listed here as well as decribing how this policy works for those that are disabled. Information is also provided about renting or buying homes or vehicles as well as home improvement issues.

Disability Resources on the Internet: www.disabilityresources.org
Disabilities at all ages are covered here as well as providing information for those afflicted at specific ages with these disabilities.

Disability Resource Center: www.access-disability-deaf.neu.edu
The site is created mostly for individuals suffering from various disabilities; however, information is provided for parents and educators. Support services are also provided here as well as rights for the disabled.

Childhood Learning Disabilities: www.learning-disabilities.org
The basics of disabilities are included here as well as how they are caused, identified, diagnosed, and the educational options for the different disabilities. A section is also provided about families and coping.

Learning Disabilities Unplugged: www.learning-disabilities-unplugged.com

National Center for Learning Disabilities: www.ncld.org
This site provides information for all grade levels plus parents and advocates for those with learning disabilities. The site includes several different available programs as well as scholarships and other informational sources that might be needed by those with disabilities or close to those with disabilities.

www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
www.speld.org.nz
www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/learningdisabilities/learningdisabilites.htm
www.LD.org
www.section508.gov
www.geocities.com/aneecp/distypes.htm
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilities.htm
www.disabilityhelper.com
www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/disable.htm
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/default.htm
www.opm.gov/disability