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Mediation "levels the playing field" for
those who have special needs. |
Philip Crump, Mediator Ask for information! |
About
Disability & Special Education Mediation
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People with
disabilities have certain rights under federal and state statutes, especially
the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). How these rights are honored can become a source of
dispute between disabled persons (or their advocates) and employers, school
systems or private organizations. DISABILITY: People with disabilities
who feel they have been discriminated against can contact the US Department
of Justice to press their claims; cases may be referred to mediation at no
cost to either the complainant or the responding party. Please refer to the
Resources sheet indicated below for contact information. I provide this
mediation service through the auspices of the Key Bridge Foundation of
Washington DC, as well as in private settings. SPECIAL EDUCATION: In New Mexico,
mediation is available—at no cost to the parents or the district—after a
request for Due Process Hearing has been made, but before the hearing has
taken place. I have received focused training in mediating Special Education
disputes for the New Mexico Public Education Department under this program.
This mediation provides an opportunity for parents, teachers and district
staff to air their concerns and reach resolution of issues before the more
expensive and drawn-out hearing process. It also enables the parties to
restore the relationships that are often damaged in the complaint process. I
also provide mediation services privately for schools and districts that wish
to avoid Due Process Hearings. For information
about Special Education in New Mexico, please refer to the website of the
state’s Special Education Office or
call them at 827-1457. Look for additional information under the link to
Dispute Resolution at the left side of the web page.
Contact me
for free consultation! Links and
resource information:
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