Educational Advocates
Local Options
Federation for Children with Special Needs: Call Center (free)
Provides free advocacy support and information for families of children with special needs. Their call center offers guidance on special education rights, IEPs, and other educational concerns.
Massachusetts Advocates for Children (free)
Offers free advocacy services for families of children with special needs. Their team provides support with special education issues, including IEPs, and helps families navigate the education system.
The Support Network (free)
Provides free support and advocacy services for families of children with special needs. Their services include guidance on special education rights and assistance with IEPs and other educational issues.
Curly Girl Consultant
Offers educational advocacy services for families of children with special needs. Their services include support with IEPs, special education rights, and navigating the education system.
Cadence Behavioral and Therapeutic Services
Provides advocacy and support services for families of children with special needs. Their team offers assistance with IEPs, special education rights, and accessing appropriate educational services.
Become an advocate yourself through the Federation for Children with Special Needs
Offers training and resources for individuals interested in becoming educational advocates. The Federation provides education and support to help parents and community members advocate for children with special needs.
National Resources
Wrightslaw
Provides comprehensive resources on special education law and advocacy. Wrightslaw offers guides, training, and information for parents and advocates to effectively support children with special needs. Locations: Nationwide.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
Offers advocacy and legal support for families of children with disabilities. COPAA provides resources on special education law, IEPs, and effective advocacy strategies. Locations: Nationwide.
Parent to Parent USA
Provides peer support and advocacy resources for families of children with special needs. Parent to Parent USA connects parents with trained advocates who offer guidance on special education rights and services. Locations: Nationwide.
Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
Provides resources and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families. DREDF offers information on special education rights, IEPs, and how to navigate the special education system. Locations: Berkeley, California, with resources available nationwide.
The Arc
Offers advocacy and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc provides assistance with special education issues, including IEPs, and helps families access necessary services. Locations: Multiple chapters across the United States.