Resources
For more specific information regarding Special Education and available resources please visit these websites for additional help:
Council
of
Parent
Attorneys
and
Advocates
(COPAA)
COPAA
works
to
protect
and
enforce
the
legal
and
civil
rights
of
students
with
disabilities
and
their
families.
Ohio
Coalition
for
the
Education
of
Children
with
Disabilities
(OCECD)
A
statewide
nonprofit
serving
families
of
infants,
toddlers,
children,
and
youth
with
disabilities
in
Ohio,
as
well
as
the
educators
and
agencies
that
support
them.
Disability
Rights
Ohio
–
Special
Education
FAQs
Frequently
asked
questions
addressing
special
education
rights,
advocacy,
and
legal
protections
in
Ohio.
Autism
Speaks
Promotes
solutions
across
the
autism
spectrum
and
throughout
the
lifespan
to
support
individuals
with
autism
and
their
families.
Ohio
Center
for
Autism
and
Low
Incidence
(OCALI)
Provides
training,
technical
assistance,
and
resources
to
improve
outcomes
for
people
with
disabilities.
Cuyahoga
County
Board
of
Developmental
Disabilities
Supports
and
empowers
people
with
developmental
disabilities
to
live,
learn,
work,
and
participate
in
the
community.
Wrightslaw
Offers
accurate,
reliable
information
on
special
education
law,
education
law,
and
advocacy
for
children
with
disabilities.
Learning
Disabilities
Association
of
Ohio
Educates
Ohioans
about
learning
disabilities
and
serves
as
a
resource
for
individuals
with
learning
disabilities
and
their
families.
Ohio
Department
of
Education
and
Workforce
Oversees
Ohio’s
public
education
system,
including
school
districts,
vocational
schools,
and
charter
schools.
U.S.
Department
of
Education
Promotes
student
achievement
and
educational
excellence
while
ensuring
equal
access
nationwide.
The
Upside
of
Downs
Provides
support,
education,
and
advocacy
for
individuals
with
Down
syndrome
and
their
families
in
Northeast
Ohio.
Organization
for
Autism
Research
(OAR)
Uses
science-based
research
to
address
the
social,
educational,
and
treatment
needs
of
individuals
with
autism
and
their
families.
Children
&
Adults
with
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder
(CHADD)
Supports
individuals
affected
by
ADHD
through
education,
advocacy,
and
resources.
Milestones
Autism
Resources
Provides
practical
strategies
and
guidance
for
navigating
daily
life
and
planning
for
the
future
with
autism.
Sesame
Street
and
Autism
–
“See
Amazing
in
All
Children”
Offers
tools
and
resources
to
help
families
manage
everyday
challenges
and
build
connections
and
support.
Reduce
the
Noise
Helps
families
manage
sensory
overload
while
shopping
and
accessing
public
spaces.
Academic
Accommodation
Resources
–
University
of
Washington
Provides
information
and
tools
related
to
academic
accommodations.
Planning
for
Parents
of
Special
Needs
Kids
–
Just
Great
Lawyers
Offers
planning
guidance
for
parents
navigating
legal
and
long-term
considerations
for
children
with
special
needs.