The following organizations provide free legal advice, resources, and even representation (for some, but not all, eligible cases). You can access this support regardless of your family’s immigration status.
Advocates for Justice and Education
Phone: (202) 678-8060
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Recommended for: special education advocacy; school discipline; school push-out issues
Children’s Law Center
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Recommended for: special education advocacy; special education transportation; school discipline
D.C. Special Education Hub
- Fill out a request for assistance
Phone: (202) 671-2890
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, interpreters available for other languages
Recommended for: special education information and advocacy
Disability Rights Maryland
Phone: (410) 727-6352 ext. 0 (ask for “intake”); Monday – Friday, 9:00am- 12:00pm; Wednesday 4:00pm-6:00pm
Languages spoken: English, Spanish
Recommended for: special education advocacy for residents of Maryland only
A Day In Our Shoes
This is a comprehensive resource for parents navigating the IEP process. As the site says, “Don’t IEP alone.”
Understood
Our first stop for anything related to learning differences. This is a great place to look for initial guidance if you have questions about your child’s social-emotional development or their learning needs.
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