​​​​​Deb Davis
Non-Attorney Education Advocate

Formally of Deb Davis Advocacy

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MY ROAD TO ADVOCACY

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Born in Baltimore, MD and as the oldest of 4, I grew-up in NJ, CT, Upstate NY, and on the Upper West Side of NYC. My experience with disabilities began in my childhood, growing up with a sister with cerebral palsy. 

​After graduating from Walden High School in NYC, and then from the Commercial Art Institute of Pittsburgh with an Associate’s Degree in 1982​, I worked from 1983 to 1991 at various Advertising Agencies in NYC as a Print Production Manager.

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​​​I'm dedicated to learning everything I can about issues related to inclusion, safe and supportive schools, reducing the use of restraint and seclusion, special education and special education law. I'm devoted to helping students and their families work towards successful outcomes.
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On December 12, 2013, I was honored to be appointed by the Governor of ME to be a Maine Developmental Disabilities Council (MDDC) member. Over nine years, I served in many roles including Co-chair to the Council; on the Executive Committee; and on the Restraint and Seclusion Committee.

MDDC is a partnership of people with disabilities, their families, and public and governmental agencies which promotes and advocates for equal opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities to participate in every aspect of community life.

In January 2023, I joined Heron Legal Youth Advocacy as their Non-Attorney
Education Advocate! Check out our website at https://heron-legal.com/ or email me at davis@heron-legal.com.

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In 1991, I settled in Maine. After experiencing many challenges as a parent of a child with developmental disabilities, I was inspired to follow a new career path in education advocacy.