EXPERTS & RESOURCES
Experts and resources beyond REEL for families navigating twice-exceptionality, from diagnosis to thriving.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCATES & LAWYERS
Legal and advocacy services for gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) learners empower families to secure special education support, IEPs, 504 plans, and disability rights. Through law firms, advocates, and consultants, parents receive guidance, representation, and resources to ensure educational access, equitable services, and long-term planning for student success and family empowerment
Name | Description | Contact Name(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Aspire Advocacy | Offers special education advocacy services, helping families navigate IEP and 504 plan processes. Their goal is to ensure children receive the free and appropriate public education they are entitled to. | Leigh Monichon | Bay Area, California |
Barbara Shufro Law Firm | Special education law firm advocating for student rights, educational access, and individualized support services. | Palo Alto, California | |
Bay Area Advocacy | Provides advocate services for parents with children who have learning, behavioral or emotional disabilities. She is passionate about securing a free appropriate public education. | Molly Matava | Bay Area, California |
CAC / SELPA | Community advisory committee supporting special education through parent engagement, advocacy, and resource sharing. | Palo Alto, California | |
Education Justice Law | Provides legal advocacy and representation for families navigating special education disputes and disability rights. | Adam Wasserman | California |
Gina Miller Consulting | Provides special education advocacy and consulting for families to ensure their child's educational success. | Gina Miller | Walnut Creek, California |
Heather Johnson Consulting | Provides educational consulting for families navigating complex learning, emotional, and behavioral needs. Offers strategic guidance for school supports and learning environments. | Heather Johnson | San Francisco Bay Area, California |
Jackie Darrough | Special education advocate supporting parents in securing appropriate services and accommodations for their children. | Jackie Darrough | San Jose, California |
Kathryn Dobel | Special education advocate and COPAA member assisting families in navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and school services. | Kathryn Dobel | San Francisco Bay Area, California |
Mosaic Minds Consulting | Provides consulting and support for families of gifted and twice-exceptional children, focusing on strengths-based approaches. | Bay Area | |
Natashe Washington | Educational consultant and advocate offering coaching and resources for student success and family empowerment. | Natashe Washington | Oakland, California |
Special Education Advocacy Group | Provides advocacy services to help families secure appropriate special education supports, services, and accommodations for students. | Palo Alto, California | |
Special Needs Law Group | Law firm specializing in special education law, disability rights, and estate planning for families with special needs. | Lorna Drope | Mountain View, California |
Tollner & Associates | Offers legal advocacy and consulting for families navigating special education disputes, IEPs, and student rights. | David Tollner and Sarah Fairchild | San Jose, California |
Urbatsch Law Firm | Specializes in estate planning, trusts, and legal advocacy for families of children with disabilities. | Berkeley, California | |
Vielbaum Consulting | Educational advocacy for students with learning differences, covering guidance, school/college placement, IEP advocacy, and legal strategy. | Debbie Vielbaum | Burlingame, California |
Wrightslaw | Provides comprehensive resources, books, and advocacy training on special education law and student rights. |
Please Note: This is not a comprehensive list of resources, but rather a collection of known or sourced resources.
Many resources are specific to San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties in Northern California, while others may be helpful regardless of location. THESE RESOURCES HAVE NOT BEEN VETTED BY THE REEL TEAM. Individual experiences may vary. We encourage you to use the resources as a starting point.
If you would like to ask whether anyone in our community has direct experience with a particular resource, please join the REEL 2e Google Group. To request an addition to these resources or share an update, please email hello@reel2e.org.