UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES JAN 8 2001 Dear Colleagues: We are writing to share with you the attached document regarding multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) developed by the Arizona Technology Access Program, an Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) funded program. The document provides information that should increase awareness and understanding of MCS. A link to the document can be found under "What's New" on the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) web site (http://www.ed.gov/OFFICES/OSERS/OSEP/) or you can access it directly at http://www.nau.edu/~ihd/aztap/mcs.html. This document provides information that may help school personnel, parents, and other interested individuals to understand MCS and the impact on students affected by MCS. Increased awareness of MCS by local education agency personnel should help to improve the overall school environment for all children. We hope you find this important information helpful and that you will share it widely. CO: State Directors of Special Education Part C Coordinators Preschool Coordinators Federal Resource Center Regional Resource Centers Office of Non-Public Education Secretary's Regional Representatives Protection and Advocacy Agencies Parent Training and Information Centers Independent Living Centers Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioners 400 MARYLAND AVE., S.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20202 Our mission is to ensure equal access to education and to promote educa tio nal excellence throughout the Nation. Sincerely, Judith E. Heumann, Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Kenneth R. Warlick, Director Office of Special Education Programs