Alabama
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities:
Ages Birth through 2
www.rehab.alabama.gov/ei
Alabama State Department of Education:
Office of Special Education Programs
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation:
Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Early Intervention
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program:
Department of Protection and Advocacy
Alaska
GCDSE Staf:
Governor’s Council on Disabilities & Special Education
www.hss.state.ak.us/Gcdse/resources/default.htm
Email: marilee.rivas@alaska.gov
Birth to Age Two:
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
www.hss.state.ak.us
Ages 3 through 5:
Office of Special Education and Early Development:
Office of Special Education and Early Development
Vocational Rehabilitation Agency:
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
abor.alaska.gov/dvr/
Protection and Advocacy Agency:
Department of Protection and Advocacy
Alaska State Department of Education:
Office of Special Education Programs
Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs
Arizona
State Department of Education: Special Education
Web: www.ade.az.gov
State Coordinator for NCLB (No Child Left Behind)
Web: www.ade.az.gov/asd/alert.asp
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Web: www.azdes.gov/azeip
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Web: www.ade.az.gov
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Web: www.de.state.az.us/rsa
Coordinator for Transition Services
Web: www.de.state.az.us/rsa
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.azdes.gov/ddd
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.azgcdd.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Web: www.azdisabilitylaw.org
Arkansas
Arkansas Department of Education
Office of Special Education Programs
Website: Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs
Birth to Age Two:
Department of Health & Human Services
Website: First Connections – Arkansas Infant and Toddler Program
Ages Three to Five:
Arkansas Department of Education Preschool Programs, Special Education Unit
Website: Early Childhood Special Education
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Department of Workforce Education
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Department of Health Services
Division of Behavioral Health
Website: Division of Behavioral Health Services
Disability Rights Center
Website: Disability Rights Center
Client Assistance Program
http://www.arkdisabilityrights.org/
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
http://humanservices.arkansas.gov/ddds/Pages/default.aspx
Governor’s Developmental Disabilities Council
http://www.ddcouncil.org/
California
California Department of Education
Special Education Division
Website: Department of Education Special Education Programs – Family Involvement and Partnerships
Birth to Age Two:
Department of Developmental Services
Website: Early Start
Ages Three to Five:
California Department of Education Special Education Division Administrative Services Unit
Website: Family Involvement and Partnerships
Department of Developmental Services
www.dds.ca.gov
List of California’s Regional Centers by county:
Alta California Regional Center
Serves: Alpine, Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties
Central Valley Regional Center
Serves: Fresno, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, and Tulare counties
Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center
Serves: Eastern Los Angeles county including the communities of Alhambra and Whittier
Far Northern Regional Center
Serves: Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity counties
Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center
Serves: Central Los Angeles county, including Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena
Golden Gate Regional Center
Serves: Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties
Harbor Regional Center
Serves: Southern Los Angeles county including Bellflower, Harbor, Long Beach, and Torrance
Inland Regional Center
Serves: Riverside and San Bernardino counties
Kern Regional Center
Serves: Inyo, Kern, and Mono counties
North Bay Regional Center
Serves: Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties
North Los Angeles County Regional Center
Serves: Northern Los Angeles county, including San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
Redwood Coast Regional Center
Serves: Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, and Lake counties
Regional Center of the East Bay
Serves: Alameda and Contra Costa counties
Regional Center of Orange County
Serves: Orange county
San Andreas Regional Center
Serves: Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties
San Diego Regional Center
Serves: Imperial and San Diego counties
San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center
Serves: Eastern Los Angeles county including El Monte, Monrovia, Pomona, and Glendora
South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
Serves: Southern Los Angeles county, including the communities of Compton and Gardena
Tri-Counties Regional Center
Serves: San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties
Valley Mountain Regional Center
Serves: Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties
Westside Regional Center
Serves: Western Los Angeles county, including the communities of Culver City, Inglewood, and Santa Monica
Colorado
State Department of Education: Special Education
Web: www.cde.state.co.us
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Web: www.earlychildhoodconnections.org
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Web: www.cde.state.co.us
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.cdhs.state.co.us/ddd
Developmental Disabilities Services
Web: www.state.co.us/
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
E-mail: cddpc.email@state.co.us
Web: www.coddc.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
E-mail: tlcmail@thelegalcenter.org
Web: www.thelegalcenter.org
Connecticut
Birth to Age Three:
Connecticut Birth to Three System
Website: Early Intervention Programs
Ages Three to Five:
Website: Early Childhood Programs
Ages Three to Twenty-One
Bureau of Special Education
Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Social Services
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Office of Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
Website: The Legal Center
Delaware
Exceptional Children and Early Childhood Group
Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Birth to Age Three:
Division of Management Services
Department of Health and Social Services
Website: Early Intervention Programs
Ages Three to Five:
Exceptional Children and Early Childhood Group
Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Disabilities Law Program
Website: Legal Aid Society
Florida
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Children’s Medical Services, Department of Health
Web: www.cms-kids.com/InfantHome.htm
Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services
Web: www.centraldirectory.org
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Web: www.fldoe.org
State Department of Education: Special Education
Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services
Florida Department of Education
Web: www.fldoe.org/ese
Career and Technical Education for Students with Disabilities
Career Education for Students with Special Needs
Division of Workforce Education
Web: www.myfloridaeducation.com/commhome
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.myflorida.com
Web: www.apd.myflorida.com
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.
