State and Local Education Resources for California

This conference will be hosted by CAPED on October 7-11, 2008 in San Francisco, CA.

Works to promote the full and effective participation of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of California Higher Education.

Provides information and resources to serve the unique needs of individuals with disabilities so that each person will meet or exceed high standards of achievement in academic and non-academic skills.

Provides services and advocacy to support employment, independent living and equality for individuals with disabilities.

The dependent child, spouse or unmarried surviving spouses of a service connected disabled or deceased veteran may be entitled to tuition and fee waiver benefits at any campus of the California State University system, University of California or a California Community College.

A Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) funded by the U.S. Department of Education. PTIs serve families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with all disabilities: physical, cognitive, emotional and learning.

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) is a Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) funded by the U.S. Department of Education. PTIs serve families of children and young adults from birth to age 22 with all disabilities: physical, cognitive, emotional and learning.

Non-profit organization works to strengthen and empower children and families facing extraordinary medical, developmental and parenting challenges.

A partnership of families, professionals, consumers, friends and agencies provides support towards the enhancement of the lives of persons with disabilities.

A community, parent and family resource center that provides parents and families of children with disabilities emotional, educational and spiritual support.