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COPAA Protects the Legal and Civil Rights of Students with Disabilities and their Families Nationwide
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🎉 Just 100 days until the 28th Annual COPAA Conference!
Join us for a powerful lineup of advocacy, learning, and networking opportunities.
Mark your calendar, gather your team, and register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...
#COPAA2026 #100DayCountdown #AdvocateLearnConnect
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November 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Join COPAA for an Attorney Roundtable on December 3rd at 1 PM ET with Alexis Casillas, Esq., covering Litigation Strategies. Exclusive to COPAA Attorney members.
Register for free: learn.copaa.org
#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #LitigationStrategies
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November 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Empower your teen's future!
Join the Student Rights Initiative at COPAA’s 28th Annual Conference. Ages 14-19, learn self-advocacy, laws, and more.
Register now: www.copaa.org/page/2026-sri #COPAA #SRI #COPAA2026
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November 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Thank you, Sen. Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov, for championing IDEA and standing with students with disabilities. Your leadership is crucial as IDEA turns 50. We’ll keep fighting for inclusive education.
#ProtectIDEA #InclusionMatters
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Communication Is a Human Right: Non-Speakers, Seclusion Bans & Disability Law w/COPAA." Our CEO, Denise Marshall, recently appeared on "The Lighter Side of the Spectrum" w/David Kaufer
Watch it on YouTube! - youtu.be/v3EMV3-18Bo?...
#CommunicationIsAHumanRight #COPAA
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November 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM EDT!
David and Cynthia host a special session with Celeste Winders discussing family plans for immigrant families with disabled kids. Don’t miss it!
#AdvocateLateNite
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November 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Join our very own Amy Bonn, Esq., Consulting Attorney at COPAA, in presenting w/Autumn’s Rainbow Youth Community Center.
TONIGHT, at 6PM/ET
Have questions? info@autumnsrainbow.org.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Join COPAA on TODAY at 1PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Wheatly Gulmi, Esq., w/a presentation on Attendance Issues.
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org

#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #AttendanceIssues
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November 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Join us for the State & Local Advocacy Community meeting on November 19th at 1 PM ET! We’ll discuss 50 years of IDEA and its impact. Your voice matters, don’t miss this important conversation! #COPAA
November 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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🚨 Attention Transition Gurus! 🚨
Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David & Cynthia will be discussing crucial questions from our Listserv about Transition Planning & LRE.
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is an event you won't want to miss!
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November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Join COPAA on November 19th at 1PM/ET for the Attorney Roundtable featuring Wheatly Gulmi, Esq., w/a presentation on Attendance Issues.
Registration (Members ONLY and Free):
learn.copaa.org

#COPAA #AttorneyRoundtable #DueProcessHearings
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November 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Join our very own Amy Bonn, Esq., Consulting Attorney at COPAA, in presenting w/Autumn’s Rainbow Youth Community Center.
Don’t miss out, register today!
📷 Sign up here: forms.gle/aW1gcAzXHnsU...
Have questions? info@autumnsrainbow.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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November 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Join us for the State & Local Advocacy Community meeting on November 20th at 1 PM ET!
We look forward to your participation!

#COPAA #DisabilityRights #Advocacy
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November 13, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM EDT! David & Cynthia will discuss the V family's challenges with their child's rare disability. Share ideas & support during this live session!
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November 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Happy Veterans Day!
Today, we honor our veterans & their families. Here’s a special message from Courtney Hansen about how COPAA supported her & military families.
Let’s appreciate the bravery of those who serve & support them.
#VeteransDay #MilitaryFamilies #Gratitude #COPAA
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Happy Veterans Day!
Check out a special message from David Beinke, the Special ED Marine, as we reflect on this important day.
#COPAA #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
November 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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Today, we honor our veterans and their families.
Thank you for your courage and sacrifice! Let's advocate for justice, learn from their resilience, and connect with gratitude. #VeteransDay
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November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Join us TONIGHT at 9 PM EDT for Advocate Late Nite!
David & Cynthia welcome Robin Petty to discuss SSI in 2025, approval rates, & more. Don’t miss this essential session!
Info: impactdisabilitylaw.com/ssa-oho-hear...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Registration is OPEN for the 28th Annual COPAA Conference/Hill Day happening on March 3 - 8, 2026!
Secure your spot today and be part of the conversation!
www.copaa.org/page/2026-co...

#COPAA2026 #HillDay #RegistrationOpen #JoinUs
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November 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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COPAA’s is excited to announce a new Learning Path — Protecting FAPE — designed to deepen your understanding of the laws, strategies, and best practices to ensure every child receives a Free Appropriate Public Education.

Registration link : learn.copaa.org/p/protecting...
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite tomorrow at 9 PM EDT!
David and Cynthia will host a session titled "Ten Things I Wish Advocates Would Emphasize with Parents" featuring Dorene Philpot, Attorney
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November 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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🚨 Join Us TODAY! Join our Virtual Town Hall at 4 PM ET to advocate for children with disabilities and support IDEA.
Let’s make a difference together! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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NEW Live Webinar: Understanding Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) - Free for COPAA Members
Join Selene Almazan, Esq, COPAA's Legal Director, & Denise Marshall, M.S., COPAA's CEO, for a one-hour live webinar on UPL
Date: Nov 5th, 3 - 4 pm ET
Registration: learn.copaa.org/p/upl
NEW Live Webinar: Understanding Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) - Free for COPAA Members Join Selene Almazan, Esq, COPAA's Legal Director, & Denise Marshall, M.S., COPAA's CEO, for a one-hour live webinar on UPL Date: Nov 5th, 3 - 4 pm ET Registration: https://learn.copaa.org/p/upl
November 4, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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🚨 Join Us Tomorrow! 🚨
Join our Virtual Town Hall TOMORROW, November 4, 2025, at 4 PM ET to advocate for children with disabilities and support IDEA.
Let’s make a difference together!
👉 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
🚨 Join Us Tomorrow! 🚨 Join our Virtual Town Hall TOMORROW, November 4, 2025, at 4 PM ET to advocate for children with disabilities and support IDEA. Let’s make a difference together! 👉 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ROjpXDrPS76Hm2y3udCXbg#/registration
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Join us for Advocate Late Nite tonight at 9 PM EDT!
David and Cynthia will host "Advocate Mentoring: A Journey That Feeds Your Purpose" featuring attorney Daniel Garza.
The first Sunday of each month is dedicated to Advocate Mentoring.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:23 AM