Web: www.fddc.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
E-mail: info@advocacycenter.org
Web: www.AdvocacyCenter.org
Area Offices by region:
Area 1
http://apdcares.org/area/1/
Counties Served: Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton
Area 2
http://apdcares.org/area/2/
Counties Served: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Leon, Madison, Taylor, Wakulla, Washington
Area 3
http://apdcares.org/area/3/
Counties Served: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, Union
Area 4
http://apdcares.org/area/4/
Counties Served: Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St Johns
(no, I don’t know why there is no area 5 or 6)
Area 7
http://apdcares.org/area/7/
Counties Served: Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole
Area 8
http://apdcares.org/area/8/
Counties Served: Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee
Area 9
http://apdcares.org/area/9/
Counties Served: Palm Beach
Area 10
http://apdcares.org/area/10/
County Served: Broward
Area 11
http://apdcares.org/area/11/
Counties Served: Dade, Monroe
Area 12
http://apdcares.org/area/12/
Counties Served: Flagler, Volusia
Area 13
http://apdcares.org/area/13/
Counties Served: Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter
Area 14
http://apdcares.org/area/14/
Counties Served: Hardee, Highlands, Polk
Area 15
http://apdcares.org/area/15/
Counties Served: Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St Lucie
No there is no area’s 16-22
Suncoast aka Area 23
http://apdcares.org/area/suncoast/
Counties Served: De Soto, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota
Georgia
Division for Exceptional Students
Georgia Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Birth – 2:
Babies Can’t Wait
Website: Infant – Toddler Intervention Program
Birth through 5:
Bright from the Start
Georgia Depart. of Early Care / Learning
Website: PreK Services
Ages 3 – 6
Young Children Consultant, 619 Coordinator
Division for Exceptional Students
Georgia Department of Education
Special Education
State VR Coordinator for Transition and Mental Health Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Georgia Department of Labor
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
The Georgia Advocacy Office
Website: Advocacy Office
Client Assistance Program
Georgia Client Assistance Program
http://www.vocrehabga.org/lev3j.html
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Office of Developmental Disabilities
Division of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases
http://mhddad.dhr.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHR-MHDDAD/
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities
www.gcdd.org
Hawaii
Special Education Ages Three to Twenty-One:
Student Support Services Branch
Hawaii Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Birth – 2:
Early Intervention Section
Department of Health
Website: Early Intervention
Ages 3 – 5:
Office of Curriculum Instruction and Student Support
Special Education Services Branch
Student Support & Special Education Sections
website: Special Education Programs
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Human Services
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Hawaii Disability Rights Center
Website: Hawaii Advocacy Services
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Division
Hawaii State Department of Health
http://hawaii.gov/health/disability-services/developmental/index.html
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://www.hiddc.org/
Idaho
Special Education: Ages 3 – 21
Bureau of Special Population Services
Idaho Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Comprehensive Advocacy, Inc.
Idaho’s Protection and Advocacy System
Website: Idaho Protection and Advocacy
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Birth – 2:
Children’s Developmental Services
Family and Community Services
Website: Infant Toddler Programs
Ages 3 – 5:
Bureau of Special Population Services
Idaho Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
http://www.healthandwelfare.idaho.gov
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://www.icdd.idaho.gov
Protection and Advocacy Agencies
Comprehensive Advocacy, (Co-Ad, Inc.)
