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For more than 25 years, Stacey Hoaglund has been helping individuals with disabilities and their families navigate some of life’s most important decisions. As President of Disability Advocacy and Support Specialists, Inc., Stacey combines extensive advocacy experience, statewide leadership, and practical problem-solving to help families secure meaningful outcomes in education, community inclusion, safety, and disability services.
Stacey is a nationally recognized disability advocate, trainer, speaker, and consultant who has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and participate fully in their communities. She is known for her ability to bring people together, build collaborative solutions, and help families confidently navigate complex systems.
Throughout her career, Stacey has worked directly with thousands of families, educators, service providers, and policymakers. She spent 25 years as a Senior Educational Advocate with Family Network on Disabilities and currently serves as the Statewide Project Coordinator for Florida Partners in Policymaking, one of the nation’s premier leadership-development programs for self-advocates and family members.
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Stacey’s leadership extends far beyond individual advocacy. She served for ten years as President of the Autism Society of Florida and has held numerous leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels. Her service has included appointments to the National Public Policy Committee of the Autism Society of America, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance Advisory Committee, the U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan Blue Ribbon Task Force, and multiple education, inclusion, and disability advisory boards throughout Florida.
A sought-after trainer and presenter, Stacey has delivered workshops and keynote presentations across the country on topics including special education, inclusion, autism, parent advocacy, leadership development, communication, transition planning, safety, and drowning prevention. Her work has been featured through organizations including The Kennedy Center, United Way, university centers for autism, state developmental disability councils, and national disability organizations.
Stacey’s contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Spirit of Community Award from the Florida Commission on the Status of Women, the Points of Light Honoree Award, the Superior Public Service Award from the Broward County Crime Commission, the Crystal Apple Award from the Florida Department of Education, the Distinguished Service Award from the Autism Society of America, and the Advocate of the Year Award from the Advisory Board for Individuals with Disabilities.
What truly sets Stacey apart is her ability to combine expertise with compassion. Families consistently describe her as knowledgeable, approachable, strategic, and committed. Whether supporting parents through an IEP meeting, helping individuals access services, developing community partnerships, or training future leaders, Stacey’s goal remains the same: empowering people with disabilities and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes.
When you work with Stacey, you gain more than an advocate—you gain a trusted partner with decades of experience, a deep understanding of disability systems, and an unwavering commitment to helping people thrive.
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Our Testimonials
David W
There is nobody better or more knowledgeable!!! Stacey has been our son’s advocate for the past 8 years. I truly don’t know what we would have done without Stacey’s help. She literally knows everything about advocacy. Stacey is a great teacher and support in helping parents advocate for their kids, yet is always there to help us whenever we need her. She truly cares about each and every child and parent she works with. When you have Stacey on your team not only do you feel a sense of calm and relief in this otherwise world of chaos, you also know that you will get everything your child needs and is entitled to.
Thank you so much for everything Stacey !!! We appreciate you.
Judy C
Absolutely 100%, she’s the wolf of the wolves. Incredibly resourceful, very well studied, knowledgeable and passionate when it comes to advocate for our Angels.
She’s an amazing writer, mom and advocate
Tamanna P
“Real advocacy is (1) helping make your views heard; and (2) get valuable information to make a decision with COMPLETE CONFIDENCE” – Stacey Hoaglund. After using her services, we understand why she’s considered one of the most respected authorities in the space of autism advocacy; a reputation well deserved. As parents, we were self-advocating for our son for nearly a year, where we felt like we kept getting pushback and objections from our son’s school about what we felt were very reasonable requests. When Ms. Hoaglund got involved, she helped us tweak our approach and push back on the school in a professional and respectable way, while not compromising what we all felt was in the best interest of our child.
“If you don’t advocate for your child, no one else will. So don’t be afraid to speak up” – Stacey Hoaglund. If you make the most of your time and get great consultation from someone with 20+ years of experience in this space, contact Ms. Hoaglund. It would be one of the best investments you can make for your loved one who’s on the spectrum.
Arlene W
My family struck gold when we found Stacey Hoaglund! Not only are her advocacy skills top notch, but her passion and experience leave a lasting impression. We are so grateful for the countless hours of support and guidance that she selflessly provided and highly recommend her to anyone in search of an advocate.
Oriya A
Stacey was sent to us as an angel! Here is why…. At my darkest time I had no one to talk to or did I know I had rights for my son. She educated me, stood right by my side at all my IEP meetings and fought with me for my son to receive services I didn’t know he could have. She is absolutely the best advocate. She may be this tiny little thing, but don’t let that fool you – she is the SHARK, the Pittbull that will continue to get what your child deserves!
I love her! Thank you Stacey for all that you do day in and day out.
Angelica S
I cannot recommend Stacey enough. She has been our advocate for the past two and a half years and has been absolutely vital in navigating our son’s IEP journey. Her knowledge of the school system both from the inside out and as a parent is unmatched.
Stacey not only guided us through each IEP meeting but also empowered us by explaining what tools and supports we could request, what was fair, and most importantly how to ensure our son received what he truly deserves. Her approach is thoughtful, informed, and compassionate, and she always puts the child’s best interest at the center of everything.
If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed or unsure about how to advocate for your child’s educational needs, Stacey is exactly the person you want by your side. Her support has made all the difference for our family.