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Listen to the story of our son Shawnie, his trials and tribulations in a 6 part podcast series.
Learn about the Shawnie Bill, its beginnings, and the effort behind an incredibly important piece of legislation.
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Our Mission
Our Services
Advocacy
Advocate for state legislation as well as policies that support and protect children/adolescents and families with special needs.
Orientation
We advise and work directly with families to advocate for their children in meetings with School Districts. We work tirelessly to ensure their child gets proper education in a safe environment.
Education
We take pride in providing educational information that parents can use to inform themselves on how to properly advocate for their children with special needs.
What Have We Done?
Here is an estimated break down of our mission’s progress since we became an official non-profit 501(c)(3) June of 2022:
Advocated for over 50 families
Advocated for over 100 children
Attended over 300 meetings
Success Win Rate is 98%
In the short time since the Team Shawnie Advocacy Group began operating, we have delivered over 1,000 services to ensure children receive a proper education in a safe environment.
Make a meaningful impact today
Become a donor
When you donate you provide essential resources and support to our Autism advocacy group, enabling us to advocate for rights, raise awareness, and implement programs that positively impact the lives of individuals on the Autism spectrum.
Why Become a "Team Shawnie" Donor?
Empowering Change
By becoming a donor of an Autism advocacy group, you have the power to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals on the Autism spectrum. Your contribution directly supports vital programs, services, and initiatives that promote awareness, education, and inclusion, empowering positive change within the Autism community.
Amplifying Voices
Donating to an Autism advocacy group amplifies the voices of individuals on the spectrum and their families. Your support helps raise awareness, advocate for rights and services, and drive systemic change, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of the Autism community are heard and valued.
Creating A Better Future
By investing in Autism advocacy, you are actively contributing to creating a better future for individuals on the spectrum. Your donation helps fund research, improve access to resources, and promote acceptance and understanding, ultimately fostering a more inclusive society where autistic individuals can thrive and reach their full potential.
Staying informed is crucial, and our monthly newsletter is your gateway to the latest updates from Team Shawnie Advocacy Group. By keeping up to date, you’ll gain valuable insights into our advocacy efforts, upcoming events, and essential resources for the Autism community.
Don’t miss out on important news and ways you can get involved—subscribe today and stay connected with our mission!
Testimonials
What our families are saying
We were repeatedly informed by our school district that our autistic child did not qualify for out-of-district placement and that his current school placement could adequately meet his needs. Despite this, we observed continued regression in his academic progress and an increase in unsafe behaviors.
Thankfully, we reached out to the Team Shawnie Advocacy Group. They attended our follow-up meeting and immediately pointed out to the school district that our child was not receiving a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and that the district was in violation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
As a result of their advocacy, the school district finally approved out-of-district placement and transportation. Our child is now thriving in his new school, and we are overjoyed with the incredible progress he continues to make.
“Thank you to our State Representative for your help assisting us in getting an out-of-district placement for our son, Matthew. You connected us with the wonderful agency, Team Shawnie Advocacy Group, that has helped us with the placement. They stepped up when no one else would, and made the impossible possible. We are very grateful to you and Team Shawnie for helping our family.”
“I just wanted to thank everyone again and give you a quick update. Our son is having the best week ever in school. All the students have been amazing to him, both boys and girls. He says everyone talks to him including him in conversations and he said the kids are so different than anything I’ve ever experienced. Everyone, from boys and girls, talks with him in class. He is making friends, he also likes his lunch table.
“It is like a whole new lease on life for our son. I can’t thank you enough.”
“Thank you guys so much! We couldn’t be more blessed with the team we have by our side for our son. Thanks for always being there and working alongside us through this placement. I look forward to a long-time relationship with you guys! Thank you again for being a blessing to us!”
"We cannot express our gratitude enough to the Team Shawnie Advocacy Group for the incredible support they provided during our son's residential placement process. Their advocacy and guidance made a daunting situation much more manageable. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and fought tirelessly to ensure our son received the care and support he needed. Thanks to their efforts, he is now in a place where he can thrive, and we feel more confident about his future. We are truly thankful for their dedication and commitment to families like ours."
Together, We Advocate. Together, We Empower.
“Help Us Fight Their Fight” is our signature fundraising campaign focused on providing essential advocacy services for special needs families. With your support, we can ensure children with special needs receive the education they deserve in a safe and supportive environment.
Our goal is to gain 100 or more new donors for this campaign, making a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of families in need. Every contribution allows us to offer the support and representation these families require, driving real and transformative change.
Join us in creating a brighter future! Whether it’s a monthly gift of $10, or a one-time donation, your generosity will empower us to continue advocating for children with special needs and upholding their right to a proper education in a secure environment. Every dollar makes a difference—together, we can achieve something extraordinary!
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TEAM SHAWNIE ADVOCACY GROUP Inc. is a NON-PROFIT 501 (c)(3) organization run by families with special needs children. All the contributions are tax deductible. No goods or services will be provided in exchange for any contribution.