Mediation

• Mediation comes from the Latin word mediate, or "to heal."
• It is confidential, creative, voluntary, future focused.
• It is an opportunity to develop an informed agreement with the
aparticipants in control of the outcome.
• Appropriate for government, families, neighbors,
amerchant/consumers, landlord/tenants, faith based groups and
aworkplace issues.

Individuals with Disabilities

Specific to IDEA (Individuals With Disabilities Act), all states in the US must offer mediation to families of students on IEP's (Individualized Learning Plans) and families of children aged birth to 3 that have special needs. WA State has been a leader in the administration and mediation of Special Education disputes.

Click here for more information on Special Education disputes.