Idaho’s Protection and Advocacy System
http://www.icdri.org/legal/IDAHOPADD.htm
Illinois
Birth – 2:
Bureau of Early Intervention
Department of Human Services
Website: Early Childhood Programs
Ages 3 – 5
Division of Early Childhood Education
Website: Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Illinois State Board of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services
http://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
http://www.state.il.us/agency/icdd/
Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Division of Specialized Care for Children
University of Illinois at Chicago
http://www.uic.edu/hsc/dscc/
Developmental Disability Programs
Department on Disability & Human Development
gldbtac@uic.edu
http://www.adagreatlakes.org
University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Institute on Disability and Human Development
Department of Disability and Human Development
University of Illinois at Chicago
mrizzo@uic.edu
http://www.ahs.uic.edu/dhd
Indiana
Birth – 2:
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services
Website: Early Intervention – First Steps
Ages 3 – 5
Indiana Department of Education
Division of Exceptional Learners
Website: Center for Exceptional Learners
Department of Education – Special Education – Ages 3 – 21
Indiana Department of Education
Division of Exceptional Learners
Website: Center for Exceptional Learners
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, Employment, and Transition
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Disability and Rehabilitative Services
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/2636.htm
Center on Community Living and Careers
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
http://www.iidc.indiana.edu/
Center for Exceptional Learners
Indiana Department of Education
www.doe.state.in.us/exceptional/speced
Department of Career and Technical Education
www.state.IN.us/dwd/2846.htm
Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services
Website: Protection and Advocacy
Iowa
Birth – 2:
Early ACCESS
Bureau of Early Childhood
Website: Early Childhood
Birth Through 3
Bureau of Children, Family and Community Services
Iowa Department of Education
Website: Special Education
Department of Education – Special Education – Ages 3 – 21
Student and Family Support Services
Department of Education
Website: Special Education
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services Department of Education
Website: Rehabilitation
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Iowa Protection and Advocacy Services, Inc.
Website: Protection and Advocacy
Kansas
Kansas Rehabilitation Services Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Website: Rehabilitation Services
Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with Disabilities
Birth – 2:
Children’s Developmental Services
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Website: Infant Toddler Services
Ages 3 – 5
Special Education Services
Kansas State Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Department of Education – Special Education – Ages 3 – 21
Special Education Services Kansas State Department of Education
Website: Special Education Programs
Disability Rights Center of Kansas
Website: Advocacy
Kentucky
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Department of Workforce Investment
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with Disabilities
Birth – 2:
Early Childhood Development Branch
Department for Public Health
Division of Adult and Child Health Improvement
Website: Infant-Toddler Programs
Ages 3 – 5
Division of Early Childhood Development
Department of Education
Website: Early Childhood
Department of Education – Special Education – Ages 3 – 21
Division of Exceptional Children’s Services
Kentucky Department of Education
Website: http://education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Exceptional+Children/Special+Education+Regulations/
Protection and Advocacy
Website: Advocacy Services
Louisiana
Department of Social Services
Louisiana Rehabilitation Services
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers with Disabilities
Birth – 2:
Louisiana Part C Early Intervention
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
Website: Early Steps
Ages 3 – 5
Website: Early Childhood Programs
Department of Education – Special Education – Ages 3 – 21
Division of Educational Improvement and Assistance
Website: Special Education Programs
The Advocacy Center
Website: Advocacy Center
Maine
Ages 3 – 5
Child Development Services
Website: Early Childhood Services
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Disability Advocacy Services
Disability Rights Center
Website: Disability Advocacy
Maryland
Birth – 5:
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program/Preschool Branch
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
Maryland State Department of Education
Website: Infant Toddler Preschool Programs
6 – 21:
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
Website: Infant Toddler Preschool Programs
Maryland State Department of Education
Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services
Website: Special Education
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services
Workforce and Technology Center
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Maryland Disability Law Center 1800 N. Charles, Suite 400
Website: Disability Advocacy
Massachusetts
Birth – 2:
Division for Perinatal, Early Childhood and Special Health Needs
Department of Public Health
Website: Infant Toddler Programs
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 – 5
Early Education and Care
Website: Early Education and Care
Special Education Planning and Policy Development Office
Department of Education
Website: Special Education
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Michigan
Birth – 2:
Michigan Department of Education
Office of Early Childhood Education and Family Services
Website: Early Childhood Services
Birth – 26 Years
Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
Website: Special Education and Early Intervention
Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services
Michigan Department of Education
Website: Special Education
(this is the vocational center that helps people with disabilities
get training and employment and works with high schools – it’s
just differently titled here.)
