Overview
For parents and caregivers who are seeking to best serve a challenged child, this book provides a thorough overview of the most important Acts involving health care, education, and services for challenged children. Also included is a directory of useful contact information for organizations providing services for challenged children throughout the country.
The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.
Synopsis
Written for parents and other caregivers with a challenged child, this work overviews the most important legislation involving health care, education, and services for children with physical, mental, and emotional challenges. Also included is a national directory of contact information for organizations that provide services for challenged children. A glossary is included. The table of contents is detailed, but there is no subject index. Jasper is a general practice attorney. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR