Resources.
Government Agencies & Programs:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) – https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
Supports students with disabilities through funding and policy development.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) – https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
Provides information on special education rights, IEPs, and legal protections.
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) –https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/rsa/index.html
Helps individuals with disabilities achieve employment and independence.
Higher Education & Transition Services:
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) – https://www.ahead.org
Provides support for students with disabilities in postsecondary education.
Think College – https://thinkcollege.net
Helps students with intellectual disabilities find inclusive college programs.
Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) – https://www.wrp.gov
Connects college students with disabilities to federal employment opportunities.
Teletherapy:
American Journal of Psychiatry – https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ajp.2020.20050557
Assistive Technology & Accessibility:
Center on Technology and Disability (CTD) – https://www.ctdinstitute.org
Provides resources on assistive technology for students with disabilities.
National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) – https://www.cast.org/our-work/center/national-center-accessible-educational-materials
Supports access to learning materials for students with disabilities.
Community Support & Additional Resources:
Autism Society – https://www.autism-society.org
Provides education, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism.
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) – https://www.ndss.org
Offers resources for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) – https://ldaamerica.org
Supports individuals with learning disabilities through advocacy and resources.
Advocacy:
National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) – https://www.ndrn.org
Protects the rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy.
Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) – https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/
Supports parents in advocating for their children’s education.