ERIC Number: ED146713
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1976-Apr
Pages: 71
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An Advocacy Manual for Parents of Handicapped Children.
McCraven, Carol J.
Intended for parents, the manual presents information on existing legislation pertaining to handicapped children in California, and guidelines for effective child advocacy in order to identify and obtain adequate services. Chapters cover the following topics (sample subtopics in parentheses): diagnostic and evaluative procedures (including a checklist for use by parents), children's rights (the California master plan for special education), vocational rehabilitation and training (types of services provided), social security benefits and supplemental security income (determination of eligibility), and guidelines for effective child advocacy. Appended are a resource directory of agencies and legal resources in California and copies of forms used by the Los Angeles Counseling and Psychological Services. (IM)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Exceptional Child Services, Guidelines, Handicapped Children, Identification, Legislation, Parent Participation, Program Descriptions, Resource Materials, State Programs, Vocational Rehabilitation
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402
Publication Type: Guides - General
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Sponsor: Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC.
Authoring Institution: Institute for Child Advocacy, Los Angeles, CA.
Identifiers - Location: California
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