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Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - http://www.bazelon.org/
Legal and policy resources on the civil rights of people with mental disabilities, including health care, education, housing, federal benefits, insurance and employment. |
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Council for Exceptional Children - http://www.cec.sped.org/
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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Brain Injury Association USA Home Page - http://www.biausa.org/
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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IDEA - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/
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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Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education - http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/
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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Wrightslaw - http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Information for parents, advocates, lawyers, and educators who need legal information regarding the education of children with disabilities, from Peter W. D. Wright, Esq. |
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National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems - http://www.napas.org/
Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. |
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Disability Rights Advocates - http://www.dralegal.org/
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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Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc. - http://www.spannj.org
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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Special Needs Advocate for Parents - http://www.snapinfo.org/
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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Parents United Together - http://www.parentsunitedtogether.com/index.html
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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David A. Sherman - http://www.aboutautismlaw.com/
Information about educational rights for autistic children, from a San Francisco law firm. |
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Center for Law and Education - http://www.cleweb.org/issues/rights.htm
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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Law Offices of Eric G. Ransleben - http://www.theeducationlawyer.com
Overview of special education law, from a Fort Worth attorney. |
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The Special Education Team - http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/een/index.html
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction presentation containing information concerning advocacy, special education resources and links, Title I entitlements, and school improvement. |