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Know your rights as a parent of a child with disabilities. Resources on IEP advocacy, due process, and protecting your child's educational rights.
Parent Rights
February 9, 2026
Court Oversight Intensifies: NYC Still Missing Deadlines to Deliver Ordered Services
Families who “win” at hearing often learn the hard way that a favorable order doesn’t automatically translate into services—or timely payment.
Parent Rights
June 20, 2018
The Administration Policy of Family Separation at the Border is Morally Abhorrent—and Violates IDEA, ADA Laws
The following statement concerning family separation at the US/Mexico border was released yesterday by the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). “...
Parent Rights
April 4, 2018
Speaking Out Against Gun Violence and Bias in Our Schools
In the days following the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, we were heartened to open The New York Times and...
Parent Rights
December 6, 2017
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Seeks Comments on Disabled Students of Color and School Discipline
On Friday, December 8th, in Washington, DC, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public briefing...
Parent Rights
October 24, 2017
No Meaningful Changes to Obligations of School Districts, Student Rights in Rescinding of 72 Guidance Documents by Trump Administration
Following Friday’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Education, first reported by Disability Scoop , that the Trump Administration is rescinding 72...
Parent Rights
June 16, 2017
Graduation Season: A Time for Celebration
It’s graduation season—a time to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of special education students who work so hard to overcome so many...
Parent Rights
January 23, 2017
Comment on New York City’s K-5 and 6-12 Draft School Discipline Plans until January 30th
Even though the use of school suspensions in New York City public schools has declined, the disparity in their use with disabled students has not.
Parent Rights
October 14, 2016
Update on Settlements
The frustration and outrage we are all experiencing about the delays in the payment of executed stipulations has reached...
Parent Rights
May 18, 2016
Pursuing Health Insurance Reimbursements for Your Child’s Therapies
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