Government Links http://www.dds.ca.gov/index.cfm The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities. These disabilities include mental retardation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. http://www.leginfo.ca.gov Information regarding matters pending before the Legislature has been available to the citizens of California in printed form since 1849. That same information is now available on the Internet pursuant to California law. This Public Access guide is designed to assist the general public in obtaining legislative information from the Public Access computer over the Internet. http://www.cde.ca.gov The mission of the California Department of Education is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight and resources so that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards. Early Intervention Links http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/ESHome.cfm For Information on current policy issues and concerns related to early intervention, and Early Start...With Early Start . . . We can make a difference. A child with or at risk of developmental delay or disability can receive an "Early Start" in the State of California. Teams of service coordinators, health care providers, early intervention specialists, therapists, and parent resource specialists can evaluate and assess an infant or toddler and provide appropriate early intervention services to children eligible for California Early Start. Public and Private Advocacy Groups http://www.naeyc.org The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the nations largest and most influential organization of early childhood educators and others dedicated to improving the quality of programs for children from birth through third grade. http://www.nichcy.org 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 nations special education law; No Child Left Behind, the nations general education law; and research-based information on effective practices for children with disabilities. Anyone can use their services—families, educators, administrators, journalists, students. Their special focus is children and youth (birth to age 22). http://www.otcdkids.com On the Capitol Doorstep is located in Sacramento, California, OTCD has been providing information on California and federal legislation affecting young children since 1971. Focusing on child care and development programs providing early care and education, OTCD also follows current legislative efforts relative to child protection; child safety; education; health, mental health and disabilities; nutrition and public assistance. COMING SOON! Information on How You can be actively involved in Public Policy issues, concerns and activities through IDA. (Coming soon; IDA materials, letter writing samples, events and activities that promote advocacy opportunities and articles on public policy involvement.) |
||