About the National Dissemination Center

We are the center that provides information to the nation on:

• disabilities in children and youth;
• programs and services for infants, children, and youth with disabilities;
• IDEA, the nation's special education law;
• No Child Left Behind, the nation's general education law; and
• research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities.

• Specific disabilities
• Early intervention services for infants and toddlers
• Special education and related services for children in school
• Research on effective educational practices
• Resources and connections in every state
• IEPs (individualized education programs)
• Parent materials
• Disability organizations
• Professional associations
• Education rights and what the law requires
• Transition to adult life


…and much, much more!

• a toll-free number (1.800.695.0285), bilingual services, and a team of research and information specialists who are available to talk with you and address your individual questions and concerns in English or in Spanish;



• a bilingual Web site; and



• an eNews service, where you tell us what type of information you're interested in and we send you occasional emails highlighting that type of information; and last but not least...



• the Research Center where you can find out what research has to say about effective educational practices for children with disabilities.

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