Lora Jane Simpson (lorajane624)

Lora Jane Simpson is a Counselor, Advocate, and Civil and Human Rights Consultant with extensive experience advancing the rights of vulnerable populations through advocacy, policy engagement, and investigative journalism. She is a mother of eight, a foster and adoptive parent, and resides on her family’s small farm in West Portsmouth. Her professional work is grounded in decades of direct service, systems-level analysis, and an unwavering commitment to accountability and justice.

Lora Jane has over 18 years of experience working in developmental disabilities and autism, supporting children, adults, and families across educational, clinical, and community-based systems. As a Certified Autism Specialist and Special Needs Advocate, she specializes in disability rights, special education compliance, and civil rights enforcement under IDEA, ADA, Section 504, and related statutes. Her advocacy frequently addresses unlawful identification practices, denial of appropriate services, discriminatory placement decisions, and systemic failures that place disabled and neurodivergent individuals at risk. She is widely recognized for her meticulous documentation, legal fluency, and evidence-driven advocacy.

As a Counselor, Lora Jane applies a trauma-informed, systems-aware approach to supporting individuals and families affected by institutional harm, domestic violence, and chronic rights violations. Her counseling work integrates principles from psychology and sociology, with a focus on complex trauma, coercive control, and the long-term impact of systemic abuse. This role allows her to bridge direct support with strategic advocacy, ensuring that individual needs inform broader reform efforts.

Lora Jane is also a Domestic Violence Victim Advocate, specializing in survivor-centered advocacy, safety planning, and institutional accountability. Her work prioritizes victim autonomy, informed consent, and long-term safety, while confronting systemic indifference within legal, educational, and social service systems. She regularly consults on cases involving compounded vulnerabilities, including disability, childhood trauma, and state involvement.

As a Civil and Human Rights Consultant, Lora Jane analyzes patterns of systemic noncompliance, discrimination, and rights violations. She advises families, organizations, and policymakers on corrective action, policy development, and enforcement strategies. Her consulting work emphasizes ethical governance, lawful compliance, and the protection of fundamental human rights, particularly for children, disabled individuals, and survivors of violence.

In addition to her advocacy and consulting work, Lora Jane is an Author and Freelance Journalist whose writing focuses on exposing injustice, increasing public awareness, and amplifying the voices of marginalized and vulnerable populations. Her journalism addresses disability rights, domestic violence, institutional misconduct, and government accountability, using rigorous documentation and ethical reporting to inform the public and drive reform.

Lora Jane also brings over 20 years of nursing experience, which informs her understanding of trauma, health systems, and patient advocacy, though her current work is centered on counseling, civil rights advocacy, and public education.

Through every role she holds, Lora Jane Simpson remains committed to advancing equity, accountability, and justice—ensuring that vulnerable populations are not only protected by law, but seen, heard, and respected by the systems that serve them.

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  Relationship Problems & Advice

  Love Doesn't Hurt

  5 years ago

  This article was written with the hope of reaching the many women living with abusive partners.