APE Related WebsitesIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Web Site Official website with resource information and educational materials specific to this important special education legislation. National Center for Health, Physical Activity, and Disability Founded in 1999, the National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD) is a public health practice and resource center on health promotion for people with disability. National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services The National Coalition on Personnel Shortages in Special Education and Related Services (NCPSSERS) is a national coalition of 30+ participating organizations that is “dedicated to addressing the issue of shortages in special education and related services personnel in schools”. PALAESTRA (Forum of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation for Those with Disabilities) PALAESTRA: Forum of Sport, Physical Education and Recreation For those with Disabilities, a quarterly publication, published in cooperation with both the U.S. Olympic Committee on Sports for the Disabled and the NCPEID, is a valuable resource for consumers, their families, and professionals in the field. A website dedicated to providing “parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys come to with reliable information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities”. |