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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.
http://www.bazelon.org/
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Brain Injury Association USA Home Page
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.
http://www.biausa.org/
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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.
http://www.cleweb.org/issues/rights.htm
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Council for Exceptional Children
Assists teachers, school administrators and related service providers to appropriately implement recent changes to the United States' primary special education law.
http://www.cec.sped.org/
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David A. Sherman
Information about educational rights for autistic children, from a San Francisco law firm.
http://www.aboutautismlaw.com/
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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.
http://www.dralegal.org/
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IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997. This amended law forms the basis for special education in all fifty states.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/
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Parents United Together
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
http://www.parentsunitedtogether.com/index.html
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School Psychologist Files
Special eduation and psychology resources for parents and professionals, by Erin N. King.
http://www.schoolpsychologistfiles.com
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Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc.
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.
http://www.spannj.org
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The Special Education Team
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction presentation containing information concerning advocacy, special education resources and links, Title I entitlements, and school improvement.
http://www.dpi.state.wi.us/een/index.html
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Wrightslaw
Information for parents, advocates, lawyers, and educators who need legal information regarding the education of children with disabilities, from Peter W. D. Wright, Esq.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
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