Advocacy Within Reach

If you are reading this page, there is a good chance you are already carrying a lot. Navigating special education is hard work under any circumstances. Doing it with financial stress layered on top is harder still.

ACE Resources was built on the belief that every family deserves access to knowledgeable advocacy — regardless of income. This sliding scale exists not as a favor, but as a commitment. If the standard rates for Direct Advocacy or Single Session Consultation create a barrier for your family, I want to know. We will find a way to make it work.

The application process is straightforward. You submit basic household income information and supporting documentation. All information is held in strict confidence and has no bearing on the quality or character of services you receive. Approval typically takes 10 business days. Once approved, your reduced rate is locked for the school year, with renewal required each September 1st.

No judgment. No difference in how you are treated. Just advocacy — at a rate your family can manage.

Sliding scale pricing applies to two service types. All other services are available at standard rates only.

Direct Advocacy (Hourly)

Meeting attendance, document review, correspondence drafting, and all hourly advocacy services — online ($100/hr standard) and in-person in NC ($150/hr standard).

Single Session Consultation

30-minute, 60-minute, and Comprehensive Case Review sessions — online and in-person (NC). Billed at your approved tier's hourly rate.

Income Based Reduced Rates

Eligibility is based on total household income relative to the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for your household size. Your approved tier sets a flat hourly rate for the school year.