AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education.
AHEAD is a professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.
8015 West Kenton Circle, Suite 230
Huntersville, NC 28078
Voice: (704) 947-7779
Fax: (704) 948-7779Website:
https://www.ahead.org/
https://www.ahead.org/
Resource for students with learning disabilities who are exploring options for pursuing higher education. Information and suggestions about accommodations, supports and financial assistance are provided by this resource.
Website:
https://www.bestvalueschools.org/students-learning-disabilities-guide/
https://www.bestvalueschools.org/students-learning-disabilities-guide/
Disability Access Information and Support (DAIS) is an important resource to the higher education community, providing a menu of services for those concerned with disability and access in higher education. Institutions and organizations can contract for help from DAIS, in the person of Jane Jarrow, Ph.D., for a variety of services. The growing list of DAIS publications includes resource materials to assist in interpreting legal mandates, reviewing policies and procedures, and understanding the philosophical underpinnings of providing quality service to people with disabilities in the postsecondary environment.
Website:
http://www.daisweb.com/
http://www.daisweb.com/
The HEATH Resource Center of The George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, is an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.
University Graduate School of Education and Human Development
2134 G Street, N.W., Suite 308
Washington, D.C. 20052-0001
Fax: (202)994-3365
Email: askheath@gwu.eduWebsite:
https://www.heath.gwu.edu/
https://www.heath.gwu.edu/
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures. NCSET is headquartered at the Institute on Community Integration in the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development.
Institute on Community Integration
University of Minnesota
6 Pattee Hall
150 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis MN 55455
Voice: (612)624-2097
Fax: (612)624-9344
Email: ncset@umn.eduWebsite:
http://www.ncset.org/default.asp
http://www.ncset.org/default.asp
Supporting the Parent Centers Who Serve Families of Children with Disabilities.
Center for Parent Information and Resources
c/o Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)
35 Halsey St., 4th Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
Voice: Toll free:(800) 695-0285
(973) 642-8100
TTY: (800) 695-0285
(202) 884-8200
Fax: (202) 884-8441
Email: malizo@spanadvocacy.orgWebsite:
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/
https://www.parentcenterhub.org/
Improving Postsecondary Outcomes for All Students with Disabilities.
NTACT is a Technical Assistance and Dissemination project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), NTACT’s purpose is to assist State Education Agencies, Local Education Agencies, State VR agencies, and VR service providers in implementing evidence-based and promising practices ensuring students with disabilities, including those with significant disabilities, graduate prepared for success in postsecondary education and employment.
University of North Carolina – Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28223
Voice: (704) 687-8606
TTY: (704) 687-6327
Fax: (704) 687-2916
Email: ntactmail@uncc.eduWebsite:
http://transitionta.org/
http://transitionta.org/
Mission Statement: To provide leadership to achieve full integration and participation in society of people with disabilities by ensuring equal opportunity and access to, and excellence in, education, employment and community living. OSERS is an office of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).
In implementing this mission, OSERS supports programs that help educate children and youth with disabilities, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20202-7100 Voice: (202) 245-7468
Website:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. OSEP administers the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA authorizes formula grants to states, and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technical assistance and dissemination, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers. These programs are intended to ensure that the rights of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities and their parents are protected. OSEP is part of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), within the Department of Education (DOE).
Office of Special Education Programs Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., S.W. Washington, DC 20202-7100 Voice: (202) 245-7459
Website:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
FRCD is here to help you: Learn about your Rights and Responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).Make informed decisions about your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) Obtain appropriate services for your child.Communicate more effectively with school professionals.Come together with other parents who share your concerns and desires to make a difference.Learn more about Early Intervention and transition services Effect positive change in your child's school.Learn about what he or she needs to lead a productive and independent adult life .Family Resource Center on Disabilities serves the following 8 Illinois counties: Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will.
11 E. Adams St. Suite 1002
Chicago, IL 60603
Voice: (312) 939-3513
Fax: (312) 854-8980
Email: info@frcd.orgWebsite:
https://frcd.org/
https://frcd.org/
The mission of the Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center is to build upon families' strengths, empower parents and professionals to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for students with disabilities, and to enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities.
Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center
1901 S. 4th St., Ste. 209
Effingham, Illinois 62401
Voice: (217) 347-5428
(866) 436-7842
TTY: (217) 347-5428
Fax: (217) 347-5119
Email: info@fmptic.orgWebsite:
http://www.fmptic.org
http://www.fmptic.org
The mission of IN*SOURCE is to provide parents, families and service providers in Indiana the information and training necessary to assure effective educational programs and appropriate services for children and young adults with disabilities.
