The following parent resources are for parents of children with disabilities.
These web links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only and do not constitute endorsement by USPD.
General Information:
- OSPI Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Guidance for Families: Special Education in Washington State
- Special Education Alphabet Soup Acronyms used in Special Education and what they mean
- CEC Council for Exceptional Children provides national advocacy for individuals with disabilities
- Informing Families Information and resources on developmental disabilities throughout an individual's lifespan provided by Washington Developmental Disabilities Council.
State Agency information:
Parent supports:
Autism Resources:
Attention/Learning Resources:
Early Childhood Resources:
- List of Resources - this list is not endorsed by University Place School District it is only provided to assist you in your research for preschool programs.
Intellectual disabilities Resources:
- ARC of Washington Information and resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Transition Resources:
- Do-It Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology program through University of Washington
- Center for Independence Resource for individuals with disabilities to increase independencE
Recreation Resources: