Information & Other Resources

• Global Down Syndrome Foundation
• National Down Syndrome Society

  Sign up for NDSS Action Alerts
• National Down Syndrome Congress
• Wrightslaw

  Contains articles, information, books, seminars and sign-up for The Special Ed Advocate e-newsletter
• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
• Parents Place of Maryland

  Informational resources and individual phone assistance to families who have questions about special education and health care access.
• National Disability Rights Network (NDRN)
• The Alliance to Prevent Restraint, Aversive Interventions and Seclusion (APRAIS)
• The Coalition Against Institutionalized Child Abuse
• Patricia Bauer

  Journalist Patricia Bauer provides timely news and commentary about disability issues
• The Arc Montgomery County

  Supports children, youth, adults and families affected by intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing child care, work skills training, employment, community living services, resources and advocacy.
• U.S. Department of Education
• MD State Department of Education
• Maryland Coalition for Inclusive Education (MCIE)
• Maryland Disability Law Center (MDLC)

  Provides free legal services to Marylander residents of any age with all types of disabilities.
• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)

  Provides information on relevant issues and has a database of local attorneys and advocates.