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Special Education Attorney Providers in Santa Ana
📍 1535 E. 17th Street, Suite 110
📍 1535 E. 17th Street, Suite 110
Elder Law & Disability Rights Center (special education staff attorney)
📍 1535 E. 17th Street, Suite 110
📍 1 MacArthur Place, Suite 115
What to Look For in Special Education Attorney
Special education attorneys represent families in disputes with school districts, file due process complaints, and negotiate settlements to ensure children receive appropriate educational services.
- ✓Specialization in special education law
- ✓Experience with your district
- ✓Track record of successful cases
- ✓Clear fee structure
- ✓Responsiveness and communication
Insurance: Legal fees are not covered by insurance. Many attorneys offer free consultations. If you prevail, the school district may be required to pay attorney fees.
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Your Regional Office
Regional Center of Orange County
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📍 1525 North Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705, Santa Ana
🕐 Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
To be eligible for services from Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), a person must have a developmental disability that originates before age 18, continues, or can be expected to continue, indefinitely, and constitutes a substantial disability. Eligible individuals must reside in Orange County.
California Resources
Key Laws
SB 946
Requires health insurance to cover behavioral health treatment for autism, including ABA therapy.
Lanterman Act
Guarantees services and supports for Californians with developmental disabilities through Regional Centers.
AB 1062
Requires school districts to use evidence-based practices for students with autism.
Funding Sources
Regional Center
Provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including autism. Free evaluation and services.
Medi-Cal
California's Medicaid program covers ABA, speech therapy, OT, and other autism services.
Private Insurance
SB 946 mandates autism coverage. Contact your insurer for specific benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Start
Early intervention for children 0-3 through Regional Centers. Free evaluation.