Disability Pride Month celebrates inclusion, accessibility, and the unique experiences of people with disabilities. In schools, those values are reflected through equal access to education and the federal protections that ensure every student has the support they need to learn, engage, and participate. While the legal rights for students with disabilities are well established, many … Read More
Families facing challenges in the education system often do not realize how quickly legal issues can affect a child’s access to educational services and support. In an article in the April 2026 issue of OC Lawyer, titled “When to Bring in an Education Attorney: A Guide for Families Navigating Legal Challenges,” education attorney Jennifer Chang … Read More
Education rights attorney Jennifer Chang has been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Awards. This distinguished recognition celebrates women leaders across Los Angeles who demonstrate exceptional professional achievement, leadership, innovation, and service within their industries and communities. Jennifer Chang’s nomination reflects her longstanding commitment to advocating for children with … Read More
As a legally binding document, an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) outlines all services, supports, and accommodations your child requires to access a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) as they are entitled to under federal law. It is not a suggestion. Inconsistencies in services and accommodations can impact your child’s progress, confidence, and long-term success. … Read More
When students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) receive appropriate specialized services, their chances of academic success increase significantly. These services are determined through the IEP process, which evaluates each student’s unique learning profile, strengths, and challenges. IEPs are created under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a federal law that requires schools to provide … Read More
California education rights attorney Jennifer Chang has been selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers® list, an honor reserved for attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement throughout their careers. Jennifer has built a distinguished career advocating for students with disabilities and helping families understand and exercise their educational rights. … Read More
California education rights attorney Jennifer Chang authored an article in the February 2026 issue of OC Lawyer Magazine that brings much-needed clarity to one of the most misunderstood concepts in special education law: the requirements of a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Her piece speaks directly to attorneys and advocates who regularly encounter overwhelmed … Read More
For many students in California, school is not a place of learning or belonging. Instead, it can be a place of fear and seclusion. Statewide data shows that bullying and harassment remain common in California schools, with particularly serious consequences for students with disabilities. When bullying interferes with a child’s ability to learn, participate, and … Read More
As the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) marks its 50th anniversary, ABILITY Magazine interviewed education rights attorney Jennifer Chang to examine how the law’s promise is holding up for students with non-visible disabilities. The article also includes insights from Senator Ed Markey, a longtime congressional champion of IDEA, emphasizing the national significance of the … Read More
California education rights attorney Jennifer Chang has been selected for inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2025 Leaders of Influence: Thriving in Their 40s. She is profiled in the publication’s annual special issue, which celebrates the leadership of accomplished professionals making a meaningful impact in their industries and communities across the Los Angeles region. … Read More
