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Learning Disabilities: National Information and Advocacy Organizations. Reference Circular No. 90-1.
Download full textLibrary of Congress, Washington, DC. National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1990
Section I of this 3-part reference circular provides information about national organizations that serve as information clearinghouses and referral agencies, or that act as advocacy organizations for learning-disabled youths and adults, their families, and professionals serving them. It consists of an alphabetical listing of 18 such organizations…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Advocacy, Agencies
Kolb, Frances Arick – 1987
This resource packet provides an overview of the wide variety of approaches used by educators, government officials, minority organizations, and foundations to reduce teenage pregnancy or to help teenagers who are pregnant or are parents stay in school. The first section lists, describes and gives the addresses and possible contact person of…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Advocacy, Dropout Prevention, Early Parenthood
National Information Clearinghouse on Children Who Are Deaf-Blind, Monmouth, OR. – 1998
This resource guide, consisting of pages downloaded from the DB-LINK Web site, is designed to assist parents, professionals, and others in identifying services that hold the potential for supporting and improving the lives of children and youth who experience combined vision and hearing loss. Information is provided on: (1) the American…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Advocacy, Children, Clearinghouses
Sheaves, David, Comp. – 1983
This is a resource directory for professionals who work with young adolescents (10- to 15-year-olds). It is a multidisciplinary list of organizations, publications, and readings to help professionals in their research and practice. Although the directory is not meant to be all-inclusive, an attempt has been made to include the major networks,…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Advocacy, Clearinghouses, Community Services
Porter, Stephanie; Freeman, Linda; Griffin, Lynne Reeves – 2000
Designed for Massachusetts health care providers, this booklet provides information on transition planning for adolescents with special health care needs and disabilities. It includes resources and strategies to guide interventions with families and to focus their attention on four key facets of adulthood: health care, education, employment, and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, College Preparation, Disabilities, Educational Legislation
Porter, Stephanie; Freeman, Linda; Griffin, Lynne Reeves – 2000
Designed for Massachusetts parents and adolescents with special health needs, this booklet provides information on the transition to adulthood. It covers four major areas of adulthood: health care, education, employment, and recreation. It includes: (1) a family fact sheet on health care transition that explains important issues and lists…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Check Lists, College Preparation, Disabilities
