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Resources
- Bureau of Special Education Consultline, 800-879-2301
- Parent Education Network, 800-522-5827
- Pennsylvania Bar Association Education Law Center of PA
Box 186 Harrisburg, PA 17108 Phone 800-932-0311
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801 Arch Street, Suite 610, Philadelphia, PA Phone 215-238-6970
- Office for Dispute Resolution - Mediation Services
800-992-4334
Organizations
8181 Professional Place, Suite 201, Landover, MD 20785, (800) 233-4050 Through family support and advocacy, public and professional education and encouragement of specific research, CH.A.D.D. works to ensure that those with ADD reach their inherent potential. Local chapters hold regular meetings providing support and information.
P.O. Box 40303, Overland Park, KS 66204. (913) 492-8755. CLD provides services to professionals who work with individuals with learning disabilities.
1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22091-1589. (800) 328-0272. A non-profit membership organization with 17 specific division, DLD is the division dedicated to learning disabilities. Provides free information and holds conferences.
156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. (412) 341-1515. The LDA national office has a resource center of over 500 publications for sale; it also operates a film rental service. Call the national headquarters to receive a free information packet and referral to the nearest local chapter.
99 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016, (212) 545-7510. NCLD seeks to raise public awareness and understanding, furnish national information and referrals, and arrange educational programs and legislative advocacy. NCLD provides educational tools to heighten the understanding of learning disabilities, including: the annual publications called Their World, quarterly newsletters, informative articles, specific state-by-state resource listings and informative videos regarding learning disabilities.
P.O. Box 1492, Washington, DC 20013-1492, (800) 695-0285. NICHCY is an information clearinghouse that provides free information on disabilities and related issues, focusing on children and youth (birth to age 25). Free services include: personal responses, referrals, technical assistance, and information searches.
Chester Building, Suite 382, Baltimore, MD 21204. (800) 222-3123. The Society has 42 branches across the country which offer informational meetings and support groups. Referrals are made for persons seeking resources; in addition, the Society publishes journals and publications regarding dyslexia.
... distributes materials for special education students such as guides on IEP's. 333 East 7th Avenue, York, PA 17404. (800) 522-5827.
1660 South Amphlett Blvd., Suite 200, San Mateo, CA 94402. (415) 655-2410. PERC provides information and guidance to parents and others seeking resources to help students with learning differences gain self-esteem and maximize their potential in school and other life activities.
Technology Resources
20 Rozel Road, Princeton, NJ 08540. (800) 221-4792. A not-for-profit service organization providing educational and professional books in accessible media. RFB&D has an extensive free library of books on audiocassette, covering all subjects from fourth grade through postgraduate. RFB&D's services are available to students with a verified visual, physical, or specific learning disability that substantially limits reading.
1291 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC 20542. (800) 424-8567. Individuals with learning disabilities can borrow "talking books" (books on tape), magazines on tape, and 4-track tape recorders as well. It is important to establish eligibility, call or write NLS and ask for an application.
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