National Resources - Lake Washington School District

National Special Needs Resources

Information for individuals with disabilities and their families

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: