State by State

Colorado Department of Education Family Information and Resources has links to family, school
and community partnering, special education resources and state and local advisory committees.

Early Intervention Colorado – Colorado’s system of services and supports for families who have children from birth to age three with disabilities or a condition associated with delays in their development.

One-Stop-Shop to Access School & District Data

PEAK Parent Center – Colorado’s Parent Training and Information Center offering education and training on IDEA

Denver Metro Community Parent Resource Center – Promotes meaningful participation in schools and communities through outreach to linguistically and culturally diverse families. Serves families in the Denver/Boulder area.

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, HEALTH & INSURANCE RESOURCES

Family Voices – Advocacy organization providing help with health insurance plans, navigating Medicaid and individual health insurance counseling (such as in benefits decision or help with the appeals process). 1-800-881-8272

Community Centered Boards (CCB) manage and deliver services, in partnership with private service providers, to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout the state of Colorado. The services are delivered through 20 regional Community Centered Boards.

Division for Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (DDD) – State office that provides leadership for the direction, funding and operation of community based services to persons with developmental disabilities within Colorado.

Military Families with Children with Special Needs – STOMP (Specialized Training of Military Parents) is a National Parent Training and Information Center for military families providing support and advice to military parents.

PACER Center – The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.

connecticut

https://www.ct.gov/kids/cwp/view.asp?A=4072&Q=478300#CT

The NEAT Center at Oak Hill New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Resource & Education Center. The NEAT Center at Oak Hill enriches lives by enhancing independence and quality of life for people with disabilities including visual impairments. It sets the standard in providing innovative solutions, program excellence, services and advocacy for people with disabilities. The NEAT Center at Oak Hill is a place to learn about products, equipment and services that assist people with day-to-day activities that they have trouble doing themselves, either because of a disability or the effects of aging. It is also a place to donate or buy durable medical equipment. The NEAT Center is a program of Oak Hill.Our legal name is The Connecticut Institute for the Blind, Inc., d/b/a, Oak Hill, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Website: http://www.neatmarketplace.org/ Toll Free in CT: (866) 526-4492
Hartford Area: (860) 243-2869
TTY: (860) 286-3113
Fax: (860) 286-3111

NEAT Locations:
Hartford, 06112: 120 Holcomb Street (directions)
Monday through Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM; open first Saturday of each month from 9:00AM - 2:00PM excluding holiday weekends; closed most national and federal holidays; please call for an appointment Stratford, 06614: 80 Ferry Boulevard (directions
Monday through Friday, 9:00AM to 4:00PM; each Tuesday, scheduled appointments with the director of Equipment Restoration Center; please call for an appointment (We partner with Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County)

Assistive Technology Information - www.211ct.org United Way 2-1-1 is your one-stop connection to the local services you need, from utility assistance, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. 2-1-1 is always ready to assist you find the help you need. Dial 2-1-1 or search online. Dial 2-1-1 from anywhere in Connecticut and you will reach a highly-trained call specialist who will assess your needs and provide referrals to the resources in your community. Everyday, call specialists help callers find assistance for complex issues such as financial problems, substance abuse and suicide prevention and for simpler issues such as finding volunteer opportunities and donation options. 2-1-1 is available 24 hours a day every day of the year. Multilingual assistance and TDD access is also available. Assistive Technology Information link

Department of Rehabilitation Services Deaf and Hard or Hearing Services
The Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired (CDHI) was created by the Connecticut State Legislature in 1974 to advocate, strengthen and implement state policies affecting Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their relationship to the public, industry, health care, and educational opportunities. On July 1, 2011, CDHI merged into the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).

http://www.dhoh.ct.gov/dhoh/site/default.asp
184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095

Counseling Unit: 860-697-3560

Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc.

Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc. (DRCT) is an advocacy organization that is dedicated to identifying and eliminating the barriers that people with disabilities face in exercising their civil, legal and human rights. As Connecticut’s protection and advocacy system (P&A), we work to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, their families and our community as a whole using the activities and programs below.

