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Chapter 310
Purpose: The purpose of the Clearinghouses for the Disabled Program is to support three clearinghouses that: (1) disseminate information and provide technical assistance to parents, professionals, and other interested parties; (2) provide information on postsecondary programs and services for individuals with disabilities; and (3) encourage students and professional personnel to pursue careers in the field of special education.
Funding History
| Fiscal Year | Appropriation | Fiscal Year | Appropriation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | $250,000 | 1986 | $1,062,000 |
| 1970 | 475,000 | 1987 | 1,200,000 |
| 1975 | 500,000 | 1988 | 1,149,000 |
| 1980 | 1,000,000 | 1989 | 1,135,000 |
| 1981 | 750,000 | 1990 | 1,479,000 |
| 1982 | 720,000 | 1991 | 1,525,000 |
| 1983 | 720,000 | 1992 | 2,000,000 |
| 1984 | 1,000,000 | 1993 | 2,162,000 |
| 1985 | 1,025,000 | 1994 | 2,162,000 |
The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities provides parents, professionals, and others with current and factual information regarding the diverse issues related to the education of children and youth with disabilities. Also, the project provides technical assistance and promotes the involvement of individuals with disabilities, their families, volunteers, and professionals in providing information to the general public. A major emphasis of this project is to develop and disseminate, in appropriate language and media, material to assist those families with low reading abilities which have children and youth with disabilities; families whose primary language is not English; and families that are in isolated sectors of the country where obtaining specific information for a particular child is difficult.
The National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education of Disabled Individuals provides information to the public on educational support services, procedures, policies, adaptations, and educational and training opportunities on college and university campuses, vocational technical schools, independent career schools, adult and continuing education programs, independent living centers, and other training entities after high school for youth and adults with disabilities. Information on the kinds of accommodations that enable full participation by persons with disabilities in regular as well as specialized postsecondary programs is also available.
The National Clearinghouse on Careers and Employment in Special Education provides information to the public on personnel, career opportunities, and training in special education. This clearinghouse collects and disseminates information on current and future needs for special education and related services personnel; disseminates information to high school counselors and others concerning career opportunities in special education and related services, location of programs, and various forms of financial assistance; identifies training programs for the various special education and related-services professionals around the country; provides technical assistance to institutions seeking to meet State and professionally recognized standards of professional preparation; and establishes a network among local and State education agencies and institutions of higher education concerning the supply of graduates and available openings.
Networking activities performed by the three clearinghouses are accomplished by direct mailings, telecommunications, and conference participation.
[Research in the Education of Individuals with Disabilities]