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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Offers parent advocates who assist parents of children with disabilities, to learn what community services are available, and how to apply for these services, along with accompanying parents to Committee for Special Education Education meetings. Parents are instructed in educational terminology and are exposed to standards and tenets of special education, such as the right to the least restrictive environment.

* Provides individuals with all types of disabilities and their families with information, navigation assistance, and linkages to resources.* Provides college access information and assistance for students with developmental disabilities.* Works with local agencies, school districts, and colleges on disability issues.

* Offers individual support for families of children with disabilities and suspected disabilities by providing information about navigating special education and disability systems. * Supports young and older adults with disabilities and their families with information, referral, and advocacy. * Hosts information on their website and hosts webinars and workshops.

* Offers free civil legal services to low-income residents: Education Law. Foreclosure prevention. Health care access. Health care insurance. Medicaid (for clients outside of the LawNY coverage area). Social Security Law & SSI/SSD. Victims of crime. Civil Rights/Discrimination.Tenant Rights.

Provides workforce workshops that include transition services, parent-student IEP advocacy, post-secondary exploration, work readiness skills, self-advocacy skills, volunteer opportunities, and job exploration for youth from 14 to 21 years of age.

Provides migrant students in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and Wayne counties with educational and support services including in-school and/or in-home tutoring, summer tutoring, educational field trips, family literacy, preschool education, outreach, interpretation and advocacy.

Offers on-site English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in migrant labor camps and for out-of school youth ages 16 to 21 years.

Provides students in grades 7th through 12th with activities designed to promote career awareness, explore post-secondary options, perform community service and develop leadership skills.

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.

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.

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.

Offers parent advocates who assist parents of children with disabilities, to learn what community services are available, and how to apply for these services, along with accompanying parents to Committee for Special Education Education meetings. Parents are instructed in educational terminology and are exposed to standards and tenets of special education, such as the right to the least restrictive environment.

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 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.

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.

Legal services provided by law students for youth involved in the Suffolk County juvenile and criminal justice systems. Clinic students also provide educational advocacy to justice-involved young people in matters such as school suspension and expulsion hearings, special education proceedings and impartial hearings. They also represent those young people in delinquency and adolescent offender cases. Representation is provided by upper-level law students, working under the close supervision of experienced lawyers who are clinical professors. There is no charge for clinic representation. However, the clinics have limited resources and cannot take every case, no matter how deserving. Clinic staff members meet with potential clients by appointment only. Please do not visit the Law Center unless you have first contacted the Office of Clinical Programs at 631-761-7080 to see if you are eligible.

Presentation for parents and professionals to familiarize themselves with New York State regulations on special education. A "walk through" of the special education process.

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.

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

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