Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE)
Advocates for Justice & Education (AJE) provide direct services and individual advocacy, to parents of special education students, when a third party is necessary to ensure the child receives the educational support and services needed to progress in school. Additionally, there are services in education and training for parents to learn more about the laws supporting special education and related services.
(202) 876 - 5690 (Voice)
Workshops and trainings for parents
Trainings on early intervention, special education, communication with schools, requesting evaluations, secondary transition, school discipline, accessing healthcare, self-advocacy skills in school an...
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
- 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011
Service Category:
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Guardianship
Workplace Rights
Education
Understand Disability
Understand Government Programs
Health
Help Find Healthcare
Service Eligibility:
Geography
DC Resident
Education Status
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Role
Parents
Workshops and Trainings for youth (Ages 13-26)
The Center offers students who either live in or go to school in DC trainings and workshops on early intervention, special education, communication with schools, requesting evaluations, secondary tra...
(202) 678-8060 (Voice);
202- 678-8060 (Voice) English
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
Service Category:
Education
Health Education
Special Education
Work
Skills & Training
Health
Help Find Healthcare
Understand Disability
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Workplace Rights
Service Eligibility:
Geography
DC Resident
Education Status
High School Students
Elementary School Students
Role
Parents
Workshops and trainings for professionals
The Center offers professionals such as teachers and social workers trainings and workshops on early intervention, special education, communication with schools, requesting evaluations, secondary tra...
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
202-678=8062 (Fax)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
- 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011
Service Category:
Education
Civic Engagement
Understand Disability
Youth Development
Special Education
Work
Workplace Rights
Skills & Training
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Health
Help Find Healthcare
Advice and counsel to parents
A helpline providing information and advice for parents, students, professionals, and doctors who may be facing challenges at school related to special education, school discipline and school push-ou...
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
- 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011
Brief services
Working between schools and parents without a formal service agreement to remedy problems related to special education, school discipline and school push-out issues. Requires an intake process.
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
Service Category:
Legal
Mediation
Education
Understand Disability
Health
Help Find Healthcare
Service Eligibility:
Geography
DC Resident
Education Status
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Role
Parents
Legal representation and advocacy
Legal representation and advocacy for students or parents of students who are filing complaints, appealing eligibility denials, challenging suspensions, or in need of assistance with similar actions....
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
- 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011
Service Category:
Legal
Discrimination & Civil Rights
Representation
Education
Understand Disability
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Service Eligibility:
Education Status
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Geography
DC Resident
Role
Parents
Health Equity Project
Health project that advocates for the access and expansion of health services provided to families of children with special healthcare needs specifically in Wards 1, 7 & 8.
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
- 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW Washington DC 20011
Service Category:
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Health
Mental Health Care
Service Eligibility:
Education Status
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Geography
DC Resident
Role
Parents
Technical assistance for professionals
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
Service Category:
Education
Understand Disability
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Health
Help Find Healthcare
Service Eligibility:
Geography
DC Resident
Education Status
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Role
Parents
Parent Cafe
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
Service Category:
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Health
Help Find Healthcare
Education
Understand Disability
Service Eligibility:
Geography
DC Resident
Education Status
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Role
Parents
Parent Leadership Academy
202-678-8060 (Voice) English;
(202) 678-8060 (Voice)
- 1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725 Washington DC 20005
Service Category:
Health
Help Find Healthcare
Education
Understand Disability
Legal
Advocacy & Legal Aid
Service Eligibility:
Geography
DC Resident
Education Status
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Role
Parents
Main location, Advocates for Justice and Education
1200 G Street, NW , Suite #725
Washington
DC
20005