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Alex Leggett, Silvia Ferreira and Alyssa Julian met through advocating for their children, all of whom access special education services through the Edmonds School District. Now they're connecting with dozens more families as they collaborate in hopes of organizing a new Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association (SEPTSA) group for the district.
Each mother says they came up against challenges accessing the services and supports their children are owed, and hope to build a sense of community and common advocacy among all families in the districts.
"It's something we shouldn't have to fight for; it's something that should just be provided happily so our kids are best set up for success," Leggett said. "I don't want to have to fight for it- but I'm willing to."
Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/news/education/edmonds-families-special-education-specific-ptsa/281-02dce865-a52c-4a28-aff1-f7cb46d6cc3c