Legal

Child Circumcision: Legal Issues Child Circumcision: Legal Issues- Links to articles that discuss the legal aspects of neonatal male circumcision. Arizona Center for Disability Law Arizona Center for Disability Law- Provides free legal assistance for certain disability issues. A Guide to Disability Rights Laws A Guide to Disability Rights Laws- The Department of Justice presents an overview of Federal civil rights laws ensuring equal opportunity for people with disabilities, including t… Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey (SPAN) Statewide Parent Advocacy Network of New Jersey (SPAN)- A parent-advocacy network providing training, assistance, and support to parents of disabled children. The program administ… Special Education Action Committee Special Education Action Committee- A non-profit training and information center in Alabama helping parents and their children with disabilities to participate in the individualiz… Special Education Parent's Advocacy Link Special Education Parent's Advocacy Link- Advocates for parents in the public schools in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska with children with learning disabilities, Down Syndrome, autism… Special Education Law Blog Special Education Law Blog- Discusses case law and news. Includes archives, case summaries, assistive technology, parent advocacy, and tip of the month. Located in Chicago, Illino… Autism and PDD Network Autism and PDD Network- Information about Autism spectrum disorders. The Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide The Freedom of Information Act: A User's Guide- Brochure provides a general description of the federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA") and specific guidelines on how to use it… The ARC of New Jersey The ARC of New Jersey- Information on mental retardation including links dealing with special education, advocacy, and other self help organizations. Access Matters Access Matters- Provides advocacy services relating to all aspects of the Disability Discrimination Act. IDEA IDEA- Contains the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997, the source law for many of the rights of the disabled student. Center For Public Representation Center For Public Representation- A non-profit public interest law firm that seeks to improve the quality of lives of people with mental illness and other disabilities through the… National Disability Rights Network National Disability Rights Network- Nationwide network of congressionally mandated, legally based disability rights agencies. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc.- Law and policy center in disability civil rights that has information about the ADA as well as other laws protecting the rights … Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education- Providing technical assistance and serving as an information clearinghouse on dispute resolution in special edu… Internet Special Education Resources Internet Special Education Resources- A nationwide directory of professionals who serve the learning disabilities and special education communities. Brain Injury Association USA Home Page Brain Injury Association USA Home Page- Promotes awareness, understanding and prevention of brain injury through education, advocacy, research grants and community support service… Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington- Information, support and resources to families, individuals and professionals dealing with Tourette Syndrome, Attention Defici… Kids Together, Inc. Kids Together, Inc.- Information and resources on inclusion, children and adults with disabilities, and advocacy suggestions based upon current law. NICHCY NICHCY- NICHCY is a national information center that provides information on disabilities and disability related issues, focusing on children and youth, birth to age 22. State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section- The State Bar of Texas Animal Law Section promotes the study and understanding of laws, regulations, and court decisions dealing with legal … International Animal-Law International Animal-Law- Provides information about international initiatives and projects regarding animals, welfare, law and ethics. Wayne State University Law School Student Animal Legal Defense Fund Wayne State University Law School Student Animal Legal Defense Fund- Law school student organization aiming to provide a forum for education, advocacy, and scholarship to protect … NABR Animal Law Section NABR Animal Law Section- Provides information about the rapidly growing area of animal law from a biomedical research perspective. The site contains news articles, case law, statu… Journal of Animal Law Journal of Animal Law- Student-run law review at Michigan State University discussing animal welfare issues in law and public policy. Animal Legal & Historical Center - Detroit College of Law Animal Legal & Historical Center - Detroit College of Law- Planned repository of a full set of legal material relating to animals for all levels in the US, foreign national and in… Animal Rights Law Office (ARLO) Animal Rights Law Office (ARLO)- Office of Michael Rotsten, attorney at law, specializing in animal rights cases. California. The International Institute For Animal Law The International Institute For Animal Law- Dedicated to developing legal scholarship and advocacy skills on behalf of animals. Offers news and resources along with details of pro… The Chimps' Day in Court The Chimps' Day in Court- Review by Cass R. Sunstein of 'Rattling the Cage: Toward Legal Rights for Animals' by Steven M. Wise, a book advocating legal personhood for animals.