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Community and Internet Resources


Life Planning: Primary Education (K - 12)

National

Exceptional Parent Magazine offers a comprehensive selection of online articles concerning Education for special needs children and young adults. A free user account is required to access these articles.

Council for Exceptional Children works to influence public policy on special education. Via their Children and Youth Action Network (CAN) volunteers can help advance policy affecting students with disabilities. This site also provides a Legislative Action Center, in which advocates can track important legislation and contact their representatives.

Kids Against Bullying provides a fun interactive environment for kids to learn about and prevent bullying. This website will benefit children with and without disabilities alike. It provides an opportunity to read and share personal stories, poems and other kids' ideas on how to prevent bullying.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities provides a comprehensive directory of information and resources concerning Educating Children with Disabilities Parents can explore articles on such topics as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Individualized Education Program (IEP), available modifications and supports, and disability evaluation, among other topics. Parents can also be linked to their state's local Special Education office.

New Sign One Place for Special Needs offers a comprehensive database of online and local resources for parents of children with disabiliites. You will find links to programs, videos and websites related to everything from IEPs to Bullying to Socialization and everything in between.

New Sign Special Child is a website for Parents and Caregivers of children with special needs. This site features helpful articles, information on important laws, tips and success stories provided by parents of children with disabilities, and much more.

Technical Assistance Alliance for Parent Centers provides a State Directory of Parent Centers. Parent Centers serve families of children of all ages (birth through 26 years) with all disabilities; physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional. Services for school-aged children and their families can include, parent training and support, drop out prevention, social and recreational activities, internship and leadership opportunities and more.

Wrightslaw is an online resource dedicated to providing information on special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Visitors can easily search their informative website using their A to Z topic index.

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