Developmental Disabilities

Group of folks with developmental disabilities laughing

Social workers also help parents of children with developmental disabilities understand their legal rights. They help parents learn to be advocates and find special services that enable their children to be as independent as possible. Here are our experts. To arrange interviews or speaking engagements email media@socialworkers.org.

Name State Specific Expertise
Michael Jackson Beattie Virginia
Chisato Hotta California
Makoto Ikegami Georgia
Theresa A. Lyons, Esq., MSW New Jersey
Veera Mookerjee New York
Kari O'Neill Washington
Christina (Tina) Paddock California
Tina Paddock California
Jo Seiders District of Columbia
Ricky Ferrari Traner Wisconsin
Marya Wright, DSW(c) MSW California