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Special Education Advocacy & Disability Support

EmpowerEd Consulting & Advocacy helps families navigate IEPs, 504 Plans, evaluations, school meetings, Medicaid, waiver supports, transition planning, and disability-related systems with clear guidance and experienced support.

Free Grant & Fundraising Consultations

The cost of supporting your child’s needs can add up quickly. Through our partnership with SupportNow, EmpowerEd offers free, 30-minute funding coach consultations to help families explore ways to pay for treatments, supplies, services, and advocacy support.

Together, we can:

  • Discuss your family’s needs and funding priorities.

  • Explore potential grants and financial assistance.

  • Consider crowdfunding options and how to get started.

  • Identify practical next steps.

You don’t need to have a fundraiser underway to get started. Whether you’re facing a new expense or exploring support for ongoing needs, we’re here to help you consider your options.

IEP & 504 Plan Review

We review your child’s current IEP or 504 Plan to identify missing supports, vague goals, service concerns, accommodation needs, and areas where the plan may not match your child’s needs.

Meeting Support & Advocacy

We help families prepare for school meetings, organize concerns, understand options, request appropriate supports, and participate with confidence during IEP, 504, evaluation, and discipline-related meetings.

Strategic Planning & Coaching

We provide one-on-one guidance for families who need help understanding school communication, preparing requests, reviewing documents, planning next steps, or navigating complex situations.

Evaluations & Eligibility Support

We help families understand evaluations, eligibility decisions, reevaluation needs, IEE requests, and whether the school’s data fully reflects the child’s disability-related needs.

Behavior & Discipline Support

We support families with behavior concerns, BIPs, FBAs, manifestation determination reviews, suspensions, removals, and questions about whether supports are being implemented appropriately.

Disability Systems Navigation

We assist families with disability-related systems beyond school, including Medicaid navigation, waiver and CCO services, transition planning, adult supports, and community-based resources.

Need help figuring out where to start?

You do not have to know exactly what service you need before reaching out. We can help you sort through the documents, concerns, and next steps.