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.
Legal Resources for Special Education, University of Virginia
Information about special education and disabilities, selected resources.
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.
Legal Aid for Disabled Citizens Foundation
A Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia)based legal aid group for disabled citizens offering pro bono legal help.
Special Education Law Blog
Discusses case law and news. Includes archives, case summaries, assistive technology, parent advocacy, and tip of the month. Located in Chicago, Illinois.
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.
Access Matters
Provides advocacy services relating to all aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act.
Arizona Center for Disability Law
Provides free legal assistance for certain disability issues.
The ARC of New Jersey
Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special education, advocacy, and other self help organizations.
Autism and PDD Network
Information about Autism spectrum disorders.
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.
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.
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 Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide
Brochure provides a general description of the federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and specific guidelines on how to use it effectively.
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.
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.
Linda E. Nee
Expert witness and disability consultant, offers testimony and extensive expertise with disability claims. Site includes information about procedures and claimants' rights. In West Newfield, Maine.
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc.
Law and policy center in disability civil rights that has information about the ADA as well as other laws protecting the rights of the disabled, including the educationally disabled.
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.
IDEA
Contains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997, the source law for many of the rights of the disabled student.
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.
Protect Yourself!
Self-help legal information for disabled.
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).
IDEA Practices
A U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services funded project that offers information to parents and administrators about the landmark 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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.
National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies.
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
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.
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.
Special Education News
Updated and timely news relating to educating students with disabilities.
Speechville Express
A network for parents who have a child diagnosed as apraxic, or who have delayed speech. Includes advocacy issues, diagnosis, and different therapeutic approaches.
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.
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.
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