Advocates for Children of New York, Inc.
151 West 30th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-9779
email: info@advocatesforchildren.org
website: www.advocatesforchildren.org
This organization provides free legal advocacy for children with special educational needs in New York City public schools.
Cancervive
6500 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 500
Los Angeles, California 90048
(310) 203-9232
Cancervive provides support and advocacy for survivors of childhood and adult cancer. They provide information, newsletters, books, and videos on survivor issues. Their Teacher’s Guide is an excellent resource.
Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
(412) 341-1515
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15234
website: www.ldanatl.org
Pamphlets, books and makes referrals to local chapters are available.
National Parent Network on Disabilities
1727 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
(703) 684-6763
website: www.npnd.org
A coalition of parent organizations and individuals united to serve children with special needs and their families.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
U.S. Department of Education
330 C Street Southwest
Switzer Building
Washington DC 20202
(202) 205-5465
website: www.ed.gov/offices/OSERS/
Supports programs and research to help educate children with special needs and to provide rehabilitation for youth and adults with disabilities.
Parent Training and Information Centers
c/o Federation for Children with Special Needs
95 Berkeley Street, Suite 104
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(617) 482-2915
Located in each state, PTICs provide training and materials for parents on special needs, legal protections, and parental rights.
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