Parents are often the best educational advocates for their children, especially children with a learning disability. The Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD) has developed the following tips to help parents champion their child.
We have received thousands of inquiries over the past several years. Of these inquiries, one of the most common has been: “How do I pick a lawyer?” The starting point is to understand the nature of your legal problem.
Adults with learning disabilities or psychiatric disabilities most
often are legally competent to handle their own affairs. However, a
person with a disability may wish to have some assistance from a
parent, sibling, spouse, or friend in handling certain matters.