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The Savannah Family Institute
One of our favorite organizations. The Savannah Family Institute, founded by Dr. Scott Sells, has two major functions. The Institute helps parents and professionals directly through a step-by-step approach rather than abstract theory that cannot be easily applied. The Savannah Family Institute also provides educational workshops and certification trainings to both parents and professionals all over the country.
http://www.difficult.net/

Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health
The Center's research and training activities focus on improving services to children and youth who have mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders and their families.
http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/

IDEA Practices
The IDEA Partnerships are four national projects funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) to deliver a common message about the landmark 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The IDEA Partnerships, working together for five years, inform professionals, families and the public about IDEA '97 and strategies to improve educational results for children and youth with disabilities
http://www.ideapractices.org/

Section 504: Protection from Discrimination
Section 504 is a civil rights law. The purpose of Section 504 is to protect individuals with disabilities from discrimination for reasons related to their disabilities. ADA broadened the agencies and businesses that must comply with the non-discrimination and accessibility provisions of the law.
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.index.htm

ADA Home Page
Information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act
http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

Can Do! Kids Page
Activities, puzzles, posters for Kids of Differing Abilities
http://www.ucando.org/kids.html

Children With Disabilities
Offers families and service providers information about advocacy, education, employment, health, housing, recreation, technical assistance, and transportation for children with a broad array of developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities. Site contains federal, national and local resources, research and statistics, links to publications, and information about summer camps.
http://www.childrenwithdisabilities.ncjrs.org/

International Child and Youth Care Network
Conferences, journals, current events, and discussion groups for anyone involved in child and youth care work.
http://www.cyc-net.org/

Children's Defense Fund
A political advocacy organization for children's health and education. The CDF website features a parent resource network filled with information about how to become a better parent and advocate for your child's rights.
http://www.childrensdefensefund.org/parentsresourcenetwork.htm

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