Advocate Links

A Parent's Guide to Special Education in Connecticut
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/PDF/DEPS/Special/Parents_Guide_SE.pdf
This document provides information for parents, guardians and other family members about laws, regulations, and policies affecting special education programs and services. These protections, rights and opportunities will best help students with disabilities reach their full potential when parents, families and schools work collaboratively. By: Connecticut State Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education
ABA Division for Legal Services
http://www.abanet.org/litigation/committees/probono/legalservices.html
The Division provides staff support for 14 ABA committees and commissions, which promote access to justice for all and improvements in the delivery of legal services.
ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service
http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/probono/home.html
American Bar Association source for information on pro bono legal assistance.
American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
http://new.abanet.org/aging
The mission of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging is to strengthen and secure the legal rights, dignity, autonomy, quality of life, and quality of care of elders. It carries out this mission through research, policy development, technical assistance, advocacy, education, and training.
Avoiding Scams Against Immigrants
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt198.shtm
This web site from the FTC gives you tips and information to avoid common scams against immigrants.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
http://www.bazelon.org/
Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disabilities.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law -- Housing Information
http://www.bazelon.org/Where-We-Stand/Community-Integration/Housing.aspx
Working for people who have mental illnesses or developmental disabilities to exercise their own life choices and have access to the resources that enable them to participate fully in their communities.
BenefitsCheckUp.org
http://www.benefitscheckup.org
This online service, created by The National Council on Aging and other partners, screens for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also provides a detailed description of the programs, local contacts for additional information, and materials to help successfully apply for each program.
Better Business Bureau
http://www.bbb.org
Check businesses and file a complaint online.
Brookings Institution
http://www.brookings.edu/
An independent, nonpartisan organization devoted to research, analysis, and public education with an emphasis on economics, foreign policy, governance, and metropolitan policy.
Bullying and Harassment in Connecticut
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde/lib/sde/pdf/equity/title_ix/bullying_q_and_a.pdf
A guide about bullying and harassment for parents and guardians by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. Also see their resources page.
Center for Children's Advocacy
http://www.kidscounsel.org
Mission is to promote and protect the legal rights and interests of poor children who are dependent upon the judicial, child welfare, health and mental health, education, and juvenile justice systems for their care.
Center for Community Change
http://www.communitychange.org
Helping low-income people, especially people of color, build powerful, effective organizations through which they can change their communities and public policies for the better.
Center for Disability Rights
http://www.centerfordisabilityrights-ct.org
The Center for Disability Rights, based in West Haven, CT, advocates for people with disabilities and their issues on a local, statewide, and national level. They also provide services to individuals and their families, as well as technical assistance and community education to businesses, government, and members of the community.
Center for Law and Social Policy
http://www.clasp.org/
Mission is to improve the economic security, educational and workforce prospects, and family stability of low-income parents, children, and youth and to secure equal justice for all.
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