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California Association for Parent-Child Advocacy


The California Association for Parent-Child Advocacy is a collaborative, statewide organization which monitors, analyzes, and responds to both legislative and policy initiatives which would affect the education and lifelong prospects for students with disabilities in California.


CAPCA has evolved to be a strong voice in California for:
• Special Education Parents
• Disability Professionals
• Special Education Attorneys


CAPCA is an opportunity for members of the disability community to network, share information and resources, and participate in legislative issues and policy surrounding special education in California.


We have a strong membership based of Attorneys, Advocates and Parents. If you would like more information about CAPCA please contact our Co-Chairs: 


Maureen Graves: maureen@maureengraves.com
Roberta Savage: roberta@robertasavagelaw.com


For membership related questions, please click here for the membership page or contact us at capcamember@gmail.com 

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