Speaking Up for your Child

What You'll Find

Advocating for your child can make a big difference. Here you’ll find tips, guides, and resources to help you communicate effectively with schools, healthcare providers, and support programs.

Minnesota Disibility Law center

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is the federally designated Protection and Advocacy agency for people with disabilities in the state of Minnesota.

LawHelpMN Special Education and Learning Disabilities

LawHelp MN offers free, easy-to-read guides to help you understand the special education process, advocate for your child’s IEP, and know what to do if you disagree with the school. Resources are available in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali, with links to legal aid if you need extra support.

The Minnesota State Council on Disability (MSCOD)

The National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse is designed to help you as a father or family member learn about the importance of being actively involved with your children and to learn creative and effective strategies for getting involved and staying involved in the lives of your children.

Institute of Community Integration

The ICI at the University of Minnesota pushes the edge of inclusion through an intensive focus on policies and practices that affect children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and those receiving educational supports