Hiring a Special Education Advocate who will stand up for your loves ones when they cannot is an amazing thing you can do for your children.

For those among us who are financially blessed, this is a good option. You voice your concerns to your advocate, and the advocate will ensure quality services are provided in a timely and appropriate manner.

However, not everyone is equally blessed financially. So, not everyone can afford to hire an advocate.

One thing that we all have is our voice.

Using our voice requires courage.

Courage can be difficult to muster often when most needed.

Using courage has two requirements – you cannot be timid, and you should be okay if someone dislikes you for standing up.

This usually isn’t a problem for people who have the knowledge and information to back up their beliefs, their concerns.

Knowledge helps build courage.

Become knowledgeable and use your voice to get the outcomes you need.

Knowing your rights and knowing how and when to exercise them is one of the most powerful things you can do when advocating for your loved ones.