21. BRIA(12:4) Equal Protection, Gays Rights, Women, Military, Constitution, Disable Many public schools developed special education for disabled children. Rebuttal to Purpose 1 colorado claims gay people do not need special protection http://www.crf-usa.org/bria/bria12_4.html

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION Bill of Right in Action Fall 1996 (12:4) Updated June 2000 New Claims for Equal Protection This edition of Bill of Rights in Action focuses on new claims for equal protection under the law. The first article traces how the U.S. military has opened the way for excluded groups to gain equal protection under the law in American society and the new claims women and homosexuals are making on it. The second article looks at the issue of mainstreaming special-needs students. The third article focuses on the debate in Romer v. Evans , the 1996 Supreme Court case decision on the right of gay people to equal protection. U.S. History : Equal Opportunity in the Military U.S. Government : Including the Disabled Student U.S. Government : Should Homosexuals Have the Right to Laws Protecting Them From Discrimination? This issue of the Bill of Rights in Action is made possible by a generous grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation.

22. LD OnLine - Headlines On Learning Disabilities 1 No Matter the Need, schools Provide Support by The Winchester Star - Ref 1500 Throughout colorado, parents of special-needs students say it is not http://www.ldonline.org/article.php?id=0&loc=92

23. IJive.com Search Engine: Colorado: Society And Culture: Disability Resources schools, and the community in relation to the child with special needs. NICHCY colorado State Sheet Contact information for disability resources. http://ijive.com/Colorado/Society_and_Culture/Disability_Resources/

the entire directory only this category About Us Add URL Modify Url Link To Us ... Society and Culture : Disability Resources LINKS: ARC of Colorado Advocates with others to create the conditions under which all people with developmental disabilities experience opportunities to develop competency and to make choices, to have good relationships with family members and friends, to have respect and dignity, and to be full participants in all community living. http://www.thearcofco.org/ Brain Injury Association of Colorado A resource directory for family members and survivors of TBI. Including links, chat room, glossary and provider directory. http://www.biacolorado.org/ Colorado Advisory Network Provides educational consultation for parents, schools, and the community in relation to the child with special needs. http://denver.digitalcity.com/can/ Colorado Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society Provides programs, services and fund raising events throughout the State. http://www.fightmscolorado.org/ Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition People with disabilities and their temporarily non-disabled allies, working together to support disability rights. http://www.colorado2.com/ccdc/

24. Developmental Disability Links For Colorado Photo of disabled parking sign The Arc of colorado to advocate with others to offering encouragement to other families with special needs children. http://www.servantops.com/resources/disability.htm

Resources Health, Food, Shelter, Disability and Resources HOME DIRECTORY DISABILITY The Arc of Colorado -to advocate with others to create the conditions under which all people with developmental disabilities experience opportunities to develop competency and to make choices, to have good relationships with family members and friends, to have respect and dignity and to be full participants in all community living. 4155 East Jewell Avenue, Suite 916, Denver, Colorado 80222 (303)756-7234 (800)333-7690 The Arc in Jefferson County Arkansas Valley Community Center provides services and supports which allow individuals with disabilities to experience personal growth, develop independence, become productive, and to enhance their quality of life. 1500 San Juan Avenue P. O. Box 1130 La Junta, Colorado 81050 719-384-8741 Fax 719-384-8173 Bethphage Mission for Persons with Developmental Disabilities. The people of Bethphage demonstrate God's love through Christ Jesus for all persons. We affirm the worth, dignity, spiritual nature, and capacity for growth of every human being. We are dedicated to ministering to each person by providing individualized opportunities for the attainment of his or her full potential. 2620 South Parker Road, Suite 210 Aurora, CO 80014-1621 (303) 369-9711 Boulder County Disability and Volunteer Resource Page - A resource page for anyone interested in disabilities and volunteer opportunities with disabled persons

25. Facts About Charter Schools Charter schools in colorado are largely funded through The Charter schools Act (CRS 2230.5-112), Do charter schools serve students with special needs? http://www.coloradosmallschools.org/resources/charter_facts.html