Disability Rights Connecticut, Inc. 846 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06114
860.297.4300; Toll-free (in CT only): 800.842.7303
info@disrightsct.org.
https://www.disrightsct.org/

Board of Education and Services for the Blind The Board of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB) is responsible for the confidential registry of people who are blind in Connecticut and provides, within available resources, comprehensive low vision services, specialized education services, life skills training, case management, and vocational services to individuals of all ages who are legally blind and to children who are visually impaired. The agency assists them in acquiring the skills and support services necessary to be independent.
Website: https://www.ct.gov/besb/site/default.asp State of Connecticut Board of Education and Services for the Blind184 Windsor Avenue, Windsor, Connecticut 06095Telephone: 860-602-4000Toll-Free: 800-842-4510Fax: 860-602-4020TDD: 860-602-4221Email us at brian.sigman@CT.GOV

Department of Children and Families Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). DCF protects children who are being abused or neglected, strengthens families through support and advocacy, and builds on existing family and community strengths to help children who are facing emotional and behavioral challenges, including those committed to the Department by the juvenile justice system. DCF, established under Section 17a-2 of the Connecticut General Statutes, is one of the nation’s few agencies to offer child protection, behavioral health, juvenile justice and prevention services. This comprehensive approach enables DCF to offer quality services regardless of how a child's problems arise. Whether children are abused and/or neglected, are involved in the juvenile justice system, or have emotional, mental health or substance abuse issues, the Department can respond to these children in a way that draws upon community and state resources to help. DCF recognizes the importance of family and strives to support children in their homes and communities. When this is not possible, a placement that meets the child’s individualized needs in the least restrictive setting is pursued. When services are provided out of the child’s home, whether in foster care, residential treatment or in a DCF facility, they are designed to return children safely and permanently back to the community. DCF supports in-home and community-based services through contracts with service providers. In addition, the Department runs five facilities: a secure facility for boys who are committed to the Department as delinquents by the juvenile courts (the Connecticut Juvenile Training School); a children’s psychiatric hospital (Riverview Hospital); one residential facility (Connecticut Children’s Place); and an experiential program for troubled youth in Connecticut (the Wilderness School). Website: https://www.ct.gov/dcf/site/default.asp Email: Commissioner.dcf@ct.gov
Department of Children and Families
Commissioner's Office
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 860-550-6300

Connecticut Commission on Women, Children and Seniors
The Commission on Women, Children and Seniors (CWCS) is a non-partisan arm of the Connecticut General Assembly. As staff to the legislature, the CWCS researches best practices, coordinates stakeholders, and promotes public policies that are in the best interest of Connecticut’s underserved and underrepresented women, children and older adults.; and
Website: https://ctcwcs.com/
Commission on Women, Children and Seniors
18-20 Trinity Street
Hartford, CT 0610
Main Line: (860) 240-1475
Email: cwcs@cga.ct.go

Disability Resources Monthly Guide to Connecticut Resources
http://azccs.org/new/pub_events.html

Fidelco Guide Dog FoundationWatch Me Grow Program While the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation provides guide dogs for applicants 18 years or older, the Foundation does have a program designed to benefit both the dogs and school-aged children. Kids and dogs. Has there ever been a better combination? The Fidelco Watch Me Grow program is a hands-on, interactive program specifically designed for children in grades one through twelve. It is best suited for groups of 50 or more and is easily adapted for Boys and Girls Clubs, church youth groups, 4-H or any youth-based organization. It all starts when a Fidelco representative visits your class or childrens’ group with one or more of our guide dogs to give an informative, educational and entertaining presentation. The class “adopts” a litter of young Fidelco dogs that are ready to enter the six-month guide dog training program and the children are then kept current on how their adopted dogs proceed through the training program. For more information, contact Jan Adams at jadams@fidelco.org or call 860-243-4801

Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center The CT Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 26. The Center is committed to the idea that parents can be the most effective advocates for their children, given the confidence that knowledge and understanding of special education law and its procedures can bring. Through outreach efforts and referrals from schools, social service agencies and other parents, the number of families that the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center serves has grown dramatically over the past 27 years. We continue to take pride in providing prompt and personal assistance to all who contact us. CPAC is staffed by parents of children with disabilities who have training in, and personal experience with, the law and disability issues. In addition to speaking with parents on a daily basis, CPAC staff conducts in-service presentations for schools, teachers-in-training and service providers throughout the state so that they may better understand and serve the parents with whom they work. Staff and Board members serve on numerous statewide committees and various organizations, representing issues that are of concern to parents and families in Connecticut. Main Office: Available Monday through FridayAddress: 338 Main Street, Niantic, CT 06357
Toll-Free: 800-445-2722; Phone: 860-739-3089; Fax: 860-739-7460
Email: cpac@cpacinc.org; Website: http://www.cpacinc.org/ Parents and professionals are welcome to visit CPAC, however, Parent Consultants are not available at all times. In order to be sure that there is someone who can assist you, we suggest that you make an appointment or call ahead. All of the services and programs offered by the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center are free for parents.
Satellite Office: Spanish Speaking Staff is AvailableAddress: Fair Haven Community Health Center, 374 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513
Phone: 203-776-3211; Fax: 203-777-8506

