Additional Resources
Use the following links to obtain further information, as described. Disclaimer of Endorsement
United States Department of Education (USDOE)
The U.S. Department of Education
provides
information on the national educational priorities, major new 1999 initiatives,
and the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) provides
information about the function of OSERS, IDEA amendments, and projects
developed by the U.S. Department of Education.
For assistance related to civil rights (including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act)
, you may contact the
Office
of Civil Rights (OCR) headquarters office in Washington D.C.
or the
OCR enforcement office serving your state or territory.
IDEA Practices
is a site which was developed as part of the IDEA
Partnerships projects funded by the United States Department of Education
in an effort to address parents, service providers, administrators and policy
makers regarding the recent amendments to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA).
The Regional Resource and Federal Centers RRFC Network is made up of the six Regional Resource
Centers for Special Education (RRC) and the Federal Resource
Center (FRC). The six RRCs and the FRC are funded by the federal
Office
of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
to assist state education
agencies in the systemic improvement of education programs,
practices, and policies that affect children and youth with disabilities.
These centers offer consultation, information services, technical
assistance, training, and product development.
DisabilityInfo.org provides quick and easy access to comprehensive
information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.
You can begin your search by visiting any of the nine subject areas at the
top of this page. To find disability resources in your state just click
on the Find State and Local Resources map located in each of these subject
areas.
The New York Deaf-Blind Collaborative (NYDBC) is a five-year federally funded project which provides technical assistance--a system of
program development and support--to improve services for children and youth who are deaf-blind (ages 0-21). The NYDBC is housed at
Queens College in Flushing, New York, and is funded by the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education
Programs (OSEP).
Other State Offices/Agencies
The New York State Department
of Health
provides general health information for consumers, providers,
and researchers. Find out how to get New York State vital records information,
notices of public health forums, and links to other health-related sites.
The New York Recommended Childhood Vaccination
includes schedules for children
birth to age twelve endorsed by New York State and New York City's Departments
of Health.
Associations/Organizations - National
Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services (PAS) assists students with disabilities transition to adulthood. Provided by the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability, it includes sample worksheets and questions about things to consider along the path to greater independence.
The Council
of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO)
is a nonpartisan, nationwide,
nonprofit organization of public officials who head departments
of elementary and secondary education in the states, the District of Columbia,
the Department of Defense Education Activity, and five U.S. extra-state
jurisdictions. CCSSO provides leadership, advocacy, and technical assistance
on major educational issues.
The National Center for Education Statistics
is the primary federal entity for collecting and
analyzing data that are related to education in the United States
and other nations. Find information on the Nation's Report Card which assesses
the academic performance of fourth, eighth, and twelfth graders in a range
of subjects. Text in Spanish is available at this Website.
Private Associations/Organizations - Statewide
The Brain Injury Association of New York
State (BIANYS)
is a statewide organization providing assistance
to families of children who have a brain injury.
Parent Associations/Organizations - State-level
NYSARC, Inc. is the largest not-for-profit agency in the nation supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, governed and led by family members. Through 55 Chapters, NYSARC offers services and supports encompassing all aspects of a person’s life, from birth through end-of-life care, including: early intervention, health care, education, preparation for employment, help in finding and keeping a job, independent living, skill training, and recreation activities.
The New York State PTA
has more than 385,000 members statewide in over
1500 local units and councils in 16 districts. Members include parents,
teachers, and other child advocates. This Website includes information on
the New York State and National PTA convention, local and national PTA news,
and legislative news.
Student Resources
The Accredited Schools Online Scholarships & Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities webpage includes information on special financial aid and scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities.
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