Search: Advanced In This Section: Exemplary Schools Small Schools Links National Research CSSI-Generated Research ... Join Mailing List Charter Schools Facts Many of the small schools CSSI supports are charter schools. Defining Charter Schools: Charter Schools Operate From Three Principles: Accountability, Choice and Autonomy. Charter schools are independent public schools of choice designed by educators, parents, community organizations and other educational and business entrepreneurs. As public schools, they cannot charge tuition and they may not pick and choose their students. Charters are free of state and district regulations and are able to design their own curriculum. The Structure of Charter Schools: A charter school design team must prepare a charter application, which is submitted to a local school district for review; they either approve or deny the application. If the application is approved, the design team then negotiates a contract with the school district, finalizes the school's site, hires employees, and enrolls students.

26. Resources Eastern colorado Services for the Developmentally disabled Inc. children with special health care needs or disabilities in communities across colorado. http://www.neboces.com/Resources.htm

AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS AGENCY DESCRIPTION Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled Inc. P. O. Box 1682 617 South 10th Avenue Sterling, CO 80751 Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. is a community centered board serving developmentally disabled persons in ten rural counties, covering 17, 514 square miles. Programs include infant/toddler services, adult community integrated employment, community participation vocational training, sheltered employment, personal and social skills training, residential services (i.e., 24 hour, PCA, host homes, Supported Living Services and Follow Along), family resource services and support services. http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdetech/ SpanishRes.htm compromiso perez_g@cde.state.co.us ... Northeast Colorado Health Department Logan County 700 Columbine Sterling, CO 80751

27. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs Members receive the Journal of International special needs Education and the multiple disabilities, and special health care needs served in schools, http://web.uccs.edu/education/academic/specialed/proflife/profaffli.htm

Courses Licensure Troops to teachers Faculty/Staff ... Site Map Professional Affliations About the Council for Exceptional Children The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) 1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201 Voice phone: 703/620-3660 TTY: 866/915-5000 FAX: 703/264-9494 E-mail: service@cec.sped.org Internet: www.cec.sped.org Overview The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving educational outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities, students with disabilities, and/or the gifted. CEC advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides continual professional development, advocates for newly and historically underserved individuals with exceptionalities, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice. Services Provided Professional development opportunities and resources 17 divisions for specialized information Journals and newsletters with information on new research findings, classroom practices that work, federal legislation, and policies

28. Trends & Issues, School Choice - Special Education Children with special needs and School Choice Five Stories. the education of students with disabilities, with a focus on charter schools in colorado. http://cepm.uoregon.edu/trends_issues/choice/selected_abstracts/special.html

Clearinghouse on Educational Policy and Management "Search Help" Note that this is a web site search and will not search our databases ("Directory of Organizations", "In-Process Abstracts", the ERIC Database , "Publications"). Trends and Issues: School Choice Abstracts Discussion Links References ... Resources Special Education Journal Articles Determining Charter Schools' Responsibilities for Children with Disabilities: A Guide through the Legal Labyrinth. Author: Mead, Julie F. Availability: Web site: http://www.ehponline.org Journal Citation: Publication Date: ISSN: Language: English Document Type: Journal articles (080); Legal/Legislative/Regulatory materials (090) Journal Announcement: Abstract: Reviews legal issues pertaining to charter schools' responsibilities for children with disabilities. Examines Section 504, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Discusses what special issues attach when charter schools seek to serve only or predominately children with disabilities. Explores implications of special-education law for charter-school authorizers. (Contains 114 references.) (Author/PKP) Descriptors: *Charter Schools; *Children; Contracts; *Disabilities; Elementary Secondary Education; Federal Legislation; School Districts; *School Law; *Special Education; *State Legislation

29. North Range Behavioral Health, Greeley Colorado – Weld County Refer to information for adults about special needs Trusts. The laws mandate a disabled child s right to free, appropriate special education and related http://www.northrange.org/parents.htm

