We advocate for children. We stand with families. We transform systems.
EmpowerED Advocates exists to ensure that every child—especially those with disabilities—receives the services, support, and education they deserve.
Our Mission
Our mission at EmpowerED Advocates is to empower families and students by providing expert advocacy and support from diagnosis to independence. We strive to ensure that every child receives the education and resources they need to thrive, fostering an inclusive environment where their unique needs are recognized and met.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become the go-to advocacy program for families and students, offering continuous, holistic support that ensures every child has the opportunity to succeed in their education. By fostering communication, providing specialized resources, and maintaining a clear focus on each child's unique needs, we are creating lasting change in the educational landscape, one child and family at a time.
OUR FOUNDERS
Together, Keenia and Takila formed EmpowerED Advocates to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or needs, has access to a personalized, supportive, and equitable educational experience. They believe that empowered parents lead to empowered students, and their mission is to equip families with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to advocate for their children's success.
Keenia Adams
Founder & Lead Advocate
Special Education Teacher | Advocate | Mom
"After years of watching families feel overwhelmed and unheard in the education system, I knew it was time to create something different—something empowering."
Takila Harris
Founder & Director of Operations
Community Organizer | Project Manager | Mom
"I bring the systems thinking and heart to bridge schools and families, especially in Black and Brown communities that are too often left behind."
The EmpowerED Advantage
01
Early Diagnosis & Intervention – We Don’t Wait!
We emphasize early identification of learning differences (ages 2-12), ensuring critical interventions happen early, rather than waiting until a child is already struggling.
02
Personalized IEP Advocacy – We Fight for Your Child!
School Collaboration – We build strong partnerships with schools to ensure that accommodations are not just written, but fully implemented.
03
ABA-Tailored Tutoring – We Customize Learning!
Individualized Academic Support – Unlike generic tutoring programs, our approach incorporates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques to reinforce learning through structured, data-driven methods.
04
Whole Family Support – We Equip Parents & Caregivers!
Emotional & Advocacy Support – We guide families through diagnosis, IEPs, 504 Plans, and school transitions, reducing stress and confusion.
OUR STORY
Our founders, with backgrounds in education, advocacy, and project management, saw the challenges families faced in securing quality education for children with special needs. EmpowerED Advocates was created to bridge this gap by providing expert guidance, assessments, and advocacy support
We've successfully helped dozens of families secure better IEPs, gain access to needed services, and improve student outcomes.