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

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/

Reed Martin, J.D.

Educational resource for parents, advocates, attorneys and school personnel on the educational rights of children with disabilities to a free appropriate public education.
http://www.reedmartin.com/

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.
http://www.dssc.org/frc/index.htm

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/

The EDLAW Center

Resource for disabled children and their parents, providing information concerning federal and state education laws, parent advocacy, referrals, and late breaking information.
http://www.edlaw.net

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/

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.
http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/

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

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 thes
http://wata.org/wata/index.htm

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.
http://www.snapinfo.org/

Legal Resources for Special Education

University of Virginia Curry School of Education Internet resources for special education advocacy.
http://teis.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/resources/legal.html

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/

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

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

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/

Law Offices of Eric G. Ransleben

Overview of special education law, from a Fort Worth attorney.
http://www.theeducationlawyer.com

David A. Sherman

Information about educational rights for autistic children, from a San Francisco law firm.
http://www.aboutautismlaw.com/

National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems

Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies.
http://www.napas.org/

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/