One Phone Call To Find Special-Need Resources Near You!

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Today’s video is all about finding special-needs resources in YOUR school district with ONE phone call. Whether your loved one is an infant or as old as age 21, it doesn’t matter what handicap or disability she or he has, you can find local resources with one phone call!

We will also look at the laws that helped shape special education, and how you can find out if your state’s Special Education System is performing within guidelines set forth by the Federal Government!

Mentioned In Today’s Show:

United States Department of Education
https://www.ed.gov/

United States Department of Education: A History of the Individuals with Disabilities Act
https://sites.ed.gov/idea/IDEA-History

Handicap Children’s Protection Act of 1985
https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-co...


Four Laws That Help Our Loved Ones with Special Needs
1. The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (1975) – Revised in 1990 to IDEA\
2. The Assistive Technology Act
3. The Handicapped Children’s Protection Act (Revised 1995)
4 The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (1990-IDEA)


Introduction -- 00:00
Laws That Helped Shape Special Education -- 01:52
Find Your State's Performance Report - 12:10
How To Find Resources In YOUR Community/School District-- 19:48
Final Thoughts: Why It's Important To Make The Right Call! 24:43

DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational purposes only. I am not an authority on any of the resources shared in this video. Please be sure to do your own research on the resources listed and be sure to contact and schedule a visit to the organizations that are featured/mentioned on this channel.