Jane and Grace -- Washington, DC

Click here for the video story by United Press International
Health Hurdles:  Tackling Legal Barriers for Kids.  United Press International.  March 27, 2009.

Synopsis from Children's Law Center newsletter:
Jane, a Children's Law Center (CLC) client, is a devoted mother trying to make the best life possible for her children. Her eleven year-old, hearing-impaired daughter Grace lives with cerebral palsy.

Jane told Grace's pediatrician she was concerned her daughter's struggles in school were due to a lack of special support.  The pediatrician referred Jane to Children's Law Center to help Grace get the equipment and resources she needed for her special health and education challenges.

CLC attorney, Yael Zakai worked as a fierce advocate to ensure Grace was guaranteed the support she needed to thrive in school.  Thanks to Yael's persistance and dedication to her client, Grace can now easily complete her homework with an at-home tutor in a desk that enables her to read and write with no limitations.  She keeps up in school and no longer falls behind her peers.