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P2P-Policy: This listserv is for parents who desire to receive policy alerts, notices of policy meetings and to discuss issues of public policy with regard to disability.

Parent to Parent Policy Resources.

CCDC BUDGET CUT ANALYSIS:

Cuts that affect persons with disabilities and analysis of impact

Colorado Budget Cycle: Basic Outline

Commission, Boards, Councils with a direct relation to serving those with disabilities

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And in case you're bored: State Data Information

This website generates customized charts of state, national, and individual disability data. Accessible text versions are automatically created by the charting software.

View State Trends / Compare States

To find your legislators, enter your zip-code and 4 digit extension at www.votesmart.org

The Arc of US Website will take you to action alerts for today!

heart Making Your Case, a self-study course designed to help people with developmental disabilities and their families create positive change through advocacy. THIS IS A REALLY GOOD RESOURCE!

To reach your Congress person toll free, call 1-800-928-8084

To search for a specific bill in Congress or to see the legislative schedule for the week, please visit http://thomas.loc.gov/

Check this out!  Our Children Left Behind

World Institute on Disability - Research, training and public policy center promoting the civil rights and the full societal inclusion of people with disabilities.


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