Allexenberg Law Provides Dedicated, Expert Legal Advocacy for Massachusetts Families Navigating Special Education Law.
I am a lawyer, a mom, and have experience in the classroom. My background working with children with diverse disabilities gives me a unique perspective. My strengths and passions have guided me toward special education law, and I truly love what I do.
How I Can Help
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If you believe your child isn't receiving the services they need to make progress and thrive.
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If you believe your voice is going unheard in Team meetings.
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If the District has denied your child special education eligibility that you believe they are entitled to?
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If your child faces disciplinary actions and suspensions and you believe this is due to their disabilities.
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If your child has been diagnosed with PANS/PANDAS, but the school believes the diagnosis doesn’t qualify your child for a 504 or IEP.
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If you believe your child with a Specific Learning Disability, such as Dyslexia, is missing out on the evidence-based reading instruction that could make all the difference.
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If you believe your child needs more or different accommodations.
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If you disagree with the district's assessments.
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If your LGBTQ+ child feels unsafe and unsupported socially and emotionally at school.
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If your child is being bullied or harassed.
Have you been navigating this process alone and now realize you need legal support?
Let’s work together to get your child the support they are entitled to.
Services Provided
Aggressive Advocacy and Assistance with:
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Special Education Eligibility: Ensuring districts have conducted comprehensive assessments in all areas of suspected disabilities, that diagnoses are acknowledged, and that access to appropriate support services is provided.
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IEP & 504 Plan Development: Transforming weak, boilerplate documents into robust, individualized programs and plans.
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IEP & 504 Plan Enforcement: Ensuring delivery of approved accommodations and services your child is legally owed, and aggressively pursuing compensatory services to make up for instructional hours or related services the district failed to deliver.
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Placement: Securing an appropriate learning environment for your child's unique needs in order for them to access their education and make meaningful progress.
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Transition Planning and Services: Ensuring mandatory planning for future employment, independent living, and post-secondary education starting at age 14.
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Anti-Bullying Advocacy: Halting student harassment by demanding safety interventions and administrative accountability.
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Suspension & Expulsion Representation: Defending students' due process rights during disciplinary actions and Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs).
Your child isn't trying to be difficult.
Your child is having difficulties.
Attorney Abra C. Allexenberg helped a UMass Memorial patient obtain necessary and appropriate educational services based on his developmental needs.
Attorney Allexenberg’s dedication and commitment to this family has allowed them to not only feel comfortable voicing their concerns, but also empowered in the community. Thank you, Attorney Allexenberg for your persistence on this case!
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Community Legal Aid, Worcester - Pro Bono Spotlight, September 2020
Attorney Abra Allexenberg assisted a UMass Memorial patient obtain special education services following aggressive opposition by the school district.
The UMass Memorial patient suffered from severe depression and social anxiety. With the pandemic pushing schools into remote learning, the patient's health only deteriorated. Attorney Allexenberg spent 3 hours on a zoom team meeting with the school administration until they agreed, and incorporated in a new individualized education plan, to transfer the patient to a collaborative school and give him the education services he needs.
A huge thank you to Attorney Allexenberg for sticking by this patient and providing invaluable advocacy that will enable this patient to succeed.