Support The Work

Advocacy takes time. Your gift keeps it going.

Every dollar helps a family walk into an IEP meeting prepared, and walk out still supported. NAME is a 501(c)(3); gifts are tax-deductible.

Shawna R. McMillan, Founder of NAME, Inc.

“Every gift means one more family walks into that meeting prepared, and doesn't walk out alone.” Shawna R. McMillan, M.Ed., Founder & Executive Director

Where It Goes

Your donation funds pre- and post-meeting conferences, whole-family advocacy training, six months of follow-up support per family, and our Access in Action staff trainings for partner schools and organizations.

In our last funded cycle, a $5,000 grant supported project coordination, subcontracted specialists, training materials, and travel to partner sites across Baltimore, matched by roughly $1,200 in donated staff time and volunteer coordination. See the full breakdown →

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What Your Gift Funds

Every dollar moves a real case forward.

Pre & Post-Meeting Conferences

Preparing families before IEP/504 meetings and debriefing what it means afterward.

Six Months of Follow-Up

Monthly check-ins per family, so questions that surface later don't go unanswered.

Access in Action Trainings

Staff-facing PD that builds inclusive systems at partner schools and organizations.