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Connected Growth LLC

Empowering through Access and Advocacy

About Us

Connected Growth LLC was founded on the belief that every child deserves access to an inclusive and empowering education. We provide virtual services specializing in Deaf Education, sensory disabilities, and special education advocacy.

With years of experience in the field, our founder created Connected Growth to support families, educators, and school systems through expert consultation, instruction, and compassionate advocacy.

Whether you're navigating special education, seeking professional development, or building inclusive practices, we're here to guide, support, and grow with you.

Our Services

  • Virtual Deaf Education Services

  • Consultation Services

  • Advocacy Services

  • Homeschool Support

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Meet the Founder

Hi, I’m Robin Bliven — educator, advocate, and founder of Connected Growth LLC.

I started Connected Growth because I’ve walked alongside families, educators, and students who just needed someone to really listen — someone who understood the unique needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners, sensory disabilities, and the special education process.

As a certified Teacher of the Deaf with over a decade of experience in public schools and virtual instruction, I’ve seen how powerful access, advocacy, and collaboration can be. I created this space to offer just that: expert support that’s compassionate, clear, and deeply committed to helping every learner thrive.

Why Choose Connected Growth?

  • Connected Growth is backed by a dedicated team of specialists in Deaf education, sensory disabilities, and advocacy. Together, we bring diverse expertise and a shared passion to provide high-quality, informed support tailored to your needs.

  • We honor Deaf culture, embrace linguistic diversity, and prioritize communication access. Our services are tailored to respect each student’s language preferences—whether that’s American Sign Language (ASL), spoken English, or a combination of both.

  • Accessible services that meet you where you are — no matter your location.

  • We believe in teamwork. Our services are guided by each student’s unique strengths, needs, and goals—developed in partnership with families, educators, and service teams to ensure holistic, individualized support.

TESTIMONIALS

  • "Robin has been an incredible advocate with my daughter. For three years we tried to fight the school system with no luck. We hired Robin and all of that changed. She was able to show the school that though my daughter was successful in some areas, the overarching failures year after year were causing gaps that were not closing but getting wider and wider that could not longer be ignored. Yes she was smart, but she was struggling. Robin was finally able to get them to listen and see her and not just the data. I would recommend Robin time and time again".

    -Melissa Davis, MA, LCMHC

  • "Having Robin on our side has been an incredible gift. My son (fifth grade) has struggled in school since Kindergarten. I have often times felt alone in my battle to get him the accommodations that he needs to be successful, until Robin stepped in. She has been on our team for over 2 years, fighting alongside me, attending our 504 and IEP meetings, advocating for Jaxson in ways I never knew were possible. She speaks the language of the school system, where alone, I did not. I remember telling her, "I have a feeling that I know what he needs in the classroom, but I dont know what my options are when it comes to his IEP." Robin was able to translate all of my concerns into a well written, well articulated language that only someone with special education experience would understand. She has made me feel comfortable and confident advocating for my son, while reminding me that even though these times are emotionally draining, I'm doing the right thing. I remember in one particular meeting, after hearing all of the things my child "couldn't do" , I was in tears. Robin stepped in and said in front of a panel of educators "I want to tell you that you are a GOOD MOM. GOOD moms fight for their kids, and I know this is hard, but please know that we see you, and you are doing a GREAT JOB." That sentence alone meant more to me than anything anyone else could say. Robin is a powerhouse and I feel incredibly blessed to have her on our team. I am forever indebted to her for all of her hard work and am happy to say that my son is finally receiving the accommodations that he needs to be successful. "

    -Stacey

  • "Having Robin on our team to help us navigate the IEP process for our daughter made all the difference. When we didn't think anyone understood our little girl's struggles, Robin not only understood she was able to help the other people at the table understand. We spent years trying to get our daughter the help she needed on our own. Looking back, everything would have been easier if we had Robin from the beginning. "

    -Amber