Your child's IEP shouldn't disappear every time you PCS.
Advocating for educational success for military and public school students around the globe.
About Hilary Reese & The Dyslexia Life
I've sat at the IEP table as a parent. Now I sit there for yours.
When my daughter was three years old, I knew something was different. By the time we got answers, we had already lost years of early intervention — years I can never give back.
I'm Hilary Reese — Coast Guard spouse, military mom, special education advocate, and founder of The Dyslexia Life. My own child has severe dyslexia and other learning disabilities. She is now a thriving college student at Auburn University. Getting her there took years of fighting for the right evaluations, the right IEP, and the right interventions — in a system that was not designed to make it easy.
That experience changed the entire direction of my life. And it is why I built this. Moving to Georgia on orders changed my life and like any military spouse I got to fighting,
If you are a parent who feels confused, dismissed, or exhausted by the special education process — you are exactly who I built The Dyslexia Life for.
Why hired a Special Education Advocate?
The nature of Special Education is a complex web of federal and state laws heavily based on case law in state and federal courts. A good special education advocate can be the conduit between a parent who has little knowledge of education and law and the bureaucracy of a school system.
The IEP table can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. With the help of an advocate, you can remove the fear and anxiety from the special education process and focus on what really matters: your child. An advocate will help ensure that your voice is heard, even when your emotions kick in, and will remain focused on getting your child the appropriate education they deserve.
Our Services Include:
Dyslexia Advocacy for students with reading challenges
- IEP Advocacy during IEP Meetings to ensure appropriate goals, services, and accommodations
- 504 Advocacy for students who need protections and supports through a 504 Plan
- Special Education Advocate support for parents navigating complex school systems
- Reading Support and Reading Intervention guidance aligned with evidence-based instruction
- Help choosing the right private schools, colleges, and learning environments for students with Dyslexia, ADHD, and learning disabilities
In Georgia, we offer both in-person and virtual advocacy services statewide. Families outside Georgia receive comprehensive virtual support, making expert advocacy accessible no matter where you live.
The Dyslexia Life serves students all around the world, both in public schools and DoDEA military schools.
Dyslexia Advocacy and IEP Support for Families Nationwide
Based in Atlanta, Georgia. Supporting families everywhere.
The Dyslexia Life is a trusted Dyslexia Advocate and Special Education Advocate helping parents navigate IEP Meetings, 504 Meetings, and school placement decisions with confidence and clarity.
While we are proudly based in Atlanta, Georgia, our work extends far beyond state lines. We currently support families in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Nevada, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools worldwide.
How We Support Dyslexic and Learning-Disabled Students
Families come to us when they feel unheard, overwhelmed, or unsure how to advocate for their child. We step in with experience, strategy, and steady support.
Why Families Choose The Dyslexia Life
- We focus on real-world results, not generic advice
- We help parents understand their rights under special education law
- We translate school jargon into clear, actionable steps
- We advocate calmly, firmly, and strategically in high-stakes meetings
Parents often tell us they finally feel prepared, confident, and supported when walking into IEP Meetings and 504 Meetings.
Support That Goes Beyond the Classroom
Dyslexia affects more than reading. It impacts confidence, emotional well-being, and future opportunities. Our role as a Dyslexia Advocate is to protect not just services and accommodations, but your child’s long-term success.
Whether you are preparing for your first IEP, facing resistance from a school, or planning for college or private school placement, we are here to help.
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Looking for Dyslexia Advocacy or IEP Support Near You?
If you are searching for a Dyslexia Advocate, IEP Advocacy, 504 support, or a Special Education Advocate,
The Dyslexia Life is ready to stand beside you.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia serving families nationwide and on US Military Bases for military students at The Department of War Education Agency (DoWEA/DoDEA).
What I Bring to the Table
I don't just show up with empathy — I show up with credentials, legal knowledge, and strategy.Say something interesting about your business here.
✅ BSBA in Finance — University of Denver
✅ Graduate-Level Paralegal Degree — University of San Diego
✅ Special Education Law Certificate — University of San Diego
✅ Georgia Parent Volunteer — Decoding Dyslexia Military
✅ Military Liaison — Decoding Dyslexia Georgia
✅ Founder, The Dyslexia Life (est. 2019)
✅ 25+ years in the military community
Special education is a complex web of federal and state law — IDEA, Section 504, and years of case law. I know how to read an IEP, spot what's missing, ask the right questions, and advocate firmly and calmly on your child's behalf.What's a product or service you'd like to show.
WHO I SERVE?
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I work with families whose children learn differently — in public schools, private schools, and Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA/DoWEA) schools around the world.
