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  <title>Children’s Cause for Cancer Advocacy</title>
  <subtitle>Mobilizing to Conquer Childhood Cancer</subtitle>
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    <title>Education and Employment Resources</title>
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    <published>2009-04-07T17:48:06-04:00</published>
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<dt><a href="http://www.ldaamerica.org/">Learning Disabilities Association (LDA)</a></dt>
<dd>LDA provides support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources.Phone: (412) 341-1515</dd>
<dt><a href="http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/treatment/surclinics.html">Listing of Long-Term Follow-Up Clinics for Childhood Cancer Survivors</a></dt>
<dd>Refer to your local long-term follow-up clinic for referrals on testing for learning disabilities, and documentation for any special assistance you may need at school or work.</dd>
<dt><a href="http://www.heath.gwu.edu/">The George Washington University - HEATH Resource Center</a></dt>
<dd>The HEALTH Resource Center, part of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development, is the national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. The Center serves as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other post-secondary training entities. Phone: (202) 973-0904 or (800) 544-3284 (toll-free); Email: askheath@gwu.edu</dd>
<dt><a href="http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html">United States Department of Education - Office of Civil Rights</a></dt>
<dd>The OCR serves student populations facing discrimination and enforces several Federal civil rights laws that prohibit discrimination in programs or activities including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act.</dd>
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