Empowering students with disabilities begins with prioritizing an inclusive school environment that recognizes and appreciates others’ differences. When school culture takes a back seat to test scores, finances, and bureaucracy, all students lose opportunities for learning and growth. Jennifer Chang is an award-winning Education Rights Attorney who works with families to help protect the rights … Read More
As a parent, ensuring your child has access to the best possible tools for education is essential for their success as learners. However, for students with disabilities or medical conditions, the traditional classroom settings can present significant barriers to learning, requiring assistance through accommodations provided by a 504 Plan. Schools are required to comply with … Read More
California education rights attorney Jennifer Chang was named by the Orange County Business Journal as a 2024 Women in Business Awards nominee. The special report, published September 30, 2024, profiles Jennifer, highlighting her exceptional career protecting the rights of children with special needs in the California public school system and her contributions to the Korean … Read More
Navigating special education law as a parent advocating for your child with special needs can be a daunting task, full of acronyms and terms that are frequently used and hold great importance. Because school district documentation can be complex and confusing it is necessary to understand what the acronyms stand for and what the terms … Read More
While inclusion in public schools is moving education toward equality for students with disabilities, many stigmas still influence the way students are treated in an academic setting by peers, educators, and other adults. Embracing inclusion holds many benefits for not only students with disabilities but also their typical learning peers, as well as our educational … Read More
Outdated misconceptions of special education have led to a cultural reluctance to embrace educational intervention strategies, often associating services with intellectual limitations. The reality is that special education programs are increasingly important solutions for many children in California public schools. Embracing special education for students with disabilities and other learning needs can help children succeed … Read More
In the 2024 edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s “Women of Influence: Attorneys,” California education rights advocate, Jennifer Chang, once again receives well-deserved recognition for her outstanding contributions. Continuing her legacy from the previous year, Jennifer stands among the esteemed roster of influential women attorneys, reaffirming her dedication to safeguarding the rights of children … Read More
A 2024 decision by Judge Otis D. Wright, II, of the Ninth Circuit Court affirmed that the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) did violate the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and denied A.O., a child with profound hearing loss in both ears who uses cochlear implants, a free, appropriate public education in the … Read More
Education rights attorney Jennifer Chang authored an article for the Los Angeles and San Francisco Daily Journal, titled, “The Complex Legal Terrain of Special Education Law,” which discusses how relatable legal situations beyond education can impact the rights of children with special needs. The article demonstrates how family law and personal injury lawyers, among others, … Read More
Jennifer Chang is delivering a webinar for the Beverly Hills Bar Association titled, “Nuts and Bolts of Special Education Law,” on Tuesday, January 23rd from 12:30-1:30 pm PT. Presented by the Family Law section of the BHBA, the webinar will provide an understanding of the fundamentals of Special Education Law and shed light on how … Read More