Connecting Connecticut Resource Directory Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. has developed a comprehensive resource directory for schools and community organizations serving families of children with disabilities in Connecticut. The directory is available online athttps://ctserc.org/component/k2/item/290-connecting-connecticut-resource-directory-revised-2015 B

Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities The Council on Developmental Disabilities is a Governor-appointed body of people with disabilities, family members and professionals who work together to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities in community life. First established by Governor Thomas Meskill in 1971, the CT Council is currently authorized and funded by the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000. The CT Council receives a fixed amount of federal funds each year and maintains an office with 3 staff members. The CT Council engages in advocacy, capacity building and systems change activities on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, their families and their communities. The Council speaks out on issues; educates communities, policymakers and service providers; and funds initiatives designed to create opportunities for inclusion in community life, reduce dependence on government services and restore citizen control over programs.

The mission of the CT Council on Developmental Disabilities is to promote the full inclusion of all people with disabilities in community life. Adopted March 13, 1998. Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities
460 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106-1308
Telephone: (860) 418-6160 (voice); (860) 418-6172 (TTY)
1-800-653-1134 (Toll Free Connecticut)
Fax: (860) 418-6003
E-Mail: Molly Cole, Director: molly.cole@ct.gov
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Website: https://www.ct.gov/ctcdd/site/default.asp

Sensations Charitable Foundation Mission: Create, conduct, and support effective programs and services for families affected with disabilities and health conditions. Our Vision: Promote a better quality of life for individuals with disabilities and weakened health conditions by providing financial resources to their families to facilitate access to specialized therapeutic care including multisensory based therapies, aqua therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling services, social skills development, educational, and recreational experiences. Programs in Mystic: The programs were established to offer children a place to learn important skills and strategies for coping in their daily life, while discovering a variety of ways to have fun. The key for our social skill programs at Mystic Aquarium is exposure to a variety of lessons, strategies, and environments with the fun and games they enjoy. While learning how to appropriately express themselves, read social cues and respond appropriately in an environment that is fun, relaxing, interesting, supportive, and safe. Some programs incorporate a transitional activity that allows the children to relax and release anxiety they may have pent up from the day and then introduce four major social skills necessary to succeed in school and at home – appropriately respond to directions, interact with the group activity, engage peers, and demonstrate empathy toward others, along with a variety of discrete social rules that can be overlooked. Mystic Aquarium we found to be the PERFECT place to have classes like this because it exposes the children to a “non school/ non-clinical” environment and allows them to practice in a variety of social settings and scenarios not found anywhere in Southeastern CT. We also feel it is nice for parents to have a relaxing place to wait while their child is in class. Sensations Charitable Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
12 Pinehurst Lane, Moodus, Connecticut 06469
Phone: 860-701-0355
Email: koboyle@sensationscharitablefoundation.org for Disability Rights CDR is consumer-controlled and community-based. Operated and administered by persons with disabilities who live in the communities we serve, the same individuals who receive and benefit from the programs decide which programs CDR will provide and how they will be administered. CDR is cross-disability. CDR is a single point of access to resources for all people regardless of the nature or type of disability. The CDR Mission: CDR’s mission is to promote options that empower people with disabilities to achieve their full potential and live independently, fully participate in their community, and exercise their rights as citizens. It shall challenge, through advocacy, education and citizen action, those systems that limit such options. CDR’s Youth Programs are centered around Youth Transition. This is offered in three ways : 1) Advocacy with youth with disabilities to ensure an appropriate education and transition plan in high school; 2) The Wheel-A-Thon Scholarship Program which enables youth to make the transition to post secondary education by providing financial support to remove barriers to that transition; and3) Youth Sports and Recreation to reduce social isolation of youth with disabilities. We do this by sponsoring youth who want to access and participate in the Gaylord Sports Association’s adaptive sports and recreation activities.

