Surf these sites: 1992 Amendments to Rehabilitation Act of 1973 -- A civil rights law that protects against discrimination based on disability was amended in 1992 so as to extend the Acts'' coverage. Section 508 Guidelines are set forth. Advocacy Incorporated -- The mission of Advocacy, Inc. is to advocate for, protect, and advance the legal, human, and service rights of Texans with disabilities. Based in Austin, Texas. Autism/PDD Resources Network -- Information and laws about disabilities and education helpful to parents of disabled children.Includes a question and answer guide involving special education Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law -- Legal and policy resources on the civil rights of people with mental disabilities, including health care, education, housing, federal benefits, insurance and employment. Booth Harrington Johns & Toman, LLP -- Avocating the special education rights of children and the disabled in Greensboro, North Carolina. 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. Center For Education Advocacy -- Special education advocate in Miami, Florida whose mission is for disabled students to have access to culturally competent individualized educational and rehabilitation services, and to be fully included. 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. 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. Disability Rights Advocates -- 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. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. -- Law and policy center in disability civil rights that has information about the ADA as well as other laws protecting the rights of the disabled, including the educationally disabled. Education Law Center, Inc. -- A public interest law firm specializing in the reform of elementary and secondary school systems in NJ. Provides free legal representation to low-income parents who encounter problems in areas such as special education, school discipline, school residency, and bilingual education. Forum for the mentally ill -- Advocacy for the mentally ill with information and discussions concerning medication, treatment, abuse, and legal rights. Howard Klebanoff, Esq. -- A law firm in Connecticut representing individuals & families with special education, disability & education-related issues, as well as advocacy in ADA Compliance. IDEA -- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. This amended law forms the basis for special education in all fifty states. IDEA Practices -- The IDEA Practices web site is designed to assist teachers, school administrators and related service professionals implement recent changes to the nation''s primary special education law, IDEA ''97. Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP -- This law firm, located in Boston, Massachusetts, emphasizes special education and disability law advocacy. Laws Concerning Educators and Parents -- A cooperative venture between CLR and ICL to provide a simple affordable package with all of the laws that impact school administrators, teachers, and parents. Online membership required to view documents. Mayerslaw -- A New York City law firm dedicated primarily to representing children and adolescents diagnosed with autism, pervasive developmental disorder, and other developmental disorders. Murrell and Brown, Esqs. -- A law firm representing disabled children and their parents in the District of Columbia, these attorneys specialize in educational issues. Nessa G. Siegel -- Attorney representing parents and children with disabilities in need of special education and related services, also estate planning for familes with individuals with special needs. Parent Training and Information Centers -- This organization provides training and information in all states to parents of infants, toddlers, school-aged children, and young adults with disabilities. Training is also offered through state units to interested professionals. Phoebe Graubard, Esq. -- A practicing attorney in Mendocino, California, this lawyer provides legal assistance in areas including student discipline and compliance with special education and disability acts. Protection and Advocacy -- 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. Reed Martin, J.D. , Special Education Law -- An attorney''s instructive and informative web site dealing with all issues of concern to parents of disabled school- age children. Also included are links to laws, cases, and other local attorneys representing special education students. SERI - Special Education Resources on the Internet -- A comprehensive collection of special education resources including but limited to legal issues, references, advocacy, and specific disability reference material. Special Ed Advocate - Special Education Law -- Wrightslaw provides a working strategy manual for parents, advocates, lawyers, and educators who need disability case law, regulations, statutes, legal rights and responsibilities regarding the education of children with disabilities. Topics include IEPs, eligibility, discipline, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Special Education Overview -- Comprehensive look on special education and its laws. Special Education/IDEA -- Fact sheets and information concerning IDEA. 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. 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. Sussan & Greenwald, Esqs. -- Law firm, based in Spotswood, representing disabled children in disputes with local school districts regarding classification, program, placement and related services. The EDLAW Center -- Resource for disabled children and their parents, providing information concerning federal and state education laws, parent advocacy, referrals, late breaking information. 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. The Special Education Team -- Written by Anita Heisig. A look at special education laws in Winsconsin. Washington Assistive Technology Alliance -- A consumer advocacy network in the state of Washington which provides information, referral, and training related to assistive technology(AT) devices. Services include lists of resources that offer consultation, advocacy, and legal representation for these and other AT issues.
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