Special Education: Organizations/Associations

The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing for the field of special education teaching.

The mission of the National Autism Association is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.

The Autism Society, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism.

CDC is committed to continuing to provide essential data on ASDs, search for risk factors and causes, and develop resources that help identify children with ASDs as early as possible.

The mission of the NEA is to advocate for education professionals and to unite their members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education to prepare every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.

Resource for all things private special education.

NADS is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

The Arc is the largest national community-based organization advocating for and with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and serving them and their families.

Org. of professionals and others concerned with promoting progressive policies, sound research, effective practices and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The mission of the National Down Syndrome Society is to be the national advocate for the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome

Supports private early intervention providers, schools, residential therapeutic centers, and adult living programs.

LDA’s mission is to create opportunities for success for all individuals affected by learning disabilities through support, education, and advocacy.

Professional organization who advocates for appropriate governmental policies, sets professional standards, provides professional development, and helps professionals obtain conditions and resources necessary for effective professional practice.

Studies, datasets, and research on relevant topics.

Concerned with all things education: Focus on current research of same.