2-1-1 Call Center
www.211.org
A national help line that connects people with community services and volunteer opportunities
Phone: 2-1-1
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
www.cec.sped.org
Organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, including disabilities
Phone: (703) 620-3660
- 17 divisions for specialized information
- special education publications, conferences and conventions
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
www.nichcy.org
National organization with disability information for all ages
Phone: 1-800-695-0285
- resource information, publications
- resources to help locate organizations and agencies that address disability-related issues
- IDEA and No Child Left Behind information, as related to children with disabilities
- research-based information on effective educational practices
National Organization on Disability (NOD)
www.nod.org
National organization that raises disability awareness through numerous programs
Phone: 1-800-293-5960
- community involvement programs
- economic participation and access to independence information
Parent Advocacy Coalition for Education Rights (PACER) Center
www.pacer.org
National organization that helps to expand opportunities and enhance quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families
Phone: (952) 838-9000
Wrightslaw
www.wrightslaw.com
Leading Web site about special education law and advocacy
- advocacy, federal laws, No Child Left Behind, IDEA 2004
- thousands of articles and free resources
- trainings and seminars
- Section 504 and IEP information
Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities
www.yellowpagesforkids.com
Service that enables you to find professionals, programs, organizations and support groups for people with disabilities in your state
- information and how to connect with other parents/guardians and professionals
- organizations and support groups in each state
More special needs Web sites
Special Needs Web sites
Links to additional Web sites that offer information about assistance, services and treatment for families and individuals with specific disabilities and disorders, including:
- autism
- Asperger Syndrome
- behavior and learning disorders
- social-emotional issues