Center for Disability Rights764-A Campbell Ave.
West Haven, CT 06516 E-mail us : info@cdr-ct.org
Call Us : Voice : (203) 934-7077; Fax : (203) 934-7078Website: http://cdr-ct.org/

Stamford Jewish Community Center - Hand in Hand Summer Program, Special Needs Division of O-la-mi, at the Stamford JCC, 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT Who is Hand in Hand for? Rising 3rd-6th graders with communication spectrum disorders, including but not exclusive to; high-functioning autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADD/ADHD, and sensory motor integration challenges. What is Hand in Hand? Hand in Hand is a part of O-la-mi, the Stamford JCC’s Summer Day Program, and includes a daily combination of therapeutic social skills provided by local clinicians from the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, and an inclusion program to reinforce what was learned and encourage social connections with their O-la-mi peers. Hand in Hand children participate with their O-la-mi friends at Morning Flagpole, Picnic Lunch, Afternoon Electives, Afternoon Flagpole, and Wednesday Trips. All children are encouraged to participate in activities, but individualized care is part of the Hand in Hand experience. While O-la-mi at the JCC is driven by the Jewish values of kindness, respect, confidence and responsibility, we warmly welcome children of all faiths, ethnicity and backgrounds. If you are interested, contact Dinushka De Silva, Inclusion Coordinator, at (203) 487-0946 or ddesilva@stamfordjcc.org to set up an interview with our JCC staff and trained clinicians from the Child Guidance Center. We are sensitive to summer school schedules. If you would like to join the summer program in the afternoon we are open to discussion. As always, scholarship assistance is provided.

National Resource Center for Blind Musicians The National Resource Center for Blind Musicians, A division of Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County, a school of the arts in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The resource center provides information and referral services for visually impaired students of all ages, their parents and teachers, learning opportunities for blind students headed to college, and maintains a network of visually impaired musicians willing to share their expertise in braille music, technology and coping strategies. The Resource Center is best known for its Summer Institute for Blind College-bound Musicians, a residential program which brings together students from several states, who are studying music at the college level. Other activities of the resource Center include development of programs for blind children in Connecticut and teacher training.
National Resource Center for Blind Musicians, Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County, Inc., 391 East Washington Avenue, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 06608. Telephone: 203-366-3300; Fax: 203-368-2847
E-mail: info@blindmusicstudent.org Website: http://www.blindmusicstudent.org/

delaware

https://www.doe.k12.de.us/Page/2298

Information and Resources

Parent Information Center (PIC) of DelawareA great place for Delaware families to begin navigating all the resources available to children with disabilities in Delaware, including non-education related resources. This website is especially helpful for families who have not yet entered a Delaware school system.

Educational SupportsProvides instructions, forms, and resources for navigating specialized education, including Educational Evaluations and qualifying for an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The more you know about the process, the better you can advocate for your child.

Transitions after High SchoolProvides information on transition-planning, which refers to the preparation of employment, education or training, community participation and independent living after high school for students with disabilities. Transition services are required in every Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in Delaware beginning at age 14 or in 8th grade.

Policies and ProceduresProvides an overview of what the Delaware Office of Exceptional Children is doing to improve the outlook for students with disabilities. Includes federal requirements, the State's Systemic Plan, individual district and charter school performance, and a place to submit feedback to the Delaware Department of Education about services for students with disabilities

.Rights and Dispute Resolution InformationExplains student and family rights when receiving special education services. Provides information on IEP facilitation, mediation, administrative/state complaints, due process complaints, as well as recent administrative/state complaint findings and due process hearing decisions.

Florida

Florida State Disability Protection and Advocacy Agency The Florida state disability protection and advocacy (P&A) agency is Disability Rights Florida (DRF). DRF is part of the nation's federally-funded P&A system. It provides help to people with disabilities in Florida to expand and defend their rights, including supporting self-advocacy groups and legal assistance.

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities Provides a range of supports and services in the areas of community supports, early childhood, education, employment, health, and interdisciplinary training.

Website: http://flfcic.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html

The Arc of Florida This nonprofit organization's mission is to advocate for local chapters, public policies, and high quality supports for people with developmental and other disabilities through education, awareness, research, support of families, friends and the community.

