Our Mission: To protect the rights and futures of students and educators.

SERVING STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS STATEWIDE IN OHIO, MICHIGAN and PENNSYLVANIA.

ADVISING STUDENTS NATIONWIDE FOR COLLEGE CODE OF CONDUCT AND TITLE IX CASES.

Special Education Legal Clinic

The Special Education Legal Clinic offers parents and guardians an opportunity to meet with a special education advocate or attorney in an open and welcoming environment to ask questions and discuss specific challenges related to education. Clinic staff members and volunteers will help guide parents and guardians through the special education process and provide resources to request and secure special education services.

The Clinic includes a group workshop followed by a Q&A panel from special education professionals. Attendees may participate in-person or virtually. Free 30-minute individual guidance sessions with attorneys are available for scheduling as well.

Is the Clinic Free?

Yes, thanks to our volunteers, interns and agency partners, the Clinic is entirely free. This includes all workshops, panels and individual guidance sessions offered on the day of the Clinic. (Volunteer and Intern Roster)

Who is Offering the Clinic?

The Clinic is a public-private collaboration between three independent organizations, including Disability Rights Ohio, the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children With Disabilities, and AW Law. The Clinic is staffed by volunteer attorneys, advocates, law students and interns.

Who Would Benefit from Attending?

Parents/guardians of children with disabilities (ages 3-26) would benefit, along with educators at all levels.