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Michigan Protection and Advocacy Service, Inc.
Website: Disability Advocacy
Minnesota
Birth – 2:
Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
Minnesota Department of Education
Website: Early Childhood Services
3 – 5
Early Learning Services
Website: Special Education and Early Intervention
Minnesota Department of Education
Special Education Policy
Website: Special Education
Rehabilitation Services Branch
Department of Employment and Economic Development
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Minnesota Disability Law Center
Website: Disability Advocacy
Mississippi
Birth – 2:
First Steps Early Intervention System
Mississippi Department of Health
Website: Early Childhood Services
3 – 5
Division of Technical Assistance
Website: Special Education and Early Intervention
Office of Special Education
Department of Education
Website: Special Education
Mississippi Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Rehabilitation Services
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Mississippi Protection and Advocacy System
Website: Disability Advocacy
Missouri
Birth – 2:
Special Education Services
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Website: Early Childhood Services
3 – 5
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Website: Special Education
Division of Special Education
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Website: Special Education
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Education
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Missouri Protection and Advocacy
Website: Disability Advocacy
Montana
Birth – 2:
Developmental Disabilities Program
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Website: Early Childhood Services
3 – 5
Office of Public Instruction
Website: Special Education
Website: Special Education
Division of Special Education
Montana Office of Public Instruction
Website: Special Education
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Disability Rights Montana
Website: Disability Advocacy
Nebraska
Birth – 2:
Nebraska Department of Education
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Website: Early Childhood Services
3 – 5
Special Populations Office
Nebraska Department of Education
Website: Special Education
(Special Education)
Special Populations Office
Nebraska Department of Education
Website: Special Education
Vocational Rehabilitation Programs
Nebraska Department of Education
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Nebraska Advocacy Services, Inc.
Website: Disability Advocacy
Nevada
Birth – 2:
Part C IDEA Coordinator
Department of Human Resources
Website: Early Childhood Services
3 – 5
Office of Special Education
Elementary and Secondary Education
Nevada Department of Education
Website: Special Education
Office of Special Education
Elementary and Secondary Education
Website: Special Education
Rehabilitation Division
Department of Employment, Training, and Rehabilitation
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Nevada Disability Advocacy and Law Center
Website: Disability Advocacy
New Hampshire
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
New Hampshire Family-Centered Early Support and Services
Bureau of Developmental Services
Web: www.dhhs.state.nh.us
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Bureau of Special Education
New Hampshire Department of Education
Web: www.ed.state.nh.us
State Department of Education: Special Education
Bureau of Special Education
New Hampshire Department of Education
Web: www.ed.state.nh.us
Coordinator for Transition Services
Bureau of Special Education
New Hampshire Department of Education
Web: www.ed.state.nh.us
Career Technical Education for Students with Disabilities
New Hampshire Department of Education
Bureau of Career Development
Web: www.ed.state.nh.us/education/
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Bureau of Developmental Services
Web: www.dhhs.state.nh.us
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
New Hampshire Council on Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.NHDDC.com
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disabilities Rights Center, Inc.
E-mail: advocacy@drcnh.org
Web: www.drcnh.org
Client Assistance Program
Client Assistance Program (CAP)
Governor’s Commission on Disability
Web: www.state.nh.us/disability/caphomepage.html
New Jersey
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Part C Coordinator
Department of Health and Senior Services
Division of Family Health Services
Early Intervention System
Web: www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/eis/index.shtml
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Section 619 Coordinator
Office of Special Education Programs
New Jersey Department of Education
E-mail: special.education@doe.state.nj.us
Web: www.state.nj.us/education
State Department of Education: Special Education
Office of Special Education Programs
New Jersey Department of Education
Web: www.state.nj.us/education
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
New Jersey Department of Labor
Web: www.wnjpin.state.nj.us/
Coordinator for Transition Services
Office of Special Education Programs
New Jersey Department of Education
Riverview Executive Plaza
Web: www.state.nj.us/education
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Office of Career and Technical Education
New Jersey Department of Education
Web: www.state.nj.us/education
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
New Jersey Department of Human Services
Web: www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ddd/index.html
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
New Jersey Council on Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.njddc.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc.
