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IEP Advocate Providers in Allentown
📍 1247 S. Cedar Crest Blvd Suite 107
📍 1209 Hausman Road Suite B
What to Look For in IEP Advocate
IEP advocates help parents navigate the special education system, attend IEP meetings, understand their rights, and ensure children receive appropriate services from school districts.
- ✓Knowledge of IDEA and state special education law
- ✓Experience with your child's disability type
- ✓Clear communication style
- ✓Collaborative approach with schools
- ✓References from other families
Insurance: IEP advocacy is typically not covered by insurance. Costs range from $100-300 per hour. Some advocates offer sliding scale fees. Regional Centers may fund advocacy services.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your Regional Office
Lehigh County Office of Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health
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📍 17 South 7th Street, Allentown, PA 18101, Allentown 18101
📱 Intake: (610) 782-3126 (Use the main number to inquire about intake)
🕐 Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (General County Office Hours)
Eligibility is generally based on a diagnosis of intellectual disability or developmental disability that occurred before the age of 22, and that results in substantial limitations in adaptive functioning. Residency in Lehigh County is also required.
Pennsylvania Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.