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Primary / Secondary Education

Students with disabilities are entitled to certain protections/supports under 2 federal laws; the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), 2004 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Below are links to various state agencies and organizations that provide in-depth information about special education law/regulations and specialized services available in Arkansas.

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Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center

The Arkansas Autism Resource & Outreach Center (AAROC) was established January 2008 as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. The mission of the AAROC is to provide Hope, Direction & Support to families of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

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aaroc.org

Arkansas Department of Education/Special Education

The Arkansas Department of Education is responsible for dispersing funds to local school districts for special education and related services, and they also regulate services. This website contains complete Arkansas regulations and forms that are required for Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

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https://arksped.k12.ar.us

BridgingApps

Bridging the gap between technology and people with disabilities.

BridgingApps is a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston that provides access to educational and therapeutic tools—anywhere, anytime—allowing parents, teachers, and therapists to effectively use mobile devices and apps to target and improve individual skill development to help children and adults with disabilities reach their highest levels of physical and cognitive development.

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https://www.bridgingapps.org/

Center on Technology and Disability

Center on Technology and Disability: provides a wealth of free resources about assistive and instructional material – personal and professional development webinars, articles, guides, training materials and more.

The Center on Technology and Disability (CTD) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). The Center is designed to increase the capacity of families and providers to advocate for, acquire, and implement effective assistive and instructional technology (AT/IT) practices, devices, and services.  Research-based technologies, used appropriately, have great potential to help infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities participate fully in daily routines; have increased access to the general educational curriculum; improve their functional outcomes and educational results; and meet college- and career-ready standards.

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https://www.ctdinstitute.org/

CIR/CUIT

CIR/CUIT – Centralized Intake and Referral / Consultant Unified Intervention Team

CIR/CUIT is a group of special education consultants available to assist in interventions for students with sensory disabilities, multiple physical disabilities, behavior, and autism spectrum disorders.   Services can be requested by parents, guardians, caregivers, school personnel, or any other concerned party.

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https://arksped.k12.ar.us/sections/circuit.html

Disability Rights Arkansas

“Our Mission is to vigorously advocate for and enforce the legal rights of people with disabilities.

We Envision an Arkansas where people with disabilities are equal members in their communities and can dictate the course of their own lives through self-determination.”

 

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https://disabilityrightsar.org/

 

Down Syndrome Awareness Slideshow

This enlightening slideshow contains lots of great information about Down Syndrome. This is a great resource to share with loved ones. Download as either a

Down Syndrome Education USA

“We support scientific research and deliver evidence-based advice and information to improve educational outcomes for children with Down syndrome.

We work in partnership with Down Syndrome Education International. Together, our research, resources and services help people with Down syndrome in over 170 countries achieve more and live more independent and fulfilling lives.

You can find out more about our research, resources and services on the main DSE web site”

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https://www.dseusa.org/en-us/

SchoolVirtually

“School Virtually provides information for educators and parents as schools make a quick switch to distance and online learning. Going beyond lists of resources, School Virtually provides tips on designing online instruction, using technology tools, and supporting students with disabilities and language learners.”

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https://schoolvirtually.org/ 

Snap & Read

This is an online tool that helps you read any content on your computer screen.

Snap&Read Universal is a product of Don Johnston Incorporated.

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https://snapandread.com/

TIES Center

TIES Center is the national technical assistance center on inclusive practices and policies. Its purpose is to create sustainable changes in kindergarten-grade 8 school and district educational systems so that students with significant cognitive disabilities can fully engage in the same instructional and non-instructional activities as their general education peers while being instructed in a way that meets individual learning needs. ​
We offer resources for educatorsparents and families; and state, district, and school administrators that support inclusive education and system change.

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Wright’s Law

Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. The Special Ed Advocate is a free online newsletter about special education legal and advocacy topics. Subscribers learn about new cases, articles, seminars and training, special offers on books by Pete & Pam Wright, and other useful information about special education law and advocacy.

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http://www.wrightslaw.com/

 

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