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Special education
Parents and Families: IDEA Resources
Official family resources, parent centers, policy information, and guidance on IEPs and dispute resolution options.
Open resourceContents of the IEP
A detailed, family friendly overview of what an IEP must include and how its components work together.
Open resourceEl Equipo y el Contenido del IEP
Información en español sobre el equipo del IEP, el contenido del programa y la participación de la familia.
Open resourceIDEA Dispute Resolution Parent Guides
Multilingual parent guides and companion videos on facilitation, mediation, complaints, resolution meetings, and due process.
Open resourceRights & access
Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act
A clear overview of the ADA, who it protects, and how the law applies across major areas of public life.
Open resourceSection 504 and Free Appropriate Public Education
Official answers to common questions about Section 504 protections and access to education for students with disabilities.
Open resourceJudicial system and your rights
Court Role and Structure
An official overview of how federal trial courts, appeals courts, and the Supreme Court fit together.
Open resourceWhat to Do If You Are Stopped by Police
Practical information about your rights and safety considerations during traffic stops, street encounters, arrests, and police questioning.
Open resourceMiranda v. Arizona
A short podcast explaining the Supreme Court decision behind the right to remain silent and the right to counsel.
Open resourceLaw Enforcement Misconduct
Official information about federal protections related to police misconduct and where to report a possible civil rights violation.
Open resourceFind Legal Help Near You
Find a local nonprofit legal aid organization for eligible civil legal matters.
Open resourceWatch & learn
Our Fight for Disability Rights and Why We’re Not Done Yet
A landmark disability rights leader reflects on organizing, access, education, employment, and unfinished civil rights work.
Open resourceI’m Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much
A sharp, humorous challenge to stereotypes that reduce disabled people to objects of inspiration.
Open resourceTop 10 IEP Meeting Tips
Practical suggestions for preparing, communicating, and participating effectively during an IEP meeting.
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