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- Applied behavior analysis
resources - A collection of Internet and other resources helpful
for parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger's Syndrome,
hyperlexia, and Rett Syndrome. There are links to advocacy groups, anecdotal
histories, and research sources.
- The ARC of New Jersey
- Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special
education, advocacy, and other self help organizations.
- Arizona Center for Disability Law -
Provides free legal assistance for certain disability issues.
- Autism/PDD Resources Network
- Information and laws about disabilities and education.Includes a question
and answer guide involving special education
- Bazelon Center for Mental
Health Law - Advocacy for the civil rights of people with mental
disabilities, including health care, education, housing, federal benefits,
insurance and employment.
- Brain Injury Association USA Home
Page - Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain
injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support
services that lead toward reduced incidence and improved outcomes of
children and adults with brain injuries.
- Center for Law and
Education - CLE works to vindicate the rights of students with disabilities,
emphasizing low-income children and youth. It participates in litigation,
federal and state legislative advocacy, and technical assistance to
attorneys and parents.
- Center For Public Representation
- A non-profit public interest law firm that seeks to improve the quality
of lives of people with mental illness and other disabilities through
the systemic enforcement of their legal rights.
- The Children's Advisory Group,
Inc. - Based in New York, an education advocate and an attorney
together provide guidance and advocacy for disabled children in all
areas of special education.
- Children's Apraxia
Network - A network for parents who have a child diagnosed as apraxic,
or who have delayed speech. Includes advocacy issues, diagnosis, and
different therapeutic approaches.
- Citizens Alliance To Uphold
Special Education - This organization is the designated Parent Training
and Information Center for the state of Michigan, offering free workshops
and information to anyone who needs assistance.
- Consortium for Appropriate
Dispute Resolution in Special Education - Providing technical assistance
and serving as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in
special education. Funded by the Office of Special Education Programs
at the United States Department of Education.
- The Federal Resource Center for
Special Education - Special education technical assistance project
funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education
and Rehabilitative Services, and is part of the Regional Resource and
Federal Centers Network.
- Freedom
of Information Clearinghouse - Information providing a general description
of the federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and specific guidelines
on how to use it effectively when seeking information within the control
of governmental agencies.
- A Guide to Disability
Rights Laws - The Department of Justice presents an overview of
Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal opportunity for people with
disabilities, including the Individuals with Disability Education Act
and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
- IDEA
- Contains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments
of 1997, the source law for many of the rights of the disabled student.
- IDEA Training
Package - A training package on the Individuals with Disability
Education Act(IDEA) amendments of 1997, by the Office of Special Education
Programs, Department of Education.The manual explains the recent 1997
IDEA amendments
- Internet Special Education
Resources - A nationwide directory of professionals who serve the
learning disabilities and special education communities.
- Kids Together, Inc. - Information
& resources on inclusion, children & adults with disabilities,and
advocacy suggestions based upon current law.
- Law Offices of Karen H. Weber
- This firm provides special needs planning for disabled persons, as
well as elder law representation.
- Legal Aid for Disabled Citizens
Foundation - A Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia)based legal aid group for
disabled citizens offering pro bono legal help.
- Legal
Resources for Special Education, University of Virginia - Information
about special education and disabilities, selected resources.
- Nebraska Families for Early
Autism Treatment - A self help advocacy group in Nebraska focusing
on children with autism, and how to best obtain educational services
for them pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- NICHCY - NICHCY is a national
information center that provides information on disabilities and disability
related issues, focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22.
- The Policymaker Partnership at
the National Association of State Directors of Special Education
- The Policymaker Partnership is one of four linked projects funded
by the United States Department of Education's Office of Special Education
Programs. These projects are designed to deliver a common message about
the 1997 landmark amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA).
- Special Education Action
Committee - A non-profit training and information center in Alabama
helping parents and their children with disabilities to participate
in the individualized education program process.
- Special Education News
- Updated and timely news relating to educating students with disabilities.
- Special Needs Advocate for Parents
- SNAP provides information, education, advocacy, and referrals to families
with special needs children of all ages and disabilities.A directory
of attorneys and speakers bureau is also available.
- Statewide Parent Advocacy Network
of New Jersey (SPAN) - A parent-advocacy network providing training,
assistance, and support to parents of disabled children. The program
administered by parents, and is free of charge.
- Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater
Washington - Information, support and resources to families, individuals
and professionals dealing with Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit
Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. Self help and advocacy
resources also provided.
- The Western Law Clinic for Disability
Rights - A non-profit legal agency in Southern California that provides
advocacy for individuals with disabilities, including special education.
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