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Advocacy

Here at Exceptional Family Resource Center we are committed
to making a difference in the lives of families and individuals
with special needs. We realize the importance of advocacy and
that our participation can effect change. Laws that govern the
delivery of services to individuals change all the time. Often
these services are affected by budget shortfalls. Below you
will find links to advocacy and legislative websites. We
encourage you to call or write your state and federal
representatives to get involved in the process.
Let our voices be heard.  

Advocacy in Action:

Communicate with Your Elected Representatives

How to Contact Your Elected Officials in San Diego

California Advocacy - FRCNCA Policy Center

Know Your Legislature  

Family Voices Legislative Action Center 

Support for Families Action Center

The Arc of California Monday Morning Memo


Laws and Regulations:

Americans with Disabilities Act

California Laws and Regulations
Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008
Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act 
No Child Left Behind
Lanterman Act

Rehabilitation Act

Publications on Disability Rights Laws


Articles/Information/Reports:
The ARC's Justice Advocacy Guide
Consumer Glossary of Terms
Finding Help When You're in Trouble with the Law -
  Handbook for Persons with Mental Illness and Their Families
Finding the Path to Equal Justice -
   Handbook for Adult Defendants with Intellectual Disabilities

Guide to Disability Rights Laws

How the Legislative Process Works

Kids and the Law: An A-Z Guide for Parents  
Lanterman Act Consumer's Guide / Spanish Guide

We're Here to Speak for Justice  (video about CA Regional Centers)

How Far We've Come (video, History of CA Regional Center System)

Ways to Make Complex Information Simple

When You Become 18

Websites:
ADA Document Collection  
Beach Center on Disability

California Association of Family Empowerment Centers
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
Disability Rights of California

DisabilityInfo.gov   
Family Voices of California
My Voice, My Vote
National Center for Learning Disabilities Public Policy
  
National Immigration Law Center
Partners in Policymaking Online Trainings
People First of California
State Council on Developmental Disabilities Area Board 13

The Association for Persons with Severe Disabilities   
Wrights Law 



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