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resource guide NEW YORK STATE DMV dmv.ny.gov/more-info/parking-people-disabilities [phone] ADVOCACY AND LEGAL ADVICE COUNCIL OF PARENT ATTORNEYS AND ADVOCATES P.O. Box 6767, Towson, MD 21285 www.copaa.org [phone] Information about legal matters and how to choose an attorney and/or advocate, and a national database of lawyers and advocates. MARTIN BOWRA/GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION & DEFENSE FUND 3075 Adeline St., Suite 210, Berkeley, CA 94703 www.dredf.org [phone] [email protected] Monitors legislative and educational efforts, conducts research and training programs, and educates people on laws. FAMILY VOICES 3701 San Mateo Blvd., Suite 103, Albuquerque, NM 87110 www.familyvoices.org [phone] Advocates in the areas of health care, financing, Medicaid and insurance. NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK 1331 F St. NW, Suite 850, Washington, D.C. 20004 www.ncd.gov [phone] [email protected] Independent federal agency making recommendations to the president and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families. NEW JERSEY COALITION FOR INCLUSIVE EDUCATION 60 Park Place, Suite 601, Newark, NJ 07102 www.njcie.net [phone] [email protected] Support and information on providing an inclusive educational program through research-based practices. DISABILITY RIGHTS NEW JERSEY 210 South Broad St. Third Floor, Trenton, NJ 08608 www.drnj.org [phone] [email protected] NEW JERSEY COUNCIL ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES P.O Box 700, Trenton, NJ 08625 www.njcdd.org [phone] EDUCATION LAW CENTER 60 Park Place, Suite 300, Newark, NJ 07102 www.edlawcenter.org [phone] [email protected] STATEWIDE PARENT ADVOCACY NETWORK 35 Halsey St., Fourth Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 www.spanadvocacy.org [phone] or [phone] For information and referral of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities online, click on “Frequently asked questions.” Information specific to New Jersey schools, including special education. Information and publications on legislation and policies relevant to community services for children with special needs. Information on where to find a local parent support group or how to form your own > SPECIAL PARENT | 2017 EDITION 41