There are many disabilities which can impact a student’s ability to access their education. According to www.kidsdata.org, in 2005, the breakdown for disabilities for which student’s were receiving special education services included:
| California |
Percent |
| Autism |
12.6% |
| Deaf |
0.5% |
| Deaf-Blindness |
0.0% |
| Emotional Disturbance |
3.4% |
| Hard of Hearing |
1.4% |
| Intellectual Disability |
6.1% |
| Learning Disability |
39.6% |
| Multiple Disability |
0.9% |
| Orthopedic Impairment |
1.7% |
| Other Health Impairment |
10.6% |
| Speech or Language Impairment |
22.3% |
| Traumatic Brain Injury |
0.2% |
| Visual Impairment |
0.5% |
The most commonly provided special education service is extra academic support. Other services include speech and language services, physical and occupational therapy, and psychological and counseling services. The schools also provide older students with the transition to adulthood.
Author: Kristin Springer Attorney at law
I am an attorney who practices civil rights and education law in the Bay Area. I was admitted into practice in November 2000. In addition to my license to practice law, I am a trained mediator who has completed over 40 hours of training and participated in numerous mediations.
In August 2016, after taking five years off to homeschool my children, I made the decision to focus my practice on the civil and educational rights of students in the State of California. Having a child who had an individual education plan until he graduated, I know firsthand how difficult it can be to advocate for your child to receive an appropriate education. I represent students with disabilities in disputes with their school district about what is an appropriate education. My work includes claims under the IDEA, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and California Law.
I have experience in handling disciplinary matters, Title IX investigations, and civil harassment/TRO hearings.
If you would like to contact me, feel free to call my office at 925-551-1041.
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