Special Education Resources for Parents and Students

LOCAL RESOURCES
Cedar Valley Services

It is the mission of Cedar Valley Services to assist each individual in the activities of work and community living. Cedar Valley Services operates in southern Minnesota and provides services to persons who have disabilities and to commerce and industry.

http://www.cedarvalleyservices.org/

Freeborn County Arc

The Arc of Minnesota is a private, non-profit, statewide voluntary organization. The mission of The Arc of Minnesota is to support and advocate for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families as they choose how they live, learn, work and play.

http://www.arcmn.org/aboutarc.htm

United Way

The United Way is a local nonprofit organization that raises money and distributes it to health and human service organizations throughout Freeborn county. Mission: Advancing the common good for Freeborn County through giving, advocating, and volunteering.

http://www.unitedwayfc.org/agencies/

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Vocational Rehabilitation Services is a program that assists people with significant disabilities to plan for and obtain employment.

http://www.deed.state.mn.us/rehab/index.htm

Community Education/Park and Recreation

Community Education and Park and Recreation provide social and recreational activities for persons of all ages with or without disabilities.

Community Education: 379-4834

Park and Recreation: http://www.cityofalbertlea.org/?page_id=105

 

 

STATE RESOURCES

Disability MN

The Disability MN website contains a collection of many special education resources in one spot including general disability information , transition resources , parent support groups, and much more.

http://www.mndisability.gov/public/

 

The Disabilities Monthly Resource Guide

Disability Resources is a nonprofit organization that provides information about resources for independent living as well as other miscellaneous disability topics.

http://www.disabilityresources.org/

Gillette Children's Hospital

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare provides specialized health care for people who have short-term or long-term disabilities that began during childhood. They help children, adults and their families improve their health, achieve greater well-being, and enjoy life.

http://www.gillettechildrens.org
 

Minnesota Children with Special Heath Needs (MCSHN)

MCSHN provides statewide leadership through partnerships with key stakeholders including families, children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN), providers, public health and other state and/or community organizations for the purpose of improving the access and quality of, health care and other service systems that are designed to meet the needs of CYSHCN and their families.

http://www.health.state.mn.us/mcshn
PACER Center

The mission of PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights) is to expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life of children and young adults with disabilities and their families, based on the concept of parents helping parents.

http://www.pacer.org
 

Wrights Law

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

http://www.wrightslaw.com

 

NATIONAL RESOURCES

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)

NICHCY offers a wealth of information on disabilities! They serve the nation as a central source of information on:

" disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth,

" IDEA, which is the law authorizing special education,

" No Child Left Behind (as it relates to children with disabilities), and

" research-based information on effective educational practices.

http://www.nichcy.org

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