Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc.

OCR Issues Fact Sheet to Support 504-Students in Post-Secondary Settings Last week, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a new resource regarding Section 504 (Section 504) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 titled: Individualized Assessments for Students with Disabilities in Postsecondary Education. The resource explains Section 504’s requirement that postsecondary schools individually assess a student’s need for academic adjustments (often referred to as accommodations) and clarifies that for students with disabilities, postsecondary schools must always treat each student with a disability as an individual. The resource addresses what postsecondary community members have often referred to as “the interactive process,” including several aspects of individualized consideration, and offers examples that illustrate schools’ obligations. 🔗https://lnkd.in/e2eHzYi7

Join Us for Advocate Late Night: Every Wednesday of the month, hosted by David Beinke and Cynthia Daniels-Hall, COPAA Board Member and Co-Chair of the Advocate Committee, as they delve into the heart of advocacy in Washington State with Shannon, exploring its impact and opportunities for change. Event Details: Topic: Discover Advocacy in Action: Washington State Edition Date: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2025 Time: 9 PM EST Join COPAA's Advocate Listserve - https://lnkd.in/ejY5vqud

A Huge Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsor! As we get ready for the 27th Annual COPAA Conference in Irvine, CA, we’re thrilled to thank SkyerLaw for their incredible support as a Platinum Sponsor! Your partnership strengthens our mission and empowers our community to advance inclusive education for all. We’re excited to celebrate this journey with you! #COPAA2025 #ThankYou #SkyerLaw #InclusiveEducation #PlatinumSponsor

A Huge Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsor! As we gear up for the 27th Annual COPAA Conference in Irvine, CA, we want to express our deepest gratitude to MassMutual Financial Group for their incredible support as a Platinum Sponsor! We’re excited to celebrate this journey together and can’t wait to see the meaningful connections and impactful conversations this conference will inspire. Let’s make it unforgettable! #COPAA2025 #ThankYou #MassMutualFinancialGroup #InclusiveEducation #PlatinumSponsor #AdvocacyMatters

Kickstart 2025 with the COPAA Community! As we step into this new year, there’s no better time to make the most of everything COPAA has to offer! ✅ Renew your membership today to stay connected with powerful advocacy resources, training, and a network of passionate professionals and families. 💡 Need assistance with your membership? We’ve got you covered! If a scholarship would help, send us a DM, and we’ll get back to you promptly. 🌟 Don’t miss out on all the exciting opportunities COPAA has in store for 2025! Let’s make this a year of impactful change together. 🔗 Join or renew now: copaa.org/page/joinus #COPAACommunity #AdvocacyMatters #SpecialEducation #COPAAMembership #JoinUs #COPAA2025

COPAA’s mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. Our primary goal is to secure high-quality educational services and to promote excellence in advocacy. For more information on COPAA visit www.copaa.org/page/Mission #COPAA #ChildrenWithDisabilities #Parents #Attorneys #Advocates #RelatedProfessionals #CivilRights #LegalRights #Families

🚨 60 DAYS LEFT 🚨 We can’t wait to see you all in person at the beautiful California, Irvine for the 2025 COPAA Conference!  With over 700 attendees expected, this is your chance to connect, learn, and advocate alongside experts and peers. 🎉 📢 Key Dates to Remember: ✨ Beth Goodman Scholarship Applications: Due 1/19/25- https://lnkd.in/eXB7etn2 ✨ Financial Hardship Scholarships: Open until 2/8/25 (limited availability—act fast!) - https://lnkd.in/eXB7etn2 🔥 Early Bird Special: Save $50 by registering before 1/25/25 at midnight ET! ⏰ Late Registration: Additional charges apply after 2/21/25 🌟 Conference Highlights: 🔑 Dive into COPAA's Student Rights Initiative- https://lnkd.in/eNFCUyW5 🔑 Master your skills at COPAA's Bootcamp- https://lnkd.in/eUr_U_JK 🔑 Engage in powerful Pre and Main Conference sessions- https://lnkd.in/eUr_U_JK 👉 Don’t wait—secure your spot today! Register now and join us for an unforgettable experience: 📚 Explore the Schedule: Full Conference Details- https://lnkd.in/eBcqK2Ft #COPAA2025 #RegisterNow #AdvocacyMatters

COPAA The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates is an independent nationwide non-profit for parents of children with disabilities, attorneys, advocates, and related professionals who protect the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. For more information on COPAA visit www.copaa.org/ #COPAA #ChildrenWithDisabilities #Parents #Attorneys #Advocates #RelatedProfessionals #CivilRights #LegalRights #Families

🎉 Happy New Year, everyone! 🎉 As we step into 2025, the team at COPAA wants to extend our heartfelt wishes for a joyful and thriving year ahead! We’re beyond excited about what’s to come! We’ve been hard at work on a major project that we can’t wait to unveil—stay tuned! Our Learning Center is open, offering both FREE and PAID classes to suit every need and all topics. Mark your calendars! Our conference in Irvine, California, is happening this March 2025, and we can’t wait to see you there! Thank you for being a part of our journey. Here’s to a year ahead! #COPAA

Your dedication has made these achievements possible. Here is a recap of 2024 with COPAA Every case filed, every dollar donated, and every action taken this year has helped us move closer to ensuring safe, inclusive, and equitable education for all students. Donate now - https://lnkd.in/gM5ZUnAD