What We Do
Call us at 1-800-800-4005 if you would like to:
- Gather resources on disabilities, education, mental health and healthcare
- Be more involved in your child’s education and learn how to help your child meet success in school (see PIRC website)
- Get guidance and information for your child with disabilities in school
- Improve and strengthen advocacy skills
- Talk with another parent who has a similar experience with their child with special needs
- Learn special education and parents’ rights and related laws
- Prepare for meetings regarding school and mental health issues
- Learn about health care financing (Six Ways booklet)
- Find support and information about resources for mental health concerns
- Learn about transitions from early childhood to adulthood for children with disabilities
- Find support for adults with disabilities
- Be involved in state and national advocacy efforts
- Learn about assistive technology or try out software or devices
- Find funding sources for conferences, equipment, camps and respite (funding)
- Use our free lending library
- Meet other parents in our support groups (see list)
- Share your experience with medical and university students
- Participate in sibling workshops of children with disabilities
- Ask questions about your child's development, Birth to 3 years. See growth chart for 0-3 years | CIS-EI
- Participate on committees and advisory councils
- Attend workshops and conferences (link to calendars)
- Join our listserv click for info on how to join
- Receive our newsletter
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