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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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provides advocacy services relating to all aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act.
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Provides free legal assistance for certain disability issues.
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Information about Autism spectrum disorders.
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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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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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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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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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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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Information about laws protecting the rights of the disabled, including the educationally disabled.
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A non-profit legal agency in Southern California that provides advocacy for individuals with disabilities, including special education.
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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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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).
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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 nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities.
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Information and resources on inclusion, children and adults with disabilities, and advocacy suggestions based upon current law.
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Information about special education and disabilities, selected resources.
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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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Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies.
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Self-help legal information for disabled.
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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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Discusses case law and news. Includes archives, case summaries, assistive technology, parent advocacy, and tip of the month. Located in Chicago, Illinois.
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Advocates for parents in the public schools in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska with children with learning disabilities, Down Syndrome, autism and special needs.
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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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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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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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Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special education, advocacy, and other self help organizations.
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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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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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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.
