P2P Recommends

“From Emotions to Advocacy” by Peter W.D. Wright, Esq. and Pamela Darr Wright

A life-changing book for parents raising children with disabilities.

Disability Scoop

A great resource for information and news about developmental disabilities.

Forward Motion

Free guides on how to get a job, when and if to disclose to your disability to an employer, and information for employers.

Deana recommends that parents keep these resources at their fingertips so they can get to the information they need quickly!

Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership

Parent Mentors are moms and dads hired by local school systems to work with special education directors, parents, school teams, teachers and the community to build a bridge of communication between school and home.

Patricia recommends two of her favorite resources to parents whose children are preparing for transition out of high school.

National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability (NCWD)

This website and their newsletter offer information about employment and youth with disabilities.

Ollibean

Connect with and learn from parents, advocates and professionals.  Get email updates, share advice and stories, read blogs and create your own custom news feeds.

Susan recommends that parents always check to see if their school district has a Parent Mentor. Parent Mentors are a great resource for information about your local district!

Wrightslaw

A favorite website for information and guidance on any educational issue or question.

Deana recommends that parents keep these resources at their fingertips so they can get to the information they need quickly!

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