E-mail: advocate@njpanda.org
Web: www.njpanda.org
New Mexico
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Family Infant Toddler Program
New Mexico Department of Health
Web: www.health.state.nm.us/ddsd/fit
Information Center for New Mexicans with Disabilities BabyNet
E-mail: infonet@unm.edu
Web: http://cdd.unm.edu/linc/babynet/index.htm
State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Education Bureau
Public Education Department
Web: www.ped.state.nm.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Web: www.dvrgetsjobs.com/
Coordinator for Transition Services
Public Education Department
Special Education Bureau
Web: www.ped.state.nm.us/seo/index.htm
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Public Education Department
Career-Technical and Workforce Education Bureau
Web: www.ped.state.nm.us
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
New Mexico Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Web: www.nmddpc.com
Protection and Advocacy Agency
James Jackson, Executive Director
E-mail: info@nmpanda.org
Web: www.nmpanda.org
New York
Birth – 2:
Bureau of Early Intervention
Website: Early Childhood Services
3 – 5
Special Education Policy and Professional Development
Website: Special Education
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
State Education Department
Website: Special Education
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
New York State Education Department
Website: Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Protection and Advocacy
Website: Disability Advocacy
North Carolina
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 3
Women’s and Children’s Health Section
Division of Public Health
www.ncei.org/ei/index.html
Ages Three – Twenty-One
State Department of Education: Special Education
Exceptional Children Division
http://www.ncpublicschools.org/ec
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
http://dvr.dhhs.state.nc.us
Coordinator for Transition Services
Education and Transition Services
Exceptional Children Division
www.ncpublicschools.org/ec/
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities Career and Technical Education
www.ncpublicschools.org
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disability Services Team
www.ncdhhs.gov
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities
www.nccdd.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disability Rights North Carolina
http://disabilityrightsnc.org/
North Dakota
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Developmental Disabilities Division
North Dakota Department of Human Services
Web: http://ndearlyintervention.com
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Office of Special Education
Web: www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/index.shtm
State Department of Education: Special Education
Office of Special Education
Department of Public Instruction
Web: www.dpi.state.nd.us/speced/index.shtm
State Vocational, Director
Vocational Rehabilitation Division
Web: www.nd.gov/humanservices
Coordinator for Transition Services
Office of Special Education
Web: www.dpi.state.nd.us/transitn/
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Disability Services Division
Developmental Disabilities Unit
E-mail: dhsds@nd.gov
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
State Council on Developmental Disabilities
North Dakota Department of Human Services
State Capitol
Web: http://ndcpd.misu.nodak.edu/uapdis/home.html
Protection and Advocacy Agency
North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project
E-mail: panda@nd.gov
Web: http://www.ndpanda.org
Client Assistance Program
North Dakota Client Assistance Program
E-mail: cap@nd.gov
Web: www.nd.gov/cap
Ohio
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Bureau of Early Intervention Services
Ohio Department of Health
Web: www.ohiohelpmegrow.org
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Office of Early Learning and School Readiness
Ohio Department of Education
Web: www.ode.state.oh.us
State Department of Education: Special Education
Office for Exceptional Children
Ohio Department of Education
Web: www.ode.state.oh.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Rehabilitation Services Commission
Web: www.state.oh.us/rsc
Coordinator for Transition Services
Lawrence Dennis, Assistant Director
Program Monitoring and Services
Ohio Department of Education
Office for Exceptional Children
Web: www.ode.state.oh.us
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Program Monitoring and Services
Ohio Department of Education
Office for Exceptional Children
Web: www.ode.state.oh.us
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Department of Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.state.oh.us/dmr
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
Web: www.ddc.ohio.gov
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Michael Kirkman, Executive Director
Ohio Legal Rights Service
E-mail: WebMaster@olrs.state.oh.us
Web: http://olrs.ohio.gov
Oklahoma
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Special Education Services
Oklahoma State Department of Education
Web: www.sde.state.ok.us/
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Special Education Services
Department of Education
Web: www.sde.state.ok.us
State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Education Services