Information for Parents/Foster Parents Children grow and change rapidly during their development years, so diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders (emotional and behavioral disturbances) must be viewed with these changes in mind. Some problems are short-lived and don't need treatment. Others are persistent and very serious, and parents should seek professional help for their children. Diagnosing a child with a specific mental illness requires time, observation and feedback from parents and/or individuals who spend time with the child. It was once thought that many brain disorders began only after childhood as many often don't become noticeable until adolescence. We now know that some can begin in early childhood and involve many factors, such as brain development problems in the fetus, in-utero trauma, genetic factors, and environmental trauma, especially during the first eight months after birth. The links below provide information about these issues. Additional information can be obtained from the NRBH Office of Consumer and Family Affairs by calling (970) 347-2367. Information can be mailed or picked up. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT WORRISOME BEHAVIOR USING MEDICATIONS WHEN HOSPITALIZATION OR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER PLACEMENT IS APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL ISSUES ... TREATMENT / COORDINATION ISSUES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT WORRISOME BEHAVIOR What should I do if I am concerned about mental, behavioral or emotional symptoms in my young child?

30. Seaside's Disability Links SonRise Program. for Families with special needs Children. Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Serving Families of disabled Children from colorado; Smiles. http://www.seaside.org/linx.html

Seaside Education Associates, Inc. Disability, Assistive Technology, and Related Links Last modified April 10, 2001 Click on subject of your choice or scroll down... Careers and Jobs. Children. Cognitive/Developmental. Commercial Links. ... Miscellaneous Links Careers and Jobs. Careers on Line. University of MN. College and Career Programs for Deaf Students. Gallaudet University. Equal Opportunity Publications. JAN. Job Accommodation Network. Minnesota Department of Economic Security. Project Pursuit. careers in engineering, science, medicine. Back to the top of the page . Children. Ability OnLine. Blind Children's Center. CFSP. Child and Family Studies Program. Children's Vision Concerns. Books about Children and Visual Impairment. DREAMMS for Kids, Inc. Educational Technologies for kids with special needs. Help for the Family of a Special Needs Child. Macomb Projects. Young Children with Disabilities. Our Kids. Raising kids with special needs. Parents Instructing Challenged Children. Parenting Resource Center. R.J. Cooper. Assistive products for children. SAFE-T-CHILD.

31. Vitae School Transportation News special needs Transportation Expert of 150 developmentally disabled adults into colorado Springs, colorado neighborhoods. http://www.whitebuffalopress.com/vitae.htm

Curriculum Vitae Dayton Ray Turner, Ed.D. 5306 King George Drive San Antonio, TX 78229 210-614-1396 FAX Education Bachelor of Arts, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado. Major: Secondary Special Education-Mental Retardation. May, 1966. Minor: Sociology. Master of Science, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Graduate Fellow of the United States Office of Education (USOE). Thesis topic:The Mentally Retarded Offender. October, 1970. Doctor of Education-Special Education Administration, University of Northern Colorado. Greeley, Colorado. Dissertation Topic: Guilford's Structure of Intellect and the Social Intelligence of Juvenile Delinquents. August, 1975. Postdoctoral Study. Educational Technology. University of Northern Colorado. Greeley, Colorado. Distance Learning for Special Populations. November, 1991. National Honors or Awards Recipient of the Sure-Lok National Special Needs Transportation Award, 2002. Presented at the National Association for Pupil Transportation 2002 Conference, Greensboro, North Carolina. November 3, 2002. Recipient of the School Transportation News Best Online Newsletter Award. 2004. Reno, Nevada.

32. UCP: Listing Of Summer Camps Resources for Children with special needs, Inc. has published the latest edition of a colorado, the home of the National Sports Center for the disabled. http://www.ucp.org/document.cfm/4801/1/63

