26) This is somewhat of a ThankYou letter first of all!!! Also a piece of paper putting down in words, and the long neverending nightmare that I a good parent, went through with LBUSD, for at least 6 or 7 years (cant remember, and dont really want to), but more years, the deafer the ears, so to speak. and then by the grace of god somebody from C.S.S. gave me the # to Danielle Alvarado.
Boy, what an attention getter, in the most gainfully and exsplict way, she was able to help me!!!!!!! she got done what had once taken me forever to nowhere!! Thanks to her my son, Steven is Now on the Honor roll and once again a straight A student with a GPA of 3.85 at Heritage school in Utah.
I often thought how it would be to be proud...and even maybe bragg a little about my son. Thanks to Danielle Alvarado...That dream has come true!!!
Bill Sheehan
27) Originally to referring Dr.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation for Danielle Alvarado. We dont know what we would of done if we didnt have her as part of our team here on Catalina Island, Long beach Unified school district.
Danielle was able to expedite our need for AB3632 funding even after the recent California budget declined any new Special Education funding. Her passion and experience enabled us to "pull a rabbit out of a hat". I wish to recommend Danielle to other families and therapists with a need for advocacy, sensitivity, and skillful direction for how best to navigate the system.
please do not hesitate to give my name and number 310-710-6269 as a reference.
We are so lucky to have her, Thanks again.
Anita L. Bussing, MA LMFT
Catalina Island & Long Beach
28) Hi, Just want to wish you a good day and say "THANKYOU" so much for the support you have given me, my son and so many other mothers out there!!
You have a special place in your heart for helping these special kids and I am sure it is not easy when you have a family of your own to take care of!
I am giving you a starbucks card, I hope you like it, I know I cant be without my caffiene and with everything you do I thought you would like it!
With much appreciation always, The Reyes Family!! Thank YOU!!!!!!
29) From Jim: Father of Disabled child:
?Danielle has expert knowledge of the special education system. She is aggressive in advocating for her client - the child. She is the Pitbull of Advocacy and does not take "No" for an answer. She has exceptional insight gained from 22 years experience advocating for not only others but her own special needs children. She will fight for your childs special education rights and needs as if he/she was her own. She is very creative in thinking of ways to work with the system and with teachers, psychologists and school administrators. Highest recommendation!?
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
30) From: Kim
?Danielle helped me work with our school during my child's IEP process. She has so much knowledge in her field of advocating for kids with special needs. But I think what stands out the most is her true commitment to the success and achievement of the kids themselves. She has walked in your shoes. She is there to help you every step of the way.? January 13
31) Hi my name is Jasmine, I wanted to add my story to this site.
My fiend gave me, Danielle Alvarado's name and told me I should call her, to see if she could help with my 10 year old son, Jacob he was diagnosed in 2005 with a rare neurological disorder and Autism. I was having a very difficult time, finding someone to help, with his school program and getting help from the doctors. I have to say within 3 days, Danielle had his school, giving him the services, such as a one to one, and vision help rigt away and without severe stress, and she also referred me to a specialist who could actually help me, do the one thing I needed, understand my son's issue. It has been seven months and My life and my son's life is so much less stressful and we are happy. Danielle still always checks in with me and the school and makes me well aware of her presence if I need her, I want to say in closing, meeting this woman has made such a positive impact, Thank You will never be enough. God Bless her and I beleive she is making this world a better place, by her help.
Thank You, Jasmine Deneson
32) Danielle Alvarado has been an effective advocate for my child, with special education needs.