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Hello

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, student, or advocate, this movement is for you.The National Fair Learning Initiative brings us together to fix what’s broken in the IEP process. We build tools like IEPNotes to help families track services, stay organized, and speak up with confidence—and we go further by funding direct support.Your support will also fund our grant programs, where we aim to help families access what their children actually need: private school scholarships, legal advocacy, therapies, independent evaluations, learning supports, and assistive technology like Speechify and AAC apps.Because special education isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about equity, access, and real outcomes.This is more than a platform. It’s a movement to change the system, support each other, and create a better future for students with disabilities.Let’s build it. Together—with parents, educators, advocates, attorneys, public institutions, and disability rights organizations.

Our mission

To improve the special education experience by empowering families, partnering with educators, advocates, and support providers, and creating tools that make the IEP process more transparent, equitable, and effective for every student.

Our Vision

A future where families, educators, and communities work together to ensure every learner receives the support, services, and opportunities they need to thrive.

• how to help

The National Fair Learning Initiative (NFLI) is a nonprofit organization based in Maryland, founded by parents—each with a unique and deeply personal experience navigating the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process. Some of us are educators. Some are advocates. All of us are parents and have been in the room, fighting to make the system work for our children.We came together around a shared mission: to remove barriers, simplify special education, and empower families to advocate with confidence and clarity.To realize this vision, NFLI is developing IEPNotes, a cloud-based software platform that places data, documentation, and decision-making power directly into the hands of parents, advocates, special education professionals, and legal experts. The project’s core goal is to eliminate the information and access gaps that prevent families—especially those in under-resourced communities—from effectively navigating the IEP process.Backed by a team of educators, school psychologists, and advociates, and shaped by our lived experiences, NFLI is committed to ensuring that no family is left to navigate special education alone.Together, we are reimagining what’s possible in special education—one IEP at a time.

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partner with us

Are you part of a school, nonprofit, disability rights organization, or advocacy group? Are you a parent, educator, or social media influencer? Let’s collaborate on pilots, research, and outreach.

volunteer your expertise

Your insights can help us train natural language processing models and improve accessibility.

share your story

We want to hear from families, educators, attorney's and advocates navigating special education. Your experience can help shape better tools and policy.

join a focus group

Help test IEPNotes features before launch. We’re recruiting people like you to give feedback and co-design solutions.

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Futures First Program: What Your Donation Supports

$20 donation provides basic educational supplies or contributes to low-cost therapies like speech or occupational therapy sessions.$50 donation helps fund access to IEPNotes and essential assistive technology apps that simplify organizing and advocacy.$100 donation supports part of advocacy services, such as helping families with IEP meeting preparation and consultation.$250 donation covers independent educational evaluations, which are crucial for accurate assessments and tailored learning plans.$500 donation contributes toward private or specialized school scholarships, opening doors to better learning environments.$1,000+ donation enables comprehensive support packages that include scholarships, intensive therapies, advocacy, and assistive technology—providing families with the full range of resources their child needs to thrive.

We will soon be accepting donations to help fund this vital work. In the meantime, sign up for updates or contact us to learn how you can get involved.

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This school year, your shopping can do more than fill backpacks—it can fuel futures.

As families and educators prepare for a new school year, many students with disabilities still face gaps in support and resources. At the National Fair Learning Initiative (NFLI), we’re committed to changing that — and we need your help.By shopping through our Amazon affiliate links, you can purchase essential back-to-school items while supporting NFLI’s programs. Every purchase generates a donation that funds scholarships, therapies, advocacy, and assistive technology for students who need it most.How It Works:Click the links below to shop your back-to-school essentials on Amazon.Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase to NFLI at no extra cost to you.Thank you for helping us put futures first. - NFLI