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504

Section 504 provides a broad spectrum of protections against discrimination on the basis of disability.

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Accommodations

Accommodations can change how a student accesses information, participates in school activities and demonstrates their learning.

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Advocacy

Effective advocacy means using clear communication, strong collaboration, and a solid understanding of policies and systems.

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Autism

Autism is a spectrum disorder that affects each person differently in how they communicate, interact, and experience the world.

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Assistive Technology

AT is any tool or device that helps a child with a disability increase, maintain, or improve their ability to function and learn.

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Behavior

In special education, behavior refers to actions that may interfere with a student’s learning or the learning of others.

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Communication

Effective communication is key to building strong partnerships with providers and school staff to support a child’s success.

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Dispute Resolution

Families have a variety of informal and formal dispute resolution options available to them.

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Developmental Delay

Developmental delay applies to children in North Carolina aged three through seven.

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Disability and Health Condition Specific Information

Care notebook, understanding the spectrum, severe allergy, and other resources...

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Early Childhood

Learn the signs of your child’s development and act early if you ever have a concern.

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Early Intervention

If your child is not meeting the milestones for his or her age, learn how to help.

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Family Engagement

Families, schools and community partners working together to support and boost...

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General

ECAC is committed to improving the lives and education of children with disabilities...

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Guardianship and Alternatives

Practical information about guardianship to help them make informed decisions...

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Health Care in Schools

ECAC also specializes in helping families navigate health related systems in NC...

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Housing / Independent Living

Resources for housing and independent living for people with IDD in North Carolina...

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IDEA

IDEA requires states to offer special education and related services...

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IEP

An IEP is a written statement developed for each eligible child with a qualifying...

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Inclusion

Inclusion is an attitude and value system that encourages students to receive...

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Learning Disability

A Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is a condition that causes unexpected...

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Literacy

When you are the parent of a child who struggles with reading, you need specific...

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Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers

Medicaid must provide all medically necessary health care services to...

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Mental Health

Health and Human Services has launched a new toolkit to continue to increase...

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Military

Military families move between postings on a regular basis, and while...

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MTSS

NC MTSS is a multi-tiered framework which promotes school improvement...

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NC Deaf-Blind Project

Individualized support to families of children with DeafBlindness from birth through...

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NCSIP

NCSIP has worked to address achievement gaps for students with...

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Parent Leadership

Policies that will help families make their vision of educational equity a reality...

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Parent Rights

It is important that you understand the Procedural Safeguards (legal rights)...

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Remote (Virtual) Learning

Monitor your child’s progress as your child accesses and uses technology for...

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Residential Treatment/Crisis Intervention Services

Starting residential treatment can be hard, but knowing what to expect can help...

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Spanish

Browse our extensive collection of Spanish-language resources...

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Special Education

IDEA promises each child with a disability a “free, appropriate, public education.”

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Special Needs Financial Planning and Resources

Learn more about financial planning, including a special needs trust...

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Speech and Language

Speech and language disorders refer to problems in communication and related...

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Social and Recreation

Resources for planning vacations, weekend getaways, visits to local sites...

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SSI and SSDI

Supplemental Security Income and Supplemental Security Disability Insurance...

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Transition to Adulthood

Tools for successful transitions from school to work and into adult life...

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Transitions

Support for initiating the process of transitioning to kindergarten, pre-K...

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Youth

Opportunities and trainings that support the interests and personal development...

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Visual Impairment

When a child has a visual impairment, it is cause for immediate attention...

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