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Wrightslaw Web site
Check out www.wrightslaw.com for education advocacy
Pennsylvania's Education Law Website
Pennsylvania's education law web site is www.elc-pa.org
Web sites on Behavior Issues
For addressing student problem behavior, check http://cecp.air.org/fba/problembehavior/main.htm
Very Special Arts
VSA arts of NJ is a non-profit organization that provides programs in the arts to children and adults with disabilities. I would like alert parents and parent groups in New Jersey to some of our current programs for
children. (All our programs are offered free of charge.) I would appreciate any suggestions you may have on ways for our information to reach other parents in New Jersey on the following:
The annual VSA/NJ ARTS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS include the STUDENT ARTS EXCELLENCE AWARDS, presented to students with disabilities who are classified (mainstreamed, inclusion, self-contained classes or
activities), 14 - 21 years old, not to exceed twelfth grade level, who show outstanding achievement in and commitment to an art form; and the EDUCATION IN THE ARTS AWARDS presented to outstanding educators
and administrators for establishing high quality arts programs for classified students. The awards also recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to arts education for classified students.
Award recipients become candidates for the distinguished NJ Governor's Awards in Arts Education. Application deadline is January 7, 2005.
VSA/NJ is accepting applications for the seventh ART PAR EXCELLENCE statewide touring art exhibit featuring original two dimensional artwork by students with disabilities (mainstreamed, inclusion, self-contained classes
or activities). The age categories are under 12 and 12 through 21. Each public and private school is invited to submit one work. Selected artists will have their work professionally displayed in three prestigious locations
throughout the state. The artists will be recognized at an opening reception with their families, teachers and school administrators as invited guests. Application deadline is January 28, 2005.
DARE TO IMAGINE AWARDS VSA arts of New Jersey (VSA/NJ) is proud to announce the First Annual Dare to Imagine Awards. The awards will recognize adults - and - children under the age of 18 who have made a positive
difference in the life of a person or persons with disabilities. Awards candidates must have made an impact that relates to one or more of the following focus areas: corporate and organizational responsibility; education,
training and enrichment opportunities; accessibility; and personal commitment and volunteerism. Individuals whose contributions are related to the arts are especially encouraged to apply. Application deadline is November 15, 2004.
For applications on the above programs, please contact: Karen Singer, Adm. Coord.
VSA arts of NJ 703 Jersey Ave. New Brunswick NJ 08901 Phone: 732-745-3885 e-mail: info@vsanj.org
SPAN Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, Inc.
The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network offers:
SPAN Information Specialists who assist parents, educators, service providers in attaining appropriate
education and health care services for children
Extensive publications related to education, law and advocacy, school reform, health and disability issues
An Annual conference for parents and educators: workshops, networking, exchange of ideas and information
Bilingual (Spanish) information, training and technical assistance
Our Website: program updates, education news, action alerts, and links to local, statewide and national Internet resources ( www.spannj.org ). Their address is
35 Halsey Street, 4th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone 973-642-8100 FAX 973-642-8080
Toll Free in NJ 1-800-654-SPAN
Email at span@spannj.org
Web sites to learn more about contacting insurance companies, advocacy etc.
Here is a website that I found from my Regional Resource Center that looks like a good resource to help write letters and/or communicate with school personnel, insurance companies, etc. I'm also including the Regional
Center's website; I'm sure there are similar services in other states/counties. I did a quick google search and found some information for you on the NJ HHS website.
Here is the info:
www.wrightslaw.com
www.copaa.net
www.mvserrc.esu.k12.oh.us
www.state.nj.us/njded/specialed
Parentplace offers tutoring in home
For more information, check www.clubztutoring.com
Free Consultations. For Burlington/Camden Counties call 856-608-8867
BEAM (Becoming Educated And Motivated About Special Education)
Our goal is to help parents understand and become an educated partner in their child's special education needs
. They are currently offering meetings on Inclusion, Advocacy Strategies, Mock IEP Meetings and Assistive Technology. Call Laura Pfister (732)224-9073 for more information.
New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse
Website of the New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse, a non-profit service of Saint Clare's Health System
and funded by the NJ Division of Mental Health Services, that provides information by phone on over 4,500 local self-help groups in New Jersey. Website contains information on services to include training workshops, online
newsletter, and contact information for over 170 local mental health groups (including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder,eating disorders, families of the mentally ill, dual diagnosis,
and more). Website made possible through partnership with Med Help International, one of the nation's leading online medical websites, providing online access to world renowned medical organizations and experts.
You'll find an extensive list of support groups that cover just about everything! See www.selfhelpgroups.org for more details.
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