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Empowering Families. Supporting Every Ability.
At AdvocaSAY, we believe knowledge is power — and access matters. This resource hub connects individuals, families, and caregivers with tools, organizations, and information that support those with varying disabilities. Whether you’re seeking educational materials, advocacy guidance, or community connections, you’ll find resources here to help you learn, grow, and take action.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
Parent Roles Under IDEA, ADA, 504
Supporting Student Rights Through Partnership
Understanding the Administrative Complaint Process
A Parent & Family Guide to Special Education Rights Under IDEA
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
The MSDE Division of Special Education provides leadership, accountability, technical assistance, and resource management to local school systems, public agencies, and stakeholders through a seamless, comprehensive system of coordinated services to children and students with disabilities, birth through age 21, and their families.
Mesothelioma Hope
Having access to the right resources and support can be life-changing after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Mesothelioma Hope is dedicated to helping patients and their loved ones navigate medical, financial, and emotional challenges to find a path forward.
Maryland ABLE
ABLE Accounts Can Help You to Have More Independence and a Better Quality of Life
Maryland ABLE accounts provide a way to help individuals with disabilities save money and pay for qualified disability-related expenses without jeopardizing state or federal means-tested benefits such as SSI or Medicaid.
GT Independence
GT Independence Helps You Live the Life You Choose, Regardless of Age or Ability.
With self-direction, you have the right to live the life you choose—regardless of age or ability—in your own home or community. At GT Independence, our job is to help make self-direction easy.
Eric's ID Law
The law requires Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration to allow applicants to indicate their hidden disability on their drivers’ licenses. Hidden no more: Butterflies on licenses, ID cards alert police to hidden disabilities
Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR)
CPIR is the central hub of valuable information and products specifically designed for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
CADRE is the national leader in the field of dispute resolution in special education and early intervention. We offer an array of services based upon the needs of the intended audience.
The Advocacy Institute
The Advocacy Institute is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the development of products, projects and services that work to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults.
Feig Mediation Group
Feig Mediation Group is focused on reducing conflicts so that differing ideas can be a source for creating solutions instead of creating stress. Our passion lies in helping you move beyond the sticking points that stand between you and what’s needed for a happier, more aligned future.
Mediation isn’t just about resolving today’s conflict, it’s also about giving your family the tools to communicate and better cooperate, creating a foundation for long-term success even after the mediation is over.
Caring Communities
Caring Communities offers disability-related training, education, publications, and events for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals. We serve Maryland, DC and the Northern Virginia Region.
World of Possibilities Magazine Lifestyle Features & Resources for the Disabilities Community.
Spring 2026 Edition
Pathfinders for Autism (PFA) Safety*Community*Resource
PFA works to educate and train the community to support and improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families throughout the lifespan.