Links to Resources
This list is an accumulation of links to various organizations and services. We welcome any additional comments or resources you would like to share. The Seattle Special Ed PTSA does not necessarily endorse any of these services.
Seattle School District Resources
Seattle School District – Special Education Services
Special Ed Rights/Advocacy Resources
Washington State Special Ed Ombudsman
Washington State Special Ed. Coalition
IEP/Education Resources
US Dept. of Education IDEA Website
Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction – Special Education
NICHCY- National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Misc. Resources
Developmental Disabilities Division of King County
Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, Seattle
Sibshops – for siblings of children with special health and developmental needs
Northwest Aspergers – activities and Support Resources for Parents of Children in the Seattle Schools, Puget Sound area, and other interested people.
Provail – one of the Washington’s largest private, multi-service agencies dedicated to meeting the needs of people with all types of disabilities
Special Olympics Washington – provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Outdoors For All Foundation – a mission to enrich the quality of life of children and adults with disabilities through outdoor recreation.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Specialized Programs – the Specialized Programs Section of the Seattle of Parks and Recreation offers year-round activities for people with disabilities
Campfire Special Saturday Club – Camp Fire USA’s Special Saturday Club provides recreation for children of all abilities. The Club serves children with disabilities ages 4 through 12 and children without disabilities ages 4 through 10
Other Local PTA/PTSA Organizations