- Edlaw.net
A nonprofit organization developing and sponsoring projects for systemic change. The Center works with parents, schools and attorneys representing both sides to identify problem areas and develop possible solutions.
(Added: Wed Jul 04 2001)
- IDEA Practices
The IDEA Partnerships, working together for five years, inform
professionals, families and the public about IDEA '97 and strategies to improve educational results for children and youth with disabilities.
(Added: Wed May 01 2002)
- Parents' Rights
Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities.
(Added: Sun May 05 2002)
- President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education (PCESE)
On October 3, 2001, President George Bush established a Commission on Excellence in Special Education to collect information and study issues related to Federal, State, and local special education programs with the goal of recommending policies for improving the education performance of students with disabilities.
(Added: Tue May 28 2002)
- Section 504 and IDEA: Basic Similarities and Differences
Although parents of children with disabilities are frequently more familiar with the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA), they should also acquaint themselves with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (hereinafter
"Section 504"). Knowledge of both statutes, and particularly their implementing regulations, often is necessary to
be sure of securing an appropriate education for children with disabilities.
(Added: Sun May 05 2002)
- SpecialEdLaw.net
SpecialEdLaw.net is a multidisciplinary internet resource for parents of special needs children, as well as attorneys, special education administrators, teachers, psychologists, and others with a need for information relating to Special Education law.
(Added: Tue Apr 30 2002)
- The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is the most comprehensive federal
civil-rights statute protecting the rights of people with disabilities. It affects
access to employment; state and local government programs and services;
access to places of publ ic accommodation such as businesses,
transportation, and non-profit service providers; and telecommunications.
(Added: Mon Dec 31 2001)
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