Skip Navigation Education Employment Housing ... Travel UCP’s Sports and Leisure Channel is designed for people with disabilities who are interested in sports and other leisure activities and proposes creative ideas for inclusive community recreation programs, including outdoor adventure activities for people with disabilities. Therapeutic Hobbies Camps Advocacy UCP Services ... Discussion Group Donate: Make your donation! Learn About United Cerebral Palsy: About UCP 2005 Annual Conference Corporate Sponsors Public Policy ... UCP Newsletters Research: Program Overview Clinical Trials Grants Research Fact Sheets ... Research Status Reports Helpful Links: News Speak Out Calendar Feedback ... Web Site Accessibility September 20, 2005 UCP AffNet Entrance [password required] Go back to top Camps Listing of Summer Camps Summer is a time for fun and experiencing nature. Across the United States, camps have been created to offer all people with disabilities an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. The camps listed are just a sampling of what is offered across the country for adults and children with disabilities. These camps range from overnight to day camps and offer various opportunities from sport activities to arts and crafts. This factsheet also provides resources such as published camp guides and online camp search engines that will assist interested individuals in searching for the camp that fits their individual interests, needs, and goals. CAMP GUIDES Discover Camp: A Booklet on Camps for Children with Disabilities The National Center on Accessibility (NCA), NCPAD's partner, has recently created a new booklet entitled, "Discover Camp." This booklet provides information on types of camps (i.e., specialty, inclusive, day, and residential), facilities, camp staff, camper care, and programming. It includes additional suggestions on what to consider before heading to camp, as well as other resources.

33. Special Needs News & Views (Susan Ohanian Speaks Out) Throughout colorado, parents of specialneeds students say it is not uncommon to In the 2002-03 school year, colorado spent $567 million to fund special http://susanohanian.org/show_special_news.html?id=165

34. Jeffco Schools: Administration special Education Gifted and Talented Other special Services Assessment School schools and the colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/home/teach_sped.html

Instructional Services Special Education Gifted and Talented Other Special Services ... Employee Connections (Former Homepage) Special Education Services Day Treatment Programs provide a safe, structured, therapeutic environment which fosters educational, social, and emotional growth by acknowledging strengths, encouraging respect and healthy life choices, and empowering students to support a successful reintegration back to their home school. Programs include: Coyote Mountain School Meadowlark School Renaissance School Sobesky Academy ... Fletcher Miller Special School offers educational programming for special needs students from preschool through age 21. Fine and gross motor therapy, speech and language intervention, augmentative communication, transitional instruction and work experience study may be provided based on student needs. Jefferson Transition Services is intended to provide an educational experience that reflects the kinds of school-to-work experiences and transitional activities in which any 18 to 21 year-old might participate in following high school graduation. Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides specialized services to students, parents, and teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing. The mission is to prepare every student for a successful and bright future and offers a wide range of services addressing a variety of special needs for the hearing impaired.

35. Colorado Ski Country Media Center - Adaptive Skiing The Beaver Creek Adaptive Ski School program is recognized as a leader in providing first We welcome students with disabilities and/or special needs. http://www.media-coloradoski.com/index.cfm?cid=7579,7586

36. P2P Colorado Resources colorado Developmental Disabilities Council The mission of the CDDC is to Health Care Program for Children with special needs (HCP) serves as a focal http://www.p2p-co.org/resources-co.htm

Site Map Colorado Resources NEW! HOT TOPICS Adults Advocacy Early Childhood Education ... Technology Adults and Transition PAD-CO - Are you the parent of an adult with a disability in Colorado? Join in the discussion of the unique problems, concerns, joys and successes of parents of adults and older children with disabilities. Social Security Benefit Planners - HOT TOPIC Employment Works (brought to you by CP of Colorado) Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Independent Living Centers in Colorado - Independent Living Centers are typically non-residential, private, non-profit, consumer-controlled, community-based organizations providing services and advocacy by and for persons with all types of disabilities. Their goal is to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their maximum potential within their families and communities. Self-Determination - HOT TOPIC Advocacy The Arc of Colorado advocates with others to create the conditions under which all people with developmental disabilities experience opportunities to develop competency and to make choices, to have good relationships with family members and friends, to have respect and dignity, and to be full participants in all community living. The Arc in Jefferson County advocates for people with developmental disabilities and their families serving Clear Creek and Gilpin counties.

