Below are different resources available for families in our target demographic (school age children). Resources are listed according to topic.
Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3–21
A Parent’s Guide
Topical Listing of Special Education Publications
Include NYC: Tips for A Successful IEP Meeting
Why Is This Cake on Fire?: Inviting Students Into the IEP Process
IEP Reporting Progress to Parents
SUNY Education Department: Guide to Quality Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development and Implementation
Virtual IEP Meeting Tip Sheet
Help with Transportation Issues
ACCESS-VR
Work-Based Learning (WBL) Programs
CareerPrepped
Career Zone
Career Cruising
Shmoop
Forage
Florida Department of Education Career Cruiser
National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C)
Transition Coalition
Transition Source
Transition from School to Post School for Students with Disabilities
IRIS Center: Student Involvement in the IEP Process
Americans with Disabilities Act Common Employment Questions
New York State Department of Education Multiple Pathways
Information Related to Graduation Requirements for Students with Disabilities
General Education and Diploma Requirements
Family Resources for Understanding NYS Diploma Requirements
CDOS Pathway to a Regents or Local Diploma
Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Blueprint for Improved Results for Student's with a Disability
Zarrow Institute for Learning Enrichment at OU: ME! Lessons for Teaching Self-Awareness & Self-Advocacy
Brooke's Blog
CAST: Universal Design for Learning
I'm Determined: Goal Plan
Storyline Online
New York Public Libraries
Bookshare
New York State Office of Mental Health
New York State Office for People with Development Disabilities
New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Understood.org
Center on Technology and Disability
MoneyGeek's Guide to Supporting Neurodivergent People in Personal Finance