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Center on Human Policy

Information and technical assistance on community inclusion, supported living and choice.

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Department of Education Self-Evaluation to Promote Community Living for People with Disabilities

Report to the President on Executive Order 13217, which promotes the availability of community alternatives for individuals with disabilities.

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Disability & Rehabilitation Research Projects & Centers Program Final Rule - 34 CFR Parts 350

Amendments to the regulations governing the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Programs as part of the President's Regulatory Reinvention Initiative to remove unnecessary regulations, clarify program requirements and improve the selection criteria.

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Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

A national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance and education of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities and parents.
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Education Policy Reform Research Institute

Federally funded program that is increasing knowledge and understanding of ways that students with disabilities can be fully included in educational accountability measures.

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Empowering through the New Freedom Initiative

Information on New Freedom Initiative efforts from the White House Web site.
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Executive Order on Excellence in Special Education

Executive Order establishing the President's Commission on Excellence in Special Education.
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Federation for Children with Special Needs - Legislative Issues Page

Disability-related issues in Massachusetts as well as state-by-state access to House and Senate agendas.
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National Center on Educational Outcomes

Provides national leadership in the participation of students with disabilities in national and state assessments, standards-setting efforts and graduation requirements.

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National Institute for Urban School Improvement

Supports inclusive urban communities, schools and families in order to build their capacity for sustainable, successful urban education.

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Protection & Advocacy Incorporated

Advancing the human and legal rights of people with disabilities.
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Regulations.gov

Find, review and submit comments on federal documents that are open for comment and published in the Federal Register, the government's legal newspaper.

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Statutes Governing Federal Financial Assistance Programs

A list of laws, regulations and executive orders prohibiting discrimination in lending, including discrimination against people with disabilities.
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The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities

Publication from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This Workbook will help young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment and social lives.
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U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) News

The latest news and updates from OSERS.
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U.S. Treasury Civil Rights Program

A description of the Treasury's prohibition of discrimination in the department's programs.

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Wrightslaw

Hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters and resources about special education law and advocacy.
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