Every student with a disability has the right to equal protection in the education system. There are certain special protections and accommodations provided for students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal regulation that provides students with special needs and those in special education programs additional rights and protections to give them the best learning environment possible. However, even with all these legal protections in place, you may have trouble accessing them for your child. An Ann Arbor, MI, special education lawyer can help ensure your child is treated fairly.
Our special education attorneys advocate for special needs students and their families in the Michigan education system. Whether you need help with due process in an appeal or want to explore your options for an Individual Education Plan (IEP), we can protect you. We take a proactive approach based on sound Elga principles. Contact K Altman Law today to learn more.
How Can an Ann Arbor Special Education Lawyer Help My Child?
We are a tough team of attorneys advocating for the rights of students like yours. We take education law seriously and believe that every student has the right to as high a degree of schooling as they are capable of. The rights and protections afforded to students with special needs, under state and federal law, can help your child achieve more than they could without these protections.
We focus on helping children with special needs obtain the education they need to feel accomplished and live their best lives. We believe that the accommodations afforded your child can give them the best chance of educational success, and we’re here to help secure those protections for your child.
We help many students with special needs, including those with:
- Dyslexia
- Deafness, deaf/blind, and hard of hearing
- Autism spectrum disorders/Asperger’s
- Blind and visually impaired
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Learning disabilities
- Emotional impairments
Your child faces many hurdles in their life. Access to equity in the classroom shouldn’t be one of them. We can help you get access to the special education programs and services they deserve.
Helping Students With Special Needs Receive the Best Education
We offer special education advocacy in the school system, in a courtroom, and in hearings or meditation. We can help you assess your child’s current accommodations and determine whether they should have additional ones. We can also help you find a balance between your child’s special needs and the least restrictive learning environment for them.
We can also help you prepare for upcoming meetings and evaluations, including your next spies after an unexpected diagnosis. Your child may need medical or educational intervention to help them reach certain goals, and we can discuss this, too.
You have the right to have legal representation as you advocate for the needs of your child. We can assist you with many tasks involving:
- Attending Section 504 and IEP meetings with you
- Reviewing reports and evaluations regarding your child’s placement, programming, special accommodations, and other services
- Advocating for you in Manifestation Determination Review Hearings, including filing an appeal
- Advising a child’s guardian, parent, and other family about their child’s eligibility requirements for special services
- Filing due process complaints
- Drafting complaints, requests for services, and responses to school districts, administrators, or the school board
Our advocacy is not limited to this. The attorneys at K Altman Law know that the needs of a special needs child are vast and varied. As your Ann Arbor special education lawyer, we advocate for your child’s best interests and support you as you fight for their educational rights. Call today to learn more.
