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Rehabilitative services offered to children ages birth to 5 years suspected or diagnosed with a developmental disability and/or delay, and offers education advocacy for preschool age children which help parents to learn about support services and educational options.

Provides free assistance with school-related questions and concerns to families of children with developmental disabilities, on an individual case basis, to resolve specific or ongoing educational concerns.

Rehabilitative services offered to children ages birth to 5 years suspected or diagnosed with a developmental disability and/or delay, and offers education advocacy for preschool age children which help parents to learn about support services and educational options.

Advocate is available to accompany a parent or guardian to a Committee on Special Education CSE meeting, or meet with a parent to discuss a strategy for CSE meeting.

Mediation between parents/guardians of children in special education classes and local school districts.

A family-driven service in which caregivers partner with a Family Peer Advocate who has lived experience helping parents navigate systems more effectively, learn from the experiences of other families, decrease isolation, and gain hope, ideas, and information. Families can enroll in one or all of the following service components to best meet their needs:

• Individual Mentoring & Skills Development: Can be delivered in the home, community and/or office. A Family Peer Advocate provides mentoring, skills development, support, and information on community resources and linkage to other services.

• Family Advocacy: This service is short term and provides instruction, support, and advocacy in areas such as School and Committee of Special Education (CSE), court (preparedness and support), and systems navigation (working with providers in various systems of care).

• Parent Education & Empowerment Groups: Trainings and support groups that provide information on community resources, parent connections, and skills development. Offers opportunities for parents/caregivers to connect and build natural community supports with other parents/caregivers facing similar challenges.

Provides free assistance with school-related questions and concerns to families of children with developmental disabilities, on an individual case basis, to resolve specific or ongoing educational concerns.

Assists women to achieve a level of independence, higher competencies in personal initiative, health and wellness, furthering education assistance, parenting skill, life skill and employment skills.

Helps parents advocate with the school for special services, dealing with discrimination or other problems a child with Tourette Syndrome may encounter while in the school environment.

Advocate available to train parents regarding a school's responsibilities to students with disabilities. Advocate can also contact schools on behalf of a parent to inquire about how to get specific services for their child.

Provides advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families regarding school-related issues, or any area where the client is in need of advocacy.

Provide referral and information to families of individuals with developmental disabilities who are searching for information, options, support or assistance in their advocacy efforts. Also works to enhance the decision making capacity of the family and provide orientation regarding the nature and impact of developmental disabilities upon the individual and their family, and inform them about service alternatives.

Works with individuals, community organization and government networks to promote inclusion of people with disabilities, heighten awareness, and understanding of disability-related issues and improve the implementation of existing laws that affect people with disabilities, such as advocating for parents with school-related issues, or interpreters for those with hearing impairments.

Advocacy services for students with special education needs

Rehabilitative services offered to children ages birth to 5 years suspected or diagnosed with a developmental disability and/or delay, and offers education advocacy for preschool age children which help parents to learn about support services and educational options.

Provides coordinators to assist and support families to understand the current system of services and benefits, and how to navigate them, also links families to medical and rehabilitation services in the community. Also educates families, individuals, and care providers on brain injury and its impact, connects families and individuals to other support groups, and offers support and advocacy for families dealing with the school system.

Offers legal advice, advocacy, and representation for families who have questions or issues with a school district who is not giving students needed special education services.

Provides assistance to students who may encounter problems in school and need help to address the situation.

Provides advocacy to resolve any educational problems including those related to academic failure, a disability, emotional problems, developmental delays, homelessness, return to school after hospitalization or incarceration, re-entry of dropouts, discipline issues such as suspensions, school challenges of residency or guardianship, school transportation problems, etc. Resolves problems in public or private schools, pre-school, and the Early Intervention program. Services can be obtained year-round and parents are encouraged to still call during the summer.