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A collection of curated tools to support families, caregivers, self-advocates or educators, by providing information about rights, services, best practices, leadership development, systems navigation and more. 

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The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) Publications

The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is the federally funded Parent Training and Information Center for the state of Ohio. OCECD brings together parents, professionals, and community partners to advocate for children with disabilities, ensuring they have access to the educational services, supports, and opportunities they need to achieve their full potential.
OCECD has developed publications on topics such as “What Is An IEP?”, “Parents Rights in the Special Education Process”, “Behavior Focused IEP’s”, “Postsecondary Transition –
Building the Future “, and many more. Check them out!

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Recent Webinars

Deafblind isn’t just Helen Keller Webinar

On June 25th the National Center on Deafblindness, State Deaflbind projects, and Parent Center Network partners presented the national webinar, Deafblind isn’t just Helen Keller.

Webinar | Return to School after Traumatic Brain Injury

Description:  This webinar will describe traumatic brain injury in children, including the prevalence , effects of the injury in children, models of care for children and return to school for children following the injury. Presenter:Juliet Haarbauer-KrupaSenior Health...

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Recent Articles

Deafblind isn’t just Helen Keller Webinar

On June 25th the National Center on Deafblindness, State Deaflbind projects, and Parent Center Network partners presented the national webinar, Deafblind isn’t just Helen Keller.

Buzz | June Resources

Welcome to June’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! For most families, June means a change in routines and more time to relax as another school year comes to an end.

Buzz | May 2026

Welcome to May’s edition of the Buzz from the Hub! We are almost halfway through the year and this is a great time to refocus, realign with your goals, and move forward with intention.

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