Resources

Below are links that provide information on laws, access to support and training, and some federal resources to assist individuals with disabilities and the families that support them.

• Special Education Rights and Responsibilities (SERR) - https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/
  The Federal and California special education laws give eligible students with disabilities the right to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE). This manual explains how to become eligible for special education, how to request and advocate for special education services, and what to do if you disagree with school districts.

• Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates - https://www.copaa.org/
  COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families.

• U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) - https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html
  OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.

• U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/index.html
  The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities ages birth through 21 by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts

• U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) -  https://sites.ed.gov/idea/
  This website enables students, parents, educators, service providers, and grantees who care about children with disabilities and their families and want to find information and explore resources on infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities.