Stacey is a very committed, dedicated, & highly knowledgeable educational advocate & family support specialist. She is just the person you need to help you understand & effectively navigate the educational system so your child is equipped to not get left behind. Her expertise is invaluable & always reliable to give you the best advice to make well-informed decisions for your child. Very grateful & appreciative to have her as an advocate.
Empowering Parents of Children with Disabilities
We are a team of educational advocates dedicated to ensuring that children with disabilities receive the support and resources they need to thrive in school.
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Years of team experience advocating for children with disabilities.
1,200+ Families supported through IEP advocacy and education.
Welcome to
Disability Advocacy and Support Specialists, Inc!
Our Mission
Whether you are a parent of young children recently diagnosed, older children preparing for education or employment, or a self advocate with a desire to know more about your personal rights, we can help.
Disability Advocacy and Support Specialists, Inc, is a 501c3 nonprofit. Our mission is to empower parents and self-advocates with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively advocate for themselves, ensuring access to meaningful education, equitable opportunities, and a voice in every decision that impacts their lives.
Welcome to
Our Mission
We offer a range of services to help our clients achieve their goals, including academic counseling, educational rights supports, career coaching, and more. Whether you are a parent of young children recently diagnosed or older children preparing for post-secondary education, we can help.
Educational Advocacy
1:1 Advocate to support you in IEP meetings
Parent Training
Education on your rights under educational law
School Observations
Ensuring students are receiving what they need
Our Team
Our team of experienced consultants has a diverse background in education, culture, and advocacy. We bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our work, and we are committed to providing the highest level of service to our clients.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your goals.
Who we are
Champions for Children with Disabilities
We help parents and caregivers secure the knowledge and tools they need to be powerful advocates for their children. Our experienced consultants come from diverse backgrounds in education and advocacy.
Causes of underachievement
- Lack of thoughtful consideration of placement options
- Failure to access proper accommodations
- Omission of assistive technology
Addressing underachievement
- Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Collaboration between teachers and therapists
- Positive reinforcement and feedback
- Addressing behavioral, social and emotional needs
- Parent involvement
Why choose us?
Your Child Deserves a Knowledgeable Advocate
DASS advocates have decades of protecting and promoting the educational rights of students with disabilities. As a result, we have unparalleled experience and expertise in obtaining meaningful outcomes for students with special needs.
- Seasoned advocates ready to assist families in need
- Personal experience navigating the education system for our own children
- Collaborative approach to dealing with school systems
- Addressing behavioral, social and emotional needs
- Advocacy fees based on family income - sliding fee scale
We’re on a mission to promote the empowerment of parents of children with disabilities by providing advocacy and guidance so that children reach their full potential.
Where We Began
The purpose of DASS is to ensure that all available resources are utilized for the benefit of students with disabilities. By knowing and understanding the system, and your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, we take a multidisciplinary team approach to protect and promote children with disabilities towards their most positive outcome by securing IEPs that truly provide what they need, and as such, promoting the rights of parents.
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