Department of Education
Web: www.sde.state.ok.us
Coordinator for Transition Services
Special Education Services
Oklahoma Department of Education
Web: www.sde.state.ok.us
Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Department of Career and Technology Education
Web: http://okcareertech.org
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Services
Department of Human Services
Web: www.okdhs.org/ddsd
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council
E-mail: staff@okddc.ok.gov
Web: www.okddc.ok.gov
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Inc
Web: www.oklahomadisabilitylaw.org
Web: www.redlands-partners.org
Web: www.idea-504.info
Web: www.peapods.us
Client Assistance Program
Client Assistance Program
Office of Disability Concerns
Web: www.odc.state.ok.us/
Oregon
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 5
Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education Department
Office of Special Education
Department of Education
Web: www.ode.state.or.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Department of Human Services
Children, Adults & Families Division
Web: www.oregon.gov/dhs
State Department of Education: Special Education
Office of Student Learning and Partnerships
Department of Education
Web: www.ode.state.or.us
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Oregon Council on Developmental Disabilities
E-mail: OCDD@ocdd.org
Web: www.ocdd.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Oregon Advocacy Center
E-mail: welcome@oradvocacy.org
Web: www.oradvocacy.org/
Pennsylvania
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Bureau of Early Intervention Services
Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Department of Education and Public Welfare
Web: www.pde.state.pa.us
State Department of Education: Special Education
Bureau of Special Education
Department of Education
Web: www.pde.state.pa.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Labor and Industry
Web: www.dli.state.pa.us/landi/cwp/view.asp?a=128&Q=168255&dsftns=4490
Coordinator for Transition Services
Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PATTAN)
Web: www.pattan.net
Office of State Liaison of Career and Technical Education for Students with Disabilities
Bureau of Career and Technical Education
Division of Field Support
Department of Education
Web: www.pde.state.pa.us
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Office of Developmental Program
Department of Public Welfare
Health and Welfare Building, Room 502
Web: www.dpw.state.pa.us
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Council
Web: www.paddc.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania
Web: www.drnpa.org
Client Assistance Program
Pennsylvania Client Assistance Program
E-mail: info@equalemployment.org
Web: www.equalemployment.org
Rhode Island
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Chief, Family Health Systems
Department of Human Services
Center for Child and Family Health
Web: www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/famchild/early_intervention.htm
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Office for Diverse Learners
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Web: www.ride.ri.gov
State Department of Education: Special Education
Office for Diverse Learners
Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Web: www.ride.ri.gov
Governor’s Commission on Disabilities
Governor’s Commission on Disabilities
John O. Pastore Center
Web: www.disabilities.ri.gov
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Office of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Human Services
Web: www.ors.ri.gov
Coordinator for Transition Services
Rhode Island Department of Education
Web: www.ride.ri.gov/special_populations/default.aspx
State Department of Education: Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Rhode Island Department of Education
Web: www.ride.ri.gov/special_populations/default.aspx
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council
E-mail: riddc@riddc.org
Web: www.riddc.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Rhode Island Disability Law Center
Web: www.ridlc.org
South Carolina
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Department of Health and Environmental Control/BabyNet
E-mail: babynet@dhec.sc.gov
Web: www.scdhec.gov/babynet
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Office of Exceptional Children
South Carolina Department of Education
Web: www.ed.sc.gov
State Department of Education: Special Education
South Carolina Department of Education
Office of Exceptional Children
Web: www.ed.sc.gov
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department
Web: www.scvrd.net
Coordinator for Transition Services
Francis Marion University
E-mail: cnixon@fmarion.edu
Web: www.sc.ed.gov
Coordinator for Career and Technology Education for Students with Disabilities
Office of Career and Technology Education
South Carolina Department of Education
Web: www.ed.sc.gov
State Disabilities and Special Needs
Department of Disabilities and Special Needs
Web: www.state.sc.us/ddsn
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Council
Office of the Governor
Edgar A. Brown Building
Web: www.scddc.state.sc.us
Protection and Advocacy
Protection and Advocacy for People with Disabilities, Inc.
