| 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
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| State Resources |
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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 The Parental Rights-Maryland Procedural Safeguards Notice, July 2007 provides parents with a full explanation of their rights.
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| Local Resources |
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Baltimore County Public Schools Parent Resource Center Baltimore County Public Libraries Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks Office of Therapeutic Recreation Services |