What is an IEP? This great website provides the answer: http://www.spannj.org/pti/NICHCY_IEP_Guide.pdf The Advocacy Institute: http://www.advocacyinstitute.org Info on Asperger's Syndrome: http://info.med.yale.edu/chldstdy/autism/aspergers.html CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), Contact Dr. Rebecca H. Cort at: mailto:vesidspe@mail.nysed.gov Child Safety and the Internet: Suffolk County Police Department Computer Crimes Section: 631-852-6277/Cyber Tipline: 1-800-843-5678 Feel Better Kids (Info on financial assistance with medical care): 1-866-257-KIDS or http://www.feelbetterkids.org US Department of Education (Information on IDEA): http://idea.ed.gov/ Learning disabilities and ADHD: http://ldonline.org National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: http://www.nichcy.org NY State Department of Education: http://www.nysed.gov Part of NYS Ed (much easier to navigate, more "parent friendly"): http://www.emsc.nysed.gov National Institute of Mental Health: http://www.nimh.nih.gov New York Access Pass (free vehicle access to state parks and historic sites, discounts on activities): 518-474-2324 Register with New York State OMRDD (Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities): 631-434-6100 Parent to Parent (excellent resource - they offer workshops; support network offers encouragement and practical advice from a family whose child has a similar disability): 631-493-1716 or http://www.parenttoparentnys.org Rolling Thunder: This free program teaches people with special needs the benefit of participating in sports - contact Steve Cuomo at 631-399-5564 or mailto:cuomos@netzero.net Special Ed Moms (special ed law and effective advocacy strategies): http://www.specialedmoms.com US Department of Education (under the publications section, there are a lot of books that you can order for FREE): http://www.ed.gov Free literature and answers to questions about special education process and law: http://www.wrightslaw.com Long Island Parent Center (LIPC) - helps parents and professionals enhance their knowledge of programs and services that meet the needs of children with disabilities, age birth through 21: Contact Helene Fallon at 631-759-1935 or http://www.liparentcenter.com Northport-East Northport SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association): http://www.northportsepta.org Northport Wellness Center: http://www.northportwellnesscenter.com |
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