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General Information

Our General Information section includes 7 publications offering basic information about disabilities. Look here if you'd like to answer such questions as: How does the law define specific disabilities? Which disabilities make children eligible for special education? What disability organizations exist to offer information and assistance? Are there any toll-free numbers you can call for information on disabilities?

• About Public Agencies
• General Information about Disabilities
• National Resources
• National Toll-free Numbers and Web Sites
• Publications Catalog
• State Resource Sheets
• Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities

About Public Agencies (GR4)

• Text only — GR 4
• PDF — GR 4
• En español — GR 4-Sp

Learn more about 9 public agencies that provide assistance to people with disabilities and their families. 2003, 2 pages.

General Information about Disabilities (GR3)

• Text only — GR 3
• PDF — GR 3
• En español — GR 3-Sp

Read the definitions of the 13 categories of disabilities under which a child with a disability may qualify for special education services under the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). 2002, 4 pages.

National Resources (GR2)

• Text only — GR 2
• PDF — GR 2

Find out the names, address, phone numbers, emails, and Web site addresses for over 90 national disability organizations. 2005, 13 pages.

National Toll-free Numbers and Web Sites (GR5)

• Text only — GR 5
• PDF — GR 5

Need help, who ya gonna call? Here’s a list of toll free numbers and web sites that will connect you to a wide range of disability organizations. 2005, 15 pages.

Publications Catalog (GR8)
Find out what publications NICHCY offers in English and Spanish. Our catalog includes price and ordering information and an order form you can fax or mail to us. 2004, 8 pages.

State Resource Sheets (GR6)
Who’s who in your state? What help is available for people with disabilities and their families? Who can connect you to groups in your community? The resource sheet for your state will tell you all!

Summer Camps for Children with Disabilities (CAMPS1)

• Text only — CAMPS 1
• PDF — CAMPS 1

Plan for the summer using this listing of directories and Web sites about summer camps for children with disabilities. 2006, 2 pages.

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