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We have put together a list of reference materials and websites we feel might be helpful for our members.
Reference Materials
A_Summary of_the_Evidence_on_Inclusive_Education
NYSED Least Restrictive Environment Field Advisory
Policy Statement on Inclusion in Early Childhood Program US DOE
NYSED Blueprint for Improved Results for Students with Disabilities
Links for Families and Professionals
Alexander’s Angels – www.alexandersangels.org
CAST Universal Design for Learning UDL http://www.cast.org
Center on Technology and Disability – www.ctdinstitute.org
Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network - https://www.dsdiagnosisnetwork.org
Down Syndrome Education International - https://www.down-syndrome.org/en-us/
Down Syndrome International (DSi) – www.ds-int.org
GiGi's Playhouse Long Island - https://gigisplayhouse.org/longisland/
Global Down Syndrome Foundation – www.globaldownsyndrome.org
I’m Determined Self Determination– www.imdetermined.org
Long Island Advocacy Center – www.theliac.org
Long Island Communities of Practice – www.licop.org
Lumind Foundation – https://www.lumindidsc.org
National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) – www.ndsccenter.org
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) – www.ndss.org
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities – www.opwdd.ny.gov
Center for Parent Information and Resources https://www.parentcenterhub.org
Swift Schools – https://swiftschools.org
Ties Center – https://tiescenter.org
The TRAID Program – www.licop.org/traid.html
The Center on Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports – https://www.pbis.org
Spanish Language Resources
La Definición de Ambiente Menos Restrictivo LRE in Spanish
Spanish Parent Center Hub - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/spanish-to-english/