LINKS

Special Education Advocacy

-   ADA Barrier Removal Checklist   -

-   Center for Law and Education   -

-   Condition of Education   -
2003 report on trends in the condition and progress of education using the latest data & national measures.

-   Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates   -

-   National Center for Educational Statistics   -
Compilation of statistical information covering American education from pre-K thru graduate school.

-   National Coalition of Parent Centers   -
Represents the interest of parents of children, with and without disabilities. NCPC was created to organize & communicate strong nationwide parent support to ensure that the basic guarantees in IDEA are protected. Site includes current legislative issues & how to reach legislators.

-   Office for Civil Rights/U.S. Dept. Health & Human Services   -

-   Procedural Safeguards   -
WI procedural safeguards notice: Special Education Rights for Parents and Children

-   Quality Education Coalition   -
Wisconsin's only coalition of parents, educators and advocates, that works together to improve the quality of special education in Wisconsin on a systemic basis.

-   Reed Martin, J.D.   -

-   Sample Letters   -
Included are samples for requesting a Special Education Evaluation, Independent Educational Evaluation, or for an IEP to be held/revised; request to request/view/change records (FERPA); OCR or FERPA complaint;

-   Students with Disabilities Advocate Best for Themselves   -
ERIC News Brief:

-   Technology Accessibility Information   -
ITTATC
States’ accessibility laws, policies, standards & other resources. Includes accessible: websites, application development, procurement, and public access to hardware.

Research-based Guidelines on Web Design & Usability Issues
Free 128-page book.

-   Wrightslaw Special Ed Advocate newsletter   -