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National edition · 61 listings verified 2026-09-05

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Parent resources

  • The IEP Coach - Paid parent coaching and meeting preparation from our sister brand. Coaching support, not legal advice.
  • Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) - Central hub for the federally funded Parent Training and Information Center network, with practical articles and connections to your state Parent Center.
  • PACER Center - Nonprofit parent center offering training, publications, and advocacy resources for children and young adults with disabilities.
  • Understood - Nonprofit resources on learning and thinking differences, including articles, tools, and expert-informed explainers for families.
  • SPEDTex (Special Education Information Center) - TEA-connected Special Education Information Center offering family-facing resources, contact options, and Texas SpEd navigation support.
  • Partners Resource Network (Texas PTI) - Nonprofit operating Texas Parent Training and Information Centers (PACT, PATH, PEN, TEAM) funded under IDEA and OSEP.
  • Navigate Life Texas - Texas Health and Human Services family resource website with practical information for families of children with disabilities and special health care needs.
  • Family Voices - National family-led organization promoting family-centered care and connecting families to state Family-to-Family Health Information Centers.
  • Autism Society of America - National nonprofit providing information, affiliate network connections, and advocacy related to autism.
  • CHADD - Nonprofit organization providing education, advocacy, and support related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Special education news

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    Providers & educators

    • SpEd Ally - Sister brand offering coaching and professional support for school special education teams.
    • Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) - Professional association for special educators, offering standards, professional learning, and field resources.
    • IRIS Center (Vanderbilt Peabody) - OSEP-funded center offering free evidence-based instructional and intervention resources for educators serving students with disabilities.
    • CAST (Universal Design for Learning) - Nonprofit education research and development organization known for Universal Design for Learning (UDL) frameworks and related resources.
    • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) - Professional association for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, with public information on communication disorders and related services.
    • National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) - Professional association offering resources and member materials for special education teachers.
    • Bookshare - Accessible ebook library for people with qualifying print disabilities, operated by Benetech. Eligibility rules apply; factual listing only, no star ratings.
    • Learning Ally - Nonprofit providing human-read audiobooks and educator tools for students with reading barriers. Membership and eligibility terms set by the organization.
    • List your practice or tool - editorial standards, no paid placement yet.

    Guides & official updates

    State / federal agencies

    Parent organizations & support groups

    • Easterseals - Nonprofit network providing disability services and supports through local affiliates, including early childhood and community programs that vary by location.
    • National Federation of the Blind - Membership organization of blind people offering advocacy, resources, and programs for blind children and their families.
    • Hands & Voices - Parent-driven organization supporting families of deaf and hard of hearing children without bias toward communication mode.
    • National Down Syndrome Society - National organization offering resources, advocacy, and community for people with Down syndrome.
    • International Dyslexia Association - Nonprofit sharing information on dyslexia, structured literacy, and local branch support.
    • Learning Disabilities Association of America - National organization offering resources and advocacy for people with learning disabilities.
    • Organization for Autism Research - Nonprofit funding applied autism research and publishing free guides for families and educators.
    • Child Mind Institute - Nonprofit offering plain-language articles on children's mental health and learning differences.
    • Special Olympics - Global organization providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
    • ABLE National Resource Center - Resource center explaining ABLE savings accounts for people with disabilities.
    • Texas Project FIRST - Parent-created website with plain-language information on Texas special education.
    • Autism Society of Texas - Statewide nonprofit offering support, resources, and events for the Texas autism community.

    Advocacy organizations (non-attorney)

    • National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) - Nonprofit advancing research-informed policy and resources related to learning disabilities and educational equity.
    • National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) - Nonprofit membership organization for the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy systems and Client Assistance Programs across the U.S.
    • Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) - National civil rights law and policy center advancing disability rights through advocacy, training, education, and litigation.
    • Disability Rights Texas - Federally designated protection and advocacy organization for Texans with disabilities. Intake and eligibility rules apply; listing is not a promise of representation.
    • The Arc - National nonprofit advocacy and support organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with local chapters in many communities.
    • Wrightslaw - Widely used special education law and advocacy information site. Editorial listing only; not a personal attorney referral or outcome endorsement.
    • The Arc of Texas - Statewide nonprofit advocating for inclusion and rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

    For educators: PD & associations

    Curriculum & intervention tools

    • Texthelp (Read&Write and related tools) - Education technology company offering literacy and accessibility products such as Read&Write. Product availability and pricing vary; SEN does not rate or endorse outcomes.
    • Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) - Typing and literacy course that teaches reading and spelling through a structured, multi-sensory approach. Affiliate link: Special Ed Network may earn a commission if you join at no extra cost to you.
    • National Center on Improving Literacy - Federally funded center offering research-based literacy resources for families and schools.
    • Reading Rockets - Public media literacy project with articles, videos, and strategies for teaching reading.

    Assistive technology

    • Tobii Dynavox - Company providing AAC devices, software, and related communication supports. Clinical and educational fit must be determined by qualified teams; no SEN product rating.
    • AbleNet - Assistive technology and special education curriculum products company. Listing is informational; SEN does not publish fake reviews.
    • Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) - Membership organization for the assistive technology community, including conference and education resources. Not a product review site endorsement by SEN.
    • Microsoft Learning Tools / Immersive Reader - Microsoft education learning tools page covering Immersive Reader and related literacy supports available in Microsoft products. Availability depends on product and license.
    • AEM Center at CAST - Center on accessible educational materials and technologies for learners with disabilities.
    • American Printing House for the Blind - Nonprofit that produces accessible learning materials and tools for students who are blind or visually impaired.

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