Website: https://www.arcflorida.org/

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ADP) Provides assistance to people with developmental disabilities through supports and services as a community resource directory.

Website: apd.myflorida.com
Telephone: 1-866-273-2273 (Toll-free)
1-800-955-8771 (TTY)
1-877-955-8773 (Spanish)
1-877-955-8707 (French Cr)
Email: APD.info@apdcares.org

Florida Department of Children and Families Offers assistance with adult protective services, child care regulation and background screening, child welfare, domestic violence, economic self-sufficiency, homelessness, public benefits integrity, refugee services, as well as substance abuse and mental health.

Website: myflfamilies.com
DCF Customer Call Center
1-866-762-2237
Florida Relay 711
TTY 1-800-955-8771

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Provides services for medical and psychological assessment, vocational evaluation and planning, career counseling and guidance, training and education after high school, job-site assessment and accommodations, job placement, job coaching, on-the-job training, supported employment, as well as assistive technology and devices.

Website: rehabworks.org
1-800-451-4327 (Toll-free)
TTY users dial 711

Florida Department of Health Organizes the Disability and Health Program (DHP) to include Floridians of all ages with disabilities in all of the Department of Health’s programs and activities for health promotion, disease prevention, wellness, and disaster preparedness.

Website: floridahealth.gov
850-245-4444
Email: health@flhealth.gov

The Florida Department of Financial Services Offers the My Money Program for individuals with developmental disabilities to learn and practice financial skills at their own pace, using interactive games, activities and educational videos. Lessons focus on money basics, banks and credit unions, accounts, budgeting, government benefit programs and ways to find and keep employment. Parents, guardians and support providers of individuals with developmental disabilities can also access important information on teaching financial skills, government programs and information on the different ways to save and invest money.

Website: www.myfloridacfo.com/mymoney

Resources State by State

coming soon - in progress

Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Georgia

Parent to Parent of Georgia Offers supports and training to parents and families of individuals with disabilities or special health care needs.

Website: https://www.p2pga.org/

The Arc of Georgia Provides information and resources on self advocacy, family support, future planning, employment, benefits and financial planning, transportation, housing, education and transition services, and early intervention.

Website: https://ga.thearc.org/

Division of Family and Children Services Offers programs and resources for childcare and parent services, after school care, education and training services, emergency food services, and early intervention.

Website: https://dfcs.georgia.gov/

Disability Resource Center Provides services for information and referral, advocacy, independent life skills, peer and youth support programs, assistive technology, and home modifications.

Website: https://disabilityresourcecenter.org/

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Provides information and services including in-home services, out-of-home services, hospital services, and support coordination.

Website: https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/

United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia Offers programs and supports for community living, in home support, and other supportive services.

Website:https://ucpga.org/

Hawaii

State of Hawaii Department of Health:

Developmental Disabilities Division Provides programs and resources for neurotrauma, waiver services and providers, reimbursement for nutritional supplements and transportation services, and certified caregiver registries.

Website: https://health.hawaii.gov/ddd/

Children with Special Health Needs Branch Provides information on preschool special education including academic services, speech language services, psychological services, physical and occupational therapy, counseling services, and parent education. Phone: (808)-733-9070

Early Intervention (0-3) Section Offers supports in evaluation, coaching strategies, and development within childrens' daily routines and activities. Phone: (808)-594-0000

Children and Youth Wellness Section Provides information about education and health insurance programs. Phone: (808)-733-9044

Pacific ADA Center Provides information about healthcare, training, and assistive technology.

Website: https://www.adapacific.org/

Idaho

Children’s Special Health Program Offers financial assistance for pre-approved services including care coordination support by a care coordinator, referrals, parent support, and peer to peer counseling.

Phone: 1-208-334-5962

Email: IdahoMCH@dhw.idaho.gov

Department of Health and Welfare’s Children’s Mental Health Program Assists children with emotional challenges in learning, working, and participating in community activities.

Phone: (208) 334-5500

A New Leaf Offers resources for family training, respite, interdisciplinary training, crisis intervention and supports, and family education.

Website: https://www.anewleaf.info

The Arc Idaho Offers resources fro developmental therapy, vocational services, disability rights and legal aid services.