E-mail: info@protectionandadvocacy-sc.org
Web: www.protectionandadvocacy-sc.org
South Dakota
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth to 3
Birth to Three Connections
Special Education Programs
Department of Education Offices
Office of Educational Services and Supports
Web: http://doe.sd.gov/oess/birthto3/index.asp
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Special Education Programs
Department of Education Offices
Office of Educational Services and Supports
Web: http://doe.sd.gov/oess/specialed/index.asp
State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Education Programs
Department of Education
Office of Educational Services and Supports
E-mail: ann.larsen@state.sd.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Human Services
Hillsview Plaza, East Highway 34
Web: http://dhs.sd.gov/drs/
Coordinator for Transition Services
Black Hills Special Services Coop.
Web: www.tslp.org
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Office of Career and Technical Education
South Dakota Department of Education
Web: http://doe.sd.gov/octe/
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services
Hillsview Plaza, East Highway 34
Web: http://dhs.sd.gov/dd/
State Developmental Disabilities Representative for Children and Youth
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Human Services
Hillsview Plaza, East Highway 34
Web: http://dhs.sd.gov/dd/
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
South Dakota Council on Developmental Disabilities
Hillsview Plaza, East Highway 34
Web: http://dhs.sd.gov/ddc/
Protection and Advocacy Agency
South Dakota Advocacy Services
E-mail: sdas@sdadvocacy.com
Web: www.sdadvocacy.com
Tennessee
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Tennessee’s Early Intervention System (TEIS)
Tennessee Department of Education
Division of Special Education
Web: http://state.tn.us/education/speced/TEIS/
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Web: http://state.tn.us/education/speced
State Department of Education: Special Education
Division of Special Education
Department of Education
Andrew Johnson Tower, 7th Floor
Web: www.state.tn.us/education/speced/
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Department of Human Services
Web: www.state.tn.us/humanserv
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Division of Career and Technical Education
Web: www.state.tn.us/education/
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Mental Retardation
Department of Finance and Administration
Andrew Jackson Building
Web: www.state.tn.us/dmrs
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities
Parkway Towers
Web: www.state.tn.us/cdd
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disability Law & Advocacy Center of Tennessee (DLAC)
Web: www.dlactn.org
Texas
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 3
Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services
Division for Early Childhood Intervention Services
Web: www.dars.state.tx.us
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Division of IDEA Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Web: www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed
State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Programs, Monitoring, and Interventions
Texas Education Agency
E-mail: sped@tea.state.tx.us
Web: www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
Web: www.dars.state.tx.us
Coordinator for Transition Services
Division of IDEA Coordination
Texas Education Agency
Web: www.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.txddc.state.tx.us
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Advocacy, Inc.
E-mail: infoai@advocacyinc.org
Web: www.advocacyinc.org
Client Assistance Program
Advocacy, Inc.
Web: www.advocacyinc.org
Utah
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
BabyWatch
Early Intervention Program
Utah Department of Health
Web: www.utahbabywatch.org
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Utah State Office of Education
Web: www.schools.utah.gov/sars/preschool.htm
State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Education Services
State Office of Education
Web: www.schools.utah.gov
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Utah State Office of Rehabilitation
Web: www.usor.utah.gov
Coordinator for Transition Services
Utah State Office of Education
SPECIAL EDUCATION
Web: www.schools.utah.gov
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Services for People with Disabilities
Department of Human Services
Web: www.dspd.utah.gov
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
Web: www.utahddc.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disability Law Center
Web: www.disabilitylawcenter.org
Vermont
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Family, Infant and Toddler Program
Department for Children and Families
Child Development Division
Web: www.dcf.state.vt.us/cdd
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Special Education Unit
Department of Education
Web: www.state.vt.us/educ/new/html/pgm_sped.html
State Department of Education: Special Education
Student Support Services
Web: www.state.vt.us/educ/new/html/pgm_sped.html
Coordinator for Transition Services
Vermont State Department of Education
Web: http://education.vermont.gov/
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Vocational Education for Disadvantaged and Handicapped Programs
Department of Education
Web: www.state.vt.us/educ
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Services
Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living
Web: http://healthvermont.gov/
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council
Web: http://ddc.vermont.gov
Disability Rights Advocacy
Disability Law Project
Web: www.vtlegalaid.org
Virginia
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 3
Child and Family Services
Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services
Web: www.infantva.org
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 2 through 5
Special Education Instructional Services
Virginia Department of Education
Web: www.doe.virginia.gov
State Department of Education: Special Education
