Advocacy for Children 
Helpful Guides
- The Public School's Special Education System as an Assistive Technology Funding Source: The Cutting Edge
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.
Revised in 2003 as part of the National AT Advocacy Project, this booklet is a comprehensive treatise on the rights of students with disabilities under the IDEA and section 504. It is published to reach a primary audience of attorneys and advocates.
- The Parents How-To Guide To Children's Mental Health Services In Massachusetts
Bar Association With Support By Children's Hospital Boston
This excellent, comprehensive, and readable 'How-to Guide' for parents of children with mental health issues has been published by the Boston Bar Association with support from Children's Hospital Boston.
Organizations
Federation for Children with Special Needs
The Federation for Children with Special Needs provides information, support, and assistance to parents of children with disabilities, their professional partners, and their communities.
For more information:
1135 Tremont Street, Suite 420
Boston, MA, 02120 US
Email: fcsninfo@fcsn.org
Phone: (617) 236-7210/(800) 331-0688
Fax: (617) 572-2094
www.fcsn.org
Massachusetts Advocates for Children
The MAC's Special Education initiative serves parents of children with disabilities, advocates and educators. Staff can provide parents with the information, referral, and advocacy services they need to ensure their children can participate in mainstream public education and obtain equal educational opportunities.
25 Kingston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 357-8431 x224 MAC Helpline
Mass Advocates website
