On occasion, it is necessary to advocate on behalf of your child in order to obtain services to which your child is entitled.  There are many different types of advocacy.  Most often you will be your child’s advocate but in a situation where results are not forthcoming or you are not sure of your child’s rights, you may need to consult with an advocacy group that can guide you and give advice.  There are many groups from which to choose.  As with any organization, philosophies vary and it is important to choose a group that best meets your needs. 

Types and Samples of Advocacy Groups: 

Parent Support 

• Brain Injury Association of New York

• Center for the Disabled

• Center for Independence

• Client Assistance Program

• Community Human Services

• Epilepsy Association

• Learning Disabilities Association of NYS

• NYS Commission for Quality Care of Mentally Disabled

• Parents as Advocates

• Parent to Parent

• Saratoga County ARC

• Wildwood Programs

Legal Advocacy 

• Client Assistance Program

• Disabilities Law Clinic

• NYS Commission for Quality Care of Mentally Disabled

Self-Advocacy 

• Brain Injury Association of New York

• Center for the Disabled

• Center for Independence

• Client Assistance Program

• Disability Advocates

• Epilepsy Association

• NYS commission for Quality Care of Mentally Disabled

• Saratoga County ARC

• Saratoga County Options for Independent Living

• Wildwood Programs

Systems Advocacy

• Center for Independence

• Client Assistance Program

• Community Human Services

• Community Living and Advocacy Support

• Disability Advocates

• NYS Commission for Quality Care of Mentally Disabled

• Saratoga County ARC

• Saratoga County Options for Independent Living

• Wildwood Programs

(For additional information, see Agencies)

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