1703 South Ironwood Drive
South Bend, Indiana 46613
Voice: (574) 234-7101
Toll free: (800) 332-4433
Fax: (574) 234-7279
Email: insource@insource.orgWebsite:
http://insource.org/
http://insource.org/
Michigan Alliance for Families is a statewide resource to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children's education. We help facilitate parent involvement as a means of improving educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities. Michigan Alliance for Families can assist you in knowing your rights, effectively communicating your child's needs, and advising how to help them develop and learn.
1325 S. Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48910 Voice: Toll free: (800) 552-4821 (734) 994-8100 Ext: 1590 Email: info@michiganallianceforfamilies.org
Website:
http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
Michigan Alliance for Families and Michigan Alliance - PTI provide information, support and education to families of children and adults with disabilities from birth to age 26 who are in the educational system. The purpose of the projects are to increase the involvement of families in their children's education and the educational system in general.
Michigan Alliance for Families c/o Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit 3111 Grand River Avenue Detroit, MI 48208 Voice: Toll free: (800) 552-4821 (313) 557-8780
Website:
http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
http://www.michiganallianceforfamilies.org
The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.
PACER Center, Inc.
8161 Normandale Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55437
Voice: (952) 838-9000
Toll free: (800) 537-2237
TTY: (952) 838-0190
Fax: (952) 838-0199Website:
http://www.pacer.org/
http://www.pacer.org/
discapacitados abriéndose caminos (d.a.c.) is a non-profit organization based out of Minnesota that is solely dedicated to the challenge of disability as it affects Latino families. discapacitados abriéndose caminos (people with disability; opening paths in life) is committed to stabilize basic needs, provide timely and culturally sensitive listening, address the families’ priorities, and communicate and respond in ways meaningful to the family.
107 7th Avenue South
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Voice: (651) 293-1748
Fax: (651) 293-1744
Email: centro@dacmn.orgWebsite:
http://www.dacfamilycenter.org/en/home
http://www.dacfamilycenter.org/en/home
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, educators and agencies who provide services to them. OCECD works through the coalition efforts of over 40 parent and professional disability organizations and over 70 individual members which comprise the Coalition. OCECD has also been funded since 1984 to serve as the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Ohio from the federal government, U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Special Education Programs.
165 West Center Street, Suite 302
Marion, OH 43302-3741
Voice: (740) 382-5452
Toll free: (800) 374-2806
TTY: Toll free: (800) 374-2806
(740) 382-5452
Fax: (740) 383-6421
Email: ocecd@gte.netWebsite:
http://www.ocecd.org/
http://www.ocecd.org/
Our mission is to promote the independence of individual with disabilities by providing information and support to them, their families and their service providers in the areas related to, but not limited, to education and health.
Alianza Latina Aplicando Soluciones
1615 S 22nd Street
Suite 109
Milwaukee, WI 53204
Voice: (414)643-0022
(866)249-5055
Fax: (414)643-0023
Email: alasinc@alianzalatinawi.orgWebsite:
http://www.alianzalatinawi.org/ALAS.htm
http://www.alianzalatinawi.org/ALAS.htm
Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc. (WI FACETS) is a nonprofit organization serving Wisconsin children and adults with disabilities, their families and those who support them.
Tannery Complex - Atlas Building
600 W. Virginia Street, Suite 501
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53204
Voice: (414) 374-4645
Toll free: (877) 374-0511
TTY: (414) 374-4635
Fax: (414) 374-4655Website:
http://www.wifacets.org/
http://www.wifacets.org/
This site was designed and built by staff from the Yang-Tan Institute, at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. It was funded by a grant from the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, to complement a three year training and technical assistance grant project begun in 1998: the Transition Technical Assistance and Support Project (T-TASP). T-TASP has provided training and support to nine demonstration sites throughout New York State that are integrating person-centered planning into transition planning and services for students with developmental disabilities so that they might become active participants in the shaping and realization of their future as adults.
Employment and Disability Institute
Cornell University
School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Ithaca, New York 14853-3901
Voice: (607) 255-7727
TTY: (607) 255-2891
Fax: (607) 255-2763Website:
http://www.personcenteredplanning.org/
http://www.personcenteredplanning.org/
ED's mission is to: Strengthen the Federal commitment to assuring access to equal educational opportunity for every individual; Supplement and complement the efforts of states, the local school systems and other instrumentalities of the states, the private sector, public and private nonprofit educational research institutions, community-based organizations, parents, and students to improve the quality of education;
Encourage the increased involvement of the public, parents, and students in Federal education programs; Promote improvements in the quality and usefulness of education through Federally supported research, evaluation, and sharing of information;
Improve the coordination of Federal education programs; Improve the management of Federal education activities; and Increase the accountability of Federal education programs to the President, the Congress, and the public.
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Voice: (800) 872-5327
TTY: (800) 437-0833Website:
http://www.ed.gov/
http://www.ed.gov/
