The following organizations have graciously permitted the DCMP search engine to index their sites.  This means that a search done on the DCMP Web site will return information available from all of these sites.  Now, that's what we call a clearinghouse!

National Association of the Deaf (NAD) http://www.nad.org/

The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) is the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit organization safeguarding the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing Americans and the administrator of the new DCMP federally funded project. The NAD is a dynamic federation of 51 state association affiliates (including the District of Columbia), organizational affiliates, and national members. Primary areas of focus include grassroots advocacy and empowerment, policy development and research, legal assistance, captioned media, information and publications, and youth leadership.

Deaf Eduation Website (DeafEd) http://www.deafed.net/

The site is a product of grant funded projects.  "Join Together" (JT) is the third and most recent grant (2003-2006) awarded to the Association of College Educators of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing.  JT builds on the collaborative network of the previous two grants, and is focused on designing and implementing a "Virtual Professional Development School" (VPDS) for deaf educators.  This grant will use the resulting VPDS to address the problems of isolation, collaboration and the preparation process through the use of computer based, Internet linked technologies.

National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM at WGBH) http://ncam.wgbh.org/

The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) is a research and development facility dedicated to the issues of media and information technology for people with disabilities in their homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. NCAM's mission is: to expand access to present and future media for people with disabilities; to explore how existing access technologies may benefit other populations; to represent its constituents in industry, policy and legislative circles; and to provide access to educational and media technologies for special needs students.

Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) http://www.cast.org/

Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied Special Technology, CAST has earned international recognition for its development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies based on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). CAST staff includes specialists in education research and policy, neuropsychology, clinical/school psychology, technology, engineering, curriculum development, K-12 professional development, and more. By defining UDL and exploring its practical applications, CAST is pushing the boundaries of education research, practice, and policymaking.

American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) http://www.afb.org/

The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that expands possibilities for people with vision loss.  AFB's priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. AFB's work in these areas is supported by the strong presence the organization maintains in Washington, DC, ensuring the rights and interests of people with vision loss are represented in our nation's public policies.

The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (DB-Link) http://www.dblink.org/

DB-LINK is a collaborative effort that utilizes the expertise and resources of five organizations. Its extensive resources and personalized service are available to anyone needing information about, or for, deaf-blind children.  Its goal is to help parents, teachers, and others by providing them with information to foster the skills, strategies and confidence necessary to nurture and empower deaf-blind children. DB-LINK is a federally-funded service that identifies, coordinates, and disseminates, at no cost, information related to children and youth from birth through 21 years of age.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) http://www.nichcy.org/

The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) serves the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth; IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education; No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities); and research-based information on effective educational practices.

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC) http://www.hknc.org/

Authorized by an Act of Congress in 1967, the Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults (HKNC) is a national rehabilitation program serving youth and adults who are deaf-blind.  The Center provides services to youth and adults who are deaf-blind, including a residential and training facility at their headquarters in Sands Point, New York.