| Directory > Society > Issues > Disabilities > Advocacy > Legal The Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide
Brochure provides a general description of the federal Freedom of Information Act
("FOIA") and specific guidelines on how to use it effectively.
http://www.citizen.org/publications/release.cfm?ID=7078
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Law Offices of Karen H. Weber
This firm provides special needs planning for disabled persons, as well as elder law
representation.
http://www.elderlawkc.com
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Center For Public Representation
A non-profit public interest law firm that seeks to improve the quality of lives of people with
mental illness and other disabilities through the systemic enforcement of their legal rights.
http://www.centerforpublicrep.org
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Special Education Parent's Advocacy Link
A lay advocate provides information to parents to prepare for IDEA due process hearings and child
complaint preparation in Blue Springs, Missouri.
http://www.homestead.com/specialeducationpal/1.html
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Legal Aid for Disabled Citizens Foundation
A Kyrgyzstan (Central Asia)based legal aid group for disabled citizens offering pro bono legal
help.
http://legalaid.host.net.kg
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Nebraska Families for Early Autism Treatment
A self help advocacy group in Nebraska focusing on children with autism, and how to best obtain
educational services for them pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
http://www.featofnebraska.com/
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IDEA Practices
A U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services funded
project that offers information to parents and administrators about the landmark 1997
reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
http://www.ideapractices.org/law/index.php
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Citizens Alliance To Uphold Special Education
This organization is the designated Parent Training and Information Center for the state of
Michigan, offering free workshops and information to anyone who needs assistance.
http://www.causeonline.org/
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Internet Special Education Resources
A nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education
communities.
http://www.iser.com/index.shtml
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Special Education Action Committee
A non-profit training and information center in Alabama helping parents and their children with
disabilities to participate in the individualized education program process.
http://home.hiwaay.net/~seachsv/
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Children's Apraxia Network
A network for parents who have a child diagnosed as apraxic, or who have delayed speech. Includes
advocacy issues, diagnosis, and different therapeutic approaches.
http://www.shopinservice.com/latetalker.htm
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The ARC of New Jersey
Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special education, advocacy, and
other self help organizations.
http://www.arcnj.org/
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The Western Law Clinic for Disability Rights
A non-profit legal agency in Southern California that provides advocacy for individuals with
disabilities, including special education.
http://wlcdr.everybody.org
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The Children's Advisory Group, Inc.
Based in New York, an education advocate and an attorney together provide guidance and advocacy for
disabled children in all areas of special education.
http://childadvisors.com/
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Arizona Center for Disability Law
Provides free legal assistance for certain disability issues.
http://www.acdl.com/
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Legal Resources for Special Education, University of Virginia
Information about special education and disabilities, selected resources.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/cise/ose/resources/legal.html
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A Guide to Disability Rights Laws
The Department of Justice presents an overview of Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal
opportunity for people with disabilities, including the Individuals with Disability Education Act
and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/cguide.htm
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Children with Disabilities
Nine participating Federal agencies have joined forces to create this Web site in order to provide
children with disabilities and their parents access to a wide range of Federal, State, local, and
national resources.
http://www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org/index.html
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IDEA Training Package
A training package on the Individuals with Disability Education Act(IDEA) amendments of 1997, by
the Office of Special Education Programs, Department of Education.The manual explains the recent
1997 IDEA amendments
http://www.nichcy.org/Trainpkg/trainpkg.htm
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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.
http://www.spannj.org/
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The Policymaker Partnership at the National Association of State Directors of Special Education
The Policymaker Partnership is one of four linked projects funded by the United States Department
of Education's Office of Special Education Programs. These projects are designed to deliver a
common message about the 1997 landmark amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA).
http://www.ideapolicy.org/
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Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington
Information, support and resources to families, individuals and professionals dealing with Tourette
Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders. Self help and advocacy
resources also provided.
http://www.tsagw.org
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Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
Providing technical assistance and serving as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in
special education. Funded by the Office of Special Education Programs at the United States
Department of Education.
http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/
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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/
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Special Education News
Updated and timely news relating to educating students with disabilities.
http://www.specialednews.com/
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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.
http://www.dredf.org/links2.html
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National Association of Protection and Advocacy Systems
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.
http://www.protectionandadvocacy.com
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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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Autism/PDD Resources Network
Information and laws about disabilities and education.Includes a question and answer guide
involving special education
http://www.autism-pdd.net/
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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/
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IDEA
Contains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997, the source law
for many of the rights of the disabled student.
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/IDEA/index.html
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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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Kids Together, Inc.
Information & resources on inclusion, children & adults with disabilities,and advocacy
suggestions based upon current law.
http://www.kidstogether.org
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NICHCY
NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability
related issues, focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22.
http://www.nichcy.org/
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