Learning+Disabilities+Resource+Community



 //The LDRC is a virtual information community open to anyone affected by learning disabilities either as an individual with a learning disability, a parent, teacher, researcher, or a concerned community member. The LDRC is a place to gain knowledge about learning disabilities, discover new teaching and educational tools, share information and experiences, and contribute to a greater understanding of the "hidden disability." // //The information on this website has not been reviewed or endorsed by the partner organizations. To help users appraise the efficacy and usefulness of information on this website, all information is categorized and authors are identified with their credentials and affiliations.//  The LDRC Course Server is available for instructors and trainers who wish to develop online instructional materials to support their classroom teaching, or who wish to develop fully independent online courses. Course designers may choose to create private courses, available only to their selected students, or may choose to create public courses that will benefit the larger community. Non-commercial courses may be developed on the LDRC Course Server for **FREE **.
 * Taken from the Learning Disabilities Resource Community:
 * As a "community," the site allows registered users to submit relevant content. The site contains this disclaimer:
 * Like a wiki, the site allows registered users to interact, chat, and share information. According to the mission statement, the forum is open to a variety of potential users.
 * The site is based in Canada.
 * The site thoroughly defines learning disabilities.
 * The site also contains interactive projects and online courses administered by submitters. From the site, under the link Course Servers:
 * The site also employs __[|ATutor]__, a web content delivery system.
 * Searches are decidedly refined. Users select a **Topic** from a comprehensive list, a **Topic Type** (i.e., an event, a personal account, a technical report, etc.), and the **Target Group** (i.e., age group, parent, teacher, etc.).
 * The results retrieved are categorized: **Related LDRC Articles**, **Related Web Articles**, **Related Events**, **Related Organizations**, and **Related Projects**.

= However, there is a problem with the community... =
 * The site is Canadian. Hence, all of the scholarship information, events, and professional resources are not to helpful for parents and teachers residing in NJ.