PULSES
of the Mid-Hudson Valley NY
Parents United Learning the Special Education System
Council for Exceptional Children professional organization dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents: http://www.cec.sped.org
Special Education Law Blog
a legal resource discussing case law, news, practical advice.
http://specialedlaw.blogs.com
Advocates for Children of New York uses integrated strategies to advance systematic reform, empower families, and advocate for educational rights of students in New York City: http://www.advocatesforchildren.org
NYACTS – an initiative for adults and children on the Autism Spectrum in NYS.
http://www.nyacts.org
National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health –
a national family-run organization focused on issues of children and youth with emotional, behavioral or mental health needs and their families.
http://ffcmh.org
Special Ed Post – news for the special education community.
http://specialedpost.com
VoicesUnited4Change – provides resources to meet the social, emotional, behavioral, and educational needs of families, youth, and young adults in Orange County NY.
http://www.voicesunited4change.org
U.S. Department of Education – Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
http://idea.ed.gov
Families and Advocates Partnership for Education (FAPE) – aims to improve the educational outcomes for children with disabilities.
http://www.fape.org
Mental Health Association in Orange County – promotes positive mental health and emotional well-being of Orange County residents.
http://mhaorangeny.com
Orange Ulster BOCES Special Education Programs and Services.
http://webserver.ouboces.org/specialed/specialed_home.cfm
Rockland BOCES Special Education Programs and Services.
http://rocklandboces.org/division.cfm?subpage=270206
Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Programs and Services.
http://www.swboces.org/Special-Education.cfm
Dutchess BOCES Special Education Programs and Services.
http://www.dcboces.org/alternative
Learning Disabilities Association of NYS (LDANYS) – voice of advocacy specifically for persons with learning disabilities and related neurological impairments with all levels of NYS government.
http://www.ldanys.org/index.php
Intervention Central a source for Response to Intervention (RTI) resources:
www.interventioncentral.com
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities central source of information on disabilities, IDEA, No Child Left Behind, and research-based information on effective educational practices: www.nichcy.org
Families Together in NYS
parent run organization that strives to establish a unified voice for children with emotional, behavioral, and social disorders.
http://www.ftnys.org
The International Dyslexia Association – international organization that deals with the complex issues of dyslexia.
http://www.interdys.org/index.htm
Empowering Ellenville - a non-for-profit organization in Ellenville dedicated to building community and organizing services.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education (NCPIE)
Advocates for theinvolment of parents and families in their children's education
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Special Education Programs and Services
Parents Engaged in Education Reform (PEER) - purpose is to increase the participation of parents of children with disabilities in school reform.
Down Syndrome Association Hudson Valley – is a volunteer driven organization for local families
http://dsahv.org
Autism Society of Hudson Valley
Improving the lives of all affected by autism
http://support.autism-society.org/site/Clubs?club_id=1223&pg=main
Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation
sensational research, education, and advocacy
http://www.spdfoundation.net
Speech, Language and Hearing Association of the Hudson Valley
Resource for the local speech, language and hearing community
Adult Career and Continuing Education Services
Vocational Rehabilitation
Full range of employment and independent living services in NY
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov
Orange County Department of Mental Health
Mental health, developmental disabilities, and
chemical dependency services
http://www.co.orange.ny.us/content/124/1348/default.aspx
Hudson Valley Adoption Support Group
Peer to peer support group for adult adoptees, birth
mothers, and families
http://www.adoptionbirthmothers.com/hudson-valley-adoption-support-group/
The Rose Women’s Care Service: Community Resource Center in Highland NY
Resources for
women and their families to make empowered choices for their health and well-being
http://therosewomenscareservice.org/5.html
The Homeschooling the Spectrum
Homeschooling special needs children authored by a New York State mom
www.homeschoolingthespectrum.com
NYS Kinship Navigator’
Is a statewide program operated by the Catholic Family Center and is designed to provide information for kinship caregivers.
Alliance of Private Special Education Schools of North Jersey
Alliance of more than 30 state-approved private special education schools in Northern and Central NJ.
Dyslexia Training Institute
Education about dyslexia and how to navigate the educational system by understanding Special Education Law.
www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org
Exceptional Parent Magazine
To develop, translate, and share information as tools for positive change for the specials needs community.
The Advocacy Center
Empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for themselves and realize their personal goals.
Advocates for Special Education
Find an advocate or attorney, your child deserves a meaningful education.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Service
Is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
Youth to Work Coalition
Purpose is to provide resources that link employers and schools to create work-based learning experiences for students with disabilities.
The Advocacy Center
Empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for themselves and realize their personal goals:
Education-A-Must
Providing advocate services for children with special needs:
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates mission is to secure high quality educational services for children with disabilities: www.copaa.org
Information related to special education law & advocacy for children with disabilities: www.wrightslaw.com
Internet Special Education Resources is a directory of professional, organizations, and schools that serve the learning disabilities and special education communities: www.iser.com
NY State Department of Education, Office of State Review – reviews decisions of impartial hearing officers in cases of children with educational disabilities: www.sro.nysed.gov
NY State Department of Education, VESID Special Education Quality Assurance, Hudson Valley Regional Office – provides technical assistance to parents, school district personnel, and private providers related to preschool and school-age special education services: www.emsc.nysed.gov/specialed/quality
NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities goal is to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives: www.opwdd.ny.gov
Orange County DD Connection
information and events pertaining to individuals with developmental disabilities: www.orangecountynyddconnection.com/index.html
Our-Kids is a “family” of parents, caregivers, and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays: www.our-kids.org
Parent to Parent of New York State
connecting and supporting families of individuals with special needs: www.parenttoparentnys.org
Information related to Special Education Law:
Putnam Independent Living Services
Parent Training and Information Program website: www.parenttip.org
Resources within the field of special education including doctors, attorneys, therapists, etc.: www.yellowpagesforkids.com
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