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211 and Iowa help line  855-800-1239 are phone numbers you can call and get immediate help if you need it.   Iowa help line deals with mental health and 211 works with the United Way to get help!

 

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Parent Links

https://sdiprdwb.ku.edu/consent.php?rf=ot&sg=t

This site offers a Self Determination Inventory for parents/teachers to take to measure how you see the self determination of your student.

http://www.wrightslaw.co/info/trans.plan.graham.htm

This link goes to a page of legal information.  It gives the nuts and bolts of what you have going on in the last year of high school.   It lists your rights, an important thing to know!

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/

This is an awesome sight for support and your rights,  check it out.   They offer support groups!

http://www.rpesd.org/familyresources.aspx

This site is amazing and it gives you ways to find how to help your child!

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/

This site offers ways to find a center in your area for parents with children with disabilities.

https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/category/parenting/

Here you can find an article on parenting a child with disabilities. 

 http://www.lookingglass.org/

I love the mission statement for this one...

"To create, demonstrate and encourage non-pathological and empowering resources and model early intervention services for families with disability issues in parent or child which integrate expertise derived from personal disability experience and disability culture."

It looks at younger children in general, but I feel that it is very good.

https://www.php.com/

This site educates, informs and trains primary caregivers.

 https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/college-and-career-readiness

This site offers help getting your child ready for college and career.

https://www.greatschools.org/gk/a/transition-planning-for-students-with-ieps/

  Iowa requires all students to start transition planning at 14 years old.    This page talks about what you, as a parent, can do to keep the transition process moving along.  It also gives way that you can help with the transition.

http://beachcenter.org/beach-families

Beachcenter.org has a great package of surveys that you can take to learn more about your family strengths and needs.   The survey appears to be a tool that any family can use.

http://familyvoices.org/

This site gives voice to families who may feel like the system Can you trust your perceptions?
You chose this... a reminder of
the forces at work in your world.
If you no longer wish to peer
through the looking glass, you can
return to blissful ignorance
Can you trust your perceptions?
You chose this... a reminder of
the forces at work in your world.
If you no longer wish to peer
through the looking glass, you can
return to blissful ignorance
doesn't listen to them,  it's a great place to start advocating.

http://taskca.org/

This site enables individuals with disabilities to reach their maximum potential.

https://www.parentcenterhub.org/transition-starters/

This is basic information about transition from a parents viewpoint.

https://www.pta.org/home/family-resources/Special-Education-Toolkit

This site offers tools for families with children with special needs (I love the toolboxes idea)

               



Parent responsibilities are often pounded into your mind as you deal with your special needs child.  Parent rights are often not discussed.  The links on this page can help you find rights, responsibilities and ways you can help!   

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