Federal Legislation

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: (IDEA) provides information regarding how the national and state governments provides special education services to children with disabilities.

Alliance for Technology Access: are a national alliance which provides technology resources in regards to education and information on community-based and advocacy organizations.

National Association of Special Education Teachers: is an association of special education teachers from across the country who provides various resources and information to be used in and outside of the classroom.

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY): provides information on all of the disability categories for infants, toddlers, children, and youth.  They also provide great information and ideas for teaching students with disabilities and information on many of the large pieces of legislation, such as the IDEA and No Child Left Behind.

Council For Exceptional Children (CEC): is dedicated to improving the educational success of individuals with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.  They advocate for appropriate governmental policies, set professional standards, provide professional development, advocate for individuals with exceptionalities, and help professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice

New York State Legislation  

New York State Education Department: provides detailed information regarding all services and regulations within the state education department.

New York Higher Education Support Center (HESC): organization within the state which focuses on quality teacher training programs, making adjustments and advancements in schools, and also adequate preparation for inclusive schooling for teachers, students, and parents.

Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID): provides a full range of services that may be needed by people with disabilities throughout their lives and promote educational equity and excellence for students with disabilities.  They coordinate policy and services related to special education services for students with disabilities ages 3-21 and provide resources on the IDEA, behavioral interventions, special education state performances plan and publications about special education.

New York State United Teachers (NYSUT): provides information for teachers, as well as other individuals interested, regarding working with students with disabilities and as history and processes of creating programs and services for children with or without disabilities. This website also provides lots of information about disabilities and special education and information about general education as well. Their goal is to improve the quality of education and healthcare for the people of New York.

New York Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. (NYS PTA): is a branch of the National PTA, which is the oldest and largest child advocacy group in the nation. They believe that every child deserves excellence in education and in quality of life and collaborate with schools, planning their programs and activities to meet the needs of the children and youth in their community.  Their main purpose is to secure adequate laws, regulations and policies for the care and protection of children and youth.

Local Legislation

LDA Life and Learning Services: a non-profit agency which helps individuals with disabilities for education, work, relationships, and future independency.

Monroe #1 BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services): coordinates innovative educational enrichment programs to help students reach beyond classroom walls.  They also cooperatively provide cost-saving programs, especially for students at risk, special needs students with disabilities, students who need help meeting the standards, students preparing for careers, and adults in the community needing to expand their skills.

Rochester City School District: provides information about the schools within this local school district and all of the upcoming events happening at them.  Their website also provides information about the services offered within their schools, and all of the information one would want about what goes on within their school's walls.

Heritage Christian Services: supports over 1,400 children and adults with developmental disabilities through the operation of 56 residential homes, service coordination, 20-day habilitation programs, and health services. They were inducted into the COMPASS program as one of New York State's top service providers to people with special needs.