EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY - NASSAU | LONG ISLAND ADVOCACY CENTER - NASSAU

Assists low income students in obtaining educational services to which they are legally entitled. Offers advice and representation at school related meetings, information and referral services, and training for students, parents, educators and other professionals. Services also available at Suffolk Office: 490 Wheeler Rd., Suite 165 C, Hauppauge, NY 11788.

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

Physical Address

999 Herricks Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040

Hours

Agency prefers that client call for details.

Fax

516-248-2290

Fax

516-248-2290

Application process

Fill out online educational intake form online at https://theliac.org/education-intake

Fee

Free to students enrolled in PINS (Persons in Need of Supervision) Diversion, Suffolk Case OMH (Office of Mental Health) Management Nassau and Suffolk, Juvenile Prevention Program in Nassau, and HCBS-OMH (Home and Community Based Services-Office of Mental Health) in Nassau. All others sliding scale fee for representation.

Eligibility

Agency prefers that client call for details.

Service area

Suffolk County, NY Nassau County, NY

Agency info

LONG ISLAND ADVOCACY CENTER

Protects the legal rights of individuals with disabilities. Offers students solutions to problems such as discipline, truancy, suspensions, residency disputes, and inappropriate placements. Individuals with disabilities are assisted in obtaining benefits, appropriate educational programs and are linked to services through service coordination. Call for more information.