Season 1, Episode 16: The Legal Aspect of Dyslexia Advocacy with Sabrina Axt
Join us in welcoming our special guest, Sabrina Axt. Sabrina is a practicing attorney based out of the San Francisco Bay area, and she has been for over fifteen years.
Her career and personal journey have led her to leave civil litigation in order to advocate for her child and she now exclusively practices special education law.
Sabrina guides her clients through the special education process, helping them to understand and advocate for IEPs and accommodations. She equips parents with the tools they need to advocate for their children
In this episode, she speaks to us about the legal aspects of dyslexia and special education.
Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is just information and does not serve as legal advice or an attorney-client relationship. If you are in need of legal advice, please consult an attorney regarding your specific case.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
Dyslexia Advocate: How to Advocate for a Child with Dyslexia within the Public Education System by Kelli Sandman-Hurley
Your Special Education Rights: What Your School District Isn't Telling You by Jennifer Laviano and Julie Swanson
COPAA Seat training
For more from Sabrina, check out Law Office of Sabrina L. Axt.
You can also connect with her on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
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