Childhood Cancer

Childhood Cancer

Educational and legal support

The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund

(800) 348-4232

www.dredf.org

This organization trains and educates people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities about their rights under state and federal disability rights laws.

Federation for Children with Special Needs

(617) 236-7210

www.fcsn.org

Federally funded organization with representation in every state. FCSN provides information about special education rights and laws, conferences, referrals for services, parent training workshops, publications, and advocacy information.

Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

(800) 526-7234

www.jan.wvu.edu

JAN facilitates the employment and retention of workers with disabilities by providing employers, employment providers, people with disabilities, their family members, and other interested parties with information about job accommodations, entrepreneurship, and related subjects.

Learning Disabilities Associaton of America (LDA)

(412) 341-1515

www.ldaamerica.org

LDA serves parents, professionals, and individuals with learning disabilities; has local chapters; and provides educational materials.

National Center for Learning Disabilities

(888) 575-7373

www.ncld.org

This center offers extensive resources, referral services, and educational programs about learning disabilities. It also promotes public awareness and advocates for effective legislation to help people with learning disabilities.

U.S. Department of Justice ADA Information Line

(800) 514-0301 / TTY: (800) 514-0383

www.ada.gov

Staff members answer questions about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), explain how to file a complaint, and provide dispute resolution.