Website: https://www.thearcinc.org

Illinois - In Progress

https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Parent-Guide-Special-Ed-Aug20.pdf#page=137

Indiana

Where to obtain a diagnosis assessment

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/learn-about-autism/how-and-where-to-obtain-a-diagnosis-assessment-in-indiana.html

For Families Whose Child is Newly Diagnosed

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/learn-about-autism/after-the-diagnosis-of-an-autism-spectrum-disorder.html

Resource materials request form

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/resources/irca-materials-request-form.html

Respite Providers

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/respite-provider-agencies-in-indiana.html

Resources for Information and Training/Advocacy

https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/irca-selected-state-resources-for-information-training-advocacy.html

Iowa

Parental Rights in Early Intervention

https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/EarlyACCESS%28Part%20C%29ProceduralSageguardsManualforParents-July2019_508.pdf

Community Circle of Care

Community Circle of Care (CCC) is a regional System of Care program providing care coordination for community-based services and supports to non-Medicaid children and youth with serious behavioral or mental health needs in northeast Iowa. CCC serves children and youth up to 21 years old through four clinics in Clinton, Decorah, Dubuque, and Oelwein.

CCC assures families that there is no "wrong door" to access services that include:

Assessment and diagnosis
Family team meetings and Wraparound planning
Care coordination
Social supports

Clinton 1-877-243-0292

Decorah 1-877-571-9797

Dubuque 1-888-588-0903

Oelwein 1-866-279-5023

Iowa Family Support Network

https://directory.iafamilysupportnetwork.org/directory/

Iowa Department of Special Education

https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/special-education

The Iowa Department of Education Bureau of Learner Strategies and Supports

Grimes State Office Building

Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146

515-281-7143 •

ASK Resource Center, Iowa’s Parent Training and Information Center

5665 Greendale Road, Suite D Johnston, IA 50131

1-800-450-8667

515-243-1713

FAX 515-243-1902

info@askresource.org

http://www.askresource.org

Disability Rights Iowa

400 East Court Avenue Suite 300

Des Moines, Iowa 50309

515-278-2502

515-278-0571 (TDD)

800-779-2502

515- 278-0539 FAX

info@disabilityrightsiowa.org

http://www.disabilityrightsiowa.org

kansas

Parents Guide to Special Education

https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/SES/pubs/ParentGuideToSpecialEducation.pdf

Kansas State Department of Education:

(800) 203-9462 (in-State only) or (785) 296-7454

Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC):

(877) 776-1541

Keys for Networking:

(785) 233-8732

Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC)
DRC is an advocate for the civil and legal rights of Kansans with disabilities. DRC also educates policymakers on needed improvements to the law, programs and public policy.

Families Together, Inc.
Families Together, Inc. is a statewide organization that assists parents and children with disabilities. Each year, Families Together Inc. provides, without fees, direct support to more than 12,000 Kansas families.

(800) 264-6343

Infinitec
The Mission of Infinitec is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology. The Infinitec staff helps people with disabilities find and get access to information, technology services, training, assistive equipment and specialists by creating partnerships that maximize resources.

Kansas Parent Information Resource Center (KPIRC)
KPIRC promotes meaningful parent involvement at all levels of education and provides information and resources to help parents, educators and other organizations promote the educational success of every Kansas child.

Special Olympics Kansas
Dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs and leadership development. Offering year-round initiatives to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Kansas is a platform for acceptance and inclusion as well as one of the largest advocates for healthy lifestyles in the state – regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences.

PARENT GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION

https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/SES/pubs/ParentGuideToSpecialEducation.pdf

Kentucky

Advocacy and Legal Rights

Blindness and Visual Impairments

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy K.I.D.S Center

Children

Developmental Disabilities

Down Syndrome

Deaf-Blindness

National Family Association for Deaf-Blind – Kentucky

Deafness and Hearing Impairments

General Resources

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Guidance for Parents & Caregivers of Neurodiverse Children

Resources State by State

alaska

ALABAMA

arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

connecticut

delaware

Information and Resources

Florida

Resources State by State

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Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois - In Progress

Indiana

Iowa

kansas

Kentucky

Advocacy and Legal Rights

Blindness and Visual Impairments

Cerebral Palsy

Children

Developmental Disabilities

Down Syndrome

Deaf-Blindness

Deafness and Hearing Impairments

General Resources

Resources State by State

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland - coming soon

Massachusetts

Michigan-

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