A special education advocate is a highly trained person with "specialized knowledge" about the disability and the educational and adult agency processes. Also known as a parent advocate or educational/professional advocate, your advocate should have a working knowledge of the disability as well as sound understanding of laws and regulations which mandate services for: ages 0-3, special education K-22, and adult services 16+. An advocate is not an attorney nor a substitute for legal advice
- Child was born with a disability and you don't know what to do.
- New identification in Special Education.
- Frustrated or concerned with current IEP.
- Student is transitioning out of high school and needs to know what services, opportunities and support is available.
- Adult with a disability needs more services, on their Individual Service Plan.
- You have recently become a care provider for an individual with a disability or aging relative.
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