Child and dad participating in Buddy Walk

Young boy playing in plastic balls

Council member at the state capital

Young woman working at Starbucks

Council Member with State Representative

Young man holding Special Olympics medal

           
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Special Education Resources

Disability Resources, Inc.
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information that can help people with disabilities live, learn, love, work and play independently.

Ed.gov- Special Education Resources
US Department of Education web site has information resources for parents with children with disabilities.

IDEA Partnerships  
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).

Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction-Special Education  
The primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 education in Washington state.

PACER Center 
PACER Center's goal 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.

Reed Martin's Website   
Site for parents, advocates, attorneys and school personnel to use to get accurate answers to questions with strategies to secure children's education rights.

Parents Are Vital in Education (PAVE)
Parent-directed organization, created to increase independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for consumers with special needs, their families and communities, through training, information, referral and support.

Washington State Special Education Coalition 
Formed in 1977 to bring parent and professional organizations together in a spirit of cooperation to share information, explore issues and effectively advocate for quality education for all children, particularly those with special needs in Washington State.

Wrightslaw.Com 
Provides information about advocacy for children with disabilities.

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