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A GUIDE TO SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVOCACY
What Parents, Clinicians and Advocates Need to Know
By Matthew Cohen
February 2009 • 304pp • ISBN 978 1 84310 893 1 • HB • $24.95 plus s/h $5.00
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“Probably the most comprehensive publication yet to combine a thoughtful analysis of special education law and practice with effective advocacy strategies on behalf of children with disabilities. Each chapter contains ‘E=MC2 Advocacy Strategies,’ which are sterling practical tips and insights for parents and advocates. This book is a must-read for all those that want to increase their knowledge and understanding of special education law and advocacy strategies.”
—Torin D. Togut, Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Georgia School of Law
“Wow! This book is like a ‘Mapquest’ that puts the parent on a journey, making the process clear and concise. But more important, it is sensitive to the emotions a parent feels during very vulnerable times on the journey. As a parent, I would want to keep it within reach by day and under my pillow at night.”
—Ellen McManus, mother of daughter who has been represented by Matthew Cohen
Disability law can be complex and intimidating, so how can concerned parents use it to ensure their child with a disability receives the appropriate education they are legally entitled to? A Guide to Special Education Advocacy gives strategies for advocating for better provision of special education in schools. Despite the many services and accommodations that have been made for students with disabilities, such as the use of Braille or providing specialized education in a regular or special classroom, many children with disabilities do not get the services they need and are not placed in appropriate programs or settings. Matthew Cohen’s insightful manual gives a practical vision of how a parent or a professional can become an advocate to achieve a more inclusive and rewarding education for the child with a disability.
This book will provide parents, people with disabilities, professionals and clinicians thinking about special education advocacy with an overview of current disability law and how it works, identifying practical ways for building positive and effective relationships with schools.
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