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Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disability.
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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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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 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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Assists teachers, school administrators and related service providers to appropriately implement recent changes to the United States' primary special education law.
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Information about educational rights for autistic children, from a San Francisco law firm.
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DRA is a national and international organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities. Run by and for people with disabilities, DRA pursues its mission through research, education, and legal advocacy.
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. This amended law forms the basis for special education in all fifty states.
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Overview of special education law, from a Fort Worth attorney.
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University of Virginia Curry School of Education Internet resources for special education advocacy.
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Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies.
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This organization's mission is to offer parents and professionals information relating to children with disabilities. Links to laws, advocacy groups, and specific disability information are provided
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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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SPAN is a non-profit educational and advocacy center for parents of children from birth to 21 years of age. This N.J. organization assists families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with and without disabilities.
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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction presentation containing information concerning advocacy, special education resources and links, Title I entitlements, and school improvement.
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Information for parents, advocates, lawyers, and educators who need legal information regarding the education of children with disabilities, from Peter W. D. Wright, Esq.
