| 1. | 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.
www.nichcy.org |
| 2. | Kids Together, Inc. | | | adults with disabilities,and advocacy suggestions based upon current law.
www.kidstogether.org |
| 3. | 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.
www.cleweb.org |
| 4. | 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.
www.dssc.org |
| 5. | Autism/PDD Resources Network | | | Information and laws about disabilities and education.Includes a question and answer guide involving special education
www.autism-pdd.net |
| 6. | 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.
www.biausa.org |
| 7. | National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems | | | A federally mandated system in each state and territory which provides protection for the rights of the disabled. It is a national voluntary membership organization that advocates for disability rights through member agencies.
www.protectionandadvocacy.com |
| 8. | Special Education News | | | Updated and timely news relating to educating students with disabilities.
www.specialednews.com |
| 9. | 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.
www.snapinfo.org |
| 11. | 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.
www.tsagw.org |
| 14. | 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
www.nichcy.org |
| 15. | Children with Disabilities | | | Nine participating Federal agencies have joined forces to create this Web site in order to provide children with disabilities and their parents access to a wide range of Federal, State, local, and national resources.
www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org |
| 16. | 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.
www.usdoj.gov |
| 18. | 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.
childadvisors.com |
| 20. | The ARC of New Jersey | | | Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special education, advocacy, and other self help organizations.
www.arcnj.org |
| 21. | 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.
www.shopinservice.com |
| 22. | 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.
home.hiwaay.net |
| 24. | 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.
www.causeonline.org |
| 25. | 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.
www.featofnebraska.com |
| 27. | 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.
www.centerforpublicrep.org |
| 28. | Law Offices of Karen H. Weber | | | This firm provides special needs planning for disabled persons, as well as elder law representation.
www.elderlawkc.com |
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