Disability Rights Advocates – Advocates on behalf of people with disabilities & has successfully challenged discriminatory practices in public & private entities throughout the country.
Protection & Advocacy, Inc. – Advocates on behalf of people with disabilities and provides information and many publications, most of which are online (see IEPS & ACCOMMODATIONS). For help with a disability rights issue, call the Oakland office, which is the one that covers Santa Clara County: 510-267-1200.
United Advocates for Children of California
Educational Advocates
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•Sue Digre of PARCA (San Mateo County only), 650-312-0730, Burlingame – developmentally disabled, go to www.parca.org or email sued@parca.org.
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•Paula M. Flower, parent advocate, 776 Kyle St., San Jose, CA, 95127, 408-926-3944
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•Linda Hughes, 650-345-2300, San Mateo
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•Patty Hurley Special Education Advocacy and Consulting (email:patty.seac@gmail.com; website: www.pattyhurley.biz) – Guidance and Support for Families navigating the special education system in public school. Will attend IEP meetings.
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•Joanna Jaeger, 408-940-1069
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•Jan Johnston Tyler www.evolibri.com 408-735-7990