Advocacy Tips from the National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Society provides advocacy services for individuals and families impacted by Down syndrome. Follow this link for advocacy tips from the National Down Syndrome Society:
National Down Syndrome Congress Governmental Affairs Newsline
The National Down Syndrome Congress provides up to date information on federal legislation and other public policy.
National Down Syndrome Society - National Policy Center
The National Down Syndrome Society - National Policy Center is focused on creating statewide governmental affairs committees united in their determination to work on key policy objectives across the lifespan of individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.
Indiana Special Education Law - 511 IAC Article 7
Putting together an Individual Education Plan (IEP) can be a long and challenging task. Follow this link to download the Indiana Adminstrative Code Article 7 which defines the special education rules and procedures that are used in the State of Indiana to comply with the Federal requirements for the Individuals with Disabilitites Education Act (IDEA).
Wrights Law
Need help writing an IEP? For detailed information on special education laws visit this website.
A Guide for Developing an IEP
The following link provides a roadmap for putting in place an effective IEP: