The Advocate
Karen Linder, Parent Advocate
Trained in special education and disability advocacy, Karen brings experience and gravitas to support you and your child's needs.
Karen is a member of the National Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA), a non-profit established to provide assistance for parents of children with disabilities. Karen is an ally and advocate for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Karen is a non-attorney parent advocate. The information provided on this website and by Karen Linder directly is NOT legal advice. She is not an attorney.
Certifications Include
Karen is a 2014 graduate of the Partners in Policymaking advocate training program conducted by CT's Protection & Advocacy agency and UConn's Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.
Karen is also a 2018 graduate of the William & Mary Law School's Institute of Special Education Advocacy.
Relationships
In addition to training from disability and special education experts, Karen has a professional network to support a wide array of challenges her clients may face in obtaining a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for their child.