37. Special Education In colorado, students with disabilities must take either the CSAP or the Local school districts fund 70% of the costs of educating special needs http://www.headfirstcolorado.org/factsheets/special_education.php

Special Education Last revised October 2003. For more information about special education, you may find the following links helpful. Home of the Special Education Services Unit of the Colorado Department of Education. Home of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services of the U.S. Department of Education. Home of Peak Parent Center, a federally-funded parent training and information center for Colorado families with disabled children. Home of Special Education News Please note: These websites are maintained by organizations other than Headfirst. By providing links to these websites for your information, Headfirst does not endorse the content nor warrant the accuracy of these websites. Home About Us Subscriptions Articles ... -Archives

38. Colorado HCPF - Agency Letters - Acronyms For Children With Disabilities CDDPC colorado Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. CDE colorado Department of CRCSN colorado Responds to Children with special needs http://www.chcpf.state.co.us/HCPF/refmat/Acronym_for_children.asp

Department of Health Care Policy and Financing Acronyms Related to Children with Special Needs A B C D ... J K L M N O ... W X Y Z Return to Main Page -A- AA Anesthetist Assistant AAA Area Agency on Aging AAHP American Association of Health Plans AAMC American Association of Medical Colleges AAMD American Association for Mental Deficiency AAP American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association for Pediatrics AAPCC Adjusted Average Per Capita Cost AAPPO American Association of Preferred Provider Organizations AARP American Association of Retired Persons AB Aid to the Blind, Able Bodied, Allowed Benefit ABA American Bar Association, Applied Behavior Analysis ABE Adult Basic Education ABS Adaptive Behavioral Scale AC Admission Certification ACCH Association for the Care of Children's Health ACDS Association for Children with Down syndrome ACF Alternative Care Facility, Administration for Children and Families ACHE American College of Healthcare Executives ACLD Association for Children with Learning Disabilities ACMG American College of Medical Genetics ACOA Adult Children of Alcoholics ACP American College of Physicians ACS American College of Surgeons ACYF Administration on Children, Youth and Families

39. Compass Measure - Enrollment - Special Needs special needs Enrollment by Disability. Poudre School District of disabilities considered by the colorado Department of Education to be special needs http://www.larimer.org/compass/specialed_ed_k12.htm

Home Reports Executive Summary What's New ... Business Index Search: Advanced Search Index: Education / Subcategory: K-12 Enrollment - Special Needs Date posted: 07/14/2004 Quick Data Links Community Development Growth Housing Transportation ... Mental Health Chart Directory: Special Needs Student Enrollment Larimer County School Districts Percentage of Total Enrollment Special Needs Enrollment by Disability Poudre School District Thompson School District Park School District The term 'special needs' is defined a variety of ways depending on the source. For the purpose of this assessment the definition from the Department of Education was used. Under Additional Information is a list of disabilities considered by the Colorado Department of Education to be 'special needs' including a brief definition of the disability. What this chart shows: Special Needs Student Enrollment in Larimer County School Districts Data Source: Park School District Poudre School District Thompson School District See data table What this chart shows: Percentage of Special Needs Students Enrolled in Larimer County School Districts - 2003 Data Source: Park School District Poudre School District Thompson School District See data table What these data tell us: Between 1999 and 2003, Poudre and Thompson School Districts had small increases in the number of special needs students enrolled, while Park School District had a decrease. The overall special needs student population increased by 127 students, or 2.9%. During the same time period, total

40. DenverPost.com - OPINION They are generously dedicated to weaving specialneeds students into the fabric of their schools. Guest commentary Public schools must educate all kids http://www.denverpost.com/opinion/ci_2914405

GetAd('tile','0','/opinion_article','','www.denverpost.com',';dcopt=ist','null','null'); Denver, CO NEWS BLOGHOUSE BUSINESS COLUMNISTS ... SEARCH Site Search Enter search term Advanced Search Link To Article Print Article Email Article Article Launched: 08/07/2005 01:00:00 AM guest commentary Public schools must educate all kids By Shepard Nevel Denver Enormous challenges face school districts and parents of autistic children, as was well-described in a July 14 Denver Post story, "Ruling hobbles school district." But these challenges should inspire cooperation, not conflict. They should prompt compassion, not bitterness. This is an important lesson for many school officials to keep in mind. Autism requires extraordinary efforts on the part of parents, siblings, teachers, therapists and paraprofessionals. There is much to be celebrated in the partnership of family and school that so often occurs to meet the needs of these special-needs students.

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