An Essential Free Resource for Parents of Children Who May Have a Disability
101 Answers - Getting Help for Your Child With a Disability - A Guide for New York Parents. This is a handy, very easy to understand guide for parents who have a child (age birth through high school) who may have a disability. The guide provides straightforward answers to 101 questions you might have about how to get help for your child. You'll learn about what is possible under the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) which relates to special education, as well as under Section 504. Very importantly, it is customized for New York, which has some additional provisions. It explains the processes and your rights in "plain English", as well as much of the often confusing terminology. This guide gives straightforward advice about you can advocate for your child. Copies of the Guide, published by Student Advocacy, are available in English & Spanish from the local public library. If you have any difficulty obtaining a copy, visit the Student Advocacy website at
http://www.studentadvocacy.