Fighting for the Educational Rights of Special Needs Children
Raising a child with special needs is not for the faint of heart. Of course, it can be rewarding, uplifting and fun. But it can also be frustrating, stressful, exhausting and heartrending. It may be hard for people who haven’t been through it to understand.
Attorney Greg Fell and his wife have personal experience in this area. They’ve been through the fight to get a school district to live up to its responsibilities to their special needs son. They can appreciate what you’re going through at home and with the school system.
The Fell Law Firm serves clients in Dallas-Fort Worth and across the state of Texas. Our attorneys offer compassionate assistance to parents struggling to navigate the education system for their special needs children.
Call us today 469-765-3304 or email us to schedule your consultation.
Advocating for Your Child
It can be tempting to leave educating your special needs child up to the school and its professionals. Unfortunately, while the school may pretend to be on your side, it is not. You will likely need to fight—hard—to force the school to give your child the support mandated by law.
You may be shocked at the difference having an advocate on your side can make. When you know your rights, you’ll quickly see where the school district is letting your child down. You can protect your child from the negative consequences of an education that doesn’t account for your child’s unique needs.
How Can We Help You?
We support parents of special needs students in a variety of settings, including:
- Gaining special needs services
- Assisting with early intervention support
- Providing support for ARD meetings
- Addressing disciplinary situations
When you work with us, you’ll come away with several important tools. First, we’ll explain the process you’ll go through to support your child. Second, we’ll explain your rights so you know when your child is getting appropriate support.
We can offer you insights into your situation that you may not have thought about before, and we can point you to resources you can use to improve your situation. The goal is to put you on the right path to addressing your child’s difficulties with the school.
Representing Your Interests
In some cases, it may not be enough to arm yourself with information. You may need an attorney to represent your interests in a meeting or legal proceeding. Education law, particularly as it relates to special needs education, is highly complex. There are times when you’ll feel out of your depth if you don’t have a lawyer to help.
Call Us to Get the Answers You Need
If your child’s school is failing in its duties, take action. At the Fell Law Firm, we have the knowledge, skill and experience necessary to protect your child. We can help you take on the school district to force them to live up to their responsibilities to your child.
Call us to schedule a consultation on how to assert your rights as the parent or guardian of a special needs child. Call 469-765-3304 or contact us online today.
Call us today 469-765-3304 or email us to schedule your consultation.
Practice Areas
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Early Intervention
In many cases, parents become aware of their children’s special needs after schooling begins. Your child’s needs may be addressed properly by the school, or you may have to fight for what’s right. Getting your child’s needs correctly assessed is an important step in the educational process.
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Discipline of Identified Special Needs Students
Some people hold the mistaken belief that students with special needs cannot be disciplined. That isn’t true. There are, however, limitations on how and for what a special needs child can be punished. It’s important for you to understand the rules to make sure your child isn’t being mistreated by the school.
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What Is an ARD?
Quite a lot goes into supporting the education of a child with special needs. Many vital decisions are made in a meeting that must occur at least once a year under Texas Law. Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings play a huge role in how your child will be treated by the school district.
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Child Special Education Services
Not every child’s educational journey is a smooth one. While resources are available to help children with special needs, accessing them can be difficult. Putting your child on the right path as quickly as possible can make a huge difference.
How Can We Help You?