About Us

TOPAA is a discussion group focusing on the education of Texas children with special needs. It is designed to be a safe venue where we can share our experiences, provide advice and offer education to each other. Membership is by application only and limited to parents & legal guardians of children with special needs, especially those who are being educated under IDEA and Section 504, as well as the attorneys and advocates who represent them. School employees and school attorneys are prohibited. Exceptions are made on an individual basis by our membership committee.

Our mission is to assist advocates, attorneys and parents in securing appropriate and quality educational services for children with any type of disability.

Disclaimer: Any material posted on this website by TOPAA or by its organizational members is designed for informational and educational purposes only. The intent of this organization is to facilitate the exchange of information between parents, parent attorneys and advocates. Thus, this website is specifically designed to disseminate current topical information regarding relevant educational and legal issues to parents, parent attorneys, and advocates. Any information, expressed or implied, posted on the website or by its organizational members is not intended, nor should be construed as legal, medical, or other professional advice. As an organization, TOPAA does not render legal, medical or professional advice or recommendations; nor is legal, medical or other professional advice implied by any information posted on its website. Any information posted on this website should not replace consultations with qualified legal, educational, healthcare, or other professionals to meet individual or professional needs. Reference to any program, service, therapy, or treatment option does not imply endorsement by TOPAA or by its organizational members and should not be construed as such.