Non-attorney, special education advocate, credentialed P.E. teacher, Adapted Physical Education (APE) specialist, and parent of a child with special needs helps assess, plan and implement IEPs for individuals with disabilities. Also provides Independent Educational Evaluations (IEE) for APE. Free initial consultation.
Program designed to give young adults (ages 17–24) the opportunity to complete their education, connect with apprenticeships, and receive workforce training, mental health services and housing assistance.
Special education advocacy, educational consultation and IEP support.
Allan Roth, M.S.Ed. educational consultation and advocacy assisting with IEPs, 504s, SSTs, expulsions, adult services/agencies, training, Regional Center, In-Home Support Services (IHSS) and Dept. of Social Services.
Advocacy for children with disabilities including IEP, IFSP and IHSS help in North County.
Supports families with children with disabilities specializing in the IHSS application process. Ashley Simmons Advocacy also assists families in building collaborative IFSPs, IPPs and IEPs for students in preschool through fifth grade.
Supports all families regardless of age or diagnosis. Provides representation for meetings, mediation, due process and state hearings. Creators of the Secret IEP Guide, found on their website.
Special education advocacy from the parent of a child with special needs supporting students with disabilities and their families through a person-centered approach.
Special education attorneys that provide free consultation, legal guidance, and representation for families who have concerns regarding their child’s IEPs or 504 Plans. Common concerns include implementation, assessments, placement, academics, communication, behavioral concerns and the level of support and services. They offer free workshops and seminars on special education topics. Consultations are always free.
Resources and support for parents, guardians and families of children with disabilities for procedural safeguards and educational nights.
Explains procedures for receiving Medi-Cal and managing care.
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Teaches girls self-esteem through two programs: AMPLIFY is an educational program that teaches self-advocacy skills to girls (ages 5 & up) and women with disabilities in a fun environment; ADVOCATE is a leadership development program that empowers girls and women with disabilities to drive important changes locally and nationally.
Responsible for ensuring the protection of legal, civil, and service rights of persons who require services through publicly funded agencies that serve persons with developmental disabilities.
Academic, research and advocacy organization working to improve the lives of children (with emphasis on child protection and foster care) and enhance resources for youth aging out of foster care. USD law students serve as advocates.
USD School of Law
Unique school option offering a blended curriculum for students who need flexibility special education, filling academic gaps, and getting to the root of learning challenges through a combination of online learning, teacher-led instruction, and small group classes or independent learning.
Helps individuals with disabilities receive Social Security Disability/SSI and/or Veteran’s Disability benefits, but community resources are available to everyone.
Works to bring about fairness and justice for Californians with disabilities.
Provides one-on-one focused assistance for social security disability benefits claims.
Andrea Katz, Ed.D and former special education teacher, provides advocacy to families in East and South San Diego County, including student observation, IEP meeting support and improved district communication. Free initial consultation.
Special education advocate supports families in the special education process to ensure children are provided with a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).
Self-advocate with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy teaches families how to advocate for their children and to empower them to advocate for themselves. Available for training and speaking engagements.
Special education attorney offers education and disability legal representation through a collaborative and results-oriented approach.
Educates, informs, connects and inspires parents and people with special needs. Encourages efforts to restore, defend, and preserve the Lanterman Act and the protection of the rights of individuals
Helps child development through parent education and in-home strategies. Reviews IEPs and helps parents advocate for quality behavioral support plans.
Advocate with a background in ABA helps families recognize a child’s needs in a classroom setting, create an IEP, build and maintain a positive relationship with the school and service providers.
Special education law firm dedicated to giving children a level playing field in their education. Provides legal representation, parent and professional training, community support and consultations. Se habla Español.
Attorney and the mom of a child with special needs, dedicated to protecting the rights of children, provides special education legal services.
Specializes in special education legal and advocacy services: IEP, resolution, mediation, due process hearings, including children who suffer emotional and physical injuries as a result of negligence and bullying at school.
Expert representation in divorce, custody and support, bankruptcy, estate planning and immigration for San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Provides advocacy services to help obtain Social Security, Medi-Cal, Cash Aid, Cal Fresh and housing, and to problem-solve for these services when needed.
Advocacy, parent training, online information center for those
Provides a unique co-advocacy model (each client has two advocates) with a child-centered approach. Works to build bridges between clients and school districts to achieve positive outcomes for children with disabilities at IEP and 504 meetings.
Provides patients with arbitration, mediation and negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt and job retention related to illness or disability.
Helps parents navigate the special education system, evaluations, classroom observations, reviewing assessments, reports, and IEPs, assisting meetings, and seeking alternate school placements.
Offers self-advocacy, tracks legislation and provides information on writing to governmental offices.
Offers self-advocacy, tracks legislation and provides information on writing to governmental offices.
Bilingual advocacy from parents of children with disabilities. Helps obtain services by reviewing records, conducting observations, collaborating with special education professionals and attending IEP and 504 meetings. Free consultation.
Former special education teacher assists families throughout San Diego County with IEP meetings, communication with school district, the eligibility process, 504 plans, state compliance complaints, triennial reviews, parent training and more.
Works impartially with all parties to help with concerns related to students’ individual needs, usually during the IEP process.
IEP advocacy and 1:1 mentoring through the IEP process from a team of trained parent advocates, teachers and SLP.
Bilingual staff helps people with disabilities, families and professionals navigate special education, disability services and assistive technology (AT). Reviews IEP documents, offers community workshops, and lab appointments to explore AT options for learning and communicating.
Preventative healthcare advocacy and help with getting insurance.
Helps parents navigate special education law because every child deserves a meaningful education. Free initial consultation. Se habla español.
Marta Victoria Leyva has a bilingual (Spanish/English) educational private practice that advocates for the educational rights of all students. Professional and parent training and development, and educational consulting services offered.
Accurate, reliable information about special education law, general education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities. Excellent parent trainings.