The Woodsmall Law Group is dedicated to maintaining a proactive, client-centered approach. Each matter receives individualized analysis and a unique case strategy, tailored to meet the client’s need.
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act
The Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, known as the “Lanterman Act,” is an important piece of legislation that was passed in 1969. This is the California law that says people with developmental disabilities and their families have a right to get the services and supports they need to live like people without disabilities.
Special Ed Rights and Responsibilities (English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
Materials and publications in this section help you understand your rights so you can advocate for yourself or another person. If you have any questions or need more help, contact Disability Rights California at: 1-800-776-5746, or TTY at:1-800-719-5798: available M-F, 9 am- 4 pm.
Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities
Information about the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. Learn how to apply and get information about other programs that are relevant.
Public Law Center
The Public Law Center, Orange County’s pro bono firm, is committed to providing access to justice for low-income residents. Through volunteers and staff, the Public Law Center provides fee civil legal services, including counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic litigation and advocacy to challenge societal injustices. Now in its 31st year of service, PLC works with nearly 1,200 volunteer lawyers, paralegals and law students from throughout the county who volunteer their time and expertise.
Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy
Disability Rights California Vision Statement
We envision a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world that values each individual and their voice. In this world, all people with disabilities enjoy the power of equal rights and opportunities, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination.
Part of Disability Rights of California, OCRA provides legal services to consumers of all 21 regional centers throughout California. They can help with legal problems, conduct training, and investigate denials of rights.
Office of Civil Rights Prohibiting Disability Harassment
Why Disability Harassment Is Such an Important Issue.
Through a variety of sources, both OCR and OSERS have become aware of concerns about disability harassment in elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities.
Legal Aid Society of Orange County
The Legal Aid Society of Orange County (LASOC) serving all of Orange County and Community Legal Services (CLS) serving many cities in southeast Los Angeles County provide free and low-cost, civil legal services to low-income persons.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Do you have questions about IEPs? You are not alone! You’ll find articles, law and regulations, and tips about how to get quality services in your child’s IEP on this page. You’ll also learn how to use tactics and strategies to negotiate with the school. This page includes IEP cases, recommended books, and free publications about IEPs.
IEP Resource Book
After much research, a team of lawyers at Goodwin Procter LLP has generously put together a helpful guide to help families understand the IEP process as their loved ones head back to school: Individualized Education Program (IEP): Summary, Process and Practical Tips. This 26 page guide contains an IEP timeline and clearly lays out the steps to take throughout the IEP process. The guide also includes lots of tips, resources, and answers to FAQs.
To read the Goodwin Procter IEP Guide, go to this site:
http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/iep_guide.pdf?tr=y&auid=8840716
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