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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is one of the Institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome.

The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opportunities.

The  National Epilepsy Foundation provides a range of services, including information, resources, advocacy and education related to epilepsy and seizure disorders.

The ALLIANCE National Parent Technical Assistance Center (NPTAC) is the national technical assistance center for over 100 federally funded parent centers across the country under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).  Provides links to Parent Centers in every state.

Special Education Resources on the Internet - A collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to parents and professionals working in special education or related fields.

Clearinghouse on information about postsecondary education, including financial aid for students with disabilities.

OSERS/OSEP  -The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), part of the US Department of Education under the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.

The National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (NECTAC) provides information and technical assistance about serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities. 

NCSET coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures.

An index of key special education terms.  Please also check out the Parent Information Center on Special Education’s Dictionary of Common Special Education Terms and Acronyms in the publications section of Starting Points for NH Parents

This site provides information and resources related to the award-winning video, “Including Samuel”, about one family’s experiences including their son, who has disabilities, in all aspects of home, family and school life.  The film also chronicles the experiences of 4 other individuals with disabilities. 

The “Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004” curriculum is intended to help those involved with children with disabilities understand and implement the IDEA 2004, the nation's special education law.(Note: States may provide additional rights and protections beyond those required by IDEA.  For more information about NH’s special education law and process, including parents’ rights, roles and responsibilities, visit the Parent Information Center on Special Education’s website at www.nhspecialed.org). Read more »

Federal site providing information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, including Part C (for infants and toddlers, birth to age 3) and Part B (for children, ages 3 – 21).

The CADRE (Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education) site includes materials, videos and resources on communication and dispute resolution