Special Education Legal Fund (S.E.L.F.), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families and ensuring equitable access to education for children with disabilities, will open prescreen applications for its 2025–2026 programs on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The programs serve qualifying families in Connecticut and Westchester County, New York.
During the 2025–2026 academic year, S.E.L.F. will offer:
- Legal Aid
- Attorney Grant
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Advocate Grant
“These grants provide targeted financial and advocacy support so students with disabilities aren’t left behind,” said Christine Lai, Executive Director of S.E.L.F. “Our goal is to level the playing field by ensuring families can access the legal and advocacy services their children need to thrive.”
Prescreen applications will open on September 2 at 9:00 a.m. Additional details, eligibility information, and application instructions will be available on S.E.L.F.’s website – https://spedlegalfund.org.
About Special Education Legal Fund (S.E.L.F.)
The Special Education Legal Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy grants and educational resources to families of children with disabilities. S.E.L.F. is committed to promoting equitable access to special education services and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive.
For more information about S.E.L.F., please visit https://spedlegalfund.org
