Resources

​For additional information, below are links to some helpful websites.

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• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families.

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• The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities: 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.

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• Frequently Asked Questions about Special Education from Disability Rights Ohio

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• Wrightslaw: Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.

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• Ohio Department of Education: The Ohio Department of Education oversees the state’s public education system, which includes public school districts, joint vocational school districts and charter schools.

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• U.S. Department of Education: ED’s mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.

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• Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD):  Offering support across the lifespan of people with developmental disabilities, the Ohio DODD oversees a statewide system of support services that focus on ensuring health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment.

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• Autism Speaks: Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

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• Organization for Autism Research: We strive to use science to address the social, educational, and treatment concerns of self-advocates, parents, autism professionals, and caregivers.

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• Milestones Autism Resources: Milestones provides autism strategies for life, offering guidance to get you through the day and help you plan for the future.

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• Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence: OCALI inspires change and promotes access to opportunities for people with disabilities.​

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• Learning Disabilities Association of Ohio: Our mission is to educate Ohioans about learning disabilities, serve as a resource for people with learning disabilities and their families, eliminate misconceptions about people with learning disabilities, and reduce obstacles that impact the lives of people with learning disabilities.

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• NDSS - National Down Syndrome Society:  Is committed to providing individuals with Down syndrome, their families, caregivers, and the public with comprehensive information across the lifespan from birth to end of life. 

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• The Up Side of Downs: To provide support, education, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome, their families and communities in Northeast Ohio.

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• Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): We believe in improving the lives of people affected by ADHD.

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• Academic Accommodation Resources: The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education.

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• Understood: Their mission is to help those who learn and think differently discover their potential, take control, find community, and stay on positive paths along each stage of life's journey.

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• National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC):  Disseminates information to state personnel, practitioners, researchers, parents, and students regarding effective transition education and services that improve post-school outcomes.  

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