LEGAL/ADVOCACY INFORMATION GUIDE
National Disability Rights Network
The network protects and advocates for the rights of people with disabilities across the United States and the territories. We fight to end abuse and neglect where we find it. We assist people in finding and keeping their jobs and work with kids, parents and schools to combat bullying and ensure educational opportunities for students with disabilities. Learn More>>
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
In 1975 to The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act or IDEA, was passed to ensure that every child in america was given equal access to education. The act has been amended several times since it was first passed. But the spirit of the law remains the same Learn More>>
National Center on Disability and Journalism (NCDJ)
People with disabilities make up at least 19 percent of the U.S. population or 54.4 million people. The goal of the NCDJ is to provide support and guidance for journalists as they cover people with disabilities. Learn More>>
The Advocacy Institute
The Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE)
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
The IDEA Partnership
Special Education Law Blog
A special education legal resource discussing case law, news, practical advocacy advice, and developments in state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. Postings include insight and sometimes humor from Charles P. Fox, a Chicago, Illinois attorney who is also a parent of child with special needs, and other guest authors. Learn More>>