INCLUDE Support Parents’ Education, Advocacy, and Knowledge (SPEAK)

Students will facilitate small group counseling sessions with parents of children with disabilities via Zoom. Students will use an intake instrument to gather relevant information about the specific issues the student with a disability is facing in school. Students also will educate parents about their special education rights and how to access appropriate services for their children. Students will assist parents in making a plan to advocate for their children’s improved services.

Organization

INCLUDE Project, Mithoff Pro Bono Program

INCLUDE enables students to provide free legal services to persons with disabilities and their families. INCLUDE is an internal project of the Richard and Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program, in partnership with the William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law.

Project Details

Project Date

Friday, January 27

Project Time
1pm-3pm
Approximate hours of work requested
5 hours, including training and review of self-study materials
Training
Friday, January 20, 1pm-3pm (TNH 3.125)
Skills used
Community education/outreach; client interviewing/counseling; legal analysis; document preparation/review
Project location
Virtual
Address
727 E. Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78705
Number of student volunteers requested
14
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
Required skills
Students with a background in teaching are strongly encouraged to volunteer; students with an interest in social justice, education, and/or disability law are strongly encouraged to volunteer
To Apply
Register at https://speak1-27-23.eventbrite.com