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The Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) serves as a central resource of information and products to the community of Parent Training Information (PTI) Centers and the Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs), so that they can focus their efforts on serving families of children with disabilities.

The Parent Resource Center of the Fairfax County Public Schools promotes parent awareness of the services provided by the Fairfax County Public Schools for children with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities and their families. The Center encourages parent participation in the educational decision-making process and provides seminars, training programs, and information to foster the parent/professional partnership.

Parent to Parent information for parents with children with disabilities

Arlington Public Schools Special Education Parent Resource Center

"PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth through 21 years old. Located in Minneapolis, it serves families across the nation, as well as those in Minnesota. Parents can find publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources designed to benefit all students, including those with disabilities"

About the National Resource Center on AD/HD The National Resource Center on AD/HD (NRC): A Program of CHADD* serves parents, educators, adults with AD/HD, professionals, policymakers and the general public by providing information on the most relevant topics about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: * Diagnosis of AD/HD (children, adolescents, and adults) * Treatment options * Educational rights * School and workplace challenges and guidelines * Tips on parenting, time-management, legal issues, social skills, coaching, and more.

"Jill's House provides respite for children with intellectual disabilities and their families in the Greater Washington, DC area. We serve boys and girls, ages six through seventeen, with intellectual disabilities without regard to race, religion, or ethnicity. Our mission is to be a safe haven to which parents can entrust their children, allowing the parents a time of rest. To ensure that parents and caregivers get a real break, typical siblings are welcome to stay at Jill's House."

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FCPS Parent Resource Center

District of Columbia Parent Training and Information Center

Military PTI

Resources for child and adult ADD and ADHD

Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for military families

"At Virginia Parent Advocates LLC, we know the special education system, the laws that provide the guidelines and safeguards to protect the educational rights that secure excellence in education for children with disabilities.  We have the expertise to apply these to make sure your child's educational needs are met."

"The Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) center has joined with MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome. We've created a single resource for families, individuals, and medical professionals who deal with the challenges of Asperger Syndrome, Autism, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/ Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS)."

"Parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to Wrightslaw for accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. "

Arlington County Public Schools order resource materials

"a nonprofit organization, works nationally and in communities to empower children with congenital heart defects and their families through support, education and awareness. Mended Little Hearts is made up of the people it serves-moms, dads, children and families affected by congenital heart defects-along with medical professionals and community members working with these families. Mended Little Hearts volunteers understand firsthand the devastating emotions that often come with a diagnosis of a heart defect or heart disease in a child, and they work to provide educational resources and support that can come best from others who have been through similar experiences.  With a goal of healthier communities, Mended Little Hearts works to improve the lives of children who have heart defects and the health of their families."

a nonprofit organization, works nationally and in communities to empower children with congenital heart defects and their families through support, education and awareness. Mended Little Hearts is made up of the people it serves-moms, dads, children and families affected by congenital heart defects-along with medical professionals and community members working with these families. Mended Little Hearts volunteers understand firsthand the devastating emotions that often come with a diagnosis of a heart defect or heart disease in a child, and they work to provide educational resources and support that can come best from others who have been through similar experiences. With a goal of healthier communities, Mended Little Hearts works to improve the lives of children who have heart defects and the health of their families.