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Housing Advocates Resource List

Author: 
Dwyer, Charlene
Publisher: 
TASH Connections; (May/June 2001)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3374
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
TRAN 45
Notes: 
A comprehensive list of housing-related resources such as National Home of Your Own Alliance.

Learning Disabilities Association of Massachusetts

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
None
Type: 
Brochure
ID: 
3343
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
Resource Drawer - Mass State Resources Folder
Notes: 
Brochure provides basic information about the association and summarizes its services.

Know Your Rights if You Get Arrested

Author: 
The Arc of the United States
Publisher: 
Internet; (02/02)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3328
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
ADL 16
Notes: 
This brochure is intended for self-advocates. It includes concrete information about what to do if arrested, if jailed.

Autism and the Criminal Law

Author: 
Autism Society of America
Publisher: 
Autism Society of America; (02/02)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3330
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
ADL 18
Notes: 
This article give examples of how children and adults have been involved with law enforcement authorities. It lists areas such as bizarre behavior, property damage, in which a person with autism may encounter problems with police.

Avoiding Unfortunate Situations

Author: 
Debbaubt, Dennis
Publisher: 
Internet; (02/02)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3329
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
ADL 17
Notes: 
A 6 part article on law enforcement and autism. Dennis Debbaubt is a law enforcement professional and is the father of a child with autism. Includes a law enforcement handout and a hand out for families with advice on how to be proactive in educating local authorities.

Life Planning Services

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
None
Type: 
Information Packet
ID: 
3334
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
Resource Drawer - Legal Services Folder
Notes: 
Information packet provides basic information about their firm and summarizes its services.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
None
Type: 
Booklet
ID: 
3317
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
Resource Drawer - Laws Folder
Notes: 
Booklets and other materials provide information about the law(s).
Library: 

Turning 22 (Chapter 688) Massachusetts Transitional Planning Program

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
None
Type: 
Brochure
ID: 
3318
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
Resource Drawer - Laws Folder - Turning 22
Notes: 
Brochure provides basic information about the law and summarizes eligibility and services.

Parents Guide to Special Education

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
Federation for Children with Special Needs & Mass Dept. of Education; (2002)
Type: 
Article
ID: 
3242
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
ED 46
Notes: 
Using a 'frequently asked question format' this comprehensive guide is a must-read for any parent of a special needs child. It covers the referral process, timelines, writing an IEP, procedural safeguards etc.

Disabled Childrens Relief Fund

Author: 
None
Publisher: 
None
Type: 
Factsheet
ID: 
3193
Price: 
$0.00
Location: 
Resource Drawer - Other States Resources - Miscellaneous
Notes: 
Factsheet provides basic information about the fund and summarizes the application process.

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