FAMILY RESOURCES
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ASAN works to make our society more inclusive for autistic people. The organization works to make sure that autistic people are in control in our own lives. The organizations work includes:
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Policy and legal advocacy
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Making educational resources
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Creating advocacy tools
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Leadership training for autistic self-advocates
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Common Sense Media
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Visit Common Sense Media for an independent source with media recommendations and advice for families.
KidSmartz
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Visit KidSmartz a child safety program that educates families about preventing abduction and empowers kids in grades K-5 to practice safer behaviors.
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LDANYS is the only statewide association in New York that specifically represents the needs and interests of individuals who have learning disabilities and their families. LDANYS works with the Governor’s office, members of the state legislature, Board of Regents, and key state agencies that have oversight over programs and services that touch the lives of individuals who have learning disabilities and their families to ensure policies are fair and provide equal access to programs and services for individuals who have learning disabilities.
National Center on Improving Literacy
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Explore the National Center on Improving Literacy to help your child read
and write with practical ideas and strategies based on what works.
​NetSmartz
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NetSpartz provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline.
The Northeast American Disability Act (ADA) Center
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The Northeast ADA Center provides information, guidance, and training on implementation of all aspects of the ADA.
NYS Parent Portal
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Navigate to NYS Parent Portal, a one-stop, digital parent portal for information on parenting, child care options, concerns about child development and how to talk and work together with your child’s teachers.
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Reading Rockets is a national public media literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can help.
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Families: The roadmap to Reading
TIPS FOR FAMILIES
The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity (YCDC)
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Navigate to the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity (YCDC) to view resources from experts; stories from others parents; and tools you can use to help set your children the best possible path.