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National Resources

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA) Webpage: http://idea.ed.gov This is the federal government's website with information concerning IDEA. This site was created to provide a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations. Released on August 3, 2006.   National Disseminations Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) Webpage: http://www.nichcy.org NICHCY is a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children and youth. IDEA; No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities); and research-based information of effective educational practices.   Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Webpage: http://www.cec.sped.org The CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted.   Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA) Webpage: http://www.ldaamerica.org Since 1963, LDA has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides cutting edge information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.   Additional Disability Resources National Down Syndrome Society National Fragile-X Foundation Autism Society of America [ASA] Baltimore-Chesapeake Chapter of the ASA United Cerebral Palsy Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

State Resources

Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Webpage: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org Marylandpublicschools.org is our online source for information on Maryland's Pre-K - 12 public education, public libraries, and rehabilitation services.   Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) Webpage: http://www.ddamaryland.org The mission of the Developmental Disabilities Administration is to provide leadership to assure the full participation of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life. In addition, DDA's goal is to promote their empowerment to access quality supports and services necessary to foster personal growth, independence and productivity.   Autism Connect Webpage: http://www.autismconnectmd.org The purpose of Autism Connect is to provide stakeholders in the state of Maryland with an online resource that will assist them in locating and securing resources for individuals with Autism.   Parental Rights – Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice, July 2007 Webpage: http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/NR/rdonlyres/5F4F5041-02EE-4F3A-B495-5E4B3C850D3E/13518/CorrectedVersion662807.pdf The Parental Rights-Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice, July 2007 provides parents with a full explanation of their rights.

Local Resources

Baltimore County Public Schools Parent Resource Center Baltimore's Child Baltimore County Public Libraries Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks Office of  Therapeutic Recreation Services