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Special Education and Disability Resources

If you or your child are experiencing difficulties getting appropriate communication supports and services, here is some information that may be helpful. 
Source: ADA National Network (Link: adata.org)
 
Source: ADA National Network (Link: adata.org)
 
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section
 
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section
 
If you need additional guidance, you may contact your regional ADA Center at 1-800-949-4232. The toll free number will route you to the region that serves your state. Learn About the ADA National Network at adata.org/national-network.
NAD Advocacy letters you can use: https://www.nad.org/resources/advocacy-letters/
Here are resources for the 13 eligibility categories in Texas.  Click on the link to go to Disability Specific Resources. 
Students who are Deaf with additional needs - https://www.texasdeafed.org/additionalneeds
 
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Deafblind
Emotional Disturbance
Intellectual Disability
Learning Disability
Multiple Disabilities
Non-Categorical Early Childhood
Orthopedic impairment
Other Health Impairment
Speech and Language Impairment
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visual Impairment
 
 
Additional Resources: 
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) administers a free loan service of recorded and Braille books and magazines, music scores in Braille and large print, plus specially designed playback equipment. Service is also extended to eligible American citizens residing abroad. While NLS administers the program, direct service is provided through a national network of cooperating libraries.