Parents As Advocates
Links
Federation for Children with Special Needs
http://www.fcsn.org/
This organization provides a wealth of information, support and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional caregivers and partners, and their communities. Programs include a Special Education Parent Center, a Family Support Center, a Health Advocacy Center, a Family and Community Engagement Center and a Parent-Professional Leadership Center.
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities & State Councils
http://www.nacdd.org
The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is a national membership organization representing the 56 State and Territorial Councils on Developmental Disabilities. NACDD is a non-profit organization that works to develop and sustain inclusive communities and self-directed services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
http://www.ndrn.org/index.php
The National Directory of State Protection and Advocacy Agencies for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Illness
http://www.ndrn.org/images/Documents/Media/PACAP_LIST_FY2014.pdf
NDRN is a non-profit organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) Systems and Client Assistance Programs (CAP). There is a P&A and CAP agency in every state and U.S. territory. This network is the largest provider of legally-based advocacy services to persons with disabilities in the country.
Wright’s Law
http://www.wrightslaw.com/
Wrightslaw is a leading comprehensive website about special education law and advocacy, with a myriad of articles, cases, and resources (some free of charge and some for purchase) about various topics related to special education for children and teens with disabilities.