Division of Special Education and Student Services
Department of Education
Web: www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/sess
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services
Web: www.vadrs.org
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Virginia Board for People with Disabilities
Ninth Street Office Building
Web: www.vaboard.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy (VOPA)
Web: www.vopa.state.va.us/
Washington
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Social and Health Services
Web: www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Early Childhood Services
Special Education Learning Improvement
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Web: www.k12.wa.us
State Department of Education: Special Education
Special Education Operations
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Web: www.k12.wa.us/specialed
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Social and Health Services
Web: www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr
Coordinator for Transition Services
Center for Change in Transition Services
College of Education, Seattle University
Web: www.seattleu.edu/ccts
State Director of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Career and Technical Education
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Web: www.k12.wa.us/careerteched
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Social and Health Services
Web: www.dshs.wa.gov/ddd
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
WA State Developmental Disabilities Council
2600 Martin Way East, Suite F
Web: www.ddc.wa.gov
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disability Rights Washington
(formerly WA Protection and Advocacy System)
E-mail: info@dr-wa.org
Web: www.disabilityrightswa.org
West Virginia
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities under Part C of IDEA: Ages Birth To 3
West Virginia Birth to Three
Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health
Bureau of Public Health
Web: www.wvdhhr.org/birth43
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Office of Special Programs, Extended and Early Learning
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us
State Department of Education: Special Education
Office of Special Programs, Extended and Early Learning
Department of Education
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Rehabilitation Services
State Capitol Complex
Web: www.wvdrs.org
Coordinator for Transition Services
Office of Special Programs, Extended and Early Learning
West Virginia Department of Education
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/
Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Division of Technical and Adult Education Services
West Virginia Department of Education
Web: http://wvde.state.wv.us
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Bureau for Behavioral Health and Health Facilities
Department of Health and Human Resources
Web: www.wvdhhr.org
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
Web: www.wvddc.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
West Virginia Advocates
E-mail: WVAinfo@wvadvocates.org
Web: www.wvadvocates.org
Client Assistance Program
Client Assistance Program
West Virginia Advocates
E-mail: WVAinfo@wvadvocates.org
Web: www.wvadvocates.org
Wisconsin
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 3
Division of Long Term Care
Department of Health and Family Services
Web: http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/bdds/birthto3
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Division for Learning Support: Equity and Advocacy
State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Web: http://dpi.wi.gov/dlsea/index.html
State Department of Education: Special Education
Division for Learning Support: Equity and Advocacy
125 S. Webster Street
Web: www.dpi.state.wi.us/dpi/dlsea/een
Wisconsin Statewide Parent-Educator Initiative (WSPEI)
Web: www.dpi.wi.gov/sped/parent.html
Coordinator for Transition Services
Wisconsin Statewide Transition Initiative
Web: www.wsti.org/wsti.cfm
Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Career and Technical Education Team
Division for Academic Excellence
Department of Public Instruction
Web: www.dpi.wi.gov
State Children’s Services
Division of Children and Family Services
Department of Health and Family Services
Web: www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov
State Children’s Long Term Support Services
Children’s Services Section
Division of Long Term Care
Department of Health and Family Services
Web: www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Services Section
Bureau of Long Term Support
Division of Long Term Care
Department of Health and Family Services
Web: www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Board for People with Developmental Disabilities
Web: www.wcdd.org
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Disability Rights Wisconsin
Web: www.disabilityrightswi.org/
Wyoming
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Early Intervention and Education Program
Developmental Disabilities Division
Department of Health
Web: http://healthy.wyo.gov/ddd/index.html
Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Developmental Disabilities Division
Department of Health
Web: http://healthy.wyo.gov/ddd/index.html
State Department of Education: Special Education
Wyoming Department of Education
Web: www.k12.wy.us
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Department of Workforce Services
Web: www.wyomingworkforce.org/
Coordinator for Transition Services
Wyoming Department of Education
Web: www.k12.wy.us/
Programs for People with Developmental Disabilities
Division of Developmental Disabilities
Department of Health
Web: ddd.state.wy.us
Councils on Developmental Disabilities
Governor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities
Web: http://ddcouncil.state.wy.us
Protection and Advocacy Agency
Protection & Advocacy System, Inc.
Web: www.wypanda.com
Client Assistance Program
Client Assistance Program
Protection & Advocacy System, Inc.
Web: www.wypanda.com