Calling all DC parents/caregivers of children with IEPs, 504 plans, or developmental concerns! AJE is hosting a virtual Parent Cafe on May 23, 2026 from 10am to 12pm. Join our conversation, where parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to discuss the challenges and victories of raising a family. To register, click on this link:...

As the seasons change, so do the routines, supports, and services that many DC families rely on every day. That’s why spring is such an important time to begin planning for the transition into summer. At AJE, we know that for children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN), the end of...

AJE Launches New Family Storytelling Campaign on Disability Identification and Access to Support We want to hear directly from families of children with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN) about their experiences navigating Child Find, which is the federal requirement under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The Child Find guidelines apply to...

This year marks a powerful milestone, 30 years of advocacy, empowerment, and support for families across Washington, DC. To honor this ongoing work, Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. (AJE) invites you to join us for our 30th Year Community Fair.  Event Details Location: 3400 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 At...

Next week, PROJECT STAY is hosting two FREE legal clinics on family emergency preparedness for immigrant families in DC! The goal of these legal clinics is to support immigrant parents living in DC with legal guidance in completing the necessary forms to plan for their children to stay in the United States with a trusted...

AJE would like to invite you to a unique event tonight at 5pm. DC Tuition Assistant Grant (TAG) is joining AJE virtually to present on their application, process and resources. This is great for our transition-age young people and families!   Click HERE to register and join us virtually at 5pm TODAY!

AJE is hosting a youth-focused training session to review parts of the IEP with young people. During this session, we will go through each section of the IEP to help you better understand each section of the document. Feel free to bring your IEP with you or email it to the presenter (tamiesha.lawrence@aje-dc.org) the night...

AJE partnering organizations, DC Jobs with Justice and First Shift Project, are collaborating to host an important Paid Family Leave training on May 8th from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM at the Festival Center (1640 Columbia Road NW). Here are important considerations: This training will be held in person, with a virtual option available for those...