Arc of Massachusetts
Massachusett's lead advocacy agency for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Advocates for and provides community based supports and services. www.arcmass.org 
Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Provides education, advocacy and support for individuals with ADHD www.chadd.org 
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.
A national voice for special education rights and to promote excellence in advocacy. www.copaa.org 
Family Ties
Provides information and referral services, emotional support, and trainings to parents of children and youth with special needs www.massfamilyties.org 
Family Voices
A national network of Family to Family Healthcare Centers who's focus is to achieve family-centered care for all children and youth with special health care needs and/or disabilities. http://www.familyvoices.org/ 
Federation for Children with Special Needs
Provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities. Projects include Massachusett's Parent Training and Information Center and the Parent to Parent Network, www.fcsn.org |
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Oversees the public education of all children in Massachusetts. Responsible for ensuring that all the provisions of Massachusetts special education law are met. Provides training and technical assistance to school districts and parents, reviews and approves local school districts’ programs and plans. Provides mediation and due process hearings, and establishes standards and qualifications for service providers www.doe.mass.edu 
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
A wealth of information on disabilities as the nation's central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth. http://nichcy.org/ .
Olive Branch Advocacy LLC
Adrvocates that provide a collaborative approach to effective special education advocacy. www.olivebranchadvocacy.com 
Special Needs Advocacy Network
Provides continuing professional development and support for advocates and other professionals in the field of Special Education across Massachusetts. www.spanmass.org 
Wrightslaw
Provides accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities www.wrightslaw.com |
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