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A Guide To Learning Advocacy in Special Education with tips for advocating for your child, written by Rachel Nemhauser, The Arc of King County

By Whitney Stohr

The following message was posted to Facebook on a private group wall and shared on our blog in 2014 with permission of the author. We are republishing it now in the hopes that it will speak to many who are suffering during this time of isolation from the pandemic, ongoing crises, economic uncertainty, and stress.

(This article is from September 2020) The start of the school year is fast approaching. With no clear path forward for students who receive special education, we have invited parents to share their perspectives on the challenges they face in trying to make decisions during these incredibly difficult times. We recognize that every situation is different and that every family is making the best choices they can. Our hope is that families can borrow ideas from each other, and that educators can also gain insight and help create solutions.

By Catalina Angel

By Rachel Nemhauser

By Rachel Nemhauser

By Betsy McAlister