National Center on Severe and Sensory Disabilities at the University of Northern Colorado

(formerly National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities - NCLID)

The National Center on Severe and Sensory Disabilities (NCSSD) is the nation’s premier resource center for information, training and technical assistance for families and educators of more than 1 million school children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, visually impaired, or who have severe disabilities.

NCSSD is the “go-to” resource for families and education professionals in the field of severe and sensory disabilities in children. Here's why:

Award-winning online courses in blindness and visual impairment, deafness and hard of hearing, and significant support needs
Self-paced professional development modules to help teachers address issues in their classrooms and become highly qualified in science and math
“Pop-up IEPs” (interactive fact sheets) that parents can use to counter stumbling blocks when discussing Individualized Education Programs with public school officials
Consultation with public school administrators to find local resources to support a student’s needs
Databases of relevant research in the field
Online communities to support researchers
The only biennial conference devoted to promoting research for the sensory and severe disability fields
Recognition of exceptional educators in the field through its Excellence in Education Awards program
A job bank of available special education teacher positions

Part of the University of Northern Colorado’s nationally recognized School of Special Education, the center was authorized in 2001 by Congress and is funded by contributions from private sources with support from the university.