| 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.
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| Kids Together, Inc. - Information & resources on inclusion, children & adults with disabilities,and advocacy suggestions based upon current law.
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| 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.
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| IDEA - Contains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997, the source law for many of the rights of the disabled student.
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| 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.
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| Autism/PDD Resources Network - Information and laws about disabilities and education.
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| Brain Injury Association USA - 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.
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| National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems - The Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System and Client Assistance Program (CAP) comprise a nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally-based disability rights agencies.
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| Special Education News - Updated and timely news relating to educating students with disabilities.
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| 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.
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| Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education - This organization provides technical assistance to both school districts and parents, and serves as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in special education.
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| 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.
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| 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).
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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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| Legal Resources for Special Education, University of Virginia - Information about special education and disabilities, selected resources.
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| Arizona Center for Disability Law - Provides free legal assistance for certain disability issues.
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| 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.
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| 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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| The ARC of New Jersey - Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special education, advocacy, and other self help organizations.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Internet Special Education Resources - A nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities.
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| 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.
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| Nebraska Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) - Advocates for ABA services.
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| Legal Aid for Disabled Citizens Foundation - A Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia)based legal aid group for disabled citizens offering pro bono legal help.
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| 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.
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| Law Offices of Karen H. Weber - This firm provides special needs planning for disabled persons, as well as elder law representation.
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| 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.
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| Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. - Information about laws protecting the rights of the disabled, including the educationally disabled.
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| IDEA Practices - Assists teachers, school administrators and related service providers to appropriately implement recent changes to the United States' primary special education law, IDEA '97.
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| Access Matters - provides advocacy services relating to all aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act.
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| Protect Yourself! - Self